Overview

The Pharmacy B.Sc. at Sacred Heart University is a rigorous accelerated programme designed for students aiming to enter the pharmaceutical profession through a streamlined academic pathway. By completing 115 to 121 credits within three years at the Fairfield campus, students prepare for a seamless transition into the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) curriculum at the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy. This collaborative structure ensures that the final year of undergraduate requirements is fulfilled during the first year of professional pharmacy education.

Why Pharmacy at Sacred Heart University?

Sacred Heart University provides a distinctive 3+3 direct-entry model that significantly reduces the time required to become a licensed pharmacist. Students benefit from a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, choosing from specialised tracks in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. The programme features dedicated faculty advisors who provide personalised guidance to ensure all pre-pharmacy prerequisites and competitive benchmarks, such as the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), are successfully met. Additionally, the university’s location offers access to diverse healthcare environments for essential shadowing and technician experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 26045 per semester
National fee: USD 26045 per semester
Local fee: USD 25042 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide a deep understanding of life sciences and chemical principles. Modules may include:

Concepts in Biology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Calculus
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Genetics & Evolution

Careers with Pharmacy

Graduates of this accelerated pathway are prepared for diverse roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Upon completion of the full 3+3 sequence and the subsequent Pharm.D., students typically pursue careers as licensed pharmacists in retail, hospital, or clinical settings. The rigorous scientific training also provides a gateway into pharmaceutical research, drug development, and regulatory affairs. Many graduates find employment within healthcare systems, biotechnology firms, and government health agencies, leveraging their dual-degree expertise to improve patient outcomes and medicinal safety.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

biology
calculus
psychology
critical thinking
sociological imagination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received thereafter will be considered within our Regular Decision plan

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Follow the requirements of their declared Sacred Heart major.
Complete all the pre-pharmacy required courses by their third year with grades of C or above
Maintain good social standing while enrolled at Sacred Heart.
Take the Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT) by October of their third year of undergraduate education and achieve a competitive score.
Have attained pharmacy related experience (shadowing, pharmacy technician)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Out-of-State

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

50084 USD / year

≈ 50084 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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