A pre-pharmacy student talks with a professor in an on-campus lab. A pre-pharmacy student talks with a professor in an on-campus lab. A pre-pharmacy student talks with a professor in an on-campus lab.

Pre-Pharmacy Pathway

Pre-pharmacy at CMU

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others by providing them with access to safe and effective medications? If so, our pre-pharmacy pathway is the perfect place for you.

Our pre-pharmacy pathway empowers you to launch a successful career. We combine a diverse curriculum with a supportive community that helps you every step of the way.

Program Snapshot

Program Type: Full-Time
Location: On Campus
Program Length: 4 years

What will you learn with a pre-pharmacy pathway?

As a pre-pharmacy student, you’ll build a strong foundation with core courses in biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, math and English. You’ll also get to explore elective classes in related areas to help round out your education and discover what excites you most.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll have plenty of chances to get hands-on experience. You will shadow pharmacists, volunteer at hospitals. community pharmacies or join research projects. All are great ways to grow your skills and get a feel for the pharmacy field.

Suggested undergraduate majors for our pre-pharmacy pathway include:

Your pre-pharmacy advisor is available to help you every step of the way. They will help you create a personalized plan of study, prepare for the PCAT and apply to pharmacy school.

We also offer a variety of support services for pre-pharmacy students, such as tutoring, study groups and mock interviews.

Courses What Will Transfer DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Pre-pharmacy program highlights

As a pre-pharmacy student, you'll:

  • Live with peers: Have the opportunity to live among your peers in a living learning community right on campus.
  • Get involved in RSO's: Join registered student organizations dedicated to giving you professional and personal experiences that make you a competitive applicant to medical school.
  • Stay updated and informed: Have access to a pre-professional pathways newsletter that reports on the latest trends and strategies for applications.
A biochemistry student holds a beaker and pipette while working in a lab on campus.

Pre-pharmacy student organizations

You can meet students that share similar goals and passions through student organizations on campus! The Central Michigan University Pre-Pharmacy Society is an organization to inform, prepare and guide students at Central Michigan University towards enrolling into pharmacy school and beyond. 

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