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Pharmacy School Requirements
In order to be eligible for pharmacy school, you will need to complete specific coursework prior to matriculation. For most pharmacy schools, you can take classes all the way up until a week before classes begin for your first year. You can major in anything (you are not limited to Biology or Chemistry) as long as you complete the requirements.
Generally speaking, you will need to have completed the following classes:
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Admission Criteria For Acceptance and the Pharmacy School Application
GPA – GPA is one of the most important criteria for admission into pharmacy school. Most pharmacy schools do separate your GPA into “Overall GPA”, “Pre-Pharmacy GPA”, and “Science/Math GPA.” Calculating and knowing each of these GPAs will give you a better idea of what the admission staff sees. For example, you could have a low overall GPA from taking difficult classes in a difficult major at a top tier school, but with a high Pre-pharmacy GPA and a strong Science/Math GPA, you still have a good shot at being accepted to even the top pharmacy schools (assuming your other stats are stellar).
PCAT Scores – It is important to first note that NOT all schools even require that you take the PCAT. This would include California pharmacy schools as well as many others scattered throughout the United States. Check which school of pharmacy programs require the PCAT by checking the PharmCAS website or check out my other article on which schools do not require the PCAT.
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