Pre-Pharmacy

  What is Pre-Pharmacy?

Pharmacists are specialists in the science of drugs who compound and dispense medications ordered by physicians, dentists and other authorized prescribers. They are educated in the composition and interaction of drugs, and they understand how medications change biological functions. They advise people on the use of prescription and non-prescription drugs and work as consultants to medical teams in matters related to daily patient care in hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care facilities.

  Success Factors

For information about success factors for pharmacists, please visit the Web site of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, www.aacp.org.

  Career Possibilities

The profession of pharmacy offers excellent opportunities to those interested in science. Registered pharmacists find careers in areas like community pharmacy, wholesaling of drug products, pharmaceutical manufacturing, scientific research, educational detailing, hospital pharmacy, government work and teaching. Community pharmacy affords pharmacists an opportunity to become owners of their own businesses.

Pharmacy has become an important part of modern hospital organization. There has been a continued demand for hospital pharmacists, and it appears probable that this trend will accelerate.

The wholesaling of drug products is an important part of the method of distribution, and positions of various types may be available in this area.

The manufacture of drug products is one of America's largest industries and, owing to the care and accuracy required, scientific skill is necessary. Every manufactured drug product must be carefully compounded, tested and analyzed before it is offered to the public. Manufacturers also employ pharmacists as medical service representatives who provide drug, clinical and other information to health professionals.

  Majoring in Pre-Pharmacy

This major is the prerequisite curriculum required for application to a pharmacy school. It includes English, chemistry, biology, math, physics and elective courses and can be completed in two years by a full-time student. Upon completion of this curriculum, students can apply to pharmacy school or transfer the courses to a four-year institution to apply toward a bachelor's degree.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Prerequisites: High school algebra I, algebra II, plane geometry, biology and chemistry, all with grades of “C” or better.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
English Composition I	28ENGL101	3
First Year Chemistry Lecture I **	28CHEM101	4
First Year Chemistry Lab I	28CHEM111	1
Calculus I*  **	28MATH225	3
Biology I	28BIOL101	5
TOTAL		16

Winter Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
English Composition II	28ENGL102	3
First Year Chemistry Lecture II	28CHEM102	4
First Year Chemistry Lab II	28CHEM112	1
Calculus II*	28MATH226	3
Biology II	28BIOL102	5
TOTAL		16

Spring Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
First Year Chemistry Lecture III	28CHEM103	4
First Year Chemistry Lab III	28CHEM113	1
Calculus III*	28MATH227	3
Biology III	28BIOL103	5
Humanities or Arts Electives		3
TOTAL		16

 Summer Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Microbiology	28BIOL281	5
TOTAL		5

SECOND YEAR

Fall Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
College Physics I*	28PHYS101	4
College Physics Lab I	28PHYS111	1
Organic Chemistry Lecture I	28CHEM201	4
Organic Chemistry Lab I	28CHEM211	1
Behavioral or Social Science Elective		3
Humanities or Arts Elective		3
TOTAL		16

Winter Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
College Physics II*	28PHYS102	4
College Physics Lab I	28PHYS112	1
Organic Chemistry Lecture II	28CHEM202	4
Organic Chemistry Lab II	28CHEM212	1
Behavioral or Social Science Elective		3
Intermediate Composition	28ENGL289	3
TOTAL		16

Spring Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
College Physics III	28PHYS103	4
College Physics Lab III	28PHYS113	1
Organic Chemistry Lecture III	28CHEM203	4
Elementary Probability and Statistics I	28MATH147	3
Behavioral or Social Science Elective		3
Humanities or Arts Elective		3
TOTAL		18

 *Some baccalaureate programs require specific calculus and physics courses. Consult your program advisor or the college bulletin for details.

**Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in chemistry and mathematics in order to continue into their sophomore year.

  Special Programs

A solid foundation to build upon is important to achieving success in pharmacy. RWC's small classes and well-qualified, dedicated faculty will help you get a good start on your education and provide a firm basis for future learning.

  Admission Requirements

Admission to the College

You may enroll in Raymond Walters College if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college's rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring or summer.

High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree program must also take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.

The RWC Admissions Office provides an application for admission and all the information you will need to enroll in the college.

Admission to the Program

In addition to the college admission requirements, applicants to this program must also meet these prerequisites:

• Placement at the level of finite math and calculus I on the mathematics portion of the college's placement test.
• Four years of college-preparatory mathematics, high school chemistry and biology, all with grades of "C" or better.
• Students lacking these prerequisites may take them as part of the program.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to Raymond Walters College

A student wishing to transfer to Raymond Walters College from another accredited college or university should be guided by the following statement of policy:

1. Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student's file is complete.
2. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
3. Only grades of "C" or better are accepted. Special exceptions may be granted at the discretion of Enrollment Services in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
4. There is a 10-year expiration limit for acceptance of transfer credits. Exceptions can be made by Enrollment Services in consultation with the appropriate program directors or department chairpersons.
5. For all situations not covered by the above, the decision will be referred to the department involved when appropriate.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability-to-benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Application Deadlines

Students may enter the program during any quarter. Many courses are sequential, however, and are offered only one quarter per academic year. Entering during winter or spring may extend the length of the program.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.