{"id":994,"date":"2020-04-22T16:31:28","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T21:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=994"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:00:53","slug":"pharmacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/preprof\/professions\/pharmacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Pharmacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pharmacy links medical science with chemistry, and it is charged with the discovery, production, control, disposal, and safe and effective use of drugs; it requires excellent knowledge of drugs, their mechanism of action, side effects, interactions, mobility, and toxicity as well as treatment and understanding of the pathological process. Pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing of medications, and modern services related to health care, including clinical services, reviewing medications for safety and efficacy, and providing drug information.<\/p>\n                                            \n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pre-pharmacy-at-marshall\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pre-pharmacy-at-marshall', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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The program provides: a set of courses that prepare students to apply for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A set of courses that prepare students to apply for the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy<\/li>\n<li>Focus on building a strong foundation in the science, math, and general education courses needed for entry into the PharmD program<\/li>\n<li>Emphasizes the importance of academic excellence, hands-on experience, and community service<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for the challenges of the PharmD program as well as possible exams required<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated pre-pharmacy advisors who help with course selection, application processes, and preparation to enter the PharmD program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"undergraduate-course-work-2\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('undergraduate-course-work-2', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Students can major in a variety of fields while completing the pre-pharmacy curriculum.<\/p>\n<p>Here is an overview of what you might expect:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core Science Courses: Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, which often include lab components<\/li>\n<li>Introductory Physics courses<\/li>\n<li>Biochemistry<\/li>\n<li>English Composition<\/li>\n<li>Psychology and\/or Sociology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.marshall.edu\/undergraduate\/programs-az\/science\/preparation-professional-careers-health-care-professions\/\">Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog<\/a> for accurate course offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('marshall-student-clubs-and-organizations-3', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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Some of these clubs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-Pharmacy Club<\/strong> &#8211; A\u00a0student organization for undergraduates who plan to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD). The club&#8217;s mission is to provide resources and opportunities to introduce undergraduates to the evolving world of pharmacy and to help its members become the most competitive applicants to Marshall&#8217;s PharmD program<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Pharmacist Association: <\/strong>Academy of Student Pharmacists at Marshall University School of Pharmacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore various student clubs and organizations related to pre-pharmacy on <a href=\"https:\/\/herdlife.marshall.edu\/\">HerdLink\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        \n    <div\n        id=\"pharmacy-schools-4\"\n        x-data=\"accordion('pharmacy-schools-4', false)\"\n        class=\"rounded-lg overflow-hidden mb-2 transition-all duration-300 ease-out bg-gray-50\"\n        x-bind:class=\"expanded ? 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