Pre-pharmacy

Pre-pharmacy is an educational track that undergraduate students in the United States and Canada pursue prior to becoming a pharmacy student in a graduate level pharmacy program. It involves a range of coursework in fields such as chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as specific topics in pharmaceutical science.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The pre-pharmacy track is designed to provide students with the strong scientific foundation they will need in pharmacy school. It typically includes courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology.

Admission Requirements[edit | edit source]

Admission to a pharmacy school requires successful completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum, which usually takes two to three years. In addition, most pharmacy schools require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).

Pharmacy School[edit | edit source]

Once admitted to a pharmacy school, students typically spend four years earning their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. This includes both classroom instruction and practical experience in a variety of healthcare settings.

Career Opportunities[edit | edit source]

Graduates with a Pharm.D. degree can pursue a variety of careers in the healthcare field, including positions in community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, and academia.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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