Pre-Pharmacy Pathways

The UMES School of Pharmacy are affiliated with several partner schools and currently offer both 3+3 and 2+3 program options. These include:

2 + 3 Programs

The 2+3 program offers you a clear, guided path from our partner institutions to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. With structured pre-transfer advising, you’ll seamlessly transfer and, upon meeting all requirements, earn your Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree—fast-tracking your career in pharmacy!

  • Chesapeake College (A.S. in Biological Sciences or A.A. in General Studies)
  • College of Southern Maryland (A.S. in Pre-professional Health Sciences, Pharmacy track)
  • Harford Community College (A.S. in Chemistry, Calculus-based Physics)
  • Rowan College Gloucester County (A.S. in Chemistry, Pre-PharmD)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (A.S. in Chemistry, Pre-pharmacy concentration)

3 + 3 Programs

The 3+3 program lets you fast-track your education by earning a bachelor’s degree from a partner institution and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Complete both degrees in less time and at a lower cost, while preparing for a successful pharmacy career!

  • Elizabeth City State University (B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences)
  • Frostburg State University (B.S. in Chemistry)
  • Salisbury University (B.S. in Chemistry)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (B.S. in Biochemistry)
  • Sunyani Technical University – Ghana (Bachelor of Technology in Pharmacy Technician)

Contact

For more information, please contact our Admissions and Program Pathway Specialist:

Mrs. Sharon R. Neal-Horsey
Phone: (410) 621- 2292 
E-mail: rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu

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