Biology, B.S. to Pharmacy, Pharm.D. Accelerated Program

The B.S. in Biology to Pharm.D. Accelerated Program at Saint Louis University allows students working toward a Bachelor of Science in Biology to apply for admission into the first professional (P1) year of the Pharm.D. after three years of undergraduate study in the biology program. The Pharm.D. is offered through the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. Courses taken in the P1 year are eligible for reverse transfer to Saint Louis University and can fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology.

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis provides a challenging learning environment where pharmacy students can explore a variety of practice settings, develop medication expertise and become leaders in the profession and their communities. The curriculum focuses on preparing students to provide interprofessional, evidence-based, patient-centered care in any practice setting, achieving positive drug therapy outcomes for patients.

Students should declare their interest in the accelerated B.S. to Pharm.D. program to their program as soon as possible during their SLU bachelor's to receive the proper advising, after completing 15 credits at SLU but prior to achieving 45 total credits.

Students must complete the UHSP application by December 1st of the year prior to their anticipated start of the Pharm.D. UHSP will notify students by February 1st of the admission decision.

Students are recommended to have a minimum of a 2.70 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to apply. Transfer students will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must meet eligibility requirements.

The following are considerations in the admission decision:

Pharm.D. Prerequisite Courses

UHSP courses to reverse transfer to SLU

A total of 16 credits from Professional Year 1 Pharm.D. coursework is eligible for reverse transfer to SLU towards the bachelor's:

• BIOL 4100 Principles of Immunology (2 credits) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective.
• BIOL 4101 Medical Physiology (3 credits) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective.
• BIOL 4201 Principles of Molecular Biology/Genetics (3 credits) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective or can substitute for BIOL 3030 Principles of Genetics (3 cr).
• PHSC 4101 or 4400 Principles of Drug Action (4 credits) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective and Senior Inquiry elective.
• PHAR 4113 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Introduction to Pharmacist's Patient Care Process (1 credit) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective.
• PHAR 4114 Integrated Pharmacotherapy: Self Care and Dermatology (3 credits) will satisfy an upper-division biology elective.

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Denoted core math/science prerequisite.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

For more information about this and other biology programs, please email us at biology@slu.edu.