Pre- Pharmacy
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About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Overview
The University of Cincinnati Health Sciences – Pre-Pharmacy major specifically prepares you for entry into graduate level pharmacy programs. Health Sciences - Pre-pharmacy comprises all undergraduate coursework required for application to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
The curriculum meets and exceeds pharmacy school's undergraduate prerequisite requirements to ensure you are prepared for the rigor of any future professional program. A comprehensive background in the basic sciences combined with applied studies puts you in an excellent position to be a competitive candidate.
Successful completion of Tier 1 Courses will enable students to apply and enter into UC’s Doctor of Pharmacy program after just two undergraduate academic years at UC (including summers). Upon acceptance and successful completion of Tier 1, two additional academic years, and the first year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program, a student will earn their undergraduate degree – a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. This allows students to complete a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degree in just 6 years, saving two years of time and tuition.
Potential career paths
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacogenomic Centers
- Pharmacotherapy
- Abulatory Care
- Drug Safety and Research
- Specialty Pharmacist
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| -Choose A or B | |||
| A) Applied Calculus I | MATH 1044 | 3 | Math |
| B) Calculus I | MATH 1061 | 4 | Math |
| Medical Terminology | HLSC 2012 | 2 | - |
| Personal Nutrition | NUTR 1030 | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total possible credits | 14-15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Statistics | STAT 1031 | 3 | Math |
| Biology I + Laboratory | BIOL 1081 + BIOL 1081L | 3 + 1 | Science |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| GE: Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject) ^ | 3 | - | |
| Total Possible Credits | 16 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.