Pharmacy
Overview:
Pharmacists dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and monitor patient health. They advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
Pharmacists must understand the use, clinical effects and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological and physical properties. Pharmacists are the medication experts. They protect the public by ensuring drug purity and strength.
The goal of pharmacy care is to maximize positive health care outcomes and improve
patients' quality of life with minimum risk. Most pharmacists work in a community
setting, such as a retail drug store, or in a hospital or clinic.
Recent graduates of PennWest Clarion have been accepted to the following Pharmacy
programs:
Duquesne University | LECOM |
Ohio State University | VA Tech |
TYPICAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY PROGRAMS:
Required Coursework: | Semesters: |
Biology w/Labs | 2 |
General Chemistry w/Labs | 2 |
Organic Chemistry w/Labs | 2 |
General Microbiology | 1 |
Anatomy & Physiology w/Labs | 2 |
Physics w/Labs | 1 |
English | 1 |
Calculus | 1 |
Elementary Statistics | 1 |
Recommended Coursework: | |
Biochemistry | 1 |
English | 1 additional semester |
Biochemistry | 1 additional semester |
Social and Behavioral Science | 1 |
Micro and Macro Economics | 1 |
Public Speaking | 1 |
Program Requirements: | |
GPA | Minimum: 3.2; Average: 3.5 |
Average PCAT | 425 |
Average Job Shadow Hours | 60+ |
Average patient contact hours through volunteer or employment |
50+ |
Typical Clarion Degree Programs associated with Pharmacy concentrations |
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While it is required to be awarded a four year undergraduate degree, there is no specific degree associated for any pharmacy program admissions. Therefore, a student may seek any four year degree program as long as they obtained the required coursework listed above. However, below are the most common degree programs associated with a pre-pharmacy concentration. Click on the link to view a typical four year plan that schedules the degree as well as the pharmacy program requirements. | |
BS Biology | BS Molecular Biology |
BS Chemistry | BA Sociology |
BA Psychology | BS Psychology |
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