ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PATHWAY
Earning a Pharm.D. opens a world of possibilities in the well-compensated, high-demand field of pharmacy.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s College of Applied and Technical Studies (CATS) has a partnership with the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) to provide a pathway for students to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). The journey begins on a Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Regional Campus through the Associate of Science degree program and leads directly to the Doctor of Pharmacy program at NEOMED. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s robust curriculum is designed to fully prepare you for your transition to NEOMED. The path from the Associate of Science degree to Doctor of Pharmacy can lead you to a world of career opportunities.
Pathway Requirements:
- Complete 71 hours (six semesters) of coursework as an undergraduate at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to earn your Associate of Science degree
- Earn at least a 2.5 GPA
- No grade lower than a C-
Early Assurance
Secure a seat early in pharmacy school as a high school senior, first-year college student or as a college sophomore through NEOMED’s distinctive early assurance program.
- Must have at least a 3.2 GPA
- No grade lower than a C-
The Curriculum
Suggested sequence and course listing to complete the associate of science degree at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State toward continuation into the Doctor of Pharmacy at NEOMED.
Course Roadmap
The Path Begins Here
Start your journey to an Associate of Science degree and on to the Doctor of Pharmacy by first applying for admission to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. Experience classes offered at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Regional Campuses to give students the large university education and resources with a hometown feel, affordable tuition rates, small class sizes with professional instructors with real-life experiences and much more! The path begins here.
Contact Us
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University
Alison Hoskinson
afrost@kent.edu
Director II, Enrollment Management and Student Services
330-675-8966
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Michael Mueller, Ph.D.
mmueller@neomed.edu
Assistant Dean of Admissions and Director of Student Success
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy
330-325-6863