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Georgia Southwestern's pre-pharmacy pathway is a series of courses that satisfy the prerequisites for admission to a pharmacy school and typically include a strong background in the sciences and mathematics as well as varied courses in the arts and humanities. Upon completion, students may apply to a pharmacy school to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
Pharmacy schools typically only enroll one class each year generally limited to 140-150 students. Competition for those seats is strong so preparation is mandatory. In most cases, a pre-pharmacy student applies to their choices of pharmacy schools in the summer or early fall of their second year. It is important to note that the first indicator evaluated by the admissions personnel is your academic GPA.
| Required Courses | |
|---|---|
| Principles of Chemistry I & II (8 hrs) | Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (8 hrs) |
| Organic Chemistry I & II (8 hrs) | Foundations in Microbiology (4 hrs) |
| Biochemistry (3 hrs) | Calculus I (4 hrs) |
| Principles of Biology I & II (8 hrs) | Elementary Statistics (3 hs) |
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Michele Smith, Ph.D.
Pre-Pharmacy Pathway Advisor
229-931-2332
michele.smith@gsw.edu
Students that complete the prerequisite courses accepted to pharmacy school
Years to complete pre-requisite courses on average
Recommended GPA for admission to pharmacy school
A typical pre-pharmacy curriculum is given as an example for students looking at the four pharmacy schools in the area. The following schools offer medical programs that our students frequent:
Students interested in applying to pharmacy schools outside of Georgia are encouraged to contact their advisor when planning their coursework to determine if any additional coursework is required. The specific courses required may vary for each school so you must carefully consider this fact as you plan your course of study. Your pre-pharmacy advisor is your greatest source of help in this endeavor.
Georgia Southwestern seemed to be the right fit for me in terms of curriculum and community. I have many memories during my years at GSW and was able to complete a pre-pharmacy program.