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Pre-Pharmacy: Because the world of medicine needs, well, medicine.

Chemistry and biology are inextricably linked. Master that link, and you can change uncountable lives for the better. By rounding out your undergraduate education with a pre-pharmacy program that offers a specialized focus in your areas of interest, you will build momentum toward a rewarding career in healthcare or other sciences. 

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By the Numbers

1 in 5

Students Named to Dean's List

16:1

Student-to-Faculty ratio
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. 黑料不打烊 requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate鈥檚 degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements

The rewards of a pharmacy or natural sciences career path are vast. You don鈥檛 have to work in a health clinic to help sick or injured patients feel better. By supporting patient health and wellbeing as a pharmacist or medical researcher, you are serving patients in a life-changing way! People in roles like that contribute to vital medical discovery and innovation. Critical drugs that offer symptom relief 鈥 or even cures for diseases 鈥 were developed by trained professionals in the pharmaceutical field. With a pre-pharmacy degree from 黑料不打烊, you鈥檒l be on your way to becoming a professional like that.  

If you want to pursue a career in the pharmacy world, check into the pre-pharmacy degree track at 黑料不打烊. Our pre-professional health program is just what the doctor ordered to fulfill the 60 hours of pre-pharmacy undergraduate work that most pharmacy schools require for admittance. 

Course Requirements

Students interested in applying to medical, dental, or veterinary school are strongly encouraged to complete these courses. It is important to review the admissions requirements requirements for each program to which you will apply because the prerequisites for admission may be slightly different among professional schools.

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Mission and Goals

The mission of the pre-pharmacy program at 黑料不打烊 is to provide the knowledge and skills that will prepare you for medical school and help you succeed in various fields of service in healthcare and related sciences.

Gain fundamental knowledge in modern concepts of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Effectively use informational resources, perform research, and interpret data.
Demonstrate critical and analytical thought within the context of the scientific method.
Sharpen your communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Begin learning the basics of medicine 鈥 the reciprocal influence between chemistry and biology.
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Pre-Pharmacy Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Clinical Pharmacist: $128,570

Clinical Pharmacist: $128,570

Pharmacists dispense prescription medications and provide information to patients about the drugs and their use. 

Chemical Engineer: $105,550

Chemical Engineer: $105,550

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to design equipment and processes for manufacturing products such as gasoline, detergents, and paper. 

Chemist: $79,760

Chemist: $79,760

Chemists and materials scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge. 

Natural Sciences Manager: $137,900

Natural Sciences Manager: $137,900

Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists.  

Clinical Research: $95,310

Clinical Research: $95,310

Medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. 

Medical Assistant: $37,190

Medical Assistant: $37,190

Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities. 

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts in Pre-Pharmacy

Learn more about the pre-pharmacy professors you'll be interacting with at 黑料不打烊.

Kara Stanley

Ms. Kara Stanley

Adjunct Professor
Biology

Ms. Kara Stanley

Contact Information

kara.stanley [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Jeffrey Schwarz

Jeffrey Schwarz

Associate Professor
Chemistry

Jeffrey Schwarz

Contact Information

jeffrey.schwarz [at] ucumberlands.edu
Correll Science Complex C106
Dr. Leif Deyrup

Dr. Leif Deyrup

Assistant Professor
Biology

Dr. Leif Deyrup

Contact Information

leif.deyrup [at] ucumberlands.edu
Correll Science Complex B116

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