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Pre-Pharmacy
Pharmacists distribute drugs prescribed by physicians and other healthcare practitioners, and provide information to patients about medications and their use. They advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists also monitor the health and progress of patient's in response to drug therapy to ensure the safe and effective use of medication. Pharmacists must understand the use, clinical effects, and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties.
Students who are Pre-Pharmacy usually major in Biology or Chemistry, then transfer to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis, or another school, to complete graduate work in pharmacology. Although it is not necessary, most students complete an undergraduate degree program before attending pharmacy school.
The US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook projects: Very good employment opportunities are expected for pharmacists over the 2002-12 period. The number of degrees granted will be less than the number of job openings created by expanded growth and the need to replace retiring pharmacists. The following courses are the minimum requirements for entry into the UT Memphis College of Pharmacy.
Program of Study
NOTE 1 : Biochemistry Lab is recommended NOTE 2 : Unacceptable electives include ROTC, Participatory PE/sports, or musical performance courses (for example, choir or band).
FOR MORE INFORMATION Pre-Professional Health Science Program
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm
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