Drug therapy is the most common means of treating disease and common ailments today. That is no surprise to a pharmacist. His or her job is in high demand as new drug stores sprout in growing urban and suburban areas. Pharmacists also have busy careers in university and corporate settings. 

If you are exploring your future as a pharmacist, L&C’s pre-pharmacy program is a great starting point. 

The job requires knowledge of the science of medicine as well as human nature.

At L&C you will be grounded in the natural sciences of biology, chemistry and physics and in the social and behavior sciences. Plus you’ll have core courses in the humanities and general education. Put them all together and you will be ready to address some of the questions that patients raise. 

The practice of pharmacology has become more complex and more expensive as more and more drugs are developed for more and more symptoms and conditions. Plus the interaction of multiple prescriptions is another factor that mube st taken into account. The practice also has evolved into a patient-centric focus, with more patients knowledgeable about over-the-counter and prescription drugs, and thus quick to ask the tough questions. 

Today’s pharmacist has become a critical linchpin in the medical profession. He or she is part dispenser, part manager, part educator, part monitor for future R&D —and always ready to serve the public. 

L&C’s degree program below provides courses in general education, human relations, and 33-36 credit hours in required biology, chemistry and physics courses, which enable you to transfer as a junior to a four-year college and pursue a BS degree—and professional pharmacy programs.

For further information contact Dr. George Banziger, Dean, Math, Science, Technology (gbanziger@lc.edu; 618-468-4800).