Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S., Specialization in Pre-Pharmacy

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Within the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, students may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences degree with a specialization in Pre-pharmacy Sciences. This specialization prepares students to meet the academic prerequisites necessary to be considered for admission to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs.

Through coursework, labs and experiential learning opportunities, students will develop skills to prepare and dispense prescriptions, ensure medicines and doses are correct, prevent harmful drug interactions, and counsel patients on the safe and appropriate use of their medications. Pharmacists are medication experts who enhance patient care and promote wellness.

Admission

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS) at Oakland University with a pre-pharmacy specialization may pursue admission to any accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students admitted to an accredited PharmD program must complete their final year of undergraduate coursework at that program and credits earned from courses must be transferred back to Oakland University to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a major in CDS Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences. It is highly recommended that students consult with the academic adviser prior to enrolling in any of these classes, as completion of coursework does not guarantee admission or completion of the program. Admission to a PharmD program is through a competitive admissions process. Once accepted, Oakland University students will need to: 1) send a letter of acceptance to their academic adviser; and 2) register for classes and pay tuition through the PharmD school; and 3) send official transcripts after the first year (fall/winter semesters) of the PharmD program to Oakland University.

Students not accepted into a PharmD program may complete the degree program outlined below for a Bachelor of Science with a major in CDS Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

Academic Advising

All students are required to meet with their professional academic advisor in the School of Health Sciences at least once a year to review progress toward their degree.

Pre-Pharmacy specialization professional course requirements

Students pursuing the pre-pharmacy specialization must complete the degree requirements for the major in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S. and take the following courses for the specialization (a minimum of 120 credits required):

CDS 3300 - Microbiology of Infectious Diseases (3)
CDS 3310 - Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Laboratory (1)
CDS 4000 - Medical Genetics (4)
CDS 4050 - Pharmacology (3)
CDS 4250 - Medical Biochemistry (4)
CHM 1440 - General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4)
CHM 1470 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHM 2340 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 2350 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 2370 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
MGT 1100 - Contemporary World Business (4)
MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4)
PHY 1010 - General Physics I (4)
PHY 1100 - General Physics Lab I (1)
and a minimum of 16 credits of CDS electives (approved non-CDS elective course: HS 1000)

Specialization in Pre-Pharmacy (3+1) Manchester University

Manchester University will reserve two (2) seats in each annual cohort of students entering its Doctor of Pharmacy program for qualified students of Oakland University. These students would also qualify for a reserved seat in the Dual Degree PharmD/MS in Pharmacogenomics (PGX) cohort for that entry year. Qualified students must complete the application process for admission to the Manchester Pharmacy program according to the established deadlines.

Specialization in Pre-Pharmacy (3+1) Roosevelt University

Roosevelt University, located just outside of Chicago, has partnered with Oakland University to create an educational pathway for qualified students interested in becoming pharmacists. Beginning the fall of 2022, Oakland University students can complete three years in the School of Health Sciences and enter Roosevelt University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program to simultaneously complete their Bachelor of Science at Oakland University and start a PharmD. Benefits of this program include:

Direct application to Roosevelt University rather than through PharmCAS
Upon completion of prerequisite coursework student will be eligible to apply for the program
Waiver of PCAT requirements

The Roosevelt University affiliation is in addition to our previously established Manchester University Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Pre-Pharmacy (3+1) specialization professional course requirements

Students pursuing the pre-pharmacy (3+1) specialization must complete the degree requirements for the major in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, B.S. and take the following courses for the specialization (a minimum of 120 credits required):

CDS 3300 - Microbiology of Infectious Diseases (3)
CDS 3310 - Microbiology of Infectious Diseases Laboratory (1)
CDS 4000 - Medical Genetics (4)
CDS 4050 - Pharmacology (3)
CDS 4250 - Medical Biochemistry (4)
CHM 1440 - General Chemistry I (4)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4)
CHM 1470 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHM 2340 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 2350 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 2370 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
MGT 1100 - Contemporary World Business (4)
MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4)
PHY 1010 - General Physics I (4)
PHY 1100 - General Physics Lab I (1)
PharmD coursework minimum of 16 credits transferred to Oakland University