Pre-Pharmacy
As "medication experts," pharmacists are concerned with safeguarding the public's health in matters relating to medication distribution and use as well as disease state management. Learn more about the classes you need to prepare for a pharmacy school or college. Also use the links below to learn information about pharmacy schools and general information about pharmacy.
What classes do I need to take?
Each Pharmacy School or College has different requirements. A list of programs in the US and their prerequisites requirements can be found on the PHARMCAS School Directory.
UM-Dearborn pre-requisite courses for Pharmacy Schools in the State of Michigan
What is the national standardized test?
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT®) was retired on January 10, 2024. All test takers may continue to request Official Transcripts and Personal Score Reports through the Pearson website until December 1, 2024.
What else should I know?
It is important that you learn and incorporate the Association of American Medical Colleges Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students in your pre-requisite courses and extra-curricular activities. Even though this says medical students, these competencies will help you too! Pharmacy schools/programs will assess you on these professional skills!
More information, such as what you should major in or how to handle repeats or withdrawals at UM-Dearborn, can be found in our FAQ section.