Program Details

Your Six-Year Journey

Direct entry” means that you move into the professional phase after successful completion of preprofessional requirements, attainment of a minimum GPA of 2.8 and successful completion of an oral interview and writing proficiency exam (Progression Interview).

First-Year Experience

study biology, chemistry, and calculus and participate in associated labs

refine your skills in expository writing
explore the healthcare implications of human psychology and American culture, identity, and public life

Second-Year Experience

begin your introduction to pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences and learn anatomy and physiology for pharmacy
study medical microbiology and organic chemistry and attend associated labs
hone the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be an effective health professional

Third-Year Experience (First Professional Year)

become familiar with pharmacy law, healthcare delivery, and the management of healthcare practices
study physiology, medical biochemistry, pharmaceutical calculations, dosage forms, and healthcare ethics
study foundations of drug action
learn about self-care pharmacotherapy, drug information, and literature evaluation
begin opportunities in personal and professional development
participate in a dosage forms laboratory
learn introductory pharmacy practice skills

Fourth-Year Experience (Second Professional Year)

study pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and drug action
continue learning about drug information, literature evaluation, and pharmacy law
continue seminar courses to learn pharmacy skills
begin your introductory pharmacy practice experience and continue your personal and professional development
earn your Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Fifth-Year Experience (Third Professional Year)

study clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacy law
learn advanced therapeutics and infectious diseases
continue to build pharmacy skills in advanced pharmacy practice and seminar

Sixth-Year Experience (Fourth Professional Year)

complete required rotations in inpatient adult patient care, hospital/health systems pharmacy, ambulatory care, and community pharmacy
complete two elective rotations in areas such as administration, pharmaceutical industry, critical care medicine, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases
complete NAPLEX Readiness Course