Pre-Pharmacy
If you’re interested in attending pharmacy school, the Pre-Pharm Pathway may be for you. This pathway is not an official program, it’s the process of preparing to be eligible to apply to pharmacy school.
While it may be helpful, you do not have to be a science major to get into pharmacy school. As long as you complete the admissions requirements, pharmacy school can still be an option for non-science majors. Determine if pharmacy is the right path for you.
Pre-Pharmacy Resources On This Page:
- Prerequisite Coursework
- Examination
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Applications
- Interview
- Pre-Professional Advising
Prerequisite Coursework
Review the Pharmacy School Prerequisite Courses for important information regarding coursework for pharmacy school.
Examination
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
The PCAT is no longer offered or utilized in the admissions process for pharmacy school. It was retired on January 10, 2024.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Schools calculate different categories of GPAs, such as Overall, Science, and Non-Science. Review PharmCAS's Verification and GPAs resource for pharmacy school applicants.
Applications
Most applicants use the centralized application service PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service) to apply to pharmacy schools.
Fee Assistance Program:
The PharmCAS fee waiver is granted on a first-come, first-served basis to financially disadvantaged applicants. There is a limited number of fee waivers available.
Interview
Review PharmCAS specifics related to pharmacy school admissions interviews.
