Pre-pharmacy
What is Pre-Pharmacy?
Pre-pharmacy is a set of designated coursework you take in your undergraduate education to prepare you for pharmacy school. UHSP’s history is rooted in pharmacy. In starting your path to pharmacy school here, your education will be tailored to your passion for health care so you can begin building the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an effective and successful pharmacist.
Paths to Your Pharm.D.
Whether you’re on the fast track to professional school, wanting to integrate a bachelor’s degree with your Pharm.D., or looking to complete your undergraduate degree before applying to a pharmacy program, there is a path for you.
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
Pre-pharmacy coursework at UHSP prepares you with the necessary prerequisites for applying for entry into the Pharm.D. program.
Integrated B.S. and Pharm.D.
Earn two degrees in less time. In this path, your first professional year fulfills your senior-year requirements, saving you a year of study and tuition.
Bachelor’s Degree
Complete a bachelor’s degree in the program of your choice as long as it meets the necessary prerequisites for pharmacy school entry.
Your Pharmacy Journey Starts Here
For those interested in a bachelor’s degree on their way to pharmacy school, UHSP offers options to integrate your bachelor’s degree and Pharm.D., saving you a year of study.
Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Neuroscience
Data
Science
Several other programs also meet the prerequisites required for pharmacy school, allowing you to diversify your education on your road to your Pharm.D.
Biomedical
Sciences
Medicinal
Chemistry
Medical
Humanities
UHSP is home to St. Louis College of Pharmacy, which has been educating pharmacists for more than 160 years. When you choose pre-pharmacy at UHSP, you will have a direct path into one of the most established Pharm.D. programs in the nation.
Schedule a Visit
The best way to experience UHSP is by visiting campus and seeing it for yourself. Schedule your visit now and receive a tour structured around the things that matter to you.
UHSP — Made for Health Sciences
HEALTH SCIENCE FOCUS
At UHSP, your coursework is taught through a health sciences-focused lens, allowing you to begin building your skill set to carry forward into pharmacy school and beyond.
PROFESSIONs aDVISING
Our Pre-Health Professions Advisor will guide you every step of the way — from selecting the right courses to preparing for your transition into pharmacy school.
LOCATION
We’re located within one of the nation’s top biomedical complexes, placing you in the path of leading hospitals, research institutions and health care organizations.
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