Pre-Pharmacy Course Plan

Step One: Knowing where you place in Mathematics and Chemistry.

  • Your Math placement is determined by your ACT, ALEKS Math PPL and/or AP scores. Concurrent Enrollment coursework in Math can also determine where you place in Math. Find more information on our Math & English Placement website.

  • Students start with CHEM 1200. Students may place out of CHEM 1200, the required prerequisite for CHEM 1210/1215, if one of the below has been met. Contact the Department of Chemistry for an override of CHEM 1200 if you meet any of the following:

    • AP Chemistry score of 4 or better. Students recieve credit for CHEM 1210, however the lab course, CHEM 1215, is still required.

    • AP Chemistry score of 3 or better. 

    • Completed chemistry in high school, CHEM 1010, or CHEM 1110 and placed at MATH 1050 or better.

Step Two: Determine semester course load.

  • Full time is 12 credits, which is approximately 38-40 hours per week of classwork, homework, and necessary study. Please speak with your advisor if you have any questions.

  • Recommended Pre-Pharmacy Course Schedule

Step Three: Meet with your advisor.

  • Advisors will help you understand and know what courses are required for both your prepharmacy program, degree program, and general education. These advisors can also help you in choosing the appropriate courses to take together. 

Step Four: Do your research.

  • Get involved with the Pre-pharmacy Club on .