Gannon University

ELISA M. KONIECZKO, Ph.D., Program Director

Gannon University Pre-Pharmacy Program

Students in this major can choose any one of the 100 Pharmacy Schools across the country. There are no conditionally guaranteed seats, but students are free to apply to multiple schools. This is a typical first semester freshman course schedule. After completion of the first semester, students must choose what Pharmacy School(s) to apply to. Once a student chooses a Pharmacy School, an additional curriculum sheet outlining requirements and a typical semester schedule will be developed. A minimum of 60 credits must be achieved within the Pre-Pharmacy Program.

(Numerals in front of courses indicate credits)

Gannon University Duquesne Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Program

Gannon University in collaboration with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy offers a competitive six-year doctor of pharmacy degree. The pre-pharmacy early entry program allows academically qualified students to attend Gannon for only two years of pre-pharmacy before transferring to Duquesne's School of Pharmacy for four years, allowing for completion of a doctor of pharmacy degree. The early entry program is open to students who enter the program as freshmen and complete two years of their undergraduate work at Gannon University. Because of this special affiliation with Duquesne University, selected students (4 conditionally guaranteed slots) are given preferential consideration in admission to the professional phase of the Program at Duquesne University.

Undergraduate requirements

• SAT total of 1100 or higher, ACT total of 24 or higher
  
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  
• Class rank in top 25%
  
• Strong background in college-prep courses
  
• Three letters of recommendation
  
• Preference will be given to students showing evidence of leadership potential, community service and co-curricular activities

Admissions Process

Students are encouraged to apply for the January 15th yearly deadline. All applicants will be placed into one group, a "pool" from which the four top students are chosen. Once offered acceptance, students will have two weeks to send their enrollment deposit to reserve their space in the program. If the deadline passes without a deposit, their space will be given to another student and they will be placed at the bottom of the applicant wait list.

Pharmacy School Requirements

• Duquesne University will admit up to four Gannon students who meet the criteria listed below. At Duquesne’s discretion, more than four students may be admitted.
  
• Completion of two year undergraduate curriculum at Gannon University.
  
• Grade point average of 2.50 or higher in Gannon undergraduate courses. No grade lower than a “C”.
  
• Also, GPA of 2.50 or higher for science and math courses.
  
• Recommendation of the Gannon University Pre-Pharmacy Selection Committee.
  
• Evidence of leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession.
  
• Personal interview and written essay at Duquesne University (optional and at the discretion of Duquesne University)

Gannon University Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Program

Gannon University in collaboration with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy offers a competitive 5-year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The Accelerated Program allows academically qualified students to attend Gannon University for only two years of Pre-Pharmacy before transferring to LECOM School of Pharmacy for three years, allowing for completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Most Doctor of Pharmacy Programs require six years of study. LECOM School of Pharmacy has reserved a minimum of ten positions for Gannon students with the understanding that additional positions may be available for qualified students.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS GANNON UNIVERSITY/LECOM ACCELERATED PHARMACY PROGRAM

• Sat scores have 1100 or better (ACT total of 24 or higher)
  
• High school GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
  
• Top 25% of the High School class
  
• Additional Evidence of Scholarly and Extracurricular Activities
  
• Letters of Recommendation
  

• Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum at Gannon University.
  
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 in Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum with no grades lower than a “C”.
  
• Earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher for Science and Mathematics courses.
  
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One of these letters MUST be from the Pre-Pharmacy Selection Committee at Gannon University. The letter will address the personal growth of the student during the Pre Pharmacy phase of the curriculum at Gannon University, as well as the student’s maturity, responsibility, and desire to become a pharmacist.
  
• Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to the Pharmacy Profession.
  
• Submit a completed application for admission to the LECOM School of Pharmacy.
  
• Students in this program cannot retake courses in which they have earned a "D" or "F" grade and remain in a conditionally guaranteed spot.
  
• LECOM does not allow foreign nationals to apply for this conditionally guaranteed program. 

Gannon University Charleston Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Program

Gannon University in collaboration with the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy offers a competitive 6 - year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The Accelerated Program allows academically qualified students to attend Gannon University for only two years of Pre- Pharmacy before transferring to the UC School of Pharmacy for four years, allowing for completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The Charleston School of Pharmacy has reserved a minimum of five (5) positions for Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Gannon students with the understanding that additional positions may be available for qualified students. This is open to studentss who enter the program as freshmen and complete two years of their undergraduate work at Gannon University.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS GANNON UNIVERSITY/CHARLESTON ACCELERATED PHARMACY PROGRAM

• Sat scores have 1100 or higher (ACT total of 24 or higher)
• High school GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Top 25% of the High School class
• Additional Evidence of Scholarly and Extracurricular Activities
• Letters of Recommendation

ADMISSIONS PROCESS TO UC SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

• Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum in Phase I of the Dual Degree Program at Gannon University.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 in Phase I of the program with no grades lower than a "C".
• Earn a minimum of 3.25 GPA in all science and mathematics courses, with no grade lower than “C”.
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One of these letters MUST be from the Pre- Pharmacy Committee at Gannon University and the other from a licensed pharmacist.
• Demonstrate experience in community/campus activism.
• Submit a completed application for admission to the UC School of Pharmacy.
• Students in this program cannot retake courses in which they have earned a 'D' or 'F' grade and remain in a conditionally guaranteed spot.
• Score above the 65th percentile on the PCAT with an appropriate score on the writing sample
• Successfully interview with the UC School of Pharmacy faculty
• Successfully complete a criminal background check
• Abide by all application guidelines posted on the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy website: pharmacy.ucwv.edu  

Gannon University Charleston Dual Degree Pre-Pharmacy Program

Gannon University in collaboration with the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy offers a competitive 7 - year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Gannon University and a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. This program allows academically qualified students to attend Gannon University for three years of Pre-Pharmacy before transferring to the Charleston School of Pharmacy for four years. At the end of the successful completion of the first year of the professional phase of the Program, students return to Gannon University to receive their undergraduate degree. They receive their Pharm.D. degree from the UC following the successful completion of the professional phase of the Program. The Charleston School of Pharmacy has reserved a minimum of five (5)positions for Dual Degree UC Pre-Pharmacy Gannon students with the understanding that additional positions may be available for qualified students.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS GANNON UNIVERSITY/CHARLESTON DUAL DEGREE PHARMACY PROGRAM

• Sat scores have 1100 or higher (ACT total of 24 or higher)
• High school GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• Top 25% of the High School class
• Additional Evidence of Scholarly and Extracurricular Activities
• Letters of Recommendation

ADMISSIONS PROCESS TO US SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

• Successful completion of the Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum at Gannon University.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 in Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum with no grades lower than a "C".
• Earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher for Science and Mathematics courses.
• Submit two letters of recommendation. One of these letters MUST be from the Pre- Pharmacy--Committee at Gannon University and the other from a pharmacist.
• Demonstrate experience in community/campus activism.
• Submit a completed application for admission to the UC School of Pharmacy.
• Students in this program cannot retake courses in which they have earned a 'D' or 'F' grade and remain in a conditionally guaranteed spot.
• Score above the 65th percentile on the PCAT with an appropriate score on the writing sample
• Successfully interview with the UC School of Pharmacy faculty
• Successfully complete a criminal background check