Graduate Pathways

Immaculata University has a number of partnerships that provide IU students with pathways to graduate school.

Through these partnerships, students will see possibilities for themselves beyond their undergraduate studies. Leveraging the expertise from each institution, Immaculata University has created seamless pathways for students.

Partnership Advantages

  • Accelerated degree completion
  • Cost savings
    Guaranteed scholarships

Pathways and partnerships are subject to change at any time.

Graduate Partner Programs

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Health Care

Optometry – Doctor of Optometry

Partner Institution: Salus at Drexel University

IU Majors

  • Science-related fields

IU Student Benefits

  • Students who complete the pre-optometry curriculum and earn a bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 GPA are eligible for admission and may meet with an admissions counselor for guidance during undergraduate education.

Doctor of Optometry Program

Health Care, Science

Osteopathic Medicine DO

Partner Institution: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

IU Majors

  • Science-related fields

IU Student Benefits

  • Guaranteed acceptance for three qualified students per year.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Health Care

Pharmacy PharmD

Partner Institution: Temple University

IU Student Benefits

  • Successful candidates receive priority review and admission into the program

Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Health Care

Pharmacy PharmD 3+4

Partner Institution: Thomas Jefferson University

IU Majors

  • Allied Health

IU Student Benefits

  • Successful candidates receive priority placement in program.

Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Health Care

Physical Therapy 4+3 DPT

Partner Institution: Alvernia University

IU Majors

  • Exercise Science

IU Student Benefits

  • Students who apply by Oct. 1 of senior year and meet all admissions requirements will be guaranteed an admissions interview

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Health Care

Physical Therapy DPT

Partner Institution: DeSales University

IU Majors

  • Exercise Science and related science-based majors

IU Student Benefits

  • Meet admissions requirements to be eligible for an interview
  • Guaranteed admission for two IU students

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Health Care

Physician Assistant Master of Medical Science

Partner Institution: Salus at Drexel University

IU Majors

  • Science-related fields

IU Student Benefits

  • Students who complete pre-physician assistant curriculum and earn a B.S. with a 3.25 GPA are eligible for admission and may meet with an admissions counselor for guidance during undergraduate education.

Physician Assistant (PA) Program

Health Care

Physician Assistant Studies M.S.

Partner Institution: Marywood University

IU Majors

  • Health, Exercise Science and science-related majors

IU Student Benefits

  • Students who meet the defined criteria are guaranteed an interview with Marywood University’s Physician Assistant Selection Committee.

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

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