Villanova offers several affiliation programs for those seeking careers in health professions. Combined degree programs with Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and Salus University (formerly Pennsylvania College of Optometry) give students an incredible opportunity to enter the profession in a shorter time. Villanova offers combined degree programs in:

Bioscience Technologies Dental Medicine Medicine Occupational Therapy

Optometry Physical Therapy Radiologic Science

These programs provide conditional acceptance to a health professions program as an entering freshman and can be completed in less time than the traditional program.