Pre-Pharmacy Affiliation Program
Elizabethtown College offers a preferred admission pathway to pharmacy, providing qualified students with early assurance of admission and a streamlined route to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy.
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/B.S. 3+4 or 4+4
Program Structure: Elizabethtown College has an early assurance agreement for admission to LECOM's Doctor of Pharmacy program through one of two pathways.
3+4 Pathway: Complete three years at Elizabethtown College, then begin LECOM's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Successful completion of the first year at LECOM with grades of C or higher grants a baccalaureate degree from Elizabethtown College.
4+4 Pathway: Complete your bachelor's degree at Elizabethtown College in four years, then begin LECOM's Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Who Can Apply: Current Elizabethtown College students (GPA deadlines differ by pathway; see Requirements)
Process: Students apply directly to LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program and, if accepted, receive early assurance of admission to LECOM's Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) at time of application
- 3+4 Pathway GPA: Minimum 3.0 in science courses and 3.2 overall by end of sophomore year
- 4+4 Pathway GPA: Minimum 3.0 in science courses and 3.2 overall by end of junior year
- Required Courses: Grade of C or higher in the required courses listed in the catalog
- LECOM Coursework (3+4 pathway): Complete the first year at LECOM with grades of C or higher to receive an Elizabethtown College baccalaureate degree
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements, contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Contact the Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu for details and admissions requirements.
Suggested Coursework
The following courses fulfill minimum requirements for most pharmacy schools.
| Subject Area | Etown Courses | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (8 hours) | BIO 111, BIO 112 | First Year |
| Chemistry (16 hours) (including organic chemistry) |
CH 105, CH 113*, CH 213*, CH 242*, CH 216* & 1 lab | First-Third Year |
| Mathematics (8 hours) | MA 251, MA 121 | First-Second Year |
| Physics (4 hours) | PHY 101 | Second Year or Later |
| English (6-8 hours) | EN 100 & Second EN Elective | First Year or Later |
| Psychology or Sociology (3-4 hours) | PSY 105 or SO 101 | First Year or Later |
| Economics (3-4 hours) | EC 101 or EC 102 | First Year or Later |
* Pre-requisites exist for some courses. Consult the Etown College Catalog for details.
For school-specific requirements, visit AACP (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy).