The partnership involves synchronous acceptance to both institutions, providing students with cost and time savings as they pursue advanced pharmacy degrees.
Indiana Institute of Technology and Manchester University have formed a partnership that will save students who seek to pursue advanced degrees in pharmacy time and money. Per the agreement, students who enter into the new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science program at Indiana Tech will be synchronously accepted into Manchester University to follow a seamless transfer pathway to a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Manchester University.
According to an article on Indiana Institute of Technology’s website, Dr. Anne Gull, who serves as the dean of Indiana Tech’s College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted as saying of the new partnership, “Indiana Tech is excited to partner with Manchester University on this pathway agreement. For students who want to pursue an advanced, in-demand career in the pharmaceutical field, this is an outstanding opportunity for them to learn from the very best in a groundbreaking program that has achieved overwhelming success since its inception. In addition, this agreement aligns strategically with Indiana Tech as we work to develop more programming for students who wish to pursue health-related careers.”
Overall, the partnership will make it possible for a student to earn three degrees in seven years instead of the typical eight. After being accepted into Indiana Tech, students will begin coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science. During their second year of studies, provided that the student meets program requirements, they will be enrolled into Manchester University and will begin working on their PharmD coursework while in the third and fourth years of the bachelor degree program. In order to participate in the program, students must first be accepted into Indiana Tech.
The program is directed by Dr. Michael Bechill, associate professor of Biology. Dr. Diane Calinski, the chair of pharmaceutical and graduate life sciences at Manchester University, is the coordinator of the program on their end.
Stacy Young, PhD, the president of Manchester University, said, “Manchester University is proud to partner with Indiana Tech to create a first-of-its-kind, transformative educational pathway for future pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacists. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to preparing students for meaningful, high-impact careers in a rapidly evolving industry, all right here in Fort Wayne.”
For more information about Indiana Institute of Technology, visit the school’s website.