Prepharmacy Studies
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Undergraduate Major
Allendale • Face to face • 120 Credits
Prepharmacy Studies at Grand Valley State University is an academic track that equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to succeed in pharmacy school and build successful careers in pharmacy.
Overview
Pharmacy schools accept students with various majors; prepharmacy students at GVSU commonly choose biomedical sciences, biology, biochemistry, or behavioral neuroscience. Students are assigned an advisor to help prepare them for professional school and complete the prerequisite coursework needed for admission to a PharmD program.
This program provides a robust curriculum with courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biology, calculus, communications, economics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. These courses ensure that you will gain the essential knowledge and skills needed for success in pharmacy school and beyond.
The university provides access to state-of-the-art laboratories, including a cadaver lab, which offers unique hands-on learning experiences. Additionally, the preprofessional advising team will support you through various workshops, events, and one-on-one advising sessions, ensuring you are well-prepared for the pharmacy school application process. With strong partnerships with institutions like the University of Michigan and Ferris State University, students benefit from early admission programs and mentoring opportunities, making Grand Valley an excellent choice for aspiring pharmacists.
Students are admitted directly into this program.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Advising Center
gvsu.edu/clasadvising
C-1-120-MAK
(616) 331-8585, [email protected]
Career Opportunities
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.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 29,182.39 | 10% |
| $ 29,681.59 | 25% |
| $ 33,134.39 | 50% |
| $ 37,044.79 | 75% |
| $ 44,096.00 | 90% |
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 78,778.79 | 10% |
| $123,330.08 | 25% |
| $133,178.72 | 50% |
| $147,765.31 | 75% |
| $162,421.28 | 90% |
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.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 30,430.88 | 10% |
| $ 35,105.71 | 25% |
| $ 39,020.57 | 50% |
| $ 46,859.98 | 75% |
| $ 50,831.30 | 90% |
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