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SBU-UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences


B.S.-PharmD 3+4 Program

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Overview of the SBU-UB Dual Admit Program in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Students accepted into this competitive program have a conditional seat waiting for them at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences after attending Âé¶¹Ó³»­ for three years. The program is completed with an additional four years at the University at Buffalo leading to both a BS and a PharmD degree. Up to three students are accepted each year.

Accepted students receive a conditional letter of admission to the University at Buffalo upon entering the program at Âé¶¹Ó³»­. The acceptance is conditional in that academic, comportment, and procedural requirements must be maintained while at Âé¶¹Ó³»­ in order to move on to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Requirements are detailed in writing when a conditional acceptance is offered.

In Phase I of the program, students spend three years at Âé¶¹Ó³»­. A major in Biology is required. There is an option of spending the fourth year of the program at Âé¶¹Ó³»­ to complete a baccalaureate degree. This will necessarily extend the length of the program to eight years.


Application Requirements

  • Applicants must submit a complete application to SBU. The application deadline is March 1, 2027.
    • Students are encouraged to apply by November 1, 2026.
    • On-campus interviews – for qualified candidates – will begin on Friday, November 6, 2026. 
    Additional interviews at SBU will be scheduled on Fridays (excluding holidays and dates the university is closed) through the end of March 2027. 
     
  • High School Seniors
    • 1360 (ERW+M) SAT 
    • ACT composite ≥29
    • High School GPA ≥ 93%
    • Submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. One must be from a Science Teacher
    • A Personal Statement and Resume
    • Interviews at Âé¶¹Ó³»­ and the University at Buffalo by invitation

Requirements while at Âé¶¹Ó³»­

  • Maintain full-time student status is preferred
  • Maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
  • Maintain a cumulative Math/Sci GPA of 3.0
  • Grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses
  • Complete Pharmacy curriculum requirements 
  • Apply via PharmCAS in junior year

University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Our multi-disciplinary environment allows students to benefit from the depth and breadth of our research and practice so they may apply these principles to pharmaceutical care resulting in improved health outcomes. .

How to Apply

The is preferred for this combined degree program.