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With the Direct to PharmD program, ³Ô¹Ïtv (³Ô¹Ïtv) and Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SU COPHS) in Louisville provides you with a fast track to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and earning a pharmacist’s salary in as little as five years. High school seniors admitted to the program complete their pre-pharmacy coursework and undergraduate degree at ³Ô¹Ïtv, and their PharmD at Sullivan University.

Admissions
Rolling Admissions Policy

Preferred
Weighted High School GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 Scale

Additional criteria considered

• Rigor of academic curriculum
  Completing high school coursework that is challenging will be positively viewed by the Admissions Committee. Upper-level math and sciences courses and successful completion of advanced placement, dual credit, and honors courses will demonstrate to the committee that you are willing to academically challenge yourself.
• Extracurricular activities
  Successfully balancing high school academic responsibilities with extracurricular activities will be viewed favorably by the Admissions Committee.
• Personal essay
  You’ll be asked to submit a 500- 750 word personal essay explaining what has motivated you to become a pharmacist.
• Interview
  You will be invited to participate in an interview with the Direct to PharmD Admissions Committee. The committee is comprised of faculty, administrators, and admissions staff from ³Ô¹Ïtv and SU COPHS.
• High school academic updates
  A mid-semester grade and final senior year transcript review will be conducted for all conditionally admitted students.
• SAT or ACT scores
  Scores will be reviewed, if available. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request your test scores to make a more informed decision.
• Background check
  A national criminal background check will be required prior to admittance into the Direct to PharmD program. A negative result at any point during the undergraduate portion of the Direct to PharmD program may prevent you from continuing in the program.