At the University of Kentucky, pre-professional paths are interest areas that students complete alongside their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Students applying to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy may complete necessary coursework in two or three years. Students may also pursue any major as long as prepharmacy prerequisite coursework is completed. Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students from all majors interested in applying to pharmacy school. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Center for Community Outreach, that foster well-rounded pharmacy school applicants.
The following is a general outline of UK College of Pharmacy Requirements (not including UK Core or major requiremetns). Please note UK prerequisisites may differ from other pharmacy schools:
The following courses are also recommeneded or required for some pharmacy school admission:
Other courses to consider: courses required by major, general education courses, dual degree prerequisities, healthcare-related courses, dual degree prerequisites, healthcare-related courses such as public health, human health sciences, medical terminology, pharmacology and clinical leadership,
Visit go.uky.edu/courses to see full descriptions of these University of Kentucky courses.
Pre-pharmacy students should meet with a pre-pharmacy advisor at least twice during their freshman and sophomore years and at least three times during their junior and senior years. Students can schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Stuckert Career Center by emailing UKCareerCenter@uky.edu. Students with a major in the College of Arts & Sciences can also meet with a pre-health advisor by emailing ASAdvisingCenter@uky.edu.
Pre-pharmacy students are strongly encouraged to attend pre-pharmacy workshops, meetings, and events at the UK College of Pharmacy each semester. Students can meet with the UK College of Pharmacy pre-pharmacy advisor as needed by emailing Sharon Gonzales at sharon.gonzales@uky.edu. Visit pharmacy.uky.edu/pre-pharmacy for more information.
Join the pre-pharmacy listserv to receive information about upcoming events, club meetings, and tips and strategies for preparing for pharmacy school. To subscribe, send an email message to listserv@lsv.uky.edu and type “SUBSCRIBE PPADVISEES” in the body of the message.
Visit pharmacy.mc.uky.edu to learn more about the University of Kentucky’s College of Pharmacy, including featured events, current student testimonials and more.
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications and provide information to patients about the drugs and their use.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Click the link for more info.
Median Salary
$136,030
per year in 2023
Number of Jobs
334,200
in 2023
10 Year Job Outlook
8,700
new jobs (average)
Pharmacists work in pharmacies, including those in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores. They also work in hospitals and other healthcare facilities that are open 24 hours. Most pharmacists work full time, and some work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Read MoreStudents applying to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy may complete necessary coursework in two or three years. Students may also pursue any major as long as pre-pharmacy prerequisite coursework is completed. Students are encouraged to work with their Pre-Pharmacy advisor to complete required coursework.
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