Roosevelt University

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Pre-Pharmacy course requirements

Applicants to the College of Pharmacy must:

  • Complete a minimum of 67 semester hours of pre-pharmacy course work.
  • Receive a grade of C or higher in all science and math courses (must be completed within five years).
  • Receive a grade of B or higher in all English and speech courses.

Our unique three-year curriculum for the PharmD offers:

  • Integration of course work and off-campus internships demonstrates relevance of what is being taught throughout all three years.
  • Our innovative educational approach to teaching, learning and assessment integrates administrative,biopharmaceutical and clinical practices with the social sciences.

Roosevelt will seek accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and will adhere to the Standards and Guidelines for the Professional Program in Pharmacy Leading to the PharmD.

Pre-Pharmacy Coursework Semester Hours
Natural Science – 37 semester hours minimum
General Biology I with Laboratory 4
General Biology II with Laboratory 4
Anatomy and Physiology I with Laboratory 3
Anatomy and Physiology II with Laboratory 3
Microbiology 3
General Chemistry I with Laboratory 4
General Chemistry II with Laboratory 4
Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory 4
Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory 4
Physics with Laboratory 4
Math and Economics – 9 semester hours minimum
Calculus 3
Economics (micro or macro) 3
Statistics (general or biostatistics) 3
Written and Oral Communication – 9 semester hours minimum
English Composition I 3
English Composition II 3
Speech Communication 3
General Education Electives – 12 semester hours minimum
Humanities Courses (no studio or performance) 6
Social and Behavioral Science Courses 6
Minimum Total 67