PharmD Application Process

Partner Institutions
3+3 Bachelors + Doctor of Pharmacy Partners
This opportunity allows highly motivated students to earn both a Bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in just six years instead of the traditional eight. Students will complete their first 3 years of undergraduate coursework at a partner institution, then transition to ACP for the remaining 3 years of the PharmD program.
Bluefield University
Emory & Henry University
King University
Liberty University
Lincoln Memorial University
Union Commonwealth University
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
2+3 Associates + Doctor of Pharmacy
This opportunity allows highly motivated students to earn both an Associate’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in just five years instead of the traditional six. Students will complete their first 2 years of community college coursework at a partner institution, then transition to ACP for the remaining 3 years of the PharmD program.
Mountain Empire Community College
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Wytheville Community College
Doctor of Pharmacy + Master of Business Administration Partners
This opportunity allows highly motivated students to earn both a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in just three years instead of the traditional five. Students will complete their Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degrees concurrently. Additional pathway options are also available.
Radford University
University of Pikeville
Doctor of Pharmacy + Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Partner
This opportunity allows highly motivated PharmD graduates interested in continuing their healthcare pathway to pursue a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Our partnership with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine provides Appalachian College of Pharmacy graduates with a guaranteed interview.