Transferring Pharmacy Schools

[AmericanDesi]

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I was just wondering if anyone has heard of students transferring in and out to other pharm schools. I know it's possible for Med school students, but my friend at TX am so he doesnt think so because of the different courses...anyone?

I'm just asking in the case that I get admission to a school I dont really want to go to, and then try to transfer to my hometown 😉

 

[bananaface]

It's very uncommon. Only about half of schools take t'fers. And, usually it requires a letter of good standing from your dean and a compelling reason. Even then, you won't get credit for courses that are not similar enough. And, often the curricula will be different enough to screw you over.

In short: don't count on transferring.

 

[AmericanDesi]

Thanks Banans..really though? I wonder what ever happened to the Louisiana victims that were transferred to other pharm schools..

I'm sure I could b/s a good reason..but I would hate to lose a year.

 

[andrewattheU]

why are you considering transferring if your not in a pharmacy program yet. Why not apply to the school you want to go to?

 

[genesis09]

It's in theory possible, but it is rarely done. Different schools have the courses in different orders.
The pharmacy school most effected by Katrina was Xavier.

 

[no-see-um]

Thanks Banans..really though? I wonder what ever happened to the Louisiana victims that were transferred to other pharm schools..

I'm sure I could b/s a good reason..but I would hate to lose a year.

If you're not willing to lose a year, then most likely the reason isn't good enough.