Transfer into 0-6 program 3rd year? Am I screwed?

[WickedPharm]

Hi, I'm a New England student acquiring my associates of science. Right now I'm fulfilling my requirements to apply to University of Rhode Island's 0-6 program as a transfer student.

I have done the research, and from my understanding, to transfer into a 0-6 program is extremely difficult going into 3rd year (so, take PCATs, get associates, pray to get into a program).
I will have competed these courses in two years time:

[LIST]
[*]Gen.  Chemistry I and II with labs
[*]General Zoology/Biology with lab
[*]Applied Calculus (Calc I )
[*]Human Anatomy with lab
[*]Organic Chemistry I and II with labs
[*]Principles of Microeconomics
[*]Introductory Medical Microbiology
[*]Introductory Human Physiology with Lab
[*]Introductory Biochemistry
[*]Introductory Biostatistics
[*]Oral Communications and Writing
[*]Ethics
[/LIST]

Here is my predicament: is it too late for me to do the 0-6? I have been advised by a counselor to just get my bachelors in Biology/Chem and go for a 3 year accelerated program. This seems counter-productive to me, but it may be my only choice.

I won't be fulfilling certain requirements, e.g., Physics I & II for certain schools like UF. Without these requirements will it cripple me from getting into any other 0-6 programs?

It comes down to this: if I have a decent gpa (3.0+) with a decent science and math (around 3.5) with a decent PCATs, will I have a probable chance of getting one of the 18 or so 0-6 pharm d. programs?

Ideally I would like Mass College, UConn, URI, or Northeastern, but all have very different requirements. If I have to do it in 7-8 years then so be it, any experienced advice is greatly appreciated.

P.S. I am a freshman, and if working/volunteer makes a big difference, I will get the ball rolling ASAP to get this bonus resume experience.

Thank you.

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[pharm B]

Since you're already completing an associates, why are you specifically shooting to transfer into a 0+6 program (a difficult endeavor) rather than just get admitted to a normal 4 year PharmD program?

If getting into these programs as a transfer student is competitive, you'd probably want a higher GPA for only two years of coursework, also.

 

[WickedPharm]

I'm sorry - I don't know what you mean. Do you mean going into a normal 4 year after my bachelors? When I entered college I was deciding if I liked Math/Science more, therefore I didn't apply into any 0-6 programs to get locked in indefinitely. Can you answer any of my other questions?

 

[pharm B]

Most pharmacy schools do not require a bachelors degree. While schools are heading that direction, they're not there yet. What this means for you is: you can get your associates (making sure to complete ALL of the pre-reqs for your school of choice) and apply and go straight in.

For example: I got my associates degrees while completing my pre-reqs over the course of two years and went straight into my PharmD program.

If you're dead-set on applying as a transfer student into the third year of a 0+6 program, you NEED to get your GPA up from just a 3.0 and score well on the PCAT.

You also need to ensure you fulfill all the general "intangibles." Volunteer, participate in extra-curricular groups and events, etc. This goes for all schools, but you're competing for an already small number of seats if you pursue this particular option, so if there's a candidate with numbers only slightly better than you, all other thing being equal, you won't get the seat.

 

[WickedPharm]

What school did you get into if I may ask? As I said, I'll apply to URI fulfilling all requirements. But this cripples me from fulfilling requirements to other 0-6 programs. It's impossible to fulfill every 0-6's requirements. So you're saying, e.g., I have Calculus I, some other guy has Calc II (which is requirement), all rest being equal, he will be accepted? If so, very disappointing. Tell me what 0-6 schools I should aim for to fulfill, since URI is extremely limited maybe you know of larger programs where I would have a better chance getting into. Thanks a lot. Also, congratulations to you, very impressive.