Pharmacy School

Pharmacy programs generally require the following undergraduate coursework. It is most important that you contact your school of interest for their pre-pharmacy requirements:

• General chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• English
• Anatomy
• Economics
• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Speech/Public Speaking
• Calculus
• Biology
• Electives- Humanities, Social & Behavioral Science

Preparation Timeline:

Freshman Year

• Concentrate on doing well in your classes
• Begin taking your prerequisite courses for Pharmacy
• Volunteer with organizations in your student community

Sophomore Year

• Develop a rapport by talking to practicing pharmacists
• Schedule a meeting with the admission consult at the school
• Research the field of pharmacy
• Identify potential letters of recommendation writers
• Review a pharmacy school application
• Take the pharmacy school campus tour

Junior Year

• Shadow a pharmacist
• Write your Statement of Purpose
• Request the pharmacy application
• Contact your letter of recommendation writers
• Review the requirements again.
• Start to practice your interview skills

Senior Year

• Submit your pharmacy application
• Start preparing for your pharmacy interview
• Complete your pharmacy school requirements