A pharmacist in the making
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. (Source: United State Department of Labor, Healthcare Occupations)
Required coursework
The coursework listed below should be used as a starting point for degree planning. This list is not intended to be a complete list of requirements for all pharmacy schools, nor is every class listed required by all pharmacy schools. Information about the various pharmacy schools, as well as a list of their required coursework can be found at the AACP Pharm.D. School Information website.
- BIOL 2110 and 2110L & BIOL 2120 and 2120L
- CHEM 1770 and 1770L & CHEM 1780 and 1780L
- CHEM 3310 and 3310L & CHEM 3320 and 3320L
- PHYS 1310 and 1310L & PHYS 1320 and 1320L OR PHYS 2310 and 2310L & PHYS 2320 and 2320L OR PHYS 1150 and 1150L
- BBMB 4040 & 4040 OR BBMB 3030 OR BBMB 3160
- PSYCH 1010
- ECON 1010
- STAT 1010
- MATH 1600 OR MATH 1650
- SPCM 2120