Pharmacy Program

Affiliative Degree Program with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Seton Hill University

Doctor of Pharmacy, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)

Pharmacy Affiliative Degree Program (3+3) (3+4)

Seton Hill's degree program with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) gives Seton Hill pre-pharmacy students the opportunity to enter LECOM's Pharmacy program after three years of undergraduate work. Students successfully completing this program will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Seton Hill University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from LECOM. The program has two phases:

Phase I consists of three years of undergraduate education at Seton Hill.

Phase II is composed of either three or four years at one of LECOM's Schools of Pharmacy, located in Erie, Pa., and Bradenton, Fla.

Students who complete the degree requirements for this program are awarded a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in biology from Seton Hill after their first year at LECOM, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree upon graduation from LECOM.

Seton Hill is a small university, so you will have the chance to get to know your professors and your classmates, and to make new friends that will become your professional mentors and colleagues in the years to come. You will also benefit from a wide network of Seton Hill graduates who are successful in health science fields.

At Seton Hill you will be studying in a signature degree program at a nationally-recognized liberal arts university, so you will receive not just the best in science education - you will graduate with a comprehensive skill set and a deeper understanding of the arts, sciences and humanities.

Since 1885, Seton Hill has been preparing students like you to succeed in life, whatever you choose to do, wherever your life takes you. Let us help you to create a healthier world.

What Pharmacists Do

Pharmacists are medical professionals with an expertise in the chemical composition, use, and manufacturing of medications. Pharmacists work closely with both doctors and patients to develop appropriate plans of treatment and provide advice, monitoring and support services during medication therapy. Pharmacists can also hold positions in the pharmaceutical and insurance industries, in government programs, in research and development institutions, and as educators. Pharmacists, like other medical professionals, also have the option of choosing an area of specialization, including veterinary pharmacy, compounding pharmacy (the creation of customized medication), intravenous nutrition support, nuclear pharmacy (used for chemotherapy), geriatric pharmacy, and psychiatric pharmacy.

Seton Hill's Signature Degree Program in the Health Sciences
Seton Hill has a long history of educating successful scientists and health care professionals, including doctors (M.D.s and D.O.s), biologists, chemists, physician assistants, biochemists, dieticians, medical technologists, art and music therapists, and marriage and family therapists.

Reserve your seat now and meet your future in medicine.