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Pre-Pharmacy

Sheri Strickland, Advisor
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Converse’s Pre-Pharmacy program is a track for students who plan to pursue a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree after their undergraduate studies. The Pre-Pharmacy at Converse program provides a sequence of courses with a liberal arts foundation, for competitive application for admission to a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Degree Program.

Pre-Pharmacy is a 2-, 3-, or 4-year program required for admission to pharmacy school and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The length of the pre-pharmacy program depends upon the abilities of the individual student, the pharmacy school of choice, and career goals.

Coursework

At most pharmacy schools, the majority of the first-year students already have a 4-year baccalaureate degree. Pre-Pharmacy students need to show a strong aptitude toward the natural sciences. Since pharmacy schools vary in their admission policies, a student should contact the school of choice for its exact requirements. Admission to most pharmacy schools is based on the following:

  • Successful completion of Prerequisite Courses
  • Cumulative and Prerequisite GPA
  • PCAT scores (composite and writing)
  • Interview evaluations
  • Three letters of recommendations
  • Pharmacy exposure
  • Research Experience
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Honors/Awards

The table below outlines the prerequisite requirements of many programs. Students should confirm required coursework for specific programs of interest.

Coursework Credit Hours
General Chemistry (CHM 190, CHM 310) 8 hours
Organic Chemistry (CHM 203-204) 8 hours
General Biology (BIO 190-191) 8 hours
Human Anatomy (BIO 205) 6 hours
Human Physiology (BIO 211) 6 hours
Physics (PHY 241) 4 hours
Calculus (MTH 120) 3 hours
ENG Lit/ Composition 3 hours
Verbal Skills (usually THR 120) 3 hours
Psychology (PSY 100) 3 hours
Liberal Arts Electives 9 hours
Statistics (MTH 113) 3-4 hours
Microbiology (BIO 312) 3 hours

Application Tips

In addition to the above courses, some pharmacy schools require BIO 312 (Microbiology) and specific courses in the humanities.

Most Converse Pre-Pharmacy students major in chemistry or biology. Many pharmacy schools require prospective students to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test.

Sheri Strickland, Advisor
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

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