BA in Biology/PharmD (joint degree)
6-Year Dual Degree – University of Mount Saint Vincent (BA in Biology) – University of Saint Joseph (Doctor of Pharmacy Degree)
The University of Mount Saint Vincent and the University of Saint Joseph in Connecticut offer a dual degree program through which students are able to earn both a bachelor’s degree and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in six years of full-time study.
During the first three years, students study full-time at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, completing a prescribed course of study that will lead to the BA in Biology. During the fourth through sixth year, students enroll full-time at the School of Pharmacy, University of Saint Joseph.
BA Degree
The BA degree is awarded by the University of Mount Saint Vincent upon the successful completion of four years of study in the dual degree program. The PharmD degree is awarded by the University of Saint Joseph upon the successful completion of the fourth through sixth years of study at the School of Pharmacy.
PharmD Degree
To be eligible to transfer into the University of Saint Joseph’s School of Pharmacy after three years of study at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, students must complete a tightly defined set of courses during the first three years. Students in the dual degree program must also maintain a high GPA and must perform satisfactorily on the PCAT exam before transferring to the School of Pharmacy.
For additional information, please visit the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy.
Degree Requirements
| Undergraduate College Core Requirements | 31 credits* | |
| Biology Major | 50 credits | |
| Biology Core Courses | 19 credits | |
| BIOL 111–112 General Biology I and II | (8 credits) | |
| BIOL 217 Genetics | (4 credits) | |
| BIOL 223 Ecology | (4 credits) | |
| BIOL 403-404 Biology Colloquium | (3 credits) | |
| Cognate Requirements | 32 credits | |
| CHEM 120–121 General Chemistry I and II | (8 credits) | |
| CHEM 219–220 Organic Chemistry I and II | (6 credits) | |
| CHEM 223–224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II | (2 credits) | |
| MATH 131 Calculus I | (4 credits) | |
| MATH 212 Biomedical Statistics | (4 credits) | |
| PHYS 207–208 General Physics I and II | (8 credits) | |
| Pharm.D. Requirements | 18 credits | |
| BIOL 109-110 Anatomy and Physiology | (8 credits) | |
| BIOL 225 Microbiology | (4 credits) | |
| ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics | (3 credits) | |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | (3 credits) | |
| Remaining credits will be transferred upon successful completion of the first academic year at University of St. Joseph. | 18 credits | |
| TOTAL | 120 credits |
*Nine core credits in natural science and mathematics may be satisfied with major requirements. Three core credits are taken from ECON 120. Three core credits are taken from Pharmacy Law taken during the first year at University of St. Joseph.
Sample Program
BA in Biology with PharmD (120 credits)
Year 1
| FYE 101 First Year Experience | 1 credit |
| ENGL 110 Writing in Context I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 120 Writing in Context II | 3 credits |
| Humanities Core | 3 credits |
| MATH 131 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| MATH 212 Biomedical Statistics | 4 credits |
| BIOL 111-112 General Biology I and II | 8 credits |
| CHEM 120-121 General Chemistry I and II | 8 credits |
| TOTAL | 34 credits |
Year 2
| BIOL 217 Genetics | 4 credits |
| BIOL 223 Ecology | 4 credits |
| BIOL 109-110 Anatomy and Physiology I and II | 8 credits |
| CHEM 219-220 Organic Chemistry I and II | 6 credits |
| CHEM 223-224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II | 2 credits |
| PHYS 207-208 General Physics I and II | 8 credits |
| TOTAL | 32 credits |
Year 3
| Religious Studies Core and Topics | 6 credits |
| Humanities Core | 6 credits |
| Modern Language and Literature Core | 6 credits |
| Introduction to Ethics – Philosophy Core | 3 credits |
| ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| BIOL 225 Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIOL 403-404 Biology Colloquium | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 32 credits |
Total Credits for Graduation – 120