PrintAllied Health FAQs
How do I obtain a degree in Pharmacy?
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is a 2+4 program. Students complete 2 years of prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university and then apply for admission to a professional school to complete 4 years of professional coursework that includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. Admission to professional schools is competitive and is not guaranteed by the University of Maryland (UM). Please see the Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Requirement
sheet here .
How do I obtain a degree in Nursing?
The Traditional Baccalaureate degree program for a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a 2+2 program. Students complete 2 years of prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university and then apply for admission into a professional nursing school to complete 2 years of coursework that includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. Admission to professional schools is competitive and is not guaranteed by the University of Maryland (UM).
Please see the Pre-Nursing Pre-Requirement sheet here .
How do I obtain a degree in Physical Therapy?
Student complete all prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university and then apply for admission to a professional school to complete the 2 year Masters or 3 year Doctoral professional coursework, which includes classroom laboratory, and clinical education.
Admission to professional schools is competitive and is not guaranteed by the University of Maryland. Please see the Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Requirement sheet here .
Can I get a degree in Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or Nursing at UM College Park?
No, the professional programs of study for Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Nursing are all located at the University of Maryland at Baltimore at www.umaryland.edu
