Health Professions

Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) — 6-year direct path or 2+4 after pre-pharmacy. Drug therapy and patient care specialization.

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Core courses

• Pre-Pharmacy: Bio, Chem, Calc, Physics
• PharmD: Pharmacology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmacokinetics
• Therapeutics
• Pharmacy Practice
• Clinical Rotations

Career paths

• Retail Pharmacy
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Clinical Specialist
• Industry/Pharma
• Academia
• Regulatory Affairs
• Pharmacy Informatics

What to expect

Direct-entry programs combine 2 years pre-pharmacy with 4 years PharmD. NAPLEX exam required for licensure. Retail saturation has shifted growth to clinical and specialty.

How Fennie helps

Fennie covers [pharmacology](/subject/pharmacology), [biochemistry](/subject/biochemistry), and the prerequisite sciences.

FAQ

Is pharmacy oversupplied?

Retail pharmacy yes; clinical and specialty pharmacy still in demand. Salaries have flattened.

PharmD or other health career?

PharmD if you specifically want drug therapy expertise. Otherwise PA or NP may offer more clinical variety.

How long?

6 years total (2 pre-pharmacy + 4 PharmD), or 4 years post-bachelor's.

Get through your Pharmacy coursework with Fennie

Daily Plans adapted to your specific courses — upload syllabi and Fennie does the rest.

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