Pharmacy, Pre-Professional Concentration

Career Description: Pharmacists dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health professionals. They must understand the use, clinical effects and composition of drugs. Pharmacists work in a variety of settings, including retail drug stores, hospitals and clinics.\

Becoming a Pharmacist: An excellent undergraduate GPA (3.5 and above), competitive PCAT scores and considerable experience shadowing or working in a pharmacy is absolutely critical for acceptance into pharmacy programs. Pharmacy programs are four years from point of entry, resulting in the awarding of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree. Students who achieve the Pharm.D. degree must also pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and state law examination in order to engage in professional practice.