Pharmacist
Pharmacists dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and monitor patient health. They advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
Pharmacists must understand the use, clinical effects and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological and physical properties.
Areas of Specialization
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Intravenous Nutrition Support
- Oncology
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Geriatric Pharmacy
- Research
- Public Health
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Mental health institutions
- Health clinics
- Retail chains
- Government agencies including:
- Food and Drug Administration
- Public Health Service
- Department of Veteran’s Affairs
- Armed Services
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Health insurance firms
Degree Type: PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Online Application: PharmCAS
Test Required: PCAT
Prerequisites:
Undergraduate requirements (varies by program).
Be sure to check the admission requirements for the specific programs you will be applying to.
| Humanities | Psychology EconomicsHumanities Electives |
| Mathematics | Calculus 1 Calculus 2 Statistics |
| Physics | General Physics I (w/ Lab) |
| Biology | General Biology I (w/ Lab) General Biology II (w/ Lab) Human Anatomy & Physiology I (w/ Lab) Human Anatomy and Physiology II (w/ Lab) Microbiology (w/ Lab) |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I (w/ Lab) General Chemistry II (w/ Lab) Organic Chemistry I (w/ Lab) Organic Chemistry II (w/ Lab) Biochemistry |