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Undergraduate Pre-Health Resources and Opportunities

 

One of the most exciting times for a student is choosing their undergraduate college.  From finding the place that most feels like home to the program that offers the utmost in pre-pharmacy preparation, there are numerous factors to consider.  Fortunately, there are several opportunities that can make the decision less daunting.

Admission Agreements

UTHSC College of Pharmacy has partnered with several institutions in creating admissions agreements, providing seamless paths for students who plan to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree.  Qualifying criteria may apply.  You can explore the details of these below:

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The UTHSC College of Pharmacy offers priority admission and expedited Bachelor’s degree completion for UT Knoxville students.

Opportunities available:

  1. UTK students may receive early admission to UTHSC College of Pharmacy through the 0-6 Direct Access Program.
  2. UTK students following the 3+1 path may complete their baccalaureate degree in either Food Science and Technology or a Pre-Professional concentration while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
The University of Tennessee, Martin

The UTHSC College of Pharmacy offers priority admission and expedited Bachelor’s degree completion for UT Martin students.

Opportunities available:

  1. UTM students may receive early admission to UTHSC College of Pharmacy through the 0-6 Direct Access Program.
  2. UTM students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  3. UTM students following the 3+1 path may complete their Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
The University of Memphis

Opportunities available:

  1. Students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  2. Students following the 3+1 degree path may complete their Bachelor of Science in Chemistry while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
Christian Brothers University

 Opportunities available:

  1. Students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  2. Students following the 3+1 degree path may complete their Bachelor of Science in Natural Science while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
Mississippi State University

 Opportunities available:

  1. Students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  2. Students following the 3+1 degree path may complete their Bachelor of Science in Chemistry while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
Arkansas State University

Opportunities available:

  1. Students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  2. Students following the 3+1 degree path may complete their Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
Middle Tennessee State University

 Opportunities available:

  1. Students may qualify for a guaranteed admission interview to UTHSC.
  2. Students following the 3+1 path may complete their Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Science while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.
Maryville College

Opportunities available:

Students following the 3+1 path may complete their baccalaureate degree while completing the first year of pharmacy with UTHSC.

Alcorn State University
 

Promotion of a supportive academic environment for the purposes of successfully matriculating competitive students to UTHSC College of Pharmacy.

Pre-Pharmacy Interest Group

The American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy has a Pre-Pharmacy Interest Group. This is a student organization whose mission is to provide undergraduate students who are interested in a career in pharmacy with opportunities to explore the profession, understand the pharmacy school application process, and become well-informed future student pharmacists. This mission is accomplished through a variety of activities including:

  • Networking opportunities with fellow pre-pharmacy students, student pharmacists, and current practitioners
  • Pharmacy practice site visits
  • Community service and other events
  • Leadership opportunities within the organization
  • Applicant workshops (i.e., CV Building, Mock Interviews, etc.)
  • Social opportunities for members
  • Regular monthly meetings during the academic year with informational topics and guest speakers
  • and much more!

For more information email us at fUTurePharmacist@uthsc.edu.

UTHSC Pharmacy Shadowing Program

UTHSC College of Pharmacy offers a statewide shadowing program for students interested in pharmacy.  Students are able to shadow pharmacy practitioners one-on-one in a variety of healthcare settings.  To be eligible for this program you must be enrolled in one of the early entry programs at the UTHSC College of Pharmacy.  Please find more information about enrolling in the Direct Admission or 0 – 6 Direct Access Program on our Admissions Pathway page or contact an admissions representative at futurepharmacist@uthsc.edu.

May 26, 2022