Doctoral Pathways
SUNY Suffolk proudly partners with select colleges and universities to offer our students exclusive pathways to doctoral degrees in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Pharmacy.

Medical Doctorate
MD Track
2 Years (Associate) 2 Years (Bachelor's) 4 Years (Doctorate)
After successfully earning a qualified associate degree at Suffolk, students may transfer to one of the following institutions for an additional two years to complete a bachelor's degree:
Brooklyn College • College of Staten Island • Hunter College • Mercy University • Molloy University • St. Francis College • St. John's University • SUNY Old Westbury
Once the bachelor’s degree has been completed, students will transfer to St. George’s University in Grenada to enter the four-year Doctor of Medicine program.
Explore the MD TrackDoctorate of Veterinary Medicine
DVM Track
2 Years (Associate) 2 Years (Bachelor's) 4 Years (Doctorate)
After successfully earning a qualified associate degree at Suffolk, students may then transfer to one of the following institutions for an additional two years to obtain a bachelor's degree.
Brooklyn College • College of Staten Island • Hunter College • Mercy University • Molloy University • St. Francis College • St. John's University • SUNY Old Westbury
Once the bachelor's degree has been completed, students will transfer to St. George's University in Grenada to enter the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Explore the DVM Track

Doctor of Pharmacy
PharmD Track
2 Years (Associate) 4 Years (Doctorate)
After earning an associate degree in Biology at Suffolk, qualified students may transfer to Binghamton University for an additional four years to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Explore the PharmD TrackA Pathway Forward
Take advantage of these strategic partnerships that will help boost your career trajectory towards a Doctorate degree.
