ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (0002) – PRE-PHARMACY PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Science degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university, then to a school of pharmacy? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester. We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Science degree listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
| BIOL 101 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 102 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Most pharmacy schools will accept the following courses for credit towards meeting admission requirements:
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| PHYS 151 | Âé¶¹APP Physics I | 5 |
| PHYS 151 | Âé¶¹APP Physics II | 5 |
| BIOL 157 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 5 |
| BIOL 158 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 5 |
| MATH 203 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 5 |
Optional Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| ECON 201 |
Principles of Economics I (Macro) OR other ECON class |
3 |
| BIOL 151 | Fundamental Botany | 4 |
Fulfill all other Associate in Science degree requirements listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the Âé¶¹APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.
Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.