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Apr 18, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology Major, B.S. and Pharmacy 3 + 1 Program
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Program Information
Department of Biological Sciences
PO Box 70703
Phone: (423) 439-4329
Fax: (423) 439-5958
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/biology The 3+1 Biology and Pharmacy Program allows students to complete a BS in Biology while also starting study toward the Doctor of Pharmacy. Those admitted into the program will take general education, biology, and other science courses during their first three years at ETSU that will prepare them for admission into the Gatton College of Pharmacy (GCOP). Upon successful completion of the required first year pharmacy courses, the student will receive a BS in Biology through the Interdisciplinary Biology Track. Admission Requirements
Students in the 3 + 1 degree program must meet admission requirements and apply to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program following the normal application process as detailed on the College of Pharmacy webpage (https://www.etsu.edu/pharmacy/prospective_students/default.php). Students may be in the process of completing pharmacy pre-requisite courses at the time of application, but must do so by the end of the spring semester preceding matriculation in the fall semester. Students will be encouraged to apply as Early Decision applicants, the deadline for which is the first Monday of September for the admission cycle (July 1-March 1). This assures students will receive an admission offer by mid-October, which will facilitate their ability to implement an alternate plan should the decision be negative. Advising
Students pursuing the 3 + 1 degree option will be advised through the normal advising process for Biological Science Majors. The GCOP Assistant Director for Enrollment will provide secondary advisement relative to preparation for pharmacy school. The GCOP advisor will meet with students each semester; the intent is to provide students with on-going assessment of their likelihood for admission to GCOP. In addition, students will be encouraged to participate in the ETSU Pre Pharmacy Student Organization, advised by a GCOP faculty member. Students deemed non-competitive for admission to GCOP will be referred to Biological Sciences major advisors to develop an alternate plan to earn the BS in Biology degree. 3+1 Biology and Pharmacy Program Requirements: 120 credits
| Compass Core Curriculum | 42 credits | | Biology Major Core | 17 credits | | Biology Interdisciplinary Track | 18 credits | | Non-biology Course Requirements | 21-23 credits | | Free Electives | 4-6 credits | | Pharmacy Year 1 Requirements | 16 credits | | TOTAL | 120 credits | Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: 3 + 1 Biology and Pharmacy Program Compass Core Curriculum These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories. Major Specific courses listed in Compass Core Curriculum Requirements: Note: Students must complete the Biology major requirement of 56-59 credits and 40-43 credits of compass core along with 16 credits of pharmacy courses. Students may apply additional pharmacy course or free electives to complete the 120 required for the degree in Biology. Biology Core Requirements: 17 credits
Biology Interdisciplinary Track (Pharmacy) Requirements: 18 credits
Non-biology Course Requirements: 21-23 credits
Free Electives: 4-6 credits
Pharmacy Year 1 Requirements: 16 credits
- PMCY 1114 Human Physiology (3 credits)
- PMCY 1112 Pharmacy Calculations (3 credits)
- PMCY 1113 Intro to Physical Pharmacy (1 credit)
- PMCY 1214 Pharmaceutics (4 credits)
- PMCY 1212 Immunology & Microbiology (2 credits)
- PMCY 1211 Principles of Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry (3 credits)
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