Students in the Tri-Cities area can now complete pre-requisite courses for the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program at the cost of attending CBC. In a collaboration between Columbia Basin College (CBC) and Washington State University (WSU), students who complete the approved transferable Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) degree will be eligible for admissions into the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program.
“As someone who grew up not too far from Tri-Cities, I’m proud that we can now offer students new opportunities and career pathways that did not exist before. This new collaboration fulfills WSU’s mission as a land-grant university, which is rooted in accessibility and public service,” said Dean of the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Mark Leid.
As someone who grew up not too far from Tri-Cities, I’m proud that we can now offer students new opportunities and career pathways that did not exist before. This new collaboration fulfills WSU’s mission as a land-grant university, which is rooted in accessibility and public service.
The new pathway hopes to return health care workers to rural and underserved communities in the state, where health care services are in high demand, but often not easily accessible. Through the WSU-CBC collaboration, students benefit by saving on costs and completing their degree in minimal time. Following the completion of their AS-T degree, student will be eligible to pursue the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program located on the WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus and the Pacific Northwest University campus in Yakima Valley.
Students who have attended the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program following the completion of their Associate of Science-Transfer degree have shown the same success as their cohorts in completing their advanced degrees and finding successful careers in pharmacy.
“CBC is proud to partner with the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to give our students a streamlined path to a rewarding pharmaceutical career. This new AS-T degree prepares our students to apply directly to the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program. Given WSU’s presence in Terrace Heights, just up the road in the Yakima Valley, our partnership allows aspiring local pharmacists to achieve their dream while staying close to home,” said Dr. Rebekah Woods, President, Columbia Basin College.
CBC is proud to partner with the WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to give our students a streamlined path to a rewarding pharmaceutical career. This new AS-T degree prepares our students to apply directly to the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program. Given WSU’s presence in Terrace Heights, just up the road in the Yakima Valley, our partnership allows aspiring local pharmacists to achieve their dream while staying close to home.
The Doctor of Pharmacy does not require a bachelor’s degree but does require prerequisites. To assist students interested in the WSU Doctor of Pharmacy program, the college will hold regular webinar sessions throughout the year with personalized advising sessions on fulfilling pre-requisites for admission. Interested students can find virtual sessions here. High school and college students interested in pursuing a pathway may also consider the Save-A-Seat program to secure a spot in the program today.
Media Contacts:
Jay Frank
Assistant VP, Communications & External RelationsColumbia Basin College
509.544.2038, or ext. 2038
jfrank@columbiabasin.edu
Connie Young
Director of Communications, Public Relations & Marketing
Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
509-368-6679
connie.young@wsu.edu