Duquesne PharmD Program
Professional Doctorate Pathway - PharmD
This cooperative program between Franciscan University of Steubenville and Duquesne University is a six-year doctoral program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry program at Franciscan University allows academically qualified students to attend Francisican University for two years of pre-pharmacy course work before transferring to the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy for the "professional phase" of their studies. Students must be accepted into the Franciscan University Early-Entry program as freshmen and must complete the first two years of their undergraduate work at Franciscan University. Because of the Franciscan University special affiliation with Duquesne University, students who successfully complete the two-year program at Franciscan University are given preferential consideration for admission to the professional phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Duquesne University. If not accepted, students may elect to complete an undergraduate degree at Franciscan University in biology or chemistry over the course of one or two more years of study.
Bachelor Degree Pathway - Baccalaureate/PharmD
Franciscan students may opt to complete a third year at Franciscan University prior to matriculating into Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy. Students successfully completing their third year at Franciscan as prescribed and a successful first year at Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy will be awarded a B.S. degree in chemistry or biology from Franciscan University. The student will be able to participate in commencement at Franciscan, graduating with their peers. Note that acceptance of a degree from Franciscan University prior to entering the fourth professional year of the program at Duquesne University will change such students' status to that of a 'graduate' which may affect eligibility for federal and state financial aid.
Admission Requirements into Franciscan University's Pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program
Candidates for admission to the pre-Pharmacy Early-Entry Program are required to:
- have attained:
- an SAT total score of 1050 or higher on a testing date prior to or in the month of February prior to matriculation to Franciscan University, or
- an SAT total score of 1130 or higher on a testing date in the month of March prior to matriculation at Franciscan University or thereafter, or
- a total score of 24 or higher on the Math and Critical Reading Sections of the ACT, and
- have earned a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale;
- demonstrate evidence of leadership potential, community service, and involvement in co-curricular activities; and provide one letter of recommendation from either a high school teacher or guidance counselor.
Admission Requirements into Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy
Candidates for admission to Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy are required to:
- have completed the three-year undergraduate pre-pharmacy curriculum at Franciscan University including core curriculum requirements;
- have earned a minimum grade of "C" in all Franciscan University undergraduate courses;
- have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 or better in all Franciscan University undergraduate courses;
- participate in an interview process with the Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy faculty;
- submit a letter of recommendation from the Franciscan University pre-pharmacy selection committee;
- provide evidence of leadership potential and commitment to the pharmacy profession.
Preference will be granted to candidates who meet the following criteria:
- achieve a composite PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) score of 375 or better;
- achieve a GPA of 3.00 or higher for all science and math courses taken at Franciscan University; and/or
- achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher in the pre-pharmacy early-entry program.