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Biology BS/PharmD Combined Degree Program

A Joint Affiliation with the University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Description

Students have the opportunity to participate in a combined degree program culminating in both Baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees in conjunction with the University at Buffalo. The first three undergraduate years will be completed at SUNY Brockport in conjunction with our Biology major degree program. Following application and offer of admittance, coursework in the fourth through seventh years will be taken at the University at Buffalo. The fourth year of coursework will be transferred back to SUNY Brockport to complete the Baccalaureate degree requirements.

Admission to the Program

  • Students must maintain a 3.30 minimum GPA in both prerequisite science and mathematics courses, a 3.30 GPA overall and may have no prerequisite grade below a C.
  • The 3-Yr Academic Plan at SUNY Brockport is designed to satisfy the prerequisite coursework for UB’s Pharmacy School Admission, as well as the B.S. degree requirements in Biology and SUNY General Education Requirements.
  • Students will need to formally apply to the University at Buffalo Pharmacy School through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) during the fall of their junior year, no later than October 1. Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from Brockport’s Pre-Professional Health Advisory Committee.
  • A PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) score is required; competitive applicants typically score at least 300. A minimum score of “3” is required on the written essay component. Students typically take the PCAT in the summer between the sophomore and junior years.
  • Students must meet the University at Buffalo PharmD Supplemental Application and application fee deadline of March 1.
  • Two additional letters of recommendation must be submitted as part of the PharmCAS application.
  • Students are expected to maintain the appropriate moral and ethical standards necessary for admission and for the eventual attainment of professional licensure.

Upon invitation, the University at Buffalo will require a formal interview as part of the PharmD admissions process. Selection of PharmD candidates is based on scholastic achievement, aptitude, personal qualifications, and evidence of motivation toward pharmacy.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (31 credits)

Major Department Requirements (32 credits)

The first three years of courses at Brockport provides a foundation for further study in Pharmacy School. The following Biology courses are required:

Cognate or Additional Requirements (41 credits)

Required co-requisite coursework in Chemistry:

Required co-requisite coursework in Physics:

Required co-requisite courses in Math:

In addition to satisfying all General Education requirements, students must complete two semesters of English Composition, which can be satisfied by taking the following:

Prerequisites (0-6 credits)

Total Credits (104-110 credits)

*denotes courses that meet both major and general education requirements

Additional Degree Requirements

  • GEP 100 Academic Planning Seminar (0-3 credits)
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
  • Completion of all college-wide degree requirements

Important Advisement Information

It is very important that students considering this Articulation Agreement meet with the Articulation Agreement Coordinator early to design an academic plan that satisfies the prerequisites and application requirements for admission to Pharmacy School.

SUNY Brockport coordinator is:
Laurie B. Cook, Ph.D.
Biology Department
(585) 395-5757 (phone)
lcook@brockport.edu

The University at Buffalo coordinator is:
Jennifer Hess Rosenberg, PhD
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
(716) 645-2858 (phone)
(716) 829-6568 (fax)
jmr16@buffalo.edu