The pre-pharmacy program at VSU is intended to meet the demands of pharmacy schools at the four pharmacy schools in Georgia (UGA, Mercer, PCOM and South University). Students applying to pharmacy schools, especially those in other states, are responsible for confirming the pre-requisite courses.

Be aware that this program of study does not result in a student earning a Bachelor's degree before attending pharmacy school. Students preferring to complete a bachelor's degree before pharmacy school should select the Pre-Pharmacy Chemistry option. VSU Chemistry offers an accelerated Pre-Pharmacy degree program with certain pharmacy schools as well.

The suggested schedule completes the program in two calendar years and includes summer classes. Alternatively, you may spread out the classes over a longer time. Keep in mind that each pharmacy school has different course pre-requisites. If you do not plan to apply to UGA, Mercer, South, and PCOM, some of the listed courses may not be required. You should contact each pharmacy school to which you apply for details on pre-requisite courses. 

Please see the important notes below the table. 

 

Non-Degree Pre-Pharmacy
Suggested Program of Study

Year 1

Fall

Spring

CHEM 1211 /1211L

4

CHEM 1212/1212L

4

MATH 1113

3

MATH 2261

4

BIOL 1107/1107L

4

BIOL 1108/1108L

4

ENGL 1101

3

ENGL 1102

3

14

 

15

Summer

HIST 1111 or 1112

3

 

PYSC 1101

3

 

 6

 

  

Year 2

 Fall

Spring

CHEM 3401

4

CHEM 3402

4

BIOL 2251

4

BIOL 2252

4

POLS 1101

3

MATH 1401

3

COMM 1100 (*)

3

ECON 2105 or 2106 (*)

3 

Elective (***)

3

BIOL 2260 (**)

4

 17

   

18

Summer

CHEM 3601

3

Elective (***)

3

6

 

Important Notes

*     Course not required by South University

**   Course not required by PCOM

*** Not all schools require this elective course. Some schools require that students take an elective from certain departments, for example, foreign languages. See admissions requirements for specific pharmacy schools.