The Biology Department offers the following joint degree programs in dentistry, optometry, and physical therapy.


Dentistry

New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD)
3-4 Early Assurance Program

This combined B.S./D.D.S. degree program of Adelphi University and New York University College of Dentistry allows students to earn a B.S. and D.D.S. degree within seven years. Admission standards for high school students are high. In addition, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA at Adelphi and achieve a satisfactory score on the Dental Aptitude Test to maintain their standing in the program and guarantee admission to NYU. Students in this program can choose to major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other suitable subjects as long as they complete the required courses. For details on the program, follow this link.

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
4-4 B.S./D.M.D. Program

This combined B.S./D.M.D. program of Adelphi University and the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston allows students to earn a B.S. and D.M.D. degree within eight years. Students who are selected for this program may be eligible for admission into one of the country's most prestigious dental schools.

Eligibility Requirements
Upon completion of the first year at Adelphi, student transcripts will be reviewed for eligibility. All students who are selected must be interviewed at Tufts University. After a successful interview with the Tufts Admissions Committee, accepted students will then be required to complete Adelphi University's rigorous biology major, including a full-year, two semester course in biochemistry. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and in science. Finally students will need to score 18/17/18 on the DAT admissions test and pass a final interview at Tufts in their senior year.

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Optometry

SUNY College of Optometry
3-4 B.S./O.D. Program
Students who plan to major in biology and pursue a career in optometry can take advantage of a combined program between Adelphi University and the SUNY College of Optometry.

Students complete three years of study at Adelphi and then continue their studies at SUNY College of Optometry. The B.S. degree is awarded upon successful completion of the first year of optometry school.

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Physical Therapy (with the Department of Health Studies, Physical Education, and Human Performance Science)

New York Medical College
4-3 B.S./D.P.T. Program

To meet the growing demand for physical therapists, Adelphi University and New York Medical College Graduate School of Health Sciences in Valhalla, New York, are offering a combined seven-year Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy. This program will qualify students to work in a hospital, clinic, or residential setting or establish a private practice.

Students will be required to take a strong prescribed liberal arts and sciences program at Adelphi University leading to a B.S. in biology or in physical education and human performance science. Following four years at Adelphi, students continue their studies at New York Medical College for another three years to earn a doctorate in physical therapy.

A limited number of placements are available. Students are admitted provisionally to the New York Medical College program upon recommendation of the program faculty at Adelphi. Periodic academic reviews are conducted and students are expected to maintain a B+ average. New York Medical College makes its final admissions decision during the student's senior year.

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