Pre-Pharmacy at Mizzou

Pre-Pharmacy at the University of Missouri is a pre-professional pathway, not a standalone degree program. Students interested in becoming pharmacists typically complete prerequisite coursework before applying to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. At Mizzou, pre-pharmacy students receive specialized advising through the College of Health Sciences to help them plan their academic path.

Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare, ensuring safe and effective medication use, counseling patients, and collaborating with other health professionals. A Pharm.D. degree is required to practice pharmacy in the United States.

Pathways to a Pharm.D.

Students can pursue pharmacy through:

·       Completing prerequisite courses at Mizzou and applying to a Pharm.D. program elsewhere.

·       Taking advantage of our partnership with the UMKC School of Pharmacy, which offers the Doctor of Pharmacy program on Mizzou’s campus.

Accelerated Pharm.D. + Bachelor of Health Science Option

Mizzou offers an accelerated pathway for highly motivated students who want to earn both a Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in a streamlined timeline.

How it works:

·       Complete three years of undergraduate coursework in Health Science at Mizzou.

·       Begin the Pharm.D. program through UMKC School of Pharmacy in year four.

·       Reverse transfer credits from your first year of pharmacy school back to Mizzou to finish your BHS degree.

·       Graduate with two degrees—a BHS and a Pharm.D.—in approximately seven years instead of eight.