Pre-Pharmacy

Unlike medical and dental programs, schools of pharmacy have a wide variety of required courses.  It is very important that students research the requirements for the pharmacy programs to which they plan to apply.  An excellent resource for information, including admission statistics and requirements, on U.S. programs can be found at Pharmcas.org.  The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is also a great resource for pre-pharmacy students and includes information on the job outlook, and financial resources among others. 

• Most pharmacy schools require the following courses:
  • • General Chemistry I and II and labs
    • Organic Chemistry I and II and labs
    • General Biology I and II and labs
    • Calculus I

    • English Composition I and II

• Some schools require physics, biochemistry, statistics, calculus, genetics, behavioral sciences and other upper level science coursework. It is important that you research the requirements for those schools in which you are interested.  Your pre-health advisor can help you with this research.

• Specific requirements for some area schools can be found at the following links:

  • • Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy - University of South Alabama Campus

      • Early Assurance Program -- The Harrison School of Pharmacy allows highly qualified applicants the opportunity to receive early acceptance into the HSOP's Doctor of Pharmacy program. Students admitted to the University of South Alabama can receive conditional admission to HSOP. Successful matriculation into the HSOP would be dependent upon meeting subsequent requirements while enrolled as an undergraduate student. Learn more: http://pharmacy.auburn.edu/apply/eap.php

    • McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University
    • The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

• Many U.S. pharmacy schools admit international applicants. However, international students may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency as a condition of their admission.
• Transcripts may also have to be evaluated by a foreign evaluation services prior to consideration.
• In order to receive financial aid students must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.

The AACP is a great resource for international students interested in pursuing a pharmacy education in the United States.