Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Pharmacy AS


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Program Description

The practice of pharmacy requires detailed knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of drugs as well as their particular biologic effects. Pharmacists practice in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, drug industries, and government agencies. Pharmacists may provide patient care, teach at colleges and universities, or may perform pharmaceutical research.  The coursework generally requires a minimum of two full-time academic years of study. Most students require at least three years to complete prerequisite course work.

For More Information Contact: School of Science and Mathematics
Metro Campus: (918) 595-7334 ♦ Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7542
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7742 ♦ West Campus: (918) 595-8193


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:

  • Apply core concepts when explaining the physical and chemical properties of drugs as well as their particular biologic effects.
  • Apply scientific method to solve problems.
  • Illustrate scientific data using graphs, tables, or text.
  • Integrate knowledge from several disciplines around a central pharmacological theme.
  • Communicate pharmaceutical information using oral, written or digital presentation techniques.
  • Identify issues involving pharmacology in society.
  • Use chemical instrumentation and proper laboratory techniques.
  • Find and evaluate scientific literature.

Careers

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Student Organizations

You will benefit from participation in any of these student organizations:

  • Club of Medical and Natural Sciences - southeast campus
  • Engineering and Science Association - northeast campus
  • MAD (Making A Difference) Scientist Club - west campus
  • Science Club - metro campus

For more information speak with your science professor or inquire at the  Student Life office on campus.


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Pre-Pharmacy Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 30


(General Education Science requirements are satisfied through Specialized Courses.)

Humanities 6 hours


Mathematics 6 hours


Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 39-43


Total Credit Hours: 69-73


To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.

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