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Health Profession Agreements

Advance your Health care career

Saint Xavier University’s partnerships with health professions schools help prepare students for advanced study and careers in health care. Through these agreements, qualified SXU students may benefit from guaranteed admissions interviews, early acceptance opportunities, scholarships, and other pathways to professional programs. Explore the partnerships below to learn about available opportunities and the requirements for each.

Midwestern University

Beginning with students matriculating in fall 2027, the agreement offers qualified SXU applicants guaranteed admissions interviews across leading professional programs in Pharmacy, Optometry, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Clinical Psychology. Additionally, qualified SXU graduates are eligible for guaranteed acceptance into specialized master's and certificate programs within Midwestern University's College of Graduate Studies.

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Pathways

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Key Requirements for SXU Applicants:

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
  • Completion of require prerequisites and PharmCAS application by April 1st
  • Demonstrated commitment to healthcare through professional shadowing and community service

Optometry (OD)

Key Requirements for SXU Applicants:

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25
  • Competitive Optometry Admission Test (OAT) scores (minimum Academic Average and Total Science scores of 300 within the last 5 years)
  • Completion of OptomCAS application by April 1st and prerequisite coursework with a "C" or better
  • Documented clinical shadowing with a licensed optometrist

 

Physician Assistant (PA)

Key Requirements for SXU Applicants:

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.60 with a science GPA of 3.70
  • Minimum of 500 direct patient contact hours prior to application
  • Completion of the CASPer Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
  • Strong letters of recommendation and documented healthcare shadowing

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Program Requirements:

  • Physical Therapy (DPT): Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (with a 3.10 science GPA); application via PTCAS by September 1st; three letters of recommendation (including one from a licensed PT).
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD): Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50; application via OTCAS by September 1st; two letters of recommendation (preferred from a supervising OT).
  • Both Programs: Healthcare professional shadowing, demonstrated commitment to service, and completion of all science prerequisites.

Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Key Requirements for SXU Applicants:

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.50
  • Submission of the centralized application via PSYCAS by May 1
  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation from professional references
  • Demonstrated service orientation and interpersonal readiness for clinical mental health work

 

College of Graduate Studies

Guaranteed Acceptance Programs:

Qualified SXU applicants who meet all academic standards and application deadlines are guaranteed placement into the following CGS programs:
  • Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (MA): Minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA (3.00 science GPA); PostbacCAS application by June 1.
  • Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS): Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA (3.00 science GPA); PostbacCAS application by June 1.
  • Master of Public Health (MPH - Online Stand-Alone / Dual Track): Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA; personal statement and CV; application by April 15.
  • Master of Science/Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine (Online): Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA; application by April 15.



Lake Erie College

Programs

Dental medicine

Doctor of Dental Medicine

 

Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

 

Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

 

SXU Advantage

SXU students qualify for their Early Acceptance Program (EAP), which grants qualified students with a provisional letter of acceptance that reserves a seat as long as they meet the remaining requirements. The provisional letter allows the student to have a reserved seat to one of LECOM's professional schools upon completion of a successful interview.

Exams

The entrance exams, PCAT and MCAT, are not required for any student who has provided us with an official SAT or ACT score. The ACT score must be at least 26 or SAT score (Math + Critical Reasoning) must be at least 1170. We do not super score.

We will use an Academic Index Score, a score based on a formula determined from the ACT/SAT and the affiliated undergraduate school overall GPA, as the replacement for the MCAT for students applying to the medical college. The DAT is required of all dental school applicants.

Requirements

To qualify, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Submit your application to the Early Acceptance program (EAP) prior to the start of your third year (depending upon desired program/track)
  • Be officially enrolled in EAP for two consecutive years prior to matriculating at LECOM
  • Complete the prerequisite coursework as an uninterrupted full-time student
  • Have a science GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Have an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher

Note: We do restrict the number of AP credits that may be used to fulfill the credit requirements while attending an affiliated undergraduate school.

Keck Graduate Institute

Saint Xavier University is proud to partner with Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) for our current Pre-Professional Health Care students. KGI offers the following degrees:

  • Master of Business and Science (MBS)
  • Master of Engineering in Biopharmaceutical Processing (MENG),
  • Master of Science in Applied Life Sciences (M.S.)
  • Master of Science in Medical Device Engineering (MSMDE).

SXU Advantage

With this partnership, Saint Xavier students are able to take advantage of the following:

  • No standardized tests
  • No application fee
  • Only need one letter of recommendation
  • Early fellowship consideration
  • Early admission
  • A $30,000 scholarship

Requirements

Follow these steps before March 15 of your senior year:

  • Attend a visitation day at KGI or participate in a virtual event. For a list of visitation days visit the KGI website.
  • Develop a curriculum plan in collaboration with your academic or faculty advisor.
  • Complete 40 hours of internship, work or research in the life sciences or engineering in an academic, nonprofit, corporate or laboratory environment.

How to Apply

  • Submit an online application to KGI.
  • Work with a KGI admission counselor to complete your application.
  • Request a letter from Tatiana Tatum, Ph.D., verifying your eligibility.

After Admission

  • Submit final, official transcripts from all universities before July 15, showing proof of graduation. The degree may be in biological sciences, chemistry or natural sciences.
  • Students must have a final cumulative GPA that is greater than 3.0.

American University of the Caribbean

Saint Xavier University is proud to partner with American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.

SXU Advantage

Qualified Saint Xavier students are guaranteed an admission interview into the Doctor of Allopathic Medicine program for our current Pre-Professional Health Care students.

Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements:

  • An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the SXU's program
  • A score of 490 or higher on the MCAT exam

 

Palmer College

Saint Xavier University is proud to partner with Palmer College of Chiropractic.

SXU Advantage

Qualified Saint Xavier students are able to receive early admission into the Palmer's Doctor of Chiropractic program for our current Pre-Professional Health Care students.

Requirements

Students interested in the dual degree program must:

  • Complete 90 credit hours at Saint Xavier University in courses that meet the prerequisite requirements for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic.
  • Meet all requirements for Saint Xavier University's Bachelor of Science in Biology degree with the exception of courses and credit hours that are transferred from Palmer College of Chiropractic to Saint Xavier University.

Pre-Health Certificates

Take your first steps towards a health profession degree with our Pre-Health Certificates of Graduate Program Preparation.

Dental teacher showing student x ray

Pre-Dental

Books with stethescope and pencil laying next to them

Pre-Medicine

Girl getting eye checked out

Pre-Optometry

doctor talking to paitient about meds

Pre-Pharmacy

Nirse helping elderly woman

Pre-Physician Assistant

Physical therapist helping patient walk

Pre-PT/OT

Vets checking out dog's hearbeat

Pre-Veterinary Medicine