Pre-Pharmacy
January 8, 2025 2025-02-07 12:43Pre-Pharmacy
Prepare for Pharmacy School
Pre-Pharmacy
Develop the knowledge needed for pharmaceutical studies.
Pre-Professional Program in Pharmaceuticals
The pre-pharmacy program at the University of Lynchburg provides the foundational knowledge and experience needed for pharmacy school admissions. The curriculum includes essential courses in chemistry, biology, and physics, along with practical experience in healthcare settings.
Curriculum and Resources
- Core courses: BIOL 113, 114; CHEM 111, 112, 221, 222; PHYS 161, 162 or 141, 142; ENGL 123W
- Additional courses: Microbiology, Statistics, Economics
- Clinical and volunteer experience in pharmacy settings
2024-25 Academic Year Information
Program requirements for the following can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
- Pre-Professional Program in Pharmacy
What Jobs Can I Get With Pre-Pharmacy?
Graduates typically continue their education in pharmacy school to become pharmacists. Job titles include:
- Pharmacist: $128,000
- Clinical Pharmacist: $120,000
- Pharmacy Technician: $34,000
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: $84,000
- Pharmacy Manager: $140,000
- Research Pharmacist: $110,000
- Hospital Pharmacist: $120,000
- Community Pharmacist: $125,000
- Compounding Pharmacist: $130,000
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist: $90,000
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources, including Glassdoor, Indeed, and industry-specific posts and publications. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
Sara Bennett, PhD
Associate Professor of Finance, Program Director of the Master of Business Administration
