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Pre-Pharmacy

North Park University’s pre-professional track for pharmacy is a sequence of courses and advising that will give you a solid foundation for your applications to competitive pharmacy schools around the country. The pre-pharmacy track should accompany a major—most often 化学 or 生物学—where you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of our natural world.

North Park University and Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy has an affiliation agreement which provides a direct pathway for up to five (5) highly-qualified, full-time North Park students. For further details, please contact the Director of Health Professions 建议.

建议

Pre-pharmacy students are advised by faculty in the Chemistry Department, often Dr. 乔纳森Rienstra-Kiracofe, and the director of health professions advising, Kristine Aronsson. Dr. Rienstra-Kiracofe is the Chemistry Department chair and teaches general 化学, 物理化学, and environmental 化学. Kristine advises students in utilizing 芝加哥 as a resource for their education and career, drawing from over 25 years experience and established relationships within the health industry. They will speak with you about your particular interests in pharmacy, and help you stay on track throughout your program at North Park. Our Pre-Health 建议 Committee—a group of faculty in the Division of Life and Physical Science and the director of health professions advising—will work with you to make sure you are prepared for your applications and interviews for pharmacy school.

Course Sequences and Activities

We recommend you take the following courses alongside your major and 核心课程 requirements to prepare for pharmacy school and a career in healthcare. These courses meet the prerequisite requirements for most pharmacy 项目. 然而, you should investigate 项目 you’re interested in to make sure you complete any other specific requirements. Some courses may also meet major/核心课程 requirements. For full course descriptions and major requirements review the 学术目录.

 

Pharmacy School Admission Prerequisites

  • Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • Introduction to Cell Biology
  • 微生物学
  • 高级人体生理学
  • 遗传学
  • An additional 4-credit 生物学 course
  • Introduction to Chemistry I
  • Introduction to Chemistry II
  • 有机化学I
  • 有机化学II
  • 生物化学
  • 物理入门I
  • 介绍统计
  • 微积分我
  • Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics
  • 公众演讲
  • 人文课程
  • 社会 & 行为科学

其他建议

  • You should take the PCAT (Pharmacy College 招生 Test) during the summer following your third year.