Pre-Pharmacy
major
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Begin a prosperous career in medicine with a liberal arts education that includes a solid foundation in the natural sciences.
Saint Michael’s College has partnered with the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to offer a 3+4 accelerated pathway leading to two degrees in seven years: a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy. Students spend their first three years at Saint Michael’s, taking advantage of the college’s academic and campus opportunities while completing undergraduate prerequisites. Those who meet admission requirements then transition to ACPHS to begin four years of professional pharmacy study, culminating in the Pharm.D.
Inside Look
Curriculum
As a pre-pharmacy major at Saint Michael’s you will take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, and statistics. A strong background in these disciplines is essential to success in the doctoral program in pharmacy.
You must begin the pre-pharmacy program when you enroll at St. Mike’s and register for required courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics starting in your first semester. To be accepted at ACPHS you must meet all entrance requirements. For successful admission to ACPHS you must complete at least 60 credits at Saint Michael’s with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (only grades of C or above will count towards the 60 credits). You must also successfully complete an interview and writing assessment at ACPHS, and successfully complete the PCAT exam.
Careers
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree provides a multitude of career opportunities in biomedical fields. Some of these career paths may involve patient treatment and long-term care, and others may involve basic and/or clinical research. Opportunities in administration, education and business development are also possible.
Saint Michael’s has an excellent history of placing students into graduate programs in the health sciences, and the science curriculum is especially well-suited to providing students with the best possible intellectual foundation for their careers.
Contact
Andrew Korich
Director: Pre-Pharmacy Program, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Cheray Hall 108, Box 339
akorich@smcvt.edu
802.654.2985