FASTFACTS

  • You can earn a PharmD in as little as six years at PC.
  • Our science curriculum based in the liberal arts.
  • You’ll receive special advising and preparation.
  • You will be offered a variety of experiential learning opportunities.

What You'll Study

Students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy can complete all aspects of pre-pharmacy and pharmacy school at Presbyterian College in three different ways:

Traditional Path

The traditional pre-pharmacy path offers the most flexibility, allowing students to complete their pre-pharmacy coursework in just two or three years or with further study, to earn a bachelor’s degree. During the last year of pre-pharmacy coursework, students apply to pharmacy school via the national Pharmacy College Application Service. Learn more »

Degree Plus Program

The Degree Plus Pre-Pharmacy Program combines pre-pharmacy courses with requirements for either a biology degree or chemistry degree at PC. Upon completion of three years pre-pharmacy and the four-year professional program, students earn both a B.S. in either biology or chemistry and a PharmD in seven years. Learn more »

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAM

Exceptional high school seniors who aspire to the pharmacy profession may apply to the Early Entry Pre-Pharmacy Program at PC. This option is for high school seniors who have investigated pharmacy careers and are determined to pursue a career in pharmacy. If you choose this path, you can earn a PharmD in six years. Learn More »

CAREER OUTCOMES

A pre-pharmacy degree primarily prepares students for entry into a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, which is necessary to become a licensed pharmacist. However, even without completing a Pharm.D., graduates with a pre-pharmacy background have various career opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Careers will leverage the strong foundation in science and healthcare knowledge gained through a pre-pharmacy degree, providing valuable experience and skills applicable in various segments of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for pharmacists as of 2024 is $136,030.

CAREER PROFESSIONS

  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Rep
  • Research Assistant
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Medical & Health Services Manager
Quotation Marks

Take advantage of your opportunities. Meet people, take on leadership positions, and challenge yourself to grow. The saying is that ‘pharmacy is a small world,’ and that is a true statement. The connections you make in pharmacy school will undoubtedly help you in the future once you get out of school.