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2+4 PharmD Pathway
SUNY Corning Community College has partnered with the University at Buffalo to create a 2 + 4 pathway for students to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy in six years. Students begin at SUNY CCC, earn an associate's degree that fulfills the required prerequisites at the University at Buffalo, and then proceed to the University at Buffalo to complete the final four years of the program.
SUNY Corning Community College students must identify intent to pursue the 2+4 within the first 30 credit hours through their Advisor (i.e. faculty or Career & Transfer Services) to ensure they can meet all course requirements during the associate’s degree program. Students should make every effort to maintain continuous enrollment at SUNY Corning Community College.
Selection is based on scholastic achievement, aptitude, personal qualifications, and evidence of motivation toward pharmacy. These are judged from the college record, grade point average, letters of reference and evaluation, and a personal interview. In addition to intellectual and academic competence, the School's Admissions Committee considers communication skills, leadership ability, community service, health care-related or research experience, and motivation for pursuing a career in pharmacy.
GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION TO THE DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PROGRAM
The PharmD Admissions Committee is seeking the following minimum requirements to remain In the program:
- Earn (on the 4.0 grading system) the following minimum grade point averages:
- Overall 3.0 GPA
- Prerequisite course science and mathematics GPA 3.0 or above
- Each prerequisite course must successfully be completed with a grade equal to or greater than a C (2.0) by the end of the summer semester prior to UB admission.
- Students must apply to The University at Buffalo using the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) no later than October 1 of their sophomore/second year of academic studies; and
- Submit two letters of recommendation from members of College faculty no later than November 1 of their sophomore/second year.
- Upon invitation, The University at Buffalo will also require a formal interview with designated interviewers as part of the PharmD admissions process. Information regarding this requirement will be provided following the receipt of all application documents.
- At the end of the first and second years, participants must submit an official transcript of grades to the PharmD Admissions Committee. Their performance in the program will be evaluated, and they will receive a written or electronic response informing them of their status. Failure of a participant to achieve or maintain these standards will result in his or her removal from the program.
The PCAT Is required for all Pharmacy College Application Service PharmCAS applicants. University at Buffalo does not have a minimum score requirement. Scores at or above the national average are considered highly competitive for entry. The highest composite percentile score of all the exams is considered.
SUNY CCC REQUIRED COURSEWORK:
Students at SUNY CCC are recommended to enroll in the Associate of Science Mathematics and Science degree and take the following courses:
| University of Buffalo Required Courses | SUNY CCC Required Course |
| English Composition I | ENGL 1010 College Composition I |
| English Composition II | ENGL 1020 College Composition II |
| Social Behavioral Science | Any course offered in ANTH, ECON, PSYC, SOCI, or SPCH |
| Introductory Biology I with Laboratory | BIOL 1510 General Biology I |
| Introductory Biology II with Laboratory | BIOL 1520 General Biology II |
| Anatomy & Physiology |
BIOL 2020 Anatomy & Physiology I AND BIOL 2030 Anatomy & Physiology II |
| Microbiology | BIOL 2010 Microbiology |
| Biochemistry | BIOL 2050 Cell Biology |
| General Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 1510 General Chemistry I |
| General Chemistry II with Laboratory | CHEM 1520 General Chemistry II |
| Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory | CHEM 2010 Organic Chemistry I |
| Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory | CHEM 2020 Organic Chemistry II |
| Statistics | MATH 1310 Elementary Statistics |
| Calculus I | MATH 1510 Fundamental Concepts Calculus I or MATH 1610 Calculus I |
| Calculus II | MATH 1520 Fundamental Concepts Calculus II or MATH 1620 Calculus II |
Click here to view SUNY Corning Community College PharmD Advising Guide (External link to UB site)