Program Overview

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Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy (Duquesne) (2+4) Program

The Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy (Duquesne) (2+4) program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in pharmacy. This program is a collaborative effort between Slippery Rock University and Duquesne University, allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree in chemistry at Slippery Rock University and then pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Duquesne University.

Pre-Acceptance Requirements

To be considered for the pre-acceptance program at Slippery Rock University, students must:

• Have a minimum high school QPA of 3.0.
• Score a minimum of 1130 on their SAT or 23 on their ACT.
• Demonstrate evidence of leadership potential, community service, and involvement in co-curricular activities.
• Provide one letter of recommendation from either a high school teacher or guidance counselor.

Maintaining Satisfactory Progress

To maintain satisfactory progress in the Duquesne pre-pharmacy program, students must:

• Complete the curricular requirements described in their SRU curriculum guide.
• Earn a letter grade of "C" or better in all courses.
• Maintain a minimum QPA of 2.50.

Application to Duquesne University

Before January 15th of their sophomore year (for the 2+4 option) and their junior year (for the 3+4 option), prospective students must apply to Duquesne University. In addition to the grade and QPA requirements listed above, formal acceptance in the PharmD program requires that students:

• Attain a PCAT score of 375 or better.
• Participate in an interview process with the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy faculty.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from the SRU Pre-Pharmacy Selection Committee.
• Provide evidence of leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession.

Preference for Admission

Preference will be granted to candidates who:

• Attain a PCAT score of 400 or better.
• Maintain a QPA of 3.00 or higher for all science and math courses.
• Maintain a cumulative QPA of 3.00 or higher.

Curriculum Guide

The curriculum guide for the Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy (Duquesne) (2+4) program includes:

GPA Requirement

• Overall GPA: 3.00 or higher
• Math/Science Course GPA: 3.00 or higher

Course List

The following courses are required for the program:

• Rock Studies 2 Requirements: 33 hours
• Other Basic Requirements: 0-3 hours
• Major/Concentration Requirements: 24 hours
• Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements: 12 hours

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock Studies 2 requirements include:

• Foundations of Academic Discovery 1
• Ethics and Civil Discourse
• Critical Writing
• Critical Reading
• Calculus I
• Integrated Inquiry
• Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
• Humanities Inquiry
• Social Science Inquiry
• Natural Science Inquiry
• Physical Science Inquiry

Basic Math Requirement

Students must complete one of the following math courses:

• Beginning Algebra
• Intermediate Algebra
• Precalculus
• Calculus I
• Calculus II

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Requirement

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.

Major/Concentration Requirements

The major/concentration requirements include:

• General Chemistry I and II
• Organic Chemistry I and II
• Biology II: Foundations of Molecules, Genes and Cells with Lab
• Calculus II
• University Physics 1 and 2 with Lab

Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements

The natural science and math college-wide requirements include:

• General Chemistry I
• General Chemistry I Lab
• Calculus I
• University Physics 1 with Lab

Additional Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses

The additional pre-pharmacy prerequisite courses include:

• Genetics with Lab
• Ethics and Civil Discourse
• World Religions
• Introduction to Psychology
• Elementary Statistics I

Recommended Two-Year Plan

The recommended two-year plan for the Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy (Duquesne) (2+4) program includes:

• First Year:
  • Fall: General Chemistry I, Biology II, Critical Writing, FYRST Seminar 2
  • Spring: General Chemistry II, Genetics with Lab, Elementary Statistics I, Foundations of Academic Discovery
• Second Year:
  • Fall: Organic Chemistry I, Critical Reading, World Religions, University Physics 1 with Lab
  • Spring: Organic Chemistry II, Calculus II, Ethics and Civil Discourse, University Physics 2 with Lab