Pre-Pharmacy

Preparing for a Career as a Pharmacist


ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Requirements vary widely by school.  Common requirements for PharmD programs are presented below, but it is important to confirm the specific requirements of all programs you are considering.

Compare PharmD Programs & School Directory: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) 

REQUIREMENTGENERAL DESCRIPTIONUA COURSE NUMBERS
Biology

Introductory Biology for Science Majors 8 cr.

(with lab)

MCB 181R & 181L

ECOL 182 R & 182L

General Chemistry

Introductory/Inorganic Chemistry for Science Majors 8 cr.

(with lab)

CHEM 151 or 141/143

CHEM 152 or 142/144

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry 8 cr.

(with lab)

CHEM 241A & 243A

CHEM 241B & 243B

Anatomy/ PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology 8 cr. (with lab)PSIO 201 & PSIO 202
MicrobiologyMicrobiology 4 cr. (with lab)MIC 205A & 205L
MathematicsMost Schools Require Calculus & Statistics 6-7 cr.

Math 113 or 122a/122b

Math 263 (biostatistics)

Physics

Algebra or Calculus-Based Physics 4 cr.

(with lab)

PHYS 102 & 181

(other levels of Physics may fulfill the requirement as well)

EconomicsIntroductory Macro or Micro Economics 3 cr.ECON 200
Public SpeakingPublic Speaking/Speech 3 cr.

COMM 119 (usually reserved for majors/minors

- may be taken at a community college)

Possible Additional

Biochemistry, Social/Behavioral Sciences,

Humanities, English

See your pre-health advisor for details and

research schools to which you plan to apply.

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