WVU Doctor of Pharmacy Qualifications

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West Virginia University School of Pharmacy (WVUSoP) 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 2.8 or higher
    • Overall grade point average of 2.8 or higher in the required prerequisite courses:  BIOL 120, BIOL 121, BIOL 361, CART 101, CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 301, CHEM 302, CHEM 380, ECON 201, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, HLTH 230, HLTH 231, MATH 202, and MATH 256 (CHEM 293 & CHEM 321 are also required for the Chemistry major)
    • Minimum of “C” in each required prerequisite course
  • Complete the online application for the WVUSoP PharmD Program through the Pharmacy College Application service (PharmCAS) by October 1st of the year you intend to start.
    • 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 WVU on-campus interview with members of the faculty and Admissions Committee (by invitation only)
  • Provide all required documents including transcripts, medical forms, and other pre-matriculation requirements by August 1st of matriculation year
  • Satisfy the Technical Standards for admission to the PharmD program  
  • Send your official transcript after successful completion of the 38 credits from P1 Year PharmD Curriculum at WVUSoP 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.
WVU/GSU Pharmacy Collaborative Agreement