Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
The following requirements and recommendations are for the University of Kansas admission requirements.
Other schools require essentially the same courses, but inquiry should be made by the junior year to
ensure compliance.
First Year |
| Fall Semester |
| Course Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
| CH 151 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry I |
5 |
| BI 102 |
General Cellular Biology |
5 |
| EN 101 |
Freshman Composition |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3 |
| |
|
16 |
|
| Spring Semester |
| Course Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
| CH 152 |
Fundamentals of Chemistry II |
5 |
| BI 250 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy |
3 |
| MA 141 |
Applied Calculus I |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3* |
| |
|
17 |
|
Second Year |
| Fall Semester |
| Course Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
| CH 340 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
| CH 342 |
Organic Chemistry Lab I |
2 |
| BI 301 |
General Microbiology |
4 |
| EN --- |
Course in Literature or EN 300 Junior Composition |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3* |
| |
|
18 |
|
| Spring Semester |
| Course Number |
Course |
Credit Hours |
| CH 341 |
Organic Chemistry II |
5 |
| CH 343 |
Organic Chemistry Lab II |
2 |
| BI 255 |
Human Physiology |
4 |
| CN 101 |
Principles and Practice of Human Communication |
3 |
| --- |
General Studies |
3 |
| |
|
15 |
|
| * In order to reduce the course load during the regular semesters, students should consider taking some of the
general studies courses in the summer. |
Other Requirements
- College Algebra (MA 116) or two years of high school algebra with a grade of B or better.
- Introduction to Physics (PS 101) or a high school physics course with a grade of B or better.
General Studies
In addition to the 12 hours of English, communication, and calculus listed above, a minimum of 18 hours of general
studies must be completed. Of these 18 hours, 9 hours must be from courses in the humanities and/or social sciences
(i.e. history, literature, art or music appreciation, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology).
- Courses in biology or physical science or activity courses in physical education or the arts (music, theater, etc.) may not be
counted as general studies.
- Courses in foreign language may not be counted as part of the humanities and social-sciences requirements, but they do
count as general studies.
The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is required for admission to the KU Pharmacy School. For more information on the PCAT - please visit: http://www.pcatweb.info
To learn more about pharmacy careers and education, you can visit the web site provided by the American
Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: http://www.aacp.org
