Pharmacy at John Carroll University

The Profession of pharmacy includes the work of dispensing medicines to the public and advising other health care professionals and the public about the nature and action of drugs. It includes the study of the action of medicines, their nature, preparation, administration and effects.

The practice of pharmacy is a vital part of total health care and plays an important role in the operation of health care delivery services to society. There is both an expanding need for pharmacists and a broad range of work opportunities in a variety of health care settings, including: commercial pharmacies, hospital settings, nursing homes, the pharmaceutical industry and government settings. In addition there are educational and research opportunities. Beginning salaries vary depending on geographical location and type of work setting.

Two entry level educational programs currently exist:

1. Bachelors degree in pharmacy (B.S.) – which is rapidly being phased out

2. The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) – which is a 3 to 4 year program following at least two years of undergraduate study
                                                                 

There are 81 colleges of pharmacy. Most require or recommend the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Besides general education courses, classes in the folllowing are usually required:

– two semesters of Biology (for majors) with labs

– two semesters of General Chemistry (for majors) with labs

– two semesters of Organic Chemistry with labs

– one - two semesters of Physics with labs

–a full year of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Following completion of their formal edcuation, a student must complete a prescribed number of hours of internship training and pass a state licensing board examination.

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For further information or questions contact , Dr. Gwendolyn Kinebrew, Chair  of Pre-Health Professions Studies, 216-397-1971 (e-mail: gkinebrew@jcu.edu), or Miss Nichole Carter, Department Assistant, Pre-Health Professions Studies, 216-397-4249 (e-mail: ncarter@jcu.edu).