Pre-Pharmacy A.S.
The Pre-Pharmacy A.S. program can help you build a foundation in subjects such as chemistry, biology, and mathematics as you prepare for further study. Pharmacy school prerequisites and transfer requirements vary, so consult an academic advisor and confirm requirements with your intended programs.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Pre-Pharmacy?
You can use the degree to prepare for transfer into a pharmacy or related program
and complete foundational coursework. The A.S. alone does not qualify you to work
as a licensed pharmacist. Plan your courses with an advisor and verify that they meet
the prerequisites of your intended pharmacy schools.
The A.S. is generally a step toward further education, not a license to practice as
a pharmacist. Pharmacists typically need to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
and meet applicable licensing requirements. They work in community pharmacies, hospitals,
clinics, research settings, and other healthcare organizations. Career options and
requirements vary by role and location.
Suggested Curriculum
The courses below are recommended as part of your program of study. Please work with
your Academic Advisor to select the courses that are right for you and your educational
goals.
Area A: Communication (9 credits)
- ENG 101 Composition I (C1 900) - with a grade of C or better
- ENG 102 Composition II (C1 901R) - with a grade of C or better
- COMM 101 Principles of Communication (C2 900)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits)
Select two courses from the list for Area B with one course from humanities area and one from fine arts area.
Area C: Mathematics (5 credits)
- MATH 171 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (M1 900-1; MTH 901)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)
- BIOL 112 Organismal Biology (L1 910L; BIO 910)
- CHEM 110 General Chemistry I (P1 902L; CHM 911)
Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Select two courses in two different disciplines from the list for Area E including:
- ECON 201 Macroeconomic Principles (S3 901)
Select one MATH course and one ASTRO, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, GEOG (not GEOG 101), GEOLO, METEO, PHYSC, or PHYSI course from the list for Courses Approved for Transfer to qualify for an A.S. degree. Each course must be 3 credits or more. The courses below are recommended to meet this requirement as they are typically taken by freshmen and sophmores at universities for this specific major.
- BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology (IAI: BIO 910; L1 910L)
- BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- CHEM 130 General Chemistry II (CHM 912)
- CHEM 203 Organic Chemistry I (CHM 913)
- CHEM 204 Organic Chemistry II (CHM 914)
- MATH 153 Probability and Statistics (MI 902)
- PHYSI 120 College Physics I (P1 900L)
- PHYSI 130 College Physics II
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a 91重口 advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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