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Pre-Pharmacy

USA

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What will I learn?

At the University of Kentucky, pre-professional programs are interest areas that students complete Â鶹ԭ´´ their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Students applying to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy may complete necessary coursework in two or three years. Students may also pursue any major as long as pre-pharmacy prerequisite coursework is completed. Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students from all majors interested in applying to pharmacy school. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Center for Community Outreach, that foster well-rounded pharmacy school applicants.

UK Pharmacy School Requirements

The following is a general outline of UK College of Pharmacy Requirements (not including UK Core or major requirements). Please note UK prerequisites may differ from other pharmacy schools:

Biology + lab (1 semester) BIO 148 and BIO 155
Microbiology + lab (1 semester) BIO 208, BIO 209 or BIO 308 + lab
Human Anatomy (1 semester) ANA 209
Physiology (1 semester) PGY 206
General Chemistry + labs (1 year) CHE 105/CHE 111, and CHE 107/CHE113

Which department am I in?

University of Kentucky

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
$33,406.00 (28,18,596) per year
Application deadline

Expected May, October 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON,

Kentucky,

40506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below. English proficiency Scores: TOEFL: 71 iBT; IELTS: 6.0; Duolingo: 105. Priority Application Deadline: December 1 for Fall semester (August start); October 15 for Spring semester (January start).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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