Pre-Pharmacy

Students interested in a career in pharmacy may complete at least two years of work in a college or university and then enter a school of pharmacy for four additional years. Most students take an average of 2 ½ - 3 years to complete the course requirements for pharmacy college. A prior degree is not required, though the applicant pools reveal that over half of the applicants have a degree in some field of study. The student and his/her advisor will consult the catalog of the school of pharmacy to which the student seeks admission and plan his/her specific program to meet the requirements of that school. The following pre-pharmacy program represents the requirements of most pharmacy schools.