Pre-Pharmacy

PharmD • Prepare for pharmacy school. Texas has strong PharmD programs at UT, UH, and TTU.

~3.37 avg

PharmCAS 2024

Avg Applicant GPA

Observation hrs required (varies)

Typical Experience

14 courses

Required Courses

5 areas

Key Experiences

Required Courses

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These courses are required by most PharmD programs.

BIO 311C BIO 311D BIO 325 MBS 326R INB 446L INB 365S CH 301 CH 302 CH 320M CH 320N CH 220C PHY 302K M 408C SDS 320E

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Recommended Courses

Not required but strengthen your application significantly.

BIO 206L BCH 369 BCH 339F MBS 320 MBS 360K PSY 301 SOC 302

Key Experiences Needed

→Pharmacy work or observation (300–500+ hrs)
→Pharmacy technician licensure (PTCE) — earns pay while building hours
→Healthcare volunteering
→Patient counseling or interaction experience
→Research (valued at UT College of Pharmacy; optional elsewhere)

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💡 UT Austin Advantage

The UT College of Pharmacy is one of the top PharmD programs in the country and is right on campus. Connections made here as an undergrad carry significant weight in the application process.

📍 Austin Resources

• HEB Pharmacy (paid tech positions)
• CVS Pharmacy (tech internships)
• UT Pharmacy Students Association
• CommUnityCare clinics