Offered in: Chicago

The PharmD portion of the program will be completed at the Schaumburg Campus.

Dual Acceptance Program

The Dual Acceptance Program (B.S./ Pharm.D.) in Pharmacy is an early-entry pre-pharmacy program that will provide students the opportunity to complete their pharmacy education in two three- year phases in Roosevelt’s College of Science, Health and Pharmacy: Phase I consists of three years of undergraduate education as a Biology major; Phase II consists of three years of pharmacy education in the accelerated 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy program.  

Program Description

The Dual Acceptance Program is an early assurance program for select high school seniors and Roosevelt University freshman. The program provides students who are motivated to become pharmacists with a clear path to achieving their goal. Students admitted to the Dual Acceptance Program are required to complete their prerequisite requirements during the first three years at Roosevelt University’s College of Science, Health and Pharmacy, then transition into Roosevelt University's three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Benefits of the Dual Acceptance Program include:

• Provides for an excellent foundation in pre-pharmacy education.
• Sets out a clear road map for what courses to take and when.
• Guarantees entry to RU Pharmacy Program upon successful completion of program requirements and upon the recommendation of the Pharmacy Admission Committee.
• Provides an opportunity to earn both a BS and PharmD in just 6 years.

Eligibility Requirements

High School Seniors

High school seniors must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission into the Dual Acceptance Program:

• Possess a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Rank in the top quartile on a college entrance exam:
  • ACT score of 25 or higher that includes a writing component score
  • SAT score of 1250 or higher that includes a writing component score

-or-

• Possess a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale

Be admitted to Roosevelt University and indicate interest in the Dual Acceptance program prior to beginning of the freshman year.

Roosevelt University Freshman

In addition to the GPA and college entrance exam criteria above, Roosevelt University freshman must also meet the following criteria in order to be considered for admission into the Dual Acceptance Program:

• Complete at least one term of courses at Roosevelt University, including at least one pre-requisite Biology or Chemistry course, and earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0.
• Apply to the Dual Acceptance program prior to the beginning of their sophomore year. Applications received after the start of Sophomore year will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Admissions Process

High school Seniors

Eligible high school seniors should complete an undergraduate application and indicate their interest in the Bio + PharmD program. The Roosevelt University Dual Acceptance interest form will be reviewed by the Office of Admission to determine eligibility.  Once the student matriculates in the Fall of their freshman year, the Office of Admissions will notify the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Dual Acceptance Program students will work with an assigned advisor to monitor progress through the program.

Roosevelt Freshman

Eligible Roosevelt freshman should work with an assigned advisor to identify eligibility for the Dual Acceptance Program. The advisor will notify the Pharmacy Enrollment office if eligibility is met and will monitor progress through program.

In the year prior to transitioning into the PharmD Program, all dual degree applicants must apply in PharmCas, the pharmacy centralized application system.  Students will receive an application voucher from the Pharmacy Office of Enrollment pharmacy@roosevelt.edu 847-330-4500. Applications are accepted September – May annually.  Dual Acceptance applicants are encouraged to apply early in the application cycle. Once their application is received and verified by PharmCas, students will be invited to complete the pharmacy interview process and be reviewed for admission by the Pharmacy Admission Committee. Accepted applicants will matriculate into the Doctor of Pharmacy program the following summer.

Dual Degree Program/Pre-Pharmacy Course Requirements

• Students cannot take summer or academic-year classes at a community college or other college/university.
• Some exceptions to the "Roosevelt University only" rule may apply.  For example, Recognized AP credit granted for work completed before beginning at Roosevelt University or other work approved in advance by the College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy Dean and Co-Dean may be accepted.

Conditions for Transition into Doctor of Pharmacy Program

All of the following conditions must be met to retain admission in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program for their respective summer session. Failure to meet any of the following requirements may result in the forfeiture of the student's place in the dual acceptance program. Students who do not achieve all requirements may remain eligible to apply for admission to the PharmD program at Roosevelt University without guaranteed admission.

• ​It is recommended that all dual acceptance/pre-pharmacy courses be completed at Roosevelt University within a three-year period.
• All courses must be completed by the end of spring term just before transition into the Doctor of Pharmacy program
• Some exceptions to the "Roosevelt University only" rule may apply.  For example: Recognized AP credit granted for work completed prior to beginning at Roosevelt University or other coursework approved in advance by both the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy may be accepted.
• Earn a minimum raw cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 and a raw Math and Science GPA of at least 2.75/4.0.  Students must earn a grade of C- or higher in all prerequisite courses.
• Receive a PharmCas application voucher from the Pharmacy Office of Enrollment and complete a PharmCas application in the in the year prior to entering the Roosevelt Doctor of Pharmacy Program. 
• Participate in a pharmacy interview and if recommended for admission by the Faculty Admissions Committee, accept the offer of admission and submit the enrollment deposit.
• Complete the Roosevelt Doctor of Pharmacy pre-matriculation documents and all other Pharmacy admission requirements, including satisfactory results on the drug screening and criminal background check. 

In order to enhance their performance when later attending the Doctor of Pharmacy Program, students should consider these additional experiences:

• Reflect the successful practice of service through community engagement or extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrate the proper motivation for and commitment to the profession of pharmacy through previous work, volunteer or life experiences.
• Possess and practice the oral and written communication skills necessary to interact successfully with patients and colleagues.