Health Science Pre-Pharmacy, B.S.

Professor Dix
Assistant Professors Kennedy (Department Chair), Oakes (Program Coordinator)
Clinical Professor Linn (College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy)

A combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy (B.S./Pharm.D.) program between the University of Hartford and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy provides an opportunity for students with career goals in pharmacy. The program typically allows for the completion of the B.S./Pharm.D. degree in a seven-year period. The B.S./Pharm.D. program is for the academically outstanding student with a strong motivation toward the field of pharmacy.

Initial study at the University of Hartford allows students to complete the general education and basic science requirements for the health sciences degree. The B.S. degree is awarded by the University following the successful completion of the first year of graduate study.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program requires four years of combined academic and clinical training leading to the Pharm.D. degree, which is a prerequisite for licensure in the United States.

The College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy is located in Baltimore, Md. The Doctor of Pharmacy program of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy was awarded candidate accreditation status during the June 23–27, 2010, meeting of the ACPE board of directors based upon a site evaluation conducted April 27–29, 2010. If the program continues to develop as planned, full accreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program will be considered by the board following the graduation of students from the program. For more information about its accreditation status, please see the website at ndm.edu/admissions/schoolofpharmacy.

Admission Requirements

The combined program is for the academically outstanding student with a strong, realistic motivation toward a career in pharmacy. Applicants must excel academically and may be interviewed by representatives from both institutions. Students admitted into the program are required to maintain a 3.25 overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.25 science GPA during their matriculation at the University of Hartford, with a minimum grade of C in all required program course work, satisfactory scores on the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), the recommendation of the Health Science program coordinator, and completion of a satisfactory interview with CND-SOP Admissions officials.