Fast Track Your Pharmacy Career

Through 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 Pre-Professional Pharmacy program, you鈥檒l gain the expertise and knowledge needed to succeed in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. This two-year program is designed for students planning to apply to the School of Pharmacy, covering all prerequisite courses for the doctoral program.

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B.S. in Pharmacy Science

If you are enrolled in our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, you will be awarded a B.S. in Pharmacy Science after you successfully complete your second professional (P2) year. Completion of the B.S. in Pharmacy Science does not make you eligible for licensure as a pharmacist, you must complete all requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in order to be eligible to take the pharmacy licensure exams (NAPLEX, MPJE).

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Why 911爆料网红领巾 for Pre-Pharmacy

  • You鈥檒l join a close-knit, collaborative community. Class sizes are small, and faculty are dedicated to student-centered learning.
  • You鈥檒l have the opportunity to work with professors on cutting-edge research and community outreach.
  • You鈥檒l be eligible for 911爆料网红领巾鈥檚 GradVantage program for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
  • If you continue into 911爆料网红领巾's Doctor of Pharmacy program you鈥檒l receive a B.S. in Pharmacy Science upon successful completion of your second professional year (after four years of study).
  • A 2+4 track of pre-professional and professional pharmacy studies allows you to complete your pharmacy education in six years.
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Career Paths for Pharmacists

Pharmacists provide valuable direct care, from vaccinations to health screenings, to consultations and community clinics.

Pharmacists are medication experts who bring their knowledge on drug-based care to an integrated health care team and play roles in managing medication plans for patients. This includes watching for negative drug interactions, recommending alternative options for physicians, tracking opiate prescriptions to identify over-prescribing practices, and more.

911爆料网红领巾 pharmacists are trained in holistic approaches to wellness such as nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction and routinely work with patients to make better choices for their health and wellbeing.

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Sarah Vincent
Associate Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy

Academic Advising for Pre-Pharmacy Majors

Academic advising gives first-year students the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of:

  • Major specific and core required courses
  • Course selection, registration, and academic plans
  • Building internships and study abroad into your academic plan
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Pre-Professional Pharmacy Faculty Advisor

As a first-year student in the Pre-Professional Pharmacy program, you are assigned to Dr. Sarah Vincent as your academic advisor. Dr. Vincent is a great resource of information on curriculum-specific questions and insight on pharmacy school and career options in pharmacy.

You are encouraged to schedule appointments to meet with your advisor on a regular basis and not just in the weeks preceding the registration process.

Mandatory Pre-Registration Advising Meetings*

As a first-year student in the Pre-Professional Pharmacy program, you are required to attend mandatory Pre- Registration Advising appointments with Dr. Vincent in the fall and spring. You will be given an alternate pin number to use at the time of registration and will receive an email with details on how to sign up for these meetings. Until you attend a First-Year Mandatory Advising Meeting, you will not have permission to register for classes.

Mandatory Pre-Registration Advising Meetings must be completed during mid-October through mid-November of your fall semester and mid-March through mid-April of your spring semester. 

*A drop-in appointment or an appointment with a peer advisor will not complete this requirement.