Major Pharmacy Courses | Diploma to Doctoral Level
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
A graduate academic degree in the field of pharmacy. In many countries, this degree serves as a prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist. This programs cover a wide range of subjects, including: pharmacognosy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacy law, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry.
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
A four-year entry level graduate professional program preparing students for practice in pharmacy. Applicants are required to complete two years of pre-pharmacy course work from an accredited college/university to qualify for admission. Some pharmacy schools may prefer to enroll students with an undergraduate degree while others may not.
Pre-requisite course work may cover chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, English, organic chemistry, microbiology, physics, calculus, statistics, macro/ micro economics along with lab work.
The key areas in the Pharm.D. curriculum may include pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, clinical pharmacy, disease-state management, social sciences, pharmacy law and policy, pharmacy administration with supervised experiential training.
M.S. and Ph.D. Programs
Schools of Pharmacy offering the traditional MS and PhD programs prepare students for teaching and research careers. Areas of study include but are not limited to pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy care sciences, pharmacology and toxicology experimental and clinical pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacodynamics, pharmacognosy and pharmacy administration.
Diploma in Pharmacy
Generally a two-year pharmacy program that provides a solid foundation in pharmacy principles. From this program a student can learn about dispensing medications, understanding drug interactions, and other essential aspects of pharmacy practice.
