Pre-PharmacyPre-Professional Program
Why study Pre-Pharmacy at Gustavus?
A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the dispensing of medications, providing expertise on drug interactions, dosage regimens, and ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. Gustavus is an excellent foundation for a career as a pharmacist. You will receive a strong science foundation needed for graduate school and the freedom to explore a diverse range of elective courses. Gustavus offers the ideal blend of academic rigor, a supportive community, and the advantages of an immersive student experience on campus.
The Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support to Gustavus students and alumni on your journey towards a career in the health professions including navigating prerequisite course requirements and the graduate school application process. Additionally, the Office of Health Professions helps you gain exposure through shadowing, volunteering, and patient care positions.
Course Examples
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-107Principles of Chemistry
- PSY-100General Psychology
- COM-120Public Discourse
- HES-234Human Anatomy and Physiology
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