Pre-Professional Agreements: Pharmacy, Medical & Chiropractic Pathways
Lee University provides structured pathways for students pursuing careers in pharmacy, medicine, and chiropractic. Through formal agreements with select professional schools, qualified students receive early assurance opportunities, guaranteed interviews, preferred admission consideration, and scholarship support. These agreements help students plan their academic journey with confidence and connect them with mentoring, advising, and resources for success in their chosen professional field.
Benefits:
- By December 15th Lee will designate students for the program
- Liberty will waive MCAT exam completion requirements for Designated Students if they achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 in their Lee program
- Students will be given a Medical School interview.
Eligibility & Requirements
Each Designated Student must satisfy the following to qualify for the Program:
- Submit the AACOMAS application by June 15 of the year prior to matriculation at LUCOM;
- Have completed five consecutive semesters and have (fall) grades uploaded to the AACOMAS platform.
- Three letters of recommendation to include a recommendation letter from a practicing physician (D.O. or M.D.) (due before an interview is granted);
- Have completed at least 25 credits of required prerequisite science courses identified at https://www.liberty.edu/lucom/admissions/requirements/ (must have an overall cumulative and science GPA of 3.5 or higher) as a full-time student at Lee.
- Must have documented service to others in one or more of the following settings: at the college, in their community, state, or with national organizations and events. Service may entail participation with service organizations, missionary organizations, and their place of worship. It may occur during public service events, medical outreach events, or medical missionary events. The service must benefit others more than the Designated Student themselves. Supporting documentation must include at least 40 hours of clinical experience (Examples include EMT, Medical Scribe, CMA);
- Demonstrate some degree of clinical exposure and demonstrate motivation to not only study medicine but also improve the lives of others;
- Submit a signed letter of commitment within 48 hours after the offer of acceptance;
- Travel to LUCOM in Lynchburg, Virginia for on-site interviews, at the Student’s sole cost and expense (lunch to be provided on day of interview by LUCOM). The Interview is a short (under half an hour) interview with LUCOM professor(s);
- Receive approval from the LUCOM interviewer;
- Upon receipt of LUCOM’s offer of acceptance, complete the LUCOM Admissions Checklist and submit all required confirmation deposits; and
- All other requirements specified at https://www.liberty.edu/lucom/admissions/requirements/ not otherwise addressed herein.
Benefits:
- Guaranteed Interview Agreement
- Faculty mentoring and early pathway planning
Eligibility & Requirements
- Meet all general LMU-DCOM admissions requirements
- Preferred MCAT: 495
- Preferred cumulative science GPA: 3.4 or higher
- Complete all required prerequisite courses at Lee University
Benefits:
- Direct Admission Program
- Freshmen completing all pharmacy prerequisites at Lee who meet eligibility requirements qualify for direct admission
- Current Lee students: complete 28 pharmacy prerequisite hours at Lee ( >14 science/math)
Eligibility & Requirements
- Submit Direct Admission form by October 15 (exceptions may apply)
- Complete all pharmacy prerequisites with C or higher
- Maintain cumulative GPA >3.0
- ACT >22 (if less than 3 years out of high school)
- Average 14 credit hours per semester at Lee University
- Meet with the UUCOP Director of Admissions each semester
Benefits:
- Pharm.D. and Lee University Undergraduate Dual Degree Program
- Preferred Admission to Pharm.D. program
- Belmont - Lee Transfer Scholarship - $5,000 annually ($2,500 per semester) for up to 8 semesters.
Eligibility & Requirements
- GPA >3.25 in prerequisite coursework
- Math/Science GPA >3.0
- Average of 12 hours each semester of Belmont Pharm.D. prerequisite
- Grade of C or higher in all required courses
- Evidence of volunteer/service experience
- Invitation-based, on-campus interview
- Lee University Faculty Recommendation
Benefits:
- Guaranteed Interview
- Two Admission Pathways
- Regular Admission after completion of a bachelor’s degree
- 90-hour Track
- Early Commitment Discount – one-time $500
Eligibility & Requirements
- GPA >3.00 in prerequisite coursework
- Lee University Faculty Recommendation