Bridge science and medicine.
A biology degree with a concentration in pharmacy equips you with the knowledge to understand human health at the molecular level. You’ll explore drug interactions, biochemistry, and disease mechanisms while developing critical thinking and lab skills essential for pharmaceutical research, clinical practice, and healthcare innovation. This program prepares you for careers in pharmacy, biotech, and medical research, offering a pathway to improving lives through medicine. With hands-on experience and a strong scientific foundation, you’ll be at the forefront of developing treatments and advancing healthcare. Study biology with a pharmacy focus and turn science into life-saving solutions!
Pharmacists ensure prescriptions are accurately filled, counsel patients on proper medication use, and guard against harmful drug interactions. The majority of pharmacists work in pharmacies and drug stores, but many also work for hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry.
It also prepares you with the undergraduate hours you need to enter the pharmacy program at the PC School of Pharmacy. Through this dual-degree program, you’ll earn both a BS in biology with a pharmacy concentration and a PharmD. In the meantime, you benefit from PC’s small class sizes and individual attention from professors. And opportunities outside the classroom – like travel courses to places like Australia and the Galapagos Islands – enrich your learning.
The Power of Your Degree
- Expand your perspective.
Explore a diverse set of classes in chemistry, biology, and mathematics. - Broaden your knowledge.
Pair your studies with other disciplines like business, Spanish, and history. - Solidify your skill set.
Strengthen your computer, math, and analytical skills. - Become a critical thinker.
Learn how to accurately evaluate data, develop your findings, and present them clearly.
64-65 Hours
Required for Biology major with a Concentration in Pharmacy coursework
Senior Capstone
To demonstrate your skills in biology research, writing, and presentation
12:1 Student-To-Faculty Ratio
In discussion-based classroom settings
What You’ll study
As a biology major concentrating in pharmacy, you explore the physical structures and mechanisms that make up all living organisms. You also understand the principles of chemistry and chemical processes at the molecular level. The program also gives you experience in laboratory equipment and procedures.
Get Involved
At Presbyterian College, you can actively pursue your passion for biology through programs and opportunities that take your discipline out of the classroom and into the real world—all while expanding your experience, perspective, and skillsets.
Careers in Biology
When followed up with a graduate pharmacy program, the biology major with a pharmacy concentration enables you to earn your PharmD. This Doctor of Pharmacy degree, plus licensing exams and internships, qualify you to practice as a state-licensed pharmacist.
Career Professions
Community Pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Industrial Pharmacist
Nuclear Pharmacist
Pharmacovigilance Specialist
Toxicologist
Infectious Disease Pharmacist
Geriatric Pharmacist
Oncology Pharmacist
Pediatric Pharmacist
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Compounding Pharmacist
Managed Care Pharmacist
Academic Pharmacist / Pharmacy Professor
Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
Military Pharmacist
Health Outcomes/Pharmacoeconomics Researcher
Acquired Skills
Foundational Knowledge of Human Biology
Pharmacology Expertise
Medicinal Chemistry
Microbiology and Immunology
Laboratory Skills
Analytical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Research Design and Execution
Critical Evaluation of Scientific Literature
Understanding of Drug Development and Regulation
Precision and Attention to Detail
Ethical Reasoning in Science
Communication Skills
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Problem-Solving in Clinical Contexts
Understanding of Biostatistics
Time Management and Organization
Computational and Software Skills
Preparation for Graduate or Professional Programs
Cultural Competency in Healthcare
$137k
median pharmacist salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
