You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Admission to pharmacy programs is competitive. You must complete at least two years of college to qualify for admission. In addition, you must have completed courses in the following areas:

• General Biology
• General Chemistry
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Organic Chemistry
• General Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• General Physics
• Statistics

You also must have good grades, letters of recommendation, and good scores on the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Healthcare Occupations
• Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
• Latin or Greek