Reverse Transfer Timeline

Undergrad

• Declare Pre-Pharmacy for Pre-Professional interest
  • Pre-Pharmacy is not a major but is a pre-professional interest that pairs with your major. All declared Pre-Pharmacy students who meet PharmD prerequisites will also meet requirements for the Foundations in Pharmaceutical Science undergraduate certificate.
• Choose Reverse Transfer (RT) Track
  • Tracks:
    • Bachelor of General Studies
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Biology w/ Chemistry minor
    • Chemistry w/ Biology minor
• Work with major and RT advisors
  • Work with your major advisor as well as the Reverse Transfer advisor to ensure that you meet PharmD prerequisites as well as any degree requirements for your chosen RT track which may not be covered by later PharmD credits.
• Apply to and begin PharmD program
• After P2: Contact RT Advisor and send PharmD transcripts
  • Work with the RT advisor to have your PharmD credits applied and complete graduation paperwork.

Once plans are confirmed to declare or change a major, students can contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center by online request, email, or in-person. 

PharmD

• Inform your advisor and associate dean that you're interested in pursuing a reverse transfer degree. Contact the reverse transfer advising staff. 
• Meet with the Missouri State transfer advisor during Fall P2
  • Most students will have the necessary transfer credits by Spring P2. Plan to meet with the RT advisor the prior fall to finalize your reverse transfer equivalency path and determine the proper semester to complete graduation paperwork. 
• Send PharmD transcripts
  • Send your UMKC transcripts to Missouri State Undergraduate Admissions.
• Apply to Graduate
  • Once your transcript is filed, submit an Application to Graduate form to the Office of the Registrar.

Reverse Transfer students can participate in MSU Commencement the semester that their bachelor's degree is awarded. 

Current PharmD students

Didn't know about the reverse transfer process until now? It's not too late to earn your bachelor's degree.

Contact the PharmD program or our advisors for details.

Reverse transfer advising