Pre-Pharmacy
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Pre-Pharmacy Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Outcomes & Careers
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$133k
Pharmacist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a pharmacist is $132,750.
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$38k
Pharmacy Technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a pharmacy technician is $37,790.
As a pre-pharmacy student, you’ll be well prepared to transfer to your professional program. Curricula is based on the school of pharmacy you’ll transfer to. Although the first-year requirements at most pharmacy schools are similar, there are significant differences with some schools. Second-year requirements vary even more from school to school. Therefore, you’ll want to be sure of your preferred school’s requirements and use them to plan a course of study.
Start a Seamless Pathway to Medical School
Southeast Missouri State University and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine have partnered to provide SEMO students with a seamless transition to medical school. Are you exploring osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, or podiatric medicine? This pathway will get you on track for success.
What will it cost?
About Pharmacy Schools
Admission into Pharm. D. programs is competitive. Pharmacy schools take into consideration course grades, PCAT scores, previous pharmacy experience and communication skills.
Although the Pharm. D. programs at most pharmacy schools allow students to bypass the bachelor’s degree, there are some advantages to completing a bachelor’s degree program prior to entering the Pharm. D. program. Pre-pharmacy students should consult with their faculty advisors to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing the bachelor’s degree prior to entering a Pharm. D. program.
Also be aware that few, if any, pharmacy schools accept transfer students for the spring semester, so plan coursework accordingly.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Become a Redhawk.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
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