College of Pharmacy, Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum
ARIZONA GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (AGEC-A) (click here to see course lists) -- When possible, complete courses followed by an I, C, and/or G. NOTE: Second Language and Major Requirement courses may fulfill AGEC requirements, see your Pima Community College advisor.
| The University of Arizona general education requirements | Community college courses selected from approved AGEC category lists |
| Foundations Composition Mathematics - major based Second Language - degree based |
Composition - 2 course sequence Mathematics - 1 course Second Language - 2nd or 4th semester proficiency |
| Tier I | Arts & Humanities - 2 courses Social & Behavioral Sciences - 2 courses Physical & Biological Sciences - 1 course with lab |
SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Pima Community College includes the following:
- FRE 110, 111
- GER 110, 111
- ITA 110, 111
- JPN 110, 111
- LAT 110, 111
- RUS 110, 111
- SLG 101, 102
- SPA 110, 111
PRE-PHARMACY CURRICULUM
| FIRST SEMESTER | |
Freshman Composition (ENGL 101)--3 credits
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Chemistry (CHEM 103a and 104a)--5
credits
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General Biology (MCB 181R, 181L)--4 credits
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Arts & Humanities--3 credits§ |
Mathematics (MATH 113)--3 credits
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| SECOND SEMESTER | |
Freshman Composition (ENGL 102)--3 credits
|
Chemistry (CHEM 103b and 104b)--5
credits
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General Biology (ECOL 182)--4 credits
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Arts & Humanities--3 credits§ |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences--3 credits‡ | |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
Physics (PHYS 102 and 181)--5 credits
|
Chemistry (CHEM 241a and 243a)--5
credits
|
| Chemistry (CHEM 322 and 323)--3 credits* | Economics (ECON 200 or 201a or
201b)--3 credits
|
| Social & Behavioral Sciences--3 credits† | |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
Physics (PHYS 103 and 182)--5 credits
|
Literature Elective--3 credits+ |
Chemistry (CHEM 241b and 243b)--5
credits
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Microbiology (MICR 205)--4 credits
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| SPECIAL NOTES |
| § The Arts & Humanities Option may be fulfilled by completing two courses from the following list: ANT 102; ART 130, 131; HIS 101, 102; HUM 110 or 251, HUM 111 or 252, 253; MUS 151; PHI 101; REL 119. |
| ‡ College algebra is a prerequisite. |
| † The Social & Behavioral Sciences electives may be completed by taking two courses in any of the following departments at Pima Community College: Anthropology (ANT), History (HIS), Political Science (POS), Psychology (PSY), Sociology (SOC) or Speech (SPE). Two semesters of a spoken second language will fulfill one social science course. |
| * Course is not available at Pima Community College. Chemistry 322 and 323 must be completed at The University of Arizona by the end of the spring semester prior to enrollment in the College of Pharmacy. |
| + Select one course from the Literature (LIT) department at Pima Community College. |
ADMISSION INFORMATION REGARDING THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Admission into the College of Pharmacy at The University of Arizona is selective and competitive. Applicants for admission to the College of Pharmacy must first meet the general admission requirements to The University of Arizona. General admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the professional phase of the pharmacy program. Although the College of Pharmacy does admit out-of-state residents, preference is given to Arizona residents. Students are only admitted into the College of Pharmacy once each year for the fall semester. All science prerequisites must be completed the spring semester prior to being admitted. Students are highly encouraged to contact the College of Pharmacy for advising assistance and to ensure timely completion of the pre-pharmacy course requirements.
Application for admission to the College of Pharmacy should be initiated a year before the anticipated admission date. The deadline for application is mid-January of the year for which admission is sought. Requirements for application to the College of Pharmacy include:
- Application for admission to The University of Arizona.
- Official transcripts of course work completed at all post-secondary institutions previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the previous institution to The University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy.
- A list of pre-pharmacy courses remaining to be completed and the plan for completion.
- A student profile questionnaire (the application) and essay.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A personal interview, if selected.
- The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Call 1-800-622-3231 for more information.
All necessary forms and applications may be obtained from the College of Pharmacy. All completed applications, forms and supplemental materials should be sent directly to the College of Pharmacy to ensure timeliness of admission consideration.
College of Pharmacy
PO Box 210207
Pharmacy Building, Room 344
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 626-1427
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE HDE 105, "TRANSFER STRATEGIES!" This course offers UA campus visits; meetings with UA staff members who represent the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, The Center for Transfer Students and other University resources; and consultation for evaluating transfer timing. This course transfers to the UA as elective credit. See a P.C.C. counselor/advisor about enrolling in HDE 105.
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Last updated December 19, 2001