Pre-Pharmacy

  • Program
    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Pharmacy at Gustavus?

As a pharmacist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health and wellness of your communities. Rigorous undergraduate coursework provides a strong science foundation and critical thinking skills. Strategic advising, hands-on opportunities, and a nurturing peer environment help you prepare for success in graduate school and beyond. 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Pharmacy? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Pharmacy program is supported by the Office of Health Professions.

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here are some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Pharmacy at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Pharmacy student.

  • CHE-107 Principles of Chemistry
  • PSY-100 General Psychology
  • COM-120 Public Discourse
  • HES-234 Human Anatomy and Physiology
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What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Pharmacy at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Pharmacy at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Community Pharmacist
  • Compounding Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Research
  • Hospital Pharmacist

$125,510 Average salary 5 years post-graduation—Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Pharmacy are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • University of Iowa
  • University of Minnesota
  • Creighton University
  • Howard University
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students at graduation
11:1
student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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