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The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to provide an exemplary, learner-centered pharmacy education and advance the practice of pharmacy through interprofessional collaboration, research, patient care, and service.

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Sciences degree will be an in-course B.S. degree. It is not intended to be a stand-alone degree. It will be awarded after the second year of pharmacy school while the student is pursuing the Pharm.D. degree.

All students in the Pharmacy Sciences major are subject to the SWAG��Ƶ WCHP undergraduate grading policy (see undergraduate academic policy) and progression guidelines.

PROGRESSION GUIDELINES

WCHP Common Curriculum Academic Progression Guidelines

The requirements laid out below apply to all courses taken in the degree program prior to matriculation into the PharmD degree program. Once a student has successfully matriculated into the PharmD degree program, they will be held to the School of Pharmacy specific academic policies and progression guidelines.

In keeping with the guidelines of the SWAG��Ƶ, all students must achieve a minimum cumulative semester-end grade point average as follows:

1. Failure to maintain the minimum GPA requirements will result in academic probation as described in the Catalog of the SWAG��Ƶ.
2. Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all courses
3. Failure to achieve the above referenced minimum grades will result in program-level probation and the need to retake the course - therefore affecting academic progression.
4. Students may enroll in any of the courses referenced above a maximum of two times. Enrollment in a course consists of achieving a WP, WF, or letter grade. Receiving a W in a course is not considered officially enrolled and will not result in academic penalty.
5. Failure to achieve the above referenced minimum grade a second time a course is taken may result in dismissal from the major. 

School of Pharmacy Academic Policies and Progression Guidelines

Once a student matriculates into the PharmD degree program they will be held to the School of Pharmacy specific academic and progression policies (See School of Pharmacy Academic and Technical Standards)

Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, make thoughtful ethical decisions,  and reason quantitatively, qualitatively and scientifically;
2. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing as well as through creative expression.
3. Demonstrate understanding of themselves and their place in the world as engaged citizens and responsible professionals;
4. Appraise knowledge of self and self-reflective abilities for Interprofessional practice;
5. Demonstrate mastery of pharmacy science skills and knowledge;
6. Apply pharmacotherapy knowledge to select patient conditions.

Transfer students are encouraged to apply to the SWAG��Ƶ. See Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT

Students must achieve a score of 4 or better on an AP examination for credit to be counted.  This transfer policy applies to all courses prior to the start of PHAR courses. 

Graduation honors are awarded to candidates who have distinguished themselves by virtue of high academic achievement while enrolled. Grades from didactic courses are included in the calculation of the cumulative grade point for a designation. Students who have been or are on academic probation at any time during the entire program will not be eligible for graduation with honors regardless of their GPA. Any student who receives a failing grade in didactic will be excluded.

Grade Point Average Honor

> 3.8 Summa Cum Laude

3.7-3.79 Magna Cum Laude

3.6-3.69 Cum Laude

Preferred conditions for entry into the B.S. in Pharmacy Sciences degree are completion of at least three years of high school mathematics and three years of high school science, including biology, chemistry, and physics. See Undergraduate Admissions requirements.

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.