The Prepharmacy program requires 90 credits of general education requirements and typical prerequisites for PharmD programs. Upon completion of the necessary prerequisites, students will be eligible to apply to a school of pharmacy, typically at the conclusion of their second year at Clemson. Students who complete the 90-credit program at Clemson and a full year of coursework at an accredited school of pharmacy are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Preprofessional Studies for an August graduation at the earliest (see the Preprofessional Health Studies section under Graduation Requirements). The degree in Pharmacy is not awarded by Clemson. It is important for students to work closely with their advisor, as there are variations in courses required by pharmacy schools. For financial aid purposes, students in the Prepharmacy program are considered to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Alternatively, students may also choose to enroll in a content-specific major while accommodating the prerequisite coursework of their particular pharmacy schools of interest. In this case, students would apply to a school of pharmacy at the conclusion of their third year at Clemson. Pharmacy schools typically specify only a few required courses to allow latitude for developing individualized undergraduate programs of study. Interested students are encouraged to consult with Health Professions advising, as well as the individual schools to which they hope to apply in order to identify the appropriate coursework. These schools are not as concerned about a student’s major as they are about academic performance in whichever curriculum the students chooses. Performance becomes critical as competition increases for the limited number of places available in pharmacy schools.
5 Students planning to receive the Bachelor of Science in Preprofessional Studies degree are required to complete a year at an accredited pharmacy school.
NOTE: A transfer course may not be used to satisfy the General Education Global Challenges Requirement. While a transfer course may fulfill other degree requirements, students must enroll in a Clemson course(s) on the Global Challenges list to fulfill the Global Challenges Requirement.
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