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Pre-Health Programs

Pre-Pharmacy Pathway

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Pre-Pharmacy Pathway

The following courses will satisfy the pre-requisites for most pharmacy schools.Ìý It is important for students to determine the specific requirements for each pharmacy school they wish to apply to, in consultation with a pre-health advisor.Ìý Most pharmacy schools require the following courses:

  • (pre-req for Microbiology)
  • 1 year of college English or equivalent including writing intensive courses (General Education)
  • One semester of communication/public speaking (General Education)
  • One year of humanities (General Education)
  • One year of social and behavioral studies (including SOC100 Intro to Sociology)

Other recommended and/or required courses:

Other Requirements:
The PCAT (pharmacy college admissions test) is required for applicants to pharmacy school.

Grades:
Pharmacy school is becoming increasing popular and, therefore, more competitive. Most schools require at least a 3.0, but a higher GPA is necessary to be considered.Ìý The average GPA of students entering into pharmacy programs ranges from 3.22 – 3.62.

For more information see the Pre-Pharmacy Pathway document.

Location & Office Hours

You can find us at room SB163 in the Science Building!

Spring Office Hours:

Dr. GiamancoW3-5 PMSB 163
Dr. PrietoM9:30-11 AMSB 163
Dr. StevensM2-3:30 PMWH 107A

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Ezaan Khan

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2024
  • 1st year DO student at Touro

Elayna Beutel

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2025
  • Accepted to Optometry school

Jocelyn Villacreses

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2024
  • Accepted to medical School

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Anusha AtiqueÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2019
  • Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS), University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
  • Currently started her own dental practice in Danbury, CT
Kathryn MalinoskyÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently in a Master in Physician Assistant program at University of Bridgeport
Micayla FlynnÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently working as a pediatric physical therapist in Stamford, CT
Isabella OstojicÌý
  • Class of 2024
  • Currently in a Doctorate in Physical Therapy program at Tufts University
Alessia CallahanÌý
  • Class of 2024
  • Currently finishing her Master of Science in Athletic Training at LaSalle University
Olivia MooreÌý
  • Class of 2022
  • Currently working as an Occupational Therapist with the Wilton Public Schools
Dan MonahanÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • PA, Pace University at Pleasantville
  • Currently PA in cardiac surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Rachel PrunierÌý

  • B.A. Biology University of Virginia
  • PhD University of Connecticut
  • Director of Teaching and Learning in the Life & Physical Sciences

Cayman BickerstaffÌý

  • BS Cellular Biology, University of Georgia
  • MD, The Medical College of Georgia
  • OBGYN resident at Danbury Hospital

Bishoy Joseph, MDÌý

  • BS Biology, The University of California, Riverside
  • MD, The American University of the Caribbean
  • OBGYN resident at Danbury Hospital
Kristin GiamancoÌý
  • Associate Professor of Biology, pre-med advisor
Helena PrietoÌý
  • Professor of Chemistry, pre-PA advisor

Jaclyn FernandezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health, Class of 2018
  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Rhode Island, Class of 2021
  • Currently practicing physical therapist at Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Clinic (PTSMC) in Danbury, CT

Olivia MooreÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health, Class of 2022
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), Sacred Heart University Class of 2024
  • Currently practicing pediatric occupational therapist at Kidsense Therapy Group (sees patients in the clinic and in Bethel, CT schools)

Hayden TurkÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Public Health, Allied Health (minors in Bio & Psych), Class of 2022
  • Currently DPT student at Mercy University (Dobbs Ferry, NY), Class of 2026

Dan MonahanÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • PA, Pace University at Pleasantville
  • Currently PA in cardiac surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Robert MownnÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biochemistry Class of 2017
  • PharmD UConn Class of 2021
  • Currently Senior Pharmacy Specialist at Yale New Haven Health
Xavier ArevaloÌýÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Chemistry Class of 2020
  • MS Biomedical Sciences, Rutgers University
  • Currently DMD student at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Jennifer HernandezÌý
  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2021
  • MS Biomedical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
  • Currently applying to medical school

Brigette VanegasÌýÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • Physicians Assistant (PA), Stony Brook University
  • Currently: PA at the Center for Pediatric Medicine and RTR Pediatrics

Santiago SanchezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2018
  • Physicians Assistant (PA), Stony Brook University
  • Currently: Primary care/internal medicine PA for Prohealth Physicians

Michelle CremoniniÌýÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017)
  • Optometry (OD), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and other Health Sciences University
  • Currently: Board-certified optometrist, private practice

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Layra ValdezÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Chemistry Class of 2019
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Harvard University
  • Currently: Resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program

Katie DuFrirszÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2020
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) at St. George’s School of Medicine
  • Currently: Neurology resident at USD Sanford in Sioux Falls, SD

Stephanie Sousa CardosoÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ, Health Promotion Studies Class of 2012
  • Naturopathic Medicine (ND), University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Currently licensed naturopathic physician in Ridgefield, CT

Heather RosenblattÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2017
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Ohio State University
  • Currently: Emergency Medicine Vet at MedVet Norwalk

Anusha AtiqueÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2019
  • Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS), University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
  • Currently started her own dental practice in Danbury, CT

Jonah WhitesideÌý

  • ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ Biology Class of 2020
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Connecticut
  • Currently a resident in Emergency Medicine