Pre-Requisite requirements for Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) Degree.
A total of 64 semester units of college level coursework is required for admission to the Pharm D. program including all requirements listed below. All requirements must be completed, in progress, or planned before your application for admission will be reviewed.
Please click the Articulation Link on either side of the page for a listing of transferable courses from your school. Pacific is not able to complete a formal checklist of requirements until you apply and your application is complete. It is an advantage to apply early so you are assured all requirements have been met. If your school is not listed and you have a specific question regarding the transferability of a pre-requisite, please e-mail a course description to: vsemler@pacific.edu.
Calculus - One semester or 2 quarters of college level calculus. (An AP exam with a score of 4 or 5, or one year of high school calculus with a grade of 'C' or better can be substituted.)
Physics - One semester or 1 quarter of college level physics with lab. (An AP exam with a score of 4 or 5, or one year of high school physics, with a grade of 'C' or better, can be substituted.)
General Chemistry - Two semesters or 3 quarters with labs in each term. Should be a course sequence designed for chemistry majors. (Pacific does not accept AP for this requirement.)
Organic Chemistry - Two semesters or 3 quarters with labs in each term. Should be a course sequence designed for chemistry or biology majors. Students who have not enrolled in organic chemistry within the last seven years are required to enroll in 1st and 2nd semester organic chemistry with labs to refresh in this area.
General Biology - Two semesters or 3 quarters with labs in each term. Should be a course sequence designed for biology majors. (Pacific does not accept AP for this requirement.) Students who have not enrolled in a biology course designed for a biology major within the last seven years are required to enroll in two semesters of biology with labs as a refresher in this area. (Genetics, Cell Biology, Physiology, and Anatomy are acceptable for refresher courses.)
Microbiology - One semester or one quarter course. (Lab recommended but not required)
English Composition* - Minimum of two 3-semester unit courses or two 4-quarter unit courses. This should be the freshman composition sequence (equivalent to ENGL 1A and 1B). This requirement must be completed at an accredited institution in the United States. (An AP Exam with a score of 4 or 5 will fulfill this requirement. One exam is needed per semester. **Limitations apply)
Public Speaking* - Minimum of one 3-semester unit course or one 4-quarter unit course. (This course also fulfills University of the Pacific General Education Category IIA). This requirement must be completed at an accredited institution in the United States.
Economics* - Minimum of one 3-semester unit course or one 4-quarter unit course. (Principles of Economics or Macroeconomics will also fulfill University of the Pacific General Education Category IB) (An AP Exam with a score of 4 or 5 will fulfill this requirement. **Limitations apply)
Microeconomics is acceptable ONLY if you complete your Bachelor's Degree prior to entering our program.
Psychology* - Minimum of one 3-semester unit course or one 4-quarter unit course. Must be a course in General or Introductory Psychology, or Abnormal Psychology. (This course also fulfills University of the Pacific General Education Category IA). (An AP Exam with a score of 4 or 5 will fulfill this requirement. **Limitations apply).
General Education* - At least one 3-semester unit course from general education category IC, IIB, and IIC. These are sample courses; others may be acceptable. Students who have, or will have, earned a U.S. Bachelor's degree are exempt from completing categories IC, IIB, and IIC; however, are still required to meet the 28 semester/42 quarter units of liberat arts in non math or sciences courses. (see more information below).
**Appropriate AP exams with scores of 4 or 5 are acceptable to fulfill GE requirements but limitations apply.
- IA. Individual and Interpersonal Behavior
(Fulfilled by Psychology)
- IB. U.S. Studies
(Fulfilled by Principles of Economics or Macroeconomics)
- IC. Global Studies (Students with a U.S. Bachelor's Degree are exempt from this requirement)
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural or Political Geography
Intercultural Communication
European History
History of Mexico
World Religions
East Asian Civilization
Latin American History
Latin American Politics
Middle East Politics
Social and Economic Geography of Latin America
Classical Mythology
- IIA. Language and Literature
(Fulfilled by Public Speaking)
- IIB. Worldviews and Ethics (Critical Thinking and Logic courses do not fulfill this requirement.) Students with a U.S. Bachelor's Degree are exempt from this requirement.
History of Western Civilization
Introduction to Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Existential Philosophy
Oriental Philosophy
Fundamentals of Ethics
Key Ideas of the Old Testament
Life and Teaching of Jesus
Bible and Western Literature
Sociology of Religions
Biomedical Ethics
Introduction to Religion
- IIC. Visual and Performing Arts (Students with a U.S. Bachelor's Degree are exempt from this requirement.)
Introduction to Art
Applied Art
Survey of Western Art
European Art
Oriental Art
Art History
Photography
Introduction to the Theatre
History of the Theatre
Dance
History of Music
Music Appreciation
Applied Music
Film History and Studies
*Liberal Arts- Liberal arts units must total 28-semester or 42-quarter units. Liberat art units are non-math/science courses completed in areas such as : communication, art, history, philosophy, languages, political science, psychology, speech, economics, music, religious studies, sociology, etc.
*Coursework taken to fulfill these requirements are included in the liberal arts total. For further information about the Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions application process, e-mail us at pharmdquestions@pacific.edu
**Students may use no more than two AP exams to fulfill English, Psychology, Economics, general education or the liberal arts requirements. Official AP scores should be sent directly to: Office of Admission, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211.
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