Pre-Pharmacy

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients on the safety and effectiveness of their medications. The US Department of Labor identifies the median pay for a pharmacist as $128,710 a year. The job growth is expected to be in a slight decline of -2% through 2030. Are you interested in becoming a pharmacist?

A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree can be earned at one of over 100 pharmacy schools in North America. Admission to pharmacy school requires an admission exam (Pharmacy College Admission Test), and the completion of required pre-pharmacy courses. A sample of pre-pharmacy coursework is listed below. For a complete list of pharmacy schools along with the requirements for each, please visit the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) website.

IMPORTANT: Always check with an academic advisor at PVCC and at your chosen university before planning your coursework.

PVCC provides a quality and cost-effective way to begin your path to becoming a pharmacist. Pre-pharmacy courses (and general education requirements for your baccalaureate degree; 90 out of 120 credit hours in some cases) can be taken at the conveniently located campus of PVCC instead of a costly university. PVCC has small class sizes, state-of-the-at laboratory equipment, and dedicated professors that make your education their number one priority. 

Finally, PVCC also has a pre-pharmacy and HOSA-Future Health Professionals clubs with distinguished guest speakers, volunteer opportunities in the community, and social gatherings with other pre-pharmacy students.

Here is the list of pharmacy schools in Arizona: 

• Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale Campus
• University of Arizona College of Pharmacy - Phoenix Campus and Tucson Campus

Please visit their websites for complete admission requirements.