Pre-Pharmacy

What is pharmacy?

Pharmacy is the science of preparing, dispensing and monitoring medications. The duties of a pharmacist can include dispensing and compounding medications, counseling patients and ensuring medication safety.

What is the pre-pharmacy track at Trine University?

The pre-pharmacy track includes coursework, integrated within your Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, that prepares you to be accepted into and succeed in graduate programs in pharmacy.

What benefits do I get by studying pre-pharmacy at Trine University?

By completing the pre-pharmacy track, you will be equipped to continue to graduate school and a career as a pharmacist. You also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.

What experiences will I have on this track?

Coursework in the pre-pharmacy track at Trine University includes training in biology, chemistry, mathematic, psychology and physics as well as laboratory and practical experiences.

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What can I do once I complete the track and my degree?

Once you complete the pre-pharmacy track and Bachelor of Science in Biology degree, you can continue on to a pharmacy or pharmacology school and a career as a pharmacist. Pharmacists work in community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, and may also work in pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and government agencies.