Marshall Doctor of Pharmacy Qualifications (Accelerated)

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Marshall University School of Pharmacy (MUSOP) accepts qualified Glenville State University students into an accelerated (3+4) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Undergraduate pathways at GSU are either the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with Pre-Pharmacy concentration or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Biology minor. Your bachelor’s degree from GSU is awarded after successful completion in your first professional year in PharmD program.

  • Complete all courses listed in the plan of study for the accelerated pathway for either:
  • Attain the following academic standards in bachelor’s degree
    • Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
    • Grade a “C” or better for Core Course Requirements:  BIOL 120, BIOL 121, BIOL 361, CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 301, CHEM 302, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, HLTH 230, HLTH 231, MATH 202, MATH 256, and PHYS 201
  • Complete the online application for “Priority Admission” by September 15th the year before you intend to start the MUSOP PharmD Program through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
    • Submit all transcripts
    • Three letters of recommendation are required, one letter from a faculty instructor and two additional letters from: another faculty member, employer, academic advisor, pharmacist or other health care provider.  
    • Personal statement
  • Successfully complete the on-campus interview (interviews are normally in late September/early October)
  • Send your official transcript after successful completion of the 36 credits from Year 1 School of Pharmacy at MUSOP to GSU Registrar’s Office to allow GSU to award the bachelor’s degree. Transcript must be received within 18 months after your last enrollments with GSU.
Marshall/GSU Pharmacy Collaborative Agreement