Preparation for Pharmacy

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Arts & Sciences, 205 Administration Building, 419-372-2015

All accredited colleges of pharmacy require a minimum of six years of study to qualify for the pharmacy degree. The state boards of pharmacy usually require a period of practical experience in pharmacy. Students should request information concerning requirements for a certificate to practice pharmacy from the board of pharmacy in the state in which they wish to practice. In Ohio this information may be obtained from the State Board of Pharmacy, 77 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215-6126 (http://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov).

In the first year at BGSU, students may enroll as "pre-health professional." They may be eligible to change to "pre-pharmacy" when they have completed BIOL 2050 and CHEM 3410. These courses must be taken for a letter grade. Students must have a B or better in both courses. Upon meeting the above criteria, students must consult a faculty advisor to discuss the replacement of the "pre-health professional" label with "pre-pharmacy." Since colleges of pharmacy vary in their requirements, the pre-pharmacy student is urged to confer frequently with an advisor, particularly with respect to planning prerequisite courses for meeting the admission requirements of the preferred college of pharmacy. A list of accredited colleges of pharmacy may be obtained from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, 1426 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 (http://www.aacp.org).

Recommended course sequence
(33 hours)

• BIOL 2040, 2050 (10)
• GSW 1120 (3)
• MATH 1280 or 1290 or 1300 (by placement) and 1310 (8)
• Electives chosen from social sciences, literature and philosophy
• CHEM 1250, 1270, 1280 (10)
• Some pharmacy schools require additional calculus.