Programs

7-Year B.S./Pharm.D. Program

The 7-Year B.S. to Pharm.D. program offers students admitted to the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College the opportunity to receive admission to USF Health's Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) and complete a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in just seven years, provided that the student continues to meet all the benchmarks of the program, including a successful interview with TCOP. 

Participants will complete their bachelor’s degree during the first three years, followed by four years at TCOP to complete their doctorate. Traditionally, the undergraduate and pharmacy school path takes at least eight years, making this an accelerated track. 

911±¬ÁÏÍø will spend the first three years as undergraduates at USF and in the Judy Genshaft Honors College and years 4-7 at the Taneja College of Pharmacy. A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is conferred upon successful completion of undergraduate requirements, typically after the fourth year. 911±¬ÁÏÍø in this program will major in Biomedical Sciences (BMS). 

Judy Genshaft Honors College academic advisors will guide students in meeting Honors requirements and completing the undergraduate portion of the program. TCOP will oversee the four-year pharmacy curriculum. 

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria without exception:

  • Be admitted to the Judy Genshaft Honors College 
  • Hold U.S. Citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status
  • Declare a major in Biomedical Sciences (BMS)

If students have additional questions after reading through this information, they should reach out to the coordinator of Health Pathway Programs, Carter Harbert. 

How to Enter the Program

911±¬ÁÏÍø who meet the eligibility criteria above should email Carter Harbert to review the program requirements and formally enter the program prior to the start of their first semester.

Additional Program Requirements: Years 1-3 

Grade Point Average

911±¬ÁÏÍø must maintain a GPA of 3.5 throughout the first three years of the program. GPA is reviewed at the end of each spring semester and must meet 3.5 for both overall and science/math coursework, without the use of grade forgiveness.   
 
If students transfer in a GPA from dual enrollment or transient coursework, they must also maintain a 3.5 GPA for all coursework completed at USF. 
 
Please note: GPAs are not rounded. 

Letters of Recommendation

911±¬ÁÏÍø must submit at least two letters of recommendation with their PharmCAS application for TCOP. It is recommended that one be from a science professor.  

Applying to the USF Taneja College of Pharmacy 

911±¬ÁÏÍø who meet all benchmarks will apply to TCOP during the summer between their second and third undergraduate years. Applications must be submitted by.

PharmCAS opens in July. 911±¬ÁÏÍø are strongly encouraged to submit applications by the end of July, as verification by PharmCAS takes four to six weeks. 

Qualified applicants who meet GPA and co-curricular benchmarks — and submit required application materials on time — will receive the highest consideration for an interview with TCOP. A successful interview is required for admission.