UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Expands Academic Pipeline Through New Affiliation with Le Moyne College

The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UB SPPS) has established a new academic affiliation with Le Moyne College, designed to prepare motivated undergraduate students for advanced study in pharmacy while helping meet the region’s growing need for health care professionals.

Through the agreement, qualified Le Moyne students can pursue a 3+4 program that enables them to earn a bachelor’s degree from Le Moyne and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from UB in seven years, one year sooner than the traditional pathway.

“This collaboration reflects our school’s commitment to creating clear, supportive pipelines for students who aspire to careers in pharmacy,” said Gary Pollack, PhD, dean of the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. “By working with Le Moyne, we can offer their talented undergraduates access to UB’s rigorous PharmD curriculum and further strengthen the health care workforce in New York State.”

The program allows students to complete three years of undergraduate study at Le Moyne before transitioning to UB for the four-year PharmD program. Credits from the first year of pharmacy school will also apply toward completion of the Le Moyne bachelor’s degree. Each year, UB will reserve seats in the PharmD program for qualified Le Moyne applicants who meet defined admissions standards.

In addition, both institutions will coordinate annually to provide guidance and advising, ensuring students are supported at every stage of the transition from Le Moyne to UB.

“Le Moyne is excited to partner with the University at Buffalo to help address the ongoing shortage of pharmacists,” said Tim Lee, vice president for enrollment management and marketing at Le Moyne College. “This agreement further strengthens our relationship with the University at Buffalo, as the School of Dental Medicine is a top choice for our pre-dental students and we have a long-standing academic agreement with its School of Law.”

UB SPPS, New York State’s top-ranked pharmacy school and No. 19 nationally according to U.S. News & World Report, is recognized for its innovative curriculum, research excellence, and strong alumni network across the health professions. The Le Moyne partnership expands the school’s network of academic affiliations that create early and efficient entry points into its PharmD program.