Pharmaceutical Sciences, B.S. (Pre-Pharmacy)
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Pre-Pharmacy at Ole Miss
Do you want to become a medication expert? Are you interested in science? Do you want to make a difference and provide quality healthcare? You're in the right place! Pre-pharmacy at Ole Miss will provide the foundation for your future. You will build the knowledge and skills to succeed in today's healthcare environment. Pharmacy is a broad field with many different career paths. Wherever your interests lie, our program will open the door.
2+4 Pharmacy Program
Students will participate in a 2+4 year program
- Two years of undergraduate coursework. (Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum)
- Four years of professional school. (PharmD Curriculum)
After completing your pre-pharmacy coursework, gaining admission to the PharmD program, and finishing the first two professional years (P1 and P2), you'll earn a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences as a milestone degree. You'll then complete your final two years of the PharmD curriculum to graduate with your PharmD.
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Program Information
Degree
B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Emphases
N/A
Required Credit Hours
131
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
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Early Entry Pharmacy Program
The Early Entry Program offers highly qualified high school seniors prioritized seats in the professional pharmacy program upon completion of pre-pharmacy coursework, thereby bypassing the competitive selection process for PharmD admissions. First-time freshmen admitted to this program will be placed in Pharmaceutical Sciences as their major.
PharmD Admissions
The PharmD admissions pathway is designed for current Ole Miss students who are not enrolled in the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, as well as students transferring from community colleges and four-year institutions who wish to earn a PharmD degree. Students complete approximately two years of required pre-pharmacy coursework before applying to the professional PharmD program through PharmCAS during their second year. Upon admission to the professional program, students transition into Pharmaceutical Sciences as their academic major while completing the PharmD program.
Important Application Information
First-time freshmen who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree should select Pharmaceutical Sciences as their academic program and Pharmacy as their professional interest when applying to Ole Miss. Students will be placed in Freshman Studies until admission is granted into the Early Entry Pharmacy Program. First-time freshmen must be admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program to pursue the degree. Students admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program will transition into the Pharmaceutical Sciences major, while students who are not admitted will remain in Freshman Studies (or another eligible major) and continue completing the required pre-pharmacy coursework before applying to the PharmD program.
Early Entry Pharmacy Program Application Steps
Step 1: Apply to Ole Miss and be Admitted to the University. Select Pharmaceutical Sciences as your academic program and Pharmacy as your professional interest.
Step 2: After admission to the University, apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program on the Competitive Academic Programs Application in your enrollment portal by the January 10 Deadline. Students are also highly encouraged to complete the Freshman Scholarship Application.
*Students are encouraged to apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program by the Early Action Deadline of November 1.
Step 3: Submit ACT or SAT Test Scores to the University through College Board.
Step 4: Apply for housing through your enrollment portal (Admitted Early Entry Students are eligible to live in Burns Hall).
Step 5: Attend an Early Entry Pharmacy Program Interview. Lindsey Cooper, Admissions Coordinator, will communicate Interview Opportunties via email.
Step 6: Attend an Admitted Student Day.
Step 7: Sign up for Orientation in your enrollment portal.
Application Steps for First-Time Freshmen Not Admitted to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program
Step 1: Apply to Ole Miss and select Pharmaceutical Sciences as your academic program and Pharmacy as your professional interest. Students will be placed in Freshman Studies and work with a pre-pharmacy advisor to complete the required pre-pharmacy coursework and prepare for admission to the PharmD program.
Step 2: After admission to the University, complete the Freshman Scholarship Application in your enrollment portal by the January 10 Deadline.
Step 3: Submit ACT or SAT Test Scores to the University through College Board.
Step 4: Apply for housing through your enrollment portal.
Step 5: Attend an Admitted Student Day and meet with our pre-pharmacy advisor to discuss required undergraduate coursework.
Step 6: Sign up for Orientation in your enrollment portal.
Step 7: Continue meeting with our pre-pharmacy advisor to complete the required undergraduate coursework and prepare for admission to the PharmD program.
Transfer students should select the academic program that best aligns with their goals and select Pharmacy as their professional interest. During their final year of pre-pharmacy study, students begin the application process for the professional PharmD program by applying through the PharmCAS application. Upon admission to the PharmD program, they will transition to the Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program.
First Year | |
|---|---|
| WRIT 1000 or 1010 First-Year Writing | WRIT 1020 or LIBA 1020 First-Year Writing II |
| CHEM 1050 Chemistry I, CHEM LAB 1051 | CHEM 1060 Chemistry II, CHEM LAB 1061 |
| BISC 1600 Biology I, BISC LAB 1610 | BISC 1620 Biology II, BISC LAB 1630 |
MATH 1150 Elementary Statistics | MATH 2611 Calculus I |
PHCY 1000 Intro to Pharmacy (Early Entry Student Requirement Only) | Elective (Social Science) |
Second Year | |
| CHEM 2210 Organic Chemistry I, CHEM LAB 2211 | CHEM 2220 Organic Chemistry II, CHEM LAB 2221 |
| BMSC 3210 Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases (Microbiology) | BMSC 3440 Physiological Foundation of Therapeutics (Human Physiology) |
| BMSC 3450 Anatomical Foundation in Human Health (Human Anatomy) | SPCH 1020 or 1050 Speech |
| Elective (Humanities) | Elective (Humanities) |
| Elective (Fine Arts Appreciation) | Elective (Social Science) |
*A&P I and II may be substituted for BMSC 3440 (Physiological Foundations of Therapeutics – Human Physiology) and BMSC 3450 (Anatomical Foundations in Human Health – Human Anatomy). Students participating in the Early Entry Pharmacy Program must complete all science courses in person at Ole Miss.
Our pharmacy advising team is available to help you plan your coursework, complete all prerequisite requirements, and stay on track for a successful PharmD application. Whether you begin in our Early Entry Pharmacy Program, Freshman Studies, or another major, we are here to support your journey to becoming a pharmacist.
We’re proud of the hard work and dedication you’ve put into your education. Whether you’ve earned AP or dual-credit coursework or are transferring from a community college or four-year institution, many of your completed courses may apply toward your degree at the University of Mississippi.
Students transferring from another institution can review their school's transfer equivalency guide below to see how coursework will transfer to Ole Miss.
Early Entry Pharmacy Program students: While AP and dual-credit science courses provide excellent preparation, they do not satisfy the program's required science prerequisites. As Early Entry Pharmacy Program students, all required science courses must be completed at the University of Mississippi. Non-science AP and dual-credit courses may still count toward degree requirements if accepted as University of Mississippi course equivalents.
August 1
Undergraduate Admissions Application opens. Common Application opens.
*First-time freshmen must be admitted before applying for scholarships and competitive programs.
September 15
Competitive Academic Programs Application opens (Early Entry Pharmacy Program Application). Freshman Scholarship Application opens.
*First-time freshmen are highly encouraged to apply to the Early Entry Pharmacy Program on the Competitive Academic Programs Application. First-time freshmen will also complete both of these applications in their enrollment portal.
October 1
First-Year Student Housing Application opens.
*First-time freshmen are highly encouraged to complete this application early. Early Entry Pharmacy Program students receive prioritized housing in Burns Hall.
November 1
Early Entry Pharmacy Program Application Early Action deadline.
January 10
Competitive Academic Programs Application deadline. Freshman Scholarship Application deadline.
*While Ole Miss admission is considered on a rolling basis, first-time freshmen are encouraged to apply by December 1 to ensure an admissions decision prior to the scholarship application deadline.
July 9
PharmCAS Application opens.
*Students should only complete this application if they are in their final year of pre-pharmacy required undergraduate coursework.
December 1
PharmCAS Application priority deadline.
March 1
PharmCAS Application final deadline.
We're Here For You!
Welcome! I am the Coordinator of Admissions for the School of Pharmacy, and I am here to help you with whatever you may need. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if I can be of any assistance.
Lindsey Cooper
Coordinator of Admissions
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