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The “2+3” Accelerated Pharmacy Program is an early entry pre-pharmacy program that will give students the opportunity to complete their pharmacy education in two phases:  Phase I consists of the first two years of undergraduate education at SRU; and Phase II consists of the remaining three years of pharmacy education at LECOM School of Pharmacy.

For admission to Phase I of the Program, students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. SAT scores (or ACT scores) - 1100 (total of 24)
2. High School Grade Point Average - 3.2 or better out of 4.0
3. Class rank - Top 25% of the class
4. Recommendation - Two letters of recommendation
5. Candidate potential - Evidence of scholarly activities and desire to become a pharmacist                                

For admission to Phase II of the Program, students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Complete the pre-pharmacy curriculum in Phase I of the “2+3” Accelerated     Pharmacy Program, as described below.
2. Earn a minimum GPA of 3.2 in Phase I of the program with no individual grade lower than a “C”.
3. Earn a GPA of 3.2 or higher for science and mathematics courses.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation.  One of these letters must be from the Health Professions Committee at SRU.  The letter will address personal growth of the student during Phase I of the program, as well as the student’s maturity, responsibility, and desire to become a pharmacist.
5. Demonstrates leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession.
6. Submit a completed application for admission to the LECOM School of Pharmacy.

Prospective students should contact LECOM directly for anticipated admission guidelines at 814.866.6641 or at pharmacy@lecom.edu.  The Doctor of Pharmacy Degree will be conferred upon successful completion of Phase I and Phase II of the program, both didactic and clinical, and recommendation by both the faculty and administration of LECOM School of Pharmacy.

Additional information is available at www.lecom.edu/pharmacy/agreement/affiliation.htm.