Program Overview

Pre-Pharmacy

Pathway to pharmacy school

If you are interested in attending pharmacy school, you should complete a rigorous schedule of chemistry, biology, and general education courses at BC. All pharmacy schools have slightly different requirements and prerequisite courses. You will generally apply to pharmacy school after your third or fourth year at BC.

Program Requirements

• Students in the pre-pharmacy program are normally biochemistry majors.
• You will need to take several biology courses and many general education courses (math, physics, social sciences, etc.) in order to fulfill the admission requirements.
• You may also be required to take the PCAT test.