PharmD Early Assurance Program

Program Overview

Incoming freshmen in the pre-pharmacy program can qualify for guaranteed admission to the PharmD program by meeting specific requirements. Students benefit from a strong liberal arts education, guaranteed scholarships, and opportunities for hands-on experience in pharmacy settings. Graduates have a high success rate in finding employment in pharmacy-related fields.

Program Outline

• Objectives: The program aims to prepare students for successful careers in pharmacy by providing them with a solid foundation in liberal arts, pharmacy sciences, and clinical practice.
• Description:
• Students admitted to the program benefit from:
• Guaranteed admission to the PharmD program upon meeting all requirements, achieving technical standards, and completing a successful interview.
• Continuation of academic merit scholarships awarded as an incoming freshman for a total of six years of pre-pharmacy/PharmD study, as long as eligibility requirements are met each year.
(Years 5 & 6 provided by the College of Pharmacy).
• Opportunities to join student pharmacy organizations.
• Open invitation to lectures, seminars, and other special events sponsored by the College of Pharmacy.

Careers:

• Potential career paths: Graduates of the program can pursue various careers in pharmacy, including:
• Community pharmacist
• Hospital pharmacist
• Clinical pharmacist
• Research pharmacist
• Pharmaceutical industry representative
• Opportunities: The program also provides opportunities for students to gain experience in different pharmacy settings through internships, research projects, and clinical rotations.
• 2+4 Pathway: For students who are close to completing 63 credits by the end of their second year but don't meet all the Early Assurance requirements.
• 3+4 B.S./PharmD Pathway: For students who want to earn a Bachelor's degree in a shorter timeframe before transitioning to the PharmD.