Start Your Pathway to Becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy
The University of Minnesota Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Early Assurance Program provides an opportunity for highly-qualified students to receive admission to the University of Minnesota Crookston and conditional admission to the PharmD program at the top ranked University of Minnesota through a combined admission process. Following admission to the Early Assurance Program, students have up to four years to fulfill program entry requirements.
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quick facts >>BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
For students with a clear goal to pursue a PharmD, the Early Assurance Program can reduce the stress of the PharmD application process and provide extra support and preparation for successful matriculation into the PharmD program. Benefits include:
- Conditional admission to the PharmD program, pending completion of program entry requirements.
- Access to pharmacy advisors to assist with course and extracurricular planning.
- Access to faculty and student mentors.
- Special workshops on topics such as pharmacy career exploration, study skills, and interview preparation.
- PharmCAS application fee waiver in the year of application to the PharmD program.
HOW TO APPLY
- High school students (or transfer students) interested in this program will apply through the U of M Crookston undergraduate application process by December 1.
- When applying, students should indicate “pre-pharmacy” and respond to the four short-answer questions specific to this program.
- Students will submit a simplified PharmCAS application and complete an affirmation interview one year prior to PharmD entry.
PREREQUISITE COURSES
For each prerequisite, the minimum course requirements are listed. Recommendations are also provided on our website for some prerequisites to provide guidance on the best preparation for the PharmD curriculum; choosing not to take the recommended courses is not considered by the admissions committee.
| Prerequisite | Requirement | U of M Crookston Specfic Courses |
|---|---|---|
| General Biology | 1 course with lab | BIOL 1009 BIOL 1009H |
| Microbiology | 1 course | BIOL 2032 |
| Anatomy (human or comparative) | 1 course | BIOL 2103 & 2104 |
| Physiology (human or comparative) | 1 course | BIOL 2103 & 2104 |
| Calculus | 1 course | MATH 1142 MATH 1271 |
| Statistics | 1 course | MATH 1150 |
| General Chemistry | 2 courses and 1 lab | CHEM 1061, 1062, 1065 & 1066 |
| Organic Chemistry | 2 courses and 1 lab | CHEM 2301, 2302, 2310 & 2311 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences OR Humanities | 2 courses or MN transfer curriculum, U.S. associate's degree or U.S. bachelor's degree required | Economics, sociology, language, history, psychology, etc. |
| Introductory Composition | 1 course or MN transfer curriculum, U.S. associate's degree or U.S. bachelor's degree required | COMP 1011 COMP 1011H |
On-Campus PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Early Assurance Program
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REAL. HANDS-ON. READY.
At the U of M Crookston, you won’t spend all your time behind a desk. Our curriculum is designed around experiential learning, which means we want you to have as much hands-on learning as possible. Depending on your major, you’ll find opportunities to be in the field, the lab, the classroom, or engaging in simulated scenarios that give you a competitive edge when you enter the workforce or head to grad school. You’ll learn the concepts and then actively apply them through projects, field trips, site visits, internships, and interactions with professionals in the field.
