Prepharmacy Program
Samford’s undergraduate prepharmacy curriculum provides a fast-track to earning your Doctor of Pharmacy in just six years.
A True 2/4 Program
With two years of coursework, Samford University's prepharmacy curriculum will equip you with a foundational experience for a successful transition into McWhorter School of Pharmacy's four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Fast-track Options
This program is an incredible value for students and their families, saving both time and money in one's pursuit of both a bachelor's and Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In addition, with multiple dual degree options, students have the potential to earn three degrees in a matter of six years.
Early Assurance
Interview with McWhorter School of Pharmacy as a high school senior and be accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program, pending the completion of the two-year prepharmacy curriculum.
Traditional Process
Apply and interview for the McWhorter School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program as a college sophomore while you are completing the prepharmacy curriculum.
Why Samford?
- All prepharmacy students are advised by McWhorter School of Pharmacy's director of admission, providing you with direct contact with the admission office while completing your prepharmacy curriculum.
- Students who receive annual renewable Samford scholarships as an entering freshman can keep their scholarships all four years, including their first two years of pharmacy school.
- Earn a BS in Pharmacy Studies upon the successful completion of your second year of pharmacy school, enabling you to pursue joint degrees.
- An undergraduate elective course is offered once a year for prepharmacy students with the purpose of exploring the dynamic career opportunities in pharmacy.
- Free tutoring help is provided by current Doctor of Pharmacy students who completed the prepharmacy curriculum.
- Numerous student organizations, including a Prepharmacy Club
Application Information
Freshman applications for next fall are open.Freshman Early Action applications close November 1st.The freshman first scholarship deadline is December 1st.Transfer applications for the spring semester close December 15th.Freshman FAFSA priority and scholarship deadlines are February 15th.Decision day is coming! Freshman applications for fall enrollment close May 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment close July 1st.Freshman applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open August 1st.Transfer applications for fall enrollment are closed. Applications for next year open September 1st.
