PharmD Prequisite Courses
Admitted students are required to complete the following courses prior to beginning the Doctor of Pharmacy program:**
| Course |
|---|
| Pre-Calculus |
| Math Selective (Statistics Recommended) |
| Principles of Biology |
| Human Anatomy |
| Human Physiology |
| Biology Selective (Microbiology Recommended) |
| Chemistry I |
| Chemistry II |
| Organic Chemistry I |
| Organic Chemistry II |
| Public Speaking |
| Course |
|---|
| English Composition I |
| English Composition II |
| Literature |
| Western Civilization |
| PE/Health and Wellness |
| Psy/Soc/Pol Sci/Econ/Geog |
| Liberal Arts II |
| Liberal Arts III |
*Math/Science Coursework
For all applicants, there is no time limit on any non-math/science prerequisite course work. An appeal process is available for math/science prerequisites that fall outside the five-year window of completion. For more information on the appeal process, please email Jon Parker at jmparker@samford.edu.
**Can I apply before all of my prerequisite courses are completed?
Yes. Applicants are required to complete Organic Chemistry 1 by the end of the Spring semester of the application cycle to be eligible for admission, but all other courses need to be completed prior to the first day of the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
2026 and Beyond Entry
Select the prerequisite course guide for your school below. If you don’t see your school listed, please email Jon Parker at jmparker@samford.edu. We will update our records and send you a personalized course guide within 24 hours.
