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POPULAR MAJORS
Accelerated BS in Nursing,
Physician Assistant BS, Physical
Therapy BS/DPT, Occupational
Therapy MS, Diagnostic Medical
Imaging BS

450 Clarkson Avenue
MSC 60
Brooklyn, NY 11203
718.270.2446
admissions@downstate.edu

UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Midwifery, PT BS/DPT, Medical
Informatics MS, Public Health
MPH, Advanced Certificate in PH
and DrPH, Five advanced practice
nursing programs
Undergraduates 345

SUNY Downstate Medical Center is the only academic medical center
in Brooklyn. Our upper division transfer and post-baccalaureate programs provide professional education for future health professionals in
majors such as Accelerated BS in Nursing, RN-BS, Diagnostic Medical
Imaging, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant. We offer MS degree
programs in Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapy, Medical Informatics
and Public Health. Our doctoral-level programs prepare research
medical scientists, medical doctors, and public health professionals.
We have a diverse clinical and educational environment of students
who come from all over the globe. Students develop close relationships
with faculty who provide mentorship in all aspects of their education. We
have computer labs, wireless capabilities, two residential towers and
on-campus housing. With over 40 student organizations, intramural and
recreational opportunities, students can participate in social and cultural
activities. New York City is easily accessible by public transportation.

Learn more at www.downstate.edu
You must apply directly to this campus

Upstate Medical University

766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13210
315.464.4570
admissfa@upstate.edu
POPULAR MAJORS
Medical Imaging, Ultrasound,
Physical Therapy, Radiation
Therapy, Respiratory Therapy,
Medical Technology, Medical
Biotech, Nursing, Physician
Assistant
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
Cardiovascular Perfusion,
3+3 Doctor of Physical
Therapy, MPH Joint Degree
Program with Syracuse
University
Undergraduates 305

SUNY Upstate Medical
University consists of four
colleges that educate health
professionals. The Colleges of
Nursing and Health Professions
are upper division transfer and
graduate colleges open to college
juniors, seniors, and graduate
students. High school seniors
may apply for early admission to
most programs.
The Colleges of Health
Professions and Nursing offer
bachelor's and master's degree
programs, as well as a doctor of
physical therapy and a physician
assistant program. Health professionals are in high demand nationwide. Nearly all Upstate students
are offered employment prior to
graduation. Some programs have
direct patient contact and others
are lab-based, with little or no
patient contact.
Small classes allow for
individual attention and students
grow close to each other and
the faculty.
Syracuse is a vibrant college
town and Upstate offers 40
student organizations, intramural
sports and activities for every
interest.

Learn more at www.
upstate.edu/prospective

College of Optometry

33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
212.938.5500
800.291.3937
admissions@sunyopt.edu
POPULAR MAJORS
OD - Doctor of Optometry,
OD/MS in Vision Science,
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
in Vision Science
NOTABLE ALUMNA
Andrea P. Thau, OD, first
woman President of the
NYS Optometric Association
and New York Academy
of Optometry
Graduate and Professional
School only

The College of Optometry
offers degrees in the areas of
optometry and vision science.
The Doctor of Optometry (OD) is
a four-year professional program,
after undergraduate school.
Students entering the program
generally have majored in the
natural sciences at the undergraduate level. Accelerated
acceptance is available through
select undergraduate colleges.
Doctors of Optometry are
considered the primary providers
of eye care, providing treatment
for ocular diseases, prescribing
glasses and contact lenses, and
treating patients with a variety of
conditions that affect the patient's
ability to function effectively in
daily life.
The PhD program in vision
science is a research degree
emphasizing the structure and
processes of vision. A bachelor's
degree in the sciences is recommended for admission. The classrooms, laboratories, library, and
the patient clinics, which serve
70,000+ patients annually, are
located in midtown Manhattan.

Learn more at
www.sunyopt.edu
You must apply directly to
this campus

UNIVERSITY CENTERS AND DOCTORAL DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTIONS

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

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