Pre-Pharmacy
A pharmacist is a health professional who, in addition to dispensing prescription medication to patients, also provides information about the drugs their doctors have ordered for them. He or she explains physicians' instructions to patients so these individuals can use these medications safely and effectively. This degree program is specifically designed for students seeking admissions into the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana–Missoula. Upon completion of this degree, students desiring a professional (Pharm. D.) degree in Pharmacy Practice or Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences are eligible to apply for admissions into UM-Missoula’s Skaggs School of Pharmacy.
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| BIOH201/202 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab |
| CHMY141 | College Chemistry I |
| CHMY142 | College Chemistry I Lab |
| M171 | Calculus I |
| WRIT101 | College Writing I |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| BIOH211 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab |
| CHMY143 | College Chemistry II (Course can be taken for honors credit) |
| CHMY144 | College Chemistry II Lab |
| STAT216 | Introduction to Statistics |
| Choose one of the following: | |
| PSYX100 | Introduction to Psychology |
| SOCI101 | Introduction to Sociology |
| Course # | Title |
|---|---|
| BIOB260 | Cellular and Molecular Biology with Lab (Course can be taken for honors credit) |
| CHMY223 | Organic Chemistry II (Course can be taken for honors credit) |
| CHMY224 | Organic Chemistry II Lab |
| *Diversity Course | *Diversity Course |
| *Humanities/Fine Arts | *Humanities/Fine Arts |
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* Selection of Humanities/Fine Arts and Diversity elective courses made with consultation of the Helena College Pre-Pharmacy advisor. |
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Note: Students in this program must also complete the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and complete 20 hours of volunteer or paid services in a pharmacy, or other health care, or social field. This program satisfies the two-year pre-professional requirement and offers eligibility for application to the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the UM-Missoula and does not guarantee admission. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses.