For students admitted in the first preprofessional year of
the Pharm.D. program, a maximum of 8 degree credits may be earned by advanced
placement (AP). The 8-credit maximum applies to all sources of credit prior to
enrollment in the first preprofessional year including AP exams, college
courses taken in high school, and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. An exception is made for General Biology, in which students can use 10 credits.
Candidates for admission to the first preprofessional year who have completed
advanced standing courses in secondary school may take the College Board Advanced
Placement Examinations. Test scores of 4 or 5 may be sent to the Office of
University Undergraduate Admissions for review. Credit is not given for scores
of 3, 2, or 1. Test scores are reviewed by the Office of Academic Services in
consultation with the department that offers the course.
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy 
