Program: Pre-Pharmacy (Plan of Study) - University of Saint Joseph

Jun 09, 2025

2013-2014 Course Catalog

The University of Saint Joseph offers a 3-calendar-year post-baccalaureate Pharm.D. program. Students enter as Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry majors and complete all Pre-Pharmacy and general education requirements as earned with their Bachelor’s degree. Students pursue a separate admissions process to the professional Pharm.D. Program , as well as take the PCAT. All qualified students will be considered for an interview as part of the admission process.

Students must meet the prerequisites of the Pharm.D. program. The University of Saint Joseph courses that meet the prerequisite requirements are listed below. Applicants from other schools must have equivalent courses.

3+3 Pharm.D. Program

The University also offers the option to complete an undergraduate and Pharm.D. degree in six years. Students who are admitted to the

3+3 Pharm.D. Program

enter the University as first-year students and earn a Bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Pharmacy practice (Pharm.D.) degree in six years.

Pre-Professional Plans of Study

Students major in a degree program and use these study guidelines to assist in their curriculum choices. Students are responsible for learning about the particular professional schools or professions they are interested in by taking advantage of opportunities to serve either in a voluntary or employed capacity in their field of interest. They should consult with the appropriate advisory group or their academic advisor on a regular basis.

Students interested in medical, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, or veterinary careers should enroll in

INTD 135 - Explorations of Careers in Medicine and the Biomedical Sciences

in their first year.