Pre-Pharmacy - Associate in Science

Program Info

Year Established
2025
Program Code
PHARM.AS
Degree Type
Associate in Science
Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Faculty Contact
Cynthia Scheuer: 313-317-6575, cscheuer@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132A

Program Description

Description

Prepares students interested in becoming pharmacists for transfer to a 4-year institution. Provides students with a solid foundation using a set of carefully selected courses, which will maximize the transfer of course work. Courses were selected to include the general admission criteria used by pharmacy schools and formal transfer agreements HFC maintains with other institutions. Pre-Pharmacy students are strongly encouraged to work closely with the Pre-Pharmacy advisor before selecting their courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Incorporate principles of general and organic chemistry to apply concepts.
  2. Differentiate between algebraic and trigonometric concepts.
  3. Communicate personal abilities to write effectively.
  4. Apply biological concepts and principals in the analysis of biological processes.
  5. Interpret written forms of communication.
  6. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills.

Transfer Agreements
Bachelor of Social Work 2+2 agreement with Wayne State University

What classes do I take?

Pre-Pharmacy: Recommended Sequence 2022-2023
Pre-Pharmacy: Recommended Sequence 2024-2025 WSU
Pre-Pharmacy: Recommended Sequence 2024-2025 General Pathway

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements and Eligibility

Students should meet with the Pre-Pharmacy advisor on a regular basis to select the correct courses, their sequence and review the desired transfer institution requirements.

General Education

Category 1: English Composition
ENG-131, or ENG-131H, or ENG-132, or ENG-132H
Category 2: English Composition or Communications
SPC-131, or ENG-132 or ENG-132H
Category 3: Mathematics
Take any MATH from the MTA Algebra or Statistics track
Category 4: Social Sciences
POLS-131 and SOC-131
Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any two, from different disciplines, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Credit Hours
23.00

See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.

Degree-Specific Requirements

Computer Technology: Complete any one
Credit Hours
3.00

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
BIO-152: Cell and Molecular Biology 4.00
BIO-233: Anatomy and Physiology I 4.00
BIO-234: Anatomy and Physiology II 4.00
BIO-251: Microbiology 5.00
CHEM-141: Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry I 5.00
CHEM-142: Principles of General and Inorganic Chemistry II 5.00
CHEM-241: Organic Chemistry I 4.00
CHEM-242: Organic Chemistry II 4.00
CHEM-243: Microscale Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2.00
CHEM-244: Microscale Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2.00
Credit Hours: 39
Required Support Courses
Course Name Credit Hours

Economics: Complete one

 3.00
Wayne State University Pathway

Students who plan to transfer to Wayne State University should take the courses listed below. ENG-131, ENG-132, and SPC-131 are required courses for WSU transfer. Consult with a Pre-pharmacy advisor to select the correct courses for transfer.

 16.00
Credit Hours: 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours
84.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2025 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.