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Recommended Class Schedules

University of Washington

Students should frequently check the University of Washington School of Pharmacy Prerequisite List to ensure they are taking the correct courses.

The UW School of Pharmacy faculty has revised its prerequisites for 2011 admission. For more information, see the UW School of Pharmacy Prerequisite List web page. For 2011 admission, a microeconomics course must be taken. A biochemistry course that must be taken at a 4-year university is also required.

First Year

FallWinterSpring
CHEM& 161
ENGL& 101
MATH& 151
CHEM& 162
ENGL& 102 OR ENGL 103
MATH& 146
CHEM& 163
BIOL& 260
BIOL& 221

Second Year

FallWinterSpring
CHEM& 261
BIOL& 222
Social Sciences
CHEM& 262
BIOL& 223
CMST& 220
CHEM& 263
Humanities
ECON& 201
  • Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.
  • MATH& 148 may replace MATH& 151
  • Students should consult the UW Course Equivalency Guide for TCC when choosing their humanities and social sciences courses.
  • Many pharmacy students are best served by completing an Associate of Science Degree.

Washington State University

Students should frequently check the Washington State University College of Pharmacy Pre-Pharmacy Course List to ensure they are taking the correct courses.

The WSU College of Pharmacy requires a biochemistry course that must be taken at a 4-year university. They also require a first aid course that also covers CPR certification, and a computer course that provides spreadsheet knowledge and "hands on" experience.

First Year

FallWinterSpring
CHEM& 161
ENGL& 101
MATH 111
CHEM& 162
ENGL& 102 OR ENGL 103
MATH& 148
CHEM& 163
BIOL& 260
BIOL& 221

Second Year

FallWinterSpring
CHEM& 261
BIOL& 222
ECON& 201
CHEM& 262
BIOL& 223
Humanities Distribution
CHEM& 263
Humanities
Social Sciences
  • Some students may need to take additional prerequisite courses.
  • MATH& 151 may replace MATH 111
  • Consult the WSU transfer guide to ensure that the humanities and social science classes will transfer to fulfill GER requirements.
  • Many pharmacy students are best served by completing an Associate of Science Degree.
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