is there shortcut to get into pham?

[deniz_serifoglu]

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hello, i'm majoring in Microbiology now then i'm planning to apply for pharmacy school in San Diego that required BS. My second choice is UCSF because does not required a BS which will save me time and money but i really want to stay with my family in SD as i take care of my lovely little brother 🙂 however i'm gonna try to get acceptance at UCSF because i want to graduate as soon as possible to start my career.

my question is, there is a shortcut to get BS in less than 4 yrs? and also is my major good for pharm school?

now i go to Grossmont College and the soonest time i can transfer to UCSD or even SDSU for BS degree will be FALL 2017!

i'm gonna show you my education plan

fall 2015 ( CHEM 120 , math 280, phys 130, engl 120*, soc 120*, his 101*)
spring 2016 ( chem 141, phys 131, math 160, comm 122*)
summer 2016 ( HED 120 for AS degree and art 100*)
fall 2016 ( chem 142, bio 230, eng 124*, germany*)
spring ( chem 231, bio 240, germany* )
then i'm gonna take chem 140B in summer 2017 at UCSD or SDSU

is it a good plan? can I make it shorter?

* means general education

chem 120 prerequisite for chem 141, 142 which are general chem 1 and 2
math 280 : calc 2
math 160: statistics
bio 230: Principles of Cellular, Molecular & Evolutionary Biology
bio 240: Principles of Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology
phys 130, 132 : Fundamentals of Physics
chem 231 : Organic Reactions and Reaction Mechanisms

any advice?

 

[pms_testosterone]

Your major doesn't matter as long as you get all the pre-reqs.
I suppose you could make your BS shorter by taking spring/summer courses, taking 6 courses per term, or taking online courses in addition to regular courses...many people are able to get a BS in 3 years by doing these things. The first option (spring/summer courses) has the least chance of lowering your GPA.
You should email admissions at the programs you're interested in if you have more specific questions; I'm sure they can help.

 

[nutripharma]

Don't put too much stress on yourself. The tentative schedule you have is pretty solid. One you get to upper level courses, you should pace yourself and dedicate time to each course.

 

[SClENCE]

If you want to finish in less than 4 years the solution is pretty simple... take more credit hours and/or take summer classes.