Doctor of Pharmacy
Start at Suffolk and plan your pathway towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree through partnering institutions.
2 Years
(Associate)
4 Years
(Doctorate)
PharmD Track
Step 1:Associate Degree
The first step in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) track is to earn an associate degree in Biology at Suffolk:
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Science - Biology A.S.
Students must complete the associate program with the minimum GPA required for admission to the transfer program.
Step 2:Doctor of Pharmacy
Once the associate degree in Biology has been completed, students may transfer to either Binghamton University or the University at Buffalo to enter the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Did you know?
Pharmacists are in high demand across Suffolk County, with Riverhead-area pharmacists earning about $75/hour—23% above the national average. Long Island pharmacists average ~$62/hour (~$129,000/year).
Sources: Indeed Riverhead Pharmacist Hourly Pay, ZipRecruiter Long Island Pharmacist Salary (Jul 2025)