Why Study Pre-Pharmacy?
Pharmacists play a critical role on healthcare teams by dispensing medications and counseling patients on their appropriate use. As a pharmacist, you’ll work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers to promote wellness, alleviate pain and treat illness.
As a pre-pharmacy student at Belmont, you’ll get a solid grounding in the science fundamentals you need to apply to pharmacy school. You’ll get hands-on advising from faculty who want to see you succeed. You may also be eligible to apply for our Early Assurance program, a six-year path to the PharmD that can save you both time and money.
Studying pre-pharmacy at Belmont opens the door to a wide variety of opportunities through our nationally recognized College of Pharmacy, including medical mission trips, student pharmacy organizations and seminars.
And our location in Nashville – the healthcare capital of the world – gives you access to internships and jobs at more than 500 regional healthcare companies. Additionally, you will benefit from Belmont University's Pre-Health Advising resources, to find out more, click the button below:
What You'll Learn
The exact courses you’ll take vary depending on which major you choose. Many pre-pharmacy students major in pharmaceutical studies, while others choose chemistry with a pre-health emphasis.
Whichever major you choose, you’ll study a broad range of subjects. Classes in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and statistics provide a solid foundation for pharmacy school, while writing, communication and the behavioral sciences prepare you to work on a team and counsel patients.
Career Possibilities
Pharmacists work in a wide range of settings and specialty areas, allowing you to tailor your career to match your interests.
Our PharmD graduates go on to jobs in labs, pharmacies, retail government agencies, hospitals and beyond. For example:
- Psychiatric pharmacist
- Veterinary pharmacist
- Critical Care pharmacist
- Community pharmacist
- Pharmacy manager
- Toxicologist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Pharmaceutical representative
Discover Your Path in Health Care with HEALs
Explore your passion for health care with HEALs, Belmont’s unique program that helps you discover the right career path—before committing to a specific graduate track. From your first year, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and direction in the medical and health professions.
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
Our College of Pharmacy offers a wide range of opportunities to explore the pharmacy profession and get to know students who share your interests. For example:
- Serve on a medical mission trip within the U.S. or abroad.
- Join the Belmont Pre-Health Club, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association or another student organization to make connections and learn more about careers.
- Attend lectures, seminars and other events sponsored by the College of Pharmacy.