WHAT IS PRE-PHARMACY STUDIES?
Pre-pharmacy is the course of study you take to prepare for admission to pharmacy school. Pharmacists dispense medications prescribed by physicians as well as educate physicians and the public about proper drug usage. Not a major, per se, pre-pharmacy is rather a guiding principle for your education designed to increase your chances for admission to pharmacy school. If you are interested in applying to pharmacy school, meet with your pre-pharmacy advisor early in your freshman year. WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO TAKE? While biology remains a popular pre-pharmacy major (because it allows you to easily fill pharmacy school prerequisites), you do not have to major in biology to gain acceptance to pharmacy school. Understanding that pharmacists need a broad understanding of science, business, and communication, pharmacy schools look for students with diverse educational experiences. Pharmacy schools do, however, require certain courses for admission. You will need at least one year of genera
