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Direct to PharmD Program

Direct to PharmD process for high school seniors

With the Direct to PharmD program, 911±¬ÁÏÍø (IU Southeast) 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 IU Southeast, and their PharmD at Sullivan University.

Ready to apply to the IU Southeast PharmD program?

Admission criteria and eligibility

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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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø Committee. The committee is comprised of faculty, administrators, and admissions staff from IU Southeast 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.

Advising for Pre-Pharmacy

To make sure you remain on track, you’ll meet each semester with your assigned Natural Sciences Advisor. At least once per year, you’ll meet with the Pre-Pharmacy Advisor at IU Southeast and a Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Admission Advisor to stay on target with the program and get important updates.