Pre-Pharmacy at North Park

The pre-pharmacy track offers a sequence of courses and advising to help you build a strong foundation for your pharmacy school applications. This track pairs with a major—typically chemistry or biology—giving you a deeper understanding of the natural world.

North Park University has an affiliation agreement with Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy, offering a direct pathway for up to five highly-qualified North Park students. 

Pre-professional tracks help you build a strong foundation for graduate school or professional programs. These tracks aren’t standalone majors, but a curated set of courses designed to complement your chosen field of study. Your advisors will help you explore your interests in pharmacy, stay on track academically, and prepare for pharmacy school applications and interviews.

Featured course

BIOL 1250–Introduction to Human Anatomy
Includes structure and organization of human organ systems emphasizing skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and urogenital systems. Lab included with cadaver demonstrations. It is recommended that the student complete one year of high school laboratory science. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences, healthcare, or nursing.

Recommended courses

To prepare for pharmacy school and a career in healthcare, we recommend taking the following courses alongside your major and Core Curriculum requirements. These courses fulfill prerequisites for most pharmacy programs but be sure to check specific program requirements. Some courses may also count toward your major or Core Curriculum. For full course descriptions, visit the academic catalog.

Pharmacy school admission prerequisites

• Introduction to Human Anatomy

• Introduction to Cell Biology

• Microbiology

• Advanced Human Physiology

• Genetics

• • An additional 4-credit biology course

• Introduction to Chemistry I

• Introduction to Chemistry II

• Organic Chemistry I

• Organic Chemistry II

• Biochemistry

• Introductory Physics I

• Introductory Statistics

• Calculus I

• Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics

• Public Speaking

• • Humanities courses

• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Additional recommendations

You should take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) during the summer following your third year.