<p>Not to long ago I decided I want to go into pharmacy. But, I'm considering going to a university that doesn't have a pre pharm major.
How easy is it to get into a pharmacy school of you attended a highly ranked school such as vanderbilt, duke, or Washington and lee?
Also, why don't those schools have a pharmacy school or a pre pharmacy program?</p>
<p>Any help is appreciated!</p>
<p>From what I have heard a lot of schools that don’t have pre-health programs. I go to College of Charleston and most of the students who want to go to medical, pharmacy, vet, dental schools Major in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry. A lot of schools do that because it gives you more opportunities if graduate school doesn’t work out (and for a large percent, it doesnt)</p>
<p>To prepare for pharmacy school you can major in whatever you like , being sure you complete the pre-pharmacy requirements, which are very similar to pre-med. you can contact the pharmacy schools you are interested in for the specifics. Get great grades. No need to attend a school with a specific pre-pharmacy program. It tends to be easier to complete prepharmacy requirements if you major in biology or chemistry, and that’s why many people take that route. </p>
<p>I was looking at W&L too, even though it doesn’t have a specific pre-pharm track. </p>
<p>Pre-pharm isn’t a major. It’s just a track of courses that allows you to accomplish the prerequisites necessary for pharmacy school. Biochemistry is a great major for those wanting to get into pharmacy and attend schools that don’t have a pharmacy program. Just majoring in biochemistry allows you to still maintain some flexibility within your degree without risking not taking the necessary courses. </p>
<p>A reason they may not have any pre-professional program is that the schools you mentioned are LAC’s. LAC’s traditionally offer degrees in arts and humanities and sciences without emphasizing a professional or vocational approach. Doesn’t mean a professional or vocational approach cannot be achieved. It just means that LAC’s do want you to engage yourselves in general study-esque courses so your horizons and minds are broadened, not narrowed by the career field you have chosen. </p>