Pre-Pharmacy Affiliation Programs
4+4 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program
Elizabethtown College offers a preferred admission program with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for application. Successful completion of the first year at LECOM with grades of C or higher grants a baccalaureate degree from Elizabethtown College. Minimum GPA requirements include a 3.2 GPA in science courses and a 3.4 overall GPA by the end of junior year for the 4+4 program. For more information, contact Elizabethtown College's Health Professions Advisory Committee at hpac@etown.edu.
Pharmacy Suggested Coursework
| Minimum Requirement | Etown Recommended | Typical Semester Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (8 hours) |
BIO 111
BIO 112 |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year |
| Chemistry (16 hours including organic chemistry) |
CH 105
CH 113* CH 213* CH 242* CH 216* One additional chemistry lab course |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year Spring, Third Year Spring, Second Year or Later |
| Mathematics (8 hours) |
MA 251
MA 121 |
Fall, Second Year or Later Fall, First Year or Later |
| Physics (4 hours) | PHY 101 | Fall, Second Year or Later |
| Psychology (3-4 hours) | PSY 105 | Fall, First Year or Later |
| English (6-8 hours) |
EN 100
2nd EN Elective |
Fall, First Year or Later Spring, First Year or Later |
| Economics (3-4 hours) | EC 102 | Spring, First Year or Later |
* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent Etown College Catalog for details.
Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian pharmacy school see a pharmacy school's website.