Fast Track Your Career in Pharmacy
Our pre-pharmacy option allows you to earn both your Bachelor's degree (BSHS) and PharmD in less time. The Pharmacogenomics Program is jointly offered by GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Shenandoah University's Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy (SUSOP). Offered at the GW Virginia Campus in Ashburn VA you can build on an associate's degree or earn a second bachelor's degree while completing your first year pharmacy curriculum. Once admitted to SUSOP you begin as a second-year Doctor of Pharmacy candidate!
Explore our combined BSHS/PharmD program
Our dual admission policy with SUSOP allows highly qualified applicants to be pre-admitted to the SUSOP Doctor of Pharmacy program.
CUTTING EDGE
Pharmacogenomics is the future of personalized medicine. Explore our innovative program designed for the future of health care.
Pharmacogenomics is the combination of two scientific disciplines: pharmacology (the study of drug action) and genomics (the comprehensive study of the entire genome). Therefore, Pharmacogenomics involves understanding how an individual's genetic inheritance (his/her genome) affects his/her body's response to drugs. The ultimate goal of pharmacogenomics is to improve health care by utilizing an individual's unique genetic composition to individualize or "tailor" drug therapy ("personalized medicine") and maximize drug safety and efficacy. The field of Pharmacogenomics is rapidly evolving as we learn more about the human genome and the natural variability that exists in our diverse culture.
Our Pharmacogenomics program combines intensive online and innovative in-class learning. We offer a combination of traditional classes and hands-on laboratory coursework that goes far beyond the standard curriculum. Taught by renowned faculty from both public and private institutions such as GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, SUSOP, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), you will receive insight and training to help you gain a competitive edge in today's ever-changing health care field.
Our dedicated faculty will tailor a program to help you reach your specific goals. Take classes with faculty from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences while enjoying the individual attention afforded by a small class setting. Applicants interested in pursuing a research or medical career take relevant course work preparing them for entry into graduate (MS, PhD), medical or health professions school. Get a competitive edge in the ever-changing health care field with innovative lab-based coursework, access to unrivaled internships in academic, private, and government research institutions, and accessible personalized attention. Our faculty are committed to your personal growth and success and will design a track to your career goals to help you succeed.
