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PennWest has a history of educating pharmacists. For more than 30 years, the University has offered a Pre-Pharmacy program that is tailored to the specific curriculum requirements of rigorous professional programs.
Furthermore, thanks to an articulation agreement with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), you can reach your goal of becoming a pharmacist quicker. Instead of spending four years of undergraduate school and four years of professional school to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, this associate degree prepares you for acceptance into a LECOM’s highly ranked pharmacy school in just two or three years.
Our expert faculty utilize modern instructional techniques and instrumentation to help you develop the theoretical and practical skills that will put you on the path towards professional pharmacy school.
You’ll start with a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, biology and math. Along the way, you will acquire strong critical and independent thinking and communications skills and enjoy a collegial exchange of ideas and knowledge.
Your academic advisor will work with you to ensure you meet all the requirements for applying to the LECOM professional program, or to move on to a related baccalaureate degree.
Credits: 60
Contact:
Marc Sylvester
MSylvester@pennwest.edu
814-732-1181
Student-to-faculty ratio at PennWest
The median annual wage for pharmacists in May 2021.
The Pharmacy College Admission Test is required before applying to professional pharmacy school.
Pharmacists are the medication experts. Their job is to dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and monitor patient health. They advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
Pharmacists must understand the use, clinical effects and composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological and physical properties. They protect the public by ensuring drug purity and strength. Their goal is to maximize positive health care outcomes and improve patients' quality of life with minimum risk.
Career possibilities:
· Community pharmacist – works in a retail setting such as a chain or independent drug store
· Clinical pharmacist – works in a hospital or clinic
· Consultant pharmacist – advises health care providers or insurance companies
· Pharmaceutical industry pharmacist – works in marketing sales, or pharmaceutical development
1. Students will use chemical theory to produce rationale for chemical reactivity.
2. Students will apply quantitative reasoning to scientific data, to interpret experimental results and draw conclusions.
3. Students will maintain accurate and structured records of experimental work using standard scientific format.
4. Students will develop laboratory knowledge, technique, and instrumentation skills.
5. Students will analyze experimental and instrumentation data, interpret experimental results, and draw conclusions.
6. Students will sustain a commitment to safety in the laboratory.
7. Students will be able to use electronic databases to search and access primary literature.
8. Students will be able to use personal productivity software to create written reports and visual aids.
9. Students will generate written reports that reflect the accepted style, conventions, and standards of the discipline of chemistry.
10. Students will compose and deliver effective oral presentations in a professional manner.
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
