B.A. in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry and Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

B.A. Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded by the College of Mount Saint Vincent upon the successful completion of four years of study in the dual degree program.  The Pharm.D. degree is awarded by the University of St. Joseph upon the successful completion of the fourth through sixth years of study at the School of Pharmacy, New Hartford, Connecticut.
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
To be eligible to transfer into the University of St. Joseph’s School of Pharmacy after three years of study at the College of Mount Saint Vincent, students must complete a tightly defined set of courses during the first three years.  Students in the dual degree program must also maintain a high GPA and must perform satisfactorily on the PCAT exam before transferring to the School of Pharmacy.

Additional information on the University of St. Joseph’s Pharmacy Program can be found at the following website:  http://www.sjc.edu/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy/
Curriculum Guides
Curriculum Guides for the first 4 years of study leading to the award of the B.A. degree from the College of Mount Saint Vincent at the conclusion of the fourth year.

Bachelor of Art in Biology

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

The College has a cooperative 3-3 arrangement with New York Medical College, which enables College of Mount Saint Vincent students to earn their baccalaureate degree plus a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy after six years of study. 

Requirements
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in physical therapy are urged to major in biology, or physical education. Since different schools may require or recommend specific courses, a student who wishes to pursue physical therapy must plan his/her proposed course sequence in close consultation with his/her faculty advisor and with the department’s chairperson. After having satisfactorily completed the general biology prerequisite, students are urged to take biology electives from the following list: Biology 306, 309, 319, 441, 443, 445, and 475.

Students who meet the New York Medical College criteria for admission to this physical therapy program will spend the first three years of study at the College and the final three years at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Students should request additional information from the chair of the Division of Natural Sciences. Final admission to the program resides with the Admissions Office of New York Medical College.