You want to work to check medicines against possible negative interactions, coordinate with insurance companies, and counsel patients on proper dosage and potential side effects.
Pathway to Pharmacy School
- Select your major
- If you intend to receive a bachelor's degree before pharmacy school, select any major at LSU
- If not, select "Pre-Pharmacy" as your intended major
- Take the necessary pre-requisite courses for your desired pharmacy school (ex: ULM or Xavier)
- Maintain a high GPA, especially in science-related coursework (2.75 minimum, 3.5+ recommended)
- Prep for and take the PCAT (score higher than 50th percentile recommended)
Estimated Time to Completion
Bachelor's Degree + Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- 4 years of undergraduate coursework (bachelor's degree)
- 4 years of pharmacy school
- 8 estimated total years of school after high school
Undergraduate Prerequisites Only + Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
- 2-3 years of undergraduate coursework
- 4 years of pharmacy school
- 6-7 estimated total years of school after high school
Common Majors at LSU for Pre-Pharmacy Students
Pre-Pharmacy Advising
- College of Human Sciences & Education (Kinesiology)
- University College Center for Advising & Counseling