Biology – Pre-Pharmacy Degree

About the Degree:

Pharmacists are responsible for drug delivery and medication safety, patient education and advocacy, monitoring drug therapy, and research and clinical studies. The Pre-Pharmacy program allows students to work toward their bachelor of science degree in biology while meeting the requirements to continue on to a doctor of pharmacy program.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Your Future with Our Pre-Pharmacy Degree

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's pre-pharmacy program, you'll turn your love for science and health into a life-long career.

We'll give you all the knowledge you need to successfully get into pharmaceutical school and further you along the path to your dream career.

What You’ll Learn:

The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use fundamental biological concepts in the following areas: 1) cell biology, 2) genetics and molecular biology, 3) organismal biology, and 4) ecology, evolution, and population biology.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use the scientific method to solve problems.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will communicate effectively in writing.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will demonstrate satisfactory laboratory and field skills.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will be prepared for graduate or professional curriculum or employment in a biological field.

This Degree is Great for You if:

You plan to enroll in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program after receiving your bachelor’s degree.
You want to work in a hospital of other institutional setting.
You want to work in the pharmaceutical industry, whether it be product development, marketing, public relations or sales.