Prerequisites

In the past, 200 hours of work experience were required by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. While this is no longer true, schools still encourage the student to have some type of pharmacy experience to assist in career decision-making and so that the student is more knowledgable about the pharmacy profession, thus more informed for interview questions. While not required, community service is also recommended. Schools will also consider a student's science and math GPA, along with a cumulative GPA. Applicants are also selected through a personal interview in which the admissions committee may appraise the candidate's character, motivation and personal goals.

Students should always double check the course requirements with the various programs to insure they have taken all of the prerequisite classes for that program.

**If a degree has been earned, the student is exempt from the English and Humanities/Social Sciences requirements. If not, 15 hours of courses selected from the following are needed in addition to the math and science requirements: Anthropology, Communications, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Family Living/ Human Development, Geography, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.