Save-a-Seat Pathway

• College students with a strong interest and working knowledge of pharmacy careers
• Students who want to become medication experts with a commitment to patient care
• Students with strong academic history in math and science
• Students graduating from Buffalo Public Schools and Buffalo Charter Schools

High school students:

• Option 1: Apply to UB’s Early Assurance Program directly from high school
• Option 2: Complete this form to indicate interest in our Save-a-Seat Pathway, if you plan to begin at another college/university

College students:

• Currently enrolled or will enroll at a regionally accredited college/university for the current academic year
• Minimum “C-” grade in all UB SPPS prerequisite courses

1. Complete the Save-a-Seat application form
2. Complete the PharmCAS application (centralized pharmacy application platform) by June 1
   1.  Review instructions for the additional PharmCAS application here
   2. Apply through PharmCAS by our June 1 deadline in the academic year prior to the fall semester you plan to matriculate at UB SPPS: access the PharmCAS application here
3. Interview: candidates meeting all admission requirements, referenced below, will automatically qualify for an interview
   

• Complete the pre-pharmacy requirements
• Earn a “C-” grade or higher in all UB SPPS prerequisite courses

• Create an academic plan to complete pre-pharmacy requirements in 2-3 years. We are here to help with this! Request an advisement appointment with Sara Robinson, Director of Undergraduate Advisement and Recruitment

• Participate in pre-pharmacy or pre-health sciences clubs (recommended). Learn more about preparing here.
• Gain experience working as a pharmacy technician (recommended).
• Pharmacy Summer Institute – eligible students may attend for free

If accepted into the Save-a-Seat Pathway you will not need to compete for admission. If you remain committed to the Save-a-Seat Pathway and are successful in maintaining eligibility, you can focus on taking advantage of all learning opportunities during your undergraduate education.

If you do not qualify at this time for the Save-a-Seat Pathway, you may continue working on your pre-pharmacy curriculum as an undergraduate student. We encourage all applicants to continue working with your institution’s pharmacy pre-health advisor and our pre-pharmacy academic advisor, Sara Robinson, Director of Undergraduate Advisement and Recruitment, who can help you develop a plan to gain admission to the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with the regular admission cycle.

While the Save a Seat Pathway is unique to our PharmD program, if you’re interested in medication research and our pharmaceutical sciences programs, including undergraduate transfer pathways or graduate admissions, be sure to reach out to Sara Robinson, Director of Undergraduate Advisement and Recruitment, who can help you develop a plan to gain admission to the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.