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Biology: Pre-Pharmacy

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

Jobs available locally

433

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$25,417 – $47,715

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Jobs available locally

3,231

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$36,088 – $55,869

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Natural Sciences

Institute:

Health & Biosciences

College:

SAC

What is the Biology: Pre-Pharmacy program?

The Biology Pre-Pharmacy program is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as a pharmacist. The program creates a foundation for you to transfer to a four-year university in preparation for a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

What will I learn?

You will study the foundations of the program, including biology, chemistry, physics and math.

What can I do with this course of study?

With your associate degree from SAC, you’ll be able to transfer into a university bachelor’s program as a junior. This program will prepare you to continue your education in chemistry, biology or other natural sciences, with the goal of entering a PharmD program. As a pharmacist, you can explore a variety of career pathways, including working in a retail setting, a clinical healthcare setting, in the pharmaceutical industry, or in specialty areas such as geriatric or veterinary pharmacy.

What's special about this program?

Finishing an associate degree with a pre-pharmacy emphasis allows students to incur less debt on the path to a PharmD.

Because interaction between faculty and students is one of the biggest drivers of student success, this program includes smaller class sizes for more individual attention, faculty and student tutors in the BioSpot learning center, and a faculty advisor.

For students who intend to gain admission to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Contact Us

David Wood
Department Chair
Chemistry/Geology (CG) 204
(210) 486-0063
dwood30@dos5.net

Shelly Sheppard
Discipline Coordinator
CG 204
(210) 486-0837
ssheppard11@dos5.net

Debbie Dye
Academic Unit Assistant
CG 207A
(210) 486-0840
ddye5@dos5.net