Preprofessional Pharmacy Program (PPCY)

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Take the first step toward becoming a pharmacist with UW’s School of Pharmacy, preprofessional pharmacy program

Ready to pursue your dreams of becoming a pharmacist? UW’s pre-pharmacy program prepares you for exactly that.

The pre-pharmacy track is a 2-year program that gives students a well-rounded college education and all the necessary preparation for pharmacy school.

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Tuition and Fees

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Department

School of Pharamacy

Program Requirements

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Learn More About the PreProfessional Pharmacy Program

Program Overview

UW’s pre-pharmacy program is part of a broader degree plan to help students pursue their dreams of becoming pharmacists.

How does it work? Students complete the two-year preprofessional pharmacy program and apply to UW’s four-year doctor of pharmacy program. Completing the entire program means graduating with a Pharm. D. in just six years!

Qualifying freshman applicants may be accepted to UW’s early assurance program — where students gain provisional acceptance to the doctorate program before starting at UW.

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Curriculum & Courses

Program Considerations

Please note that students will not receive a degree in pre-pharmacy. The pre-pharmacy curriculum guides students as they fulfill the requirements for admission to the doctorate of pharmacy degree program.

What can you do after the pre-pharmacy program?

UW’s preprofessional pharmacy program prepares students to apply for the PharmD program.

Freshmen applicants are encouraged to apply for provisional acceptance to UW’s doctorate of pharmacy program. This early acceptance gives students and their families peace of mind, knowing they can stay at UW to complete their doctorate degree.

Pharmacy Careers

Take a look at some of the job titles our pharmacy graduates hold:

Community Pharmacist
Cardiology Pharmacist
Psychiatric Pharmacist
Ambulatory Pharmacist
Nuclear Pharmacist
Hospital Pharmacist
Pediatric Pharmacist
Veterinary Pharmacist
Industry Pharmacist

Here are some of the places University of Wyoming pharmacy school graduates are making an impact:

Columbine Health Systems
Genoa Healthcare
Publix Pharmacy
King Soopers Pharmacy
UC Health
Campbell County Health
CVS Health
Optum
Walgreens
Target Pharmacy

Pre-Pharmacy Program Highlights

The University of Wyoming pre-pharmacy program guides students as they prepare for careers in the world of pharmacy. While at UW, students have access to on-campus organizations, post-graduate job opportunities and a rigorous curriculum.

Student-Led Organizations

UW is a hub for thriving student-led organizations. As a pre-pharmacy student, here are some of the organizations you may enjoy:

American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
National Community Pharmacy Association
Phi Delta Chi Fraternity
Wyoming Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Certification

UW prides itself on helping students succeed, and the pharmacy school is no exception. Pharmacy students have a 100% job placement rate and an 85% residency placement rate.

I chose the UWSOP due to the promise of a great education, close relationships with both faculty and students, as well as the wonderful Laramie community! As someone from Wyoming, I greatly appreciate the small-town atmosphere and close-knit community! Go Pokes!

- Kaci Schmick, Class of 2025
B.S. in Physiology/PharmD

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School of Pharmacy

Health Sciences, Room 292

1000 E. University Ave.

Dept. 3375

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-6120

Email: uwpharmacy@uwyo.edu

Preprofessional Pharmacy Program (PPCY)

Take the first step toward becoming a pharmacist with UW’s School of Pharmacy, preprofessional pharmacy program

Program Details