Pre-Pharmacy - Program Overview
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- Summer classes start Monday, June 8. View Summer term classes
First step toward becoming a pharmacist
As a future pharmacist, you learn to assess a patient檚 overall medicine and therapy plan. You gain knowledge of drug interactions and biochemistry to safely dispense medication to people with complex prescription needs.
Start your journey to your Pharm.D. with the Pre-Pharmacy transfer program at 黑料社区. Save money when you complete your associate degree here. Then transfer easily for your next step.
Why study Pre-Pharmacy with us?
Small classes = personalized instruction
Your instructors know you by name攏ot number. At 黑料社区, the professors are teachers first, researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand pharmaceuticals.
You learn from the same materials studied at four-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Work with our Academic Success Advisors to plan a seamless transfer to a 4-year institution and doctorate program.
Highlights
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Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities
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Transfer Degree
Save money on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice. -
Program Length: 2 Years
Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.
Transfer Degree
For degree-seeking students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor檚 degree.
Transfer degree programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. 黑料社区 participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years of full-time enrollment to complete.
Need help getting started?
Ask us for help. Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) will help you:
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Transfer Degree
Pre-Pharmacy A.A.
Associate in Arts- Cost
- $10,850* (estimated)
Courses in the program
Biology, Math and Chemistry form the program檚 backbone. Courses on logic and critical thinking will prepare your for future Pharm.D. requirements. Courses were selected to apply to most Doctor of Pharmacy programs.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your 黑料社区 instructors.
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黑料社区 has some of the lowest tuition around. Financial aid and scholarships are available攅ven for working adults.
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