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Touro College of Pharmacy and Ramapo College Create New Pharm Path
Articulation Agreement Creates new Pipeline Program for Qualified Students to Earn Undergraduate and Professional Degrees on a Fast Track, Saving Time and Money
New York, N.Y. – Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP) in Harlem and Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, N.J. have created a new pre-pharmacy program that will allow qualified students to earn both bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees in seven years, rather than the eight years usually needed to complete both.
Interested students can apply to the Program through Ramapo beginning September 1, 2018.
Students would apply to TCOP during their third year at Ramapo, at the end of which they will be required to have completed pre-requisites in science, math and economics with cumulative GPAs of 3.0 and science GPAs of 2.75. Favorable recommendations, a personal interview at TCOP, completion of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), and submission of a formal application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) are also required. Admission to the new program does not guarantee admission to the pharmacy school.
“This extraordinary new partnership will offer a unique opportunity to enter the challenging and rewarding pharmacy profession. Outstanding students will get a head start on their professional careers, enabling them to obtain bachelors and doctoral degrees in less time and for less money than if each degree was taken separately,” said TCOP Dean Henry Cohen. “We are delighted and honored to join with New Jersey’s premier public liberal arts college in carrying out TCOP’s vital mission to develop the next generation of pharmacists dedicated to promoting wellness, especially among underserved populations in Harlem and beyond.”
“Ramapo College is thrilled to enter into a partnership with Touro College of Pharmacy,” said Edward Saiff, dean at Ramapo’s School of Theoretical and Applied Science. “Students interested in a career in pharmacy will be able to begin their studies here at Ramapo and then move on to the Touro campus in New York City for their professional studies. Pharmacists are integral to any healthcare team and this partnership will offer Ramapo College students interested in the many dimensions of pharmacy a path to a wonderful career.”
Under the articulation agreement, Ramapo agrees to provide counseling, advising and resources to students in the Program. Students admitted to TCOP must satisfactorily complete their first year of pharmacy school to obtain their bachelor's degree from Ramapo.
About Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college. Ranked among the top colleges in the region by College Choice and recognized by, among others, U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction and, also designated by Victory Media as a "Military Friendly College," Ramapo College is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding.
Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education.
About Touro College of Pharmacy
Since opening the doors to its Harlem campus in 2008, the Touro College of Pharmacy has offered a truly unique educational experience. The College emphasizes hands-on learning, with extensive rotation practice experience and service to the community. Touro’s exceptional, 2.5+1.5 curriculum-based education sets it apart, providing students 54 weeks of rotations and extended opportunities to put learning into practice. Beyond that, Touro is the pharmacy school focused on public health, cultural awareness, and community outreach. Small classes maximize personalized instruction. Students’ futures comes first, with many opportunities to work closely with knowledgeable and skilled faculty, and network with a variety of health care providers. For further information on Touro College of Pharmacy, please go to: http://tcop.touro.edu/
About the Touro College and University System
Touro is a system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. Touro College was chartered in 1970 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American and global community. Approximately 19,200 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. Touro College has 30 campuses and locations in New York, California, Nevada, Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. New York Medical College; Touro University California and Touro University Nevada; Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division; as well as Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Ill. are separately accredited institutions within the Touro College and University System. For further information on Touro College, please go to: www.touro.edu/news
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