Pharmacists study drugs and drug interactions in the human body and help to educate the public about drug interactions and effectiveness. Many pharmacists work for pharmaceutical companies, as well as hospitals and pharmacies. A doctor of pharmacy degree requires four years after an undergraduate degree.
General Preparation
Most graduate health professions schools require the same basic preparation as medical schools. That is, they require the fundamentals of science (biology, chemistry and physics) within a context of a well-rounded education. The common core of required and elective courses for most pre-health professional students includes:
- Foundations of Biology I and II
- Principals of Chemistry I and II
- General Physics I and II
- Calculus I
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Intro to Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Medical Terminology
- Statistics
Required or recommended courses
Capital offers the following course for Pre-Pharmacy:
- Chemical analysis
- Immunology
- Advanced writing