Pre-Pharmacy (2-Year) + PharmD (4-Year)

Overview

Pharmacists serve on the front lines of medicine as a critical component of patients’ health—whether working in the lab, the community, government, or in a clinical setting.

At D’Youville, we know that dedicated undergraduate students want to earn their professional credentials as quickly as possible. That’s why we’ve developed an Early Assurance Program, which allows our pre-pharmacy undergraduates to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in just six years, unlike traditional programs which can take over 8 years to complete.

During the first two years in the Early Assurance program, you’ll take undergraduate classes (60-61 credits) followed by four years of coursework in D'Youville's ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.

First Time in College Student Requirements:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: First Time in College webpage.
• Official high school transcripts
• An overall weighted GPA of 85 with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.

Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Standardized SAT/ACT test scores
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
• Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

 Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Coursework relevant to major of interest
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Explore Courses in Pre-Pharmacy

Online Military Pharm Tech Pathway (18 Months)

Our unique, online military pharm tech pathway is designed for active duty pharmacy technicians in the military to complete course prerequesites and prepare for our PharmD program in only 18 months. With online classes, you'll be able to complete courses while still continuing your duties. Since you've likely already completed important coursework, you'll be able to transfer in nearly of third of your required courses, setting you on an accelerated path to acceptance and your pharmacy career.

Practice Experience

Experiential education is one of the core elements of D’Youville’s pharmacy program. And while pre-pharmacy students do not begin supervised pharmacy practice experiences until they begin the PharmD program, throughout their studies they receive learning and experience which will help them to excel in their clinical experiences as they move into their PharmD studies.

D’Youville’s pre-pharmacy program emphasizes such vital skills as:

• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication in both written and oral modes
• Time management
• Organizational competencies

The Office of Experiential Education coordinates and manages all aspects of experiential education for the School of Pharmacy once students begin their graduate studies. From introductory rotations to advanced experiences with innovative and progressive pharmacy practices, the Office of Experiential Education works with students, preceptors, and faculty to ensure a highly successful learning experience.

The Office of Experiential Education is willing and able to place students in rotations in pharmacies anywhere within the U.S. and in several international locations as well. Some international opportunities include Haiti, Uganda, Ecuador, Turks and Caicos, London and China.

Careers

Our program prepares you for general pharmacy practice.