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program overview

program overview

if you’re looking for versatility in the healthcare field, look no further. as a pharmacist, you’ll help others live healthier lives. you can research complex drugs that could one day change the world. so put yourself on the path to a career that gives back.

we can successfully transition you into the doctor of pharmacy program of your choice, so that you’ll be a sought-after professional in the field. luckily for you, we provide several ways to get there. our health professions advisory committee are well-respected professionals and educators on hand to assist you with every step of planning. even if you're not sure which pharmacy school you want to attend, our committee is available to help you tailor a journey with a major that best reflects your interests and goals.

if you intend to attend lipscomb’s college of pharmacy, you may qualify to participate in lipscomb's pharmacy early assurance program to pursue a 3+1 bachelor’s degree or simply take 61 course hours of required prerequisite courses depending on your high school gpa. with either of these paths, you’ll build the foundation necessary to prepare you for lipscomb’s doctor of pharmacy program.

as a lipscomb pre-pharmacy student, you’ll gain access to our seasoned faculty and student pharmacists who have already begun their journey.  you'll have optional membership in the american pharmacist association academy of student pharmacists even as an undergraduate.  and you will get personal, step-by-step guidance about the application process and pharmacy career pathways. you'll develop advanced critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. you will be highly equipped to continue your education in the multifaceted field of pharmacy.

 

aacsb accredited

 

career exploration center

 

 

career exploration center

discover your passion and take courses to support your health care career goals. the career exploration center provides personalized guidance to help students identify their strengths, align their skills with industry needs, and find suitable career paths. the center also answers any questions you may have, helping navigate your career journey with confidence.

resources are available to explore different pharmacy specialties and discover which path suits you best:

  • ambulatory care/clinic
  • community pharmacy
  • long-term care
  • clinical pharmacy
  • medical science liaison
  • infusion
pathways for pharmacy admission

pathways for pharmacy admission

select a track

hours needed

time to complete

major

advising

fast track

61 sem. hours

2 years

none (pre-pharm)

chemistry or health sciences

3+1 track

varies by degree

3 years undergraduate + 1 year pharm.d.

health science, biology, or chemistry with pre-pharm emphasis

health science, biology, chemistry depts. depending on major

4+4 track

126 sem. hours

4 years

any major

department of major

things to consider

courses

courses

lipscomb undergraduate pre-pharmacy advising

regardless of which pathway you select, every student must complete the following required prerequisites prior to enrollment. most students will submit their application to pharmacy school 8 to 12 months prior to their desired entry term while a portion of their courses are still in progress.

required prerequisite courses

course

credit hours

general chemistry i & ii with labs

8

organic chemistry i & ii with labs

8

biology with labs  

8

microbiology with lab

4

college algebra

3

statistics

3

english composition i & ii (satisfied by lipscomb seminar and english composition at lu)

6

speech communication

3

humanities and social science electives (literature, history, psychology, sociology, foreign lang, etc.)

12

additional electives

8

total hours

61

 

sample pre-pharmacy course schedule

for students prepared to start with math 1314 calculus i:

fall (17 hours)
  • lipscomb seminar (3)
  • bi 1073 - the story of jesus
  • cm 1113 - general chemistry i
  • cm 1211 - general chemistry laboratory i
  • ma 1314 - calculus i
  • general ed. course/elective (3)
spring (17 hours)
  • bi 1083 - the story of the church
  • cm 1123 - general chemistry ii
  • cm 1221 - general chemistry laboratory ii
  • en 1313 - university writing
  • by 1134 - principles of biology: cell and genetics
  • general ed. course/elective (3)

or

for students prepared to start with math 1113 algebra:

fall (16 hours)

  • lipscomb seminar

  • bi 1073 - the story of jesus
  • cm 1113 - general chemistry i
  • cm 1211 - general chemistry laboratory i
  • ma 1113 - college algebra
  • communication
spring (17 hours)
  • bi 1083 - the story of the church
  • cm 1123 - general chemistry ii
  • cm 1221 - general chemistry laboratory ii
  • en 1313 - university writing
  • by 1134 - principles of biology: cell and genetics
  • ma 1123 - trigonometry and analytic geometry


or

for students prepared to start with math 1115 pre-calculus:

fall (15 hours)

  • lipscomb seminar
  • bi 1073 - the story of jesus
  • cm 1113 - general chemistry i
  • cm 1211 - general chemistry laboratory i
  • math 1115
spring (17 hours)
  • bi 1083 - the story of the church
  • cm 1123 - general chemistry ii
  • cm 1221 - general chemistry laboratory ii
  • en 1313 - university writing
  • by 1134 - principles of biology: cell and genetics
  • co 1003 - introduction to communication

note:

please visit our website at pharmacy.lipscomb.edu for the most up to date information regarding the college of pharmacy. students may also contact the college of pharmacy by pharmacy [at] lipscomb.edu (email).

early assurance

early assurance

pharmacy early assurance provides you a conditional seat in the 世界杯2022预选赛录像回放 college of pharmacy pharm.d. program based on your undergraduate application.  you must complete all your prerequisites,  keep your grades up, apply through pharmcas, and have a successful interview with the college of pharmacy admissions committee to finalize your admission status.

research opportunities

we know that you want to be an innovator in the field. that’s why we offer unique research opportunities in our state-of-the-art facilities with our world-class faculty so that you can hone your expertise.

job placement

with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

expert faculty, small class sizes

learn from award-winning, experienced faculty who actually care about you. our small class sizes allow us to get to know you personally. we lead an approachable community within our respective programs. our faculty connections are the experts on their subject matter, too.

our faculty

  • laura ward headshot

    laura ward

    director of admissions & student affairs

    laura ward brings 19 years of higher education experience in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment to the office of admissions and student affairs. ward's career in higher education began...

    meet laura ward

career paths

pharmacy technicians

pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals.

medical scientists

medical scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. they often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.

pharmacists

pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. they also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.