Get preferential consideration to pharmacy school through our partnership with the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
Through a memorandum of understanding with the Marshall University, you can receive preferential consideration to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy early in your education at Shawnee State. This agreement provides high-achieving students a more streamlined path to pharmacy school and peace of mind when it comes to the application process.
Required Courses
Students who successfully complete a series of courses will meet the Marshall University Pharm.D. degree’s prerequisite requirements and be preferentially considered for interview at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
| Requirement | Marshall University | 51°µÍø |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus | MTH 229 (5) | MATH 2110 (4) |
| Statistics | MTH 225 (3) | MATH 1500 or 2500 (3) |
| General Biology I | BSC 120 (4) | BIOL 1151 (4) |
| General Biology II | BSC 121 (4) | BIOL 1152 (4) |
| Human Anatomy | BSC 227 (4) | BIOL 3560 (4) |
| Human Physiology | BSC 228 (4) | BIOL 3561 (4) |
| Microbiology | BSC 250 (4) | BIOL 3750 (4) |
| General Chemistry I | CHM 211 (3) | CHEM 1141 (4)* |
| General Chemistry I Lab | CHM 217 (2) | — |
| General Chemistry II | CHM 212 (2) | CHEM 1142 (4)* |
| General Chemistry II Lab | CHM 218 (2) | — |
| Organic Chemistry I | CHM 355 (3) | CHEM 3305 (4)* |
| Organic Chemistry II | CHM 356 (3) | CHEM 3306 (4)* |
| Lab | CHM 361 (3) | Ìý |
| Physics I | PHY 201 (3) | PHYS 2201 or 2211 (4)* |
| Lab | PHY 202 (1) | Ìý |
| Physics II | PHY 203 (3) | PHYS 2202 or 2212 (4)* |
| Lab | PHY 204 (1) | Ìý |
*Lecture & Lab are combined
How to Apply
Apply now for preferential consideration to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
Candidates will complete all required undergraduate courses at 51°µÍø (listed above) and transfer SSU credits earned to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
- Apply to 51°µÍø and be accepted into the SSU Pre-Pharmacy/Bachelor of Science in Chemistry track.
- Indicate an interest to pursue a Pharm.D. degree from Marshall University to the 51°µÍø Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences by December 1.
- Maintain a minimum grade of 3.4 at 51°µÍø for all required courses listed.
- Take the PCAT and earn a score greater than 60 prior to applying to Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
- Apply to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy through the online Pharmacy College Application Service at byÌýyour senior year at 51°µÍø.
- Candidates will be interviewed on campus.