Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Establishes Partnership with University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The agreement creates a direct path for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ undergraduates to pursue UB’s nationally ranked PharmD program
Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ College and the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) have established a new academic affiliation, designed to prepare motivated undergraduate students for advanced study in pharmacy while helping meet the region’s growing need for health care professionals.
Through the agreement, qualified Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students can pursue a 3+4 program that enables them to earn a bachelor’s degree from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from UB in seven years, one year sooner than the traditional pathway.
“̹½ÊÓÆµ is excited to partner with the University at Buffalo to help address the ongoing shortage of pharmacists,â€� said Tim Lee, vice president for enrollment management and marketing. “This agreement further strengthens our relationship with the University at Buffalo, as the School of Dental Medicine is a top choice for our pre-dental students and we have a long-standing academic agreement with its School of Law.â€�
“The collaboration reflects our school’s commitment to creating clear, supportive pipelines for students who aspire to careers in pharmacy,â€� said Gary Pollack, Ph.D., dean of the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. “By working with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, we can offer their talented undergraduates access to UB’s rigorous PharmD curriculum and further strengthen the health care workforce in New York State.â€�
The program allows students to complete three years of undergraduate study at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ before transitioning to UB for the four-year PharmD program. Credits from the first year of pharmacy school will also apply toward completion of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ bachelor’s degree. Each year, UB will reserve seats in the PharmD program for qualified Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ applicants who meet defined admissions standards.
In addition, both institutions will coordinate annually to provide guidance and advising, ensuring students are supported at every stage of the transition from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to UB. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students seeking more details can email Chad Corcoran, Ph.D., chair of the College’s Health Professions Advisory Committee at corcocha@lemoyne.edu.
UB SPPS, New York State’s top-ranked pharmacy school and No. 19 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report, is recognized for its innovative curriculum, research excellence, and strong alumni network across the health professions. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ partnership expands the school’s network of academic affiliations that create early and efficient entry points into its PharmD program.