Pre-Pharmacy Program
If you have a strong desire to help people feel better and get well as quickly as possible, a career as a pharmacist could be a good fit for you. The pre-pharmacy advising program at UMHB is designed to help students who plan to attend a pharmacy graduate program by providing them with information and support they need as they prepare for and apply to pharmacy school.
Students wishing to pursue a career in pharmacy services may major in any field of study, as long as they also complete the foundational courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics that pharmacy schools require. UMHB’s pre-pharmacy program in Texas has advisors who are equipped to help you tailor your studies to your particular interests, complete the foundational coursework required for pharmacy school, and navigate your way through the application process.
What courses do I need for pharmacy school?
Prerequisites can vary from one pharmacy school to another, but the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy offers a list of requirements at schools across the U.S.
How can I prepare for the PCAT?
The website for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy offers current information on the Pharmacy College Admission Test and how to prepare for the exam.
Alex Ritenour
Mentors and Support
Alex Ritenour is working toward her doctor of pharmacy and one day hopes to help patients with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Looking back to her time at UMHB, she says God was equipping her for her future in ways she didn’t even realize at the time. “I can see how large of an impact UMHB made on my life. God placed me at UMHB to mold me into the person He wanted me to be and provided me mentors and support. I will forever be thankful for the experience I had at UMHB and the ways it allowed for me to grow into the person and future pharmacist I am becoming.”
How can I meet other pre-pharmacy students at UMHB?
The Pre-Health Professionals Club offers activities for all students who desire a career in healthcare.
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What pharmacy schools have accepted UMHB alumni?
- Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy
- University of Hawaii College of Pharmacy
- University of North Texas
University of Washington
What kinds of jobs do UMHB alumni hold today?
- Retail pharmacist
- Clinical pharmacist
- Pharmacy manager
- Pharmacy consultant
