*Please note: as of Fall 2006, the University of Toledo Pharmacy Partnership program is no longer accepting new students 

General Prerequisite and Admissions Information 

The curriculum listed on the front side of this sheet is designed to fulfill the prerequisites set forth by the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy (NEOUCOP). Completion of the prerequisite courses as listed on this sheet is required for acceptance into the NEOUCOP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, which is administered on the NEOUCOP campus is Rootstown, OH. Other admissions requirements are as follows:

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree

Although completion of a Bachelor’s degree is not required by the NEOUCOP PharmD program, students are encouraged to complete the prerequisite courses en route to a Bachelor’s degree. Given the nature of the courses required by NEOUCOP, it is anticipated that most pre-pharmacy students will pursue a degree in Chemistry or Biology. Pursuing a degree is recommended as it provides alternate options to students who decide not to pursue pharmacy as a career or are unable to gain acceptance into the PharmD program. Students who intend to pursue a degree must be aware of the additional general education requirements and major requirements outlined by Cleveland State in addition to the prerequisites required by NEOUCOP.

Preferential Admissions for Partnership Schools

NEOUCOP intends to admit 75 students each year to the PharmD program. Cleveland State, as a partnership school, has 15 reserved seats set aside each year for qualified Cleveland State students. In order to be considered a Cleveland State student (and therefore eligible for one of the 15 reserved seats), students need to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Cleveland State University. Students must complete all Cleveland State prerequisite courses, either as a Cleveland State course or a transfer course equivalent to the required Cleveland State course. Because science courses build upon one another, students are encouraged to take all science courses at Cleveland State. Applications to NEOUCOP are processed via the Pharmacy College Applications Service (PharmCAS). Please see www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolNEOUCOMpage.htm for more information, including deadline dates and procedures.Students are encouraged to submit their application to NEOUCOP approximately one year prior to when they plan to enter the PharmD program. Specifically, consortium students should look to apply prior to October as admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applications can be submitted without official PCAT scores and while courses are still in progress.

Additional Contact Information

For additional details regarding the Cleveland State University Pre-Pharmacy Program, please contact:
Kristy Tokarczyk, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs
College of Science Advising Center
2121 Euclid Avenue, MC 218B
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
216-687-9321
k.tokarczyk@csuohio.edu
www.csuohio.edu/sciences

For additional details regarding the NEOUCOP Doctor of Pharmacy Program, please contact: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy
Office of Admissions
4209 St. Rt. 44
PO Box 95
Rootstown, OH 44272
1-800-686-2511
www.neoucom.edu/audience/applicants/succeed/admi/Pharmadmission

 
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum

** CSU course recommendations provides the best means to fulfill the requirements set by NEOUCOP, the opportunity to follow the sample course sequence for pre-pharmacy, and provides a more efficient path toward a baccalaureate degree.

Recommended Course Sequences (Regular and Accelerated Tracks) 

Cleveland State University
Pre-Pharmacy Sequence (NEOUCOP)

First Year Fall

 * Enrollment in CHM 261 requires a passing score on the General Chemistry Placement Examination, or suitable scores on the Math portions of the ACT/SAT.

** PHY 231/232 is the preferred Physics sequence. Students may substitute PHY 221/222 College Physics I/II, PHY 241/242 University Physics I/II, PHY 243/244 University Physics I/II, or PHY 243H/244H University Physics I/II – Honors.

*** CHM 402 is the preferred course. Students may substitute BIO 306 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; however, this course is only offered in the spring semester.

**** Students are required to take 15 credits of General Education and/or Additional Science. Acceptable courses include humanities, social science, business, computer literacy, and additional coursework in other prerequisite categories. For maximum benefit, students should chose courses that satisfy NEOUCOP requirements as well as CSU General Education requirements. PHL 240 Health Care Ethics and IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity are recommended courses.

Cleveland State University
Pre-Pharmacy Sequence – Accelerated Track (NEOUCOP)

* Enrollment in CHM 261 requires a passing score on the General Chemistry Placement Examination, or suitable scores on the Math portions of the ACT/SAT.

** PHY 231/232 is the preferred Physics sequence. Students may substitute PHY 221/222 College Physics I/II, PHY 241/242 University Physics I/II, PHY 243/244 University Physics I/II, or PHY 243H/244H University Physics I/II – Honors.

*** SCHM 402 is the preferred course. Students may substitute BIO 306 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; however, this course is only offered in the spring semester.

****Students are required to take 15 credits of General Education and/or Additional Science. Acceptable courses include humanities, social science, business, computer literacy, and additional coursework in other prerequisite categories. For maximum benefit, students should chose courses that satisfy NEOUCOP requirements as well as CSU General Education requirements. PHL 240 Health Care Ethics and IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity are recommended courses.