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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Regional Campus through the Associate of Science degree program and leads directly to the Doctor of Pharmacy program at NEOMED. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø toward continuation into the Doctor of Pharmacy at NEOMED.
Course RoadmapAbout NEOMED
Established in 1973, NEOMED is a public health sciences university that provides team-based, interprofessional education while collaborating with educational institutions, clinical sites and research partners to train health professionals and medical researchers.
90% graduation rate
96% job placement rate
NEOMED’s residency placement rates:
No. 1 in Ohio
No. 8 in the nation
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Experience classes offered at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
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