Marshall B Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA2575 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831-1699
714-449-7451
Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) is a private, for-profit university located in Anaheim, California. The university is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It was founded in 1898 as the Southern California College of Optometry and was the first optometry school in the western United States. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in optometry, as well as a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. MBKU is a member of the Optometric Admission Test consortium and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
The university has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students and employs a faculty of over 100. The average class size is 20 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. MBKU offers a four-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) program, as well as a two-year Master of Science in Vision Science (MS) program. The university also offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.
The MBKU campus is located on a 12-acre site in Anaheim, California. The university is adjacent to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, which provides access to Amtrak and Metrolink trains, as well as local and regional buses. The university is also within walking distance of the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort.
MBKU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The university is also accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The MBKU Doctor of Optometry program is a four-year program that leads to the Doctor of Optometry degree. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in optometry. The program curriculum includes courses in anatomy, physiology, optics, and visual science. Students in the program are required to complete a clinical internship.
The MBKU Master of Science in Vision Science program is a two-year program that leads to the Master of Science degree. The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in vision science. The program curriculum includes courses in anatomy, physiology, optics, and visual science. Students in the program are required to complete a research project.
The MBKU Doctor of Pharmacy program is a four-year program that leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in pharmacy. The program curriculum includes courses in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacokinetics. Students in the program are required to complete a pharmacy internship.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 738
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.ketchum.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.ketchum.edu/