{"id":34695,"date":"2026-06-01T13:04:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sop.washington.edu\/?page_id=34695"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T17:16:32","slug":"pre-pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staff.washington.edu\/twentzel\/wordpress\/programs\/undergraduate-education\/pre-pharmacy-pharmaceutical-sciences-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre Pharmacy &#038; Pharmaceutical Sciences Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Explore and Plan Your Path Toward a Future in Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Sciences <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">\u201cPresenting at symposiums and sharing ideas with equally passionate peers made the experience unforgettable.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>Choosing a future in pharmacy or the pharmaceutical sciences means stepping into fields that blend scientific discovery, patient care, innovation, and real\u2011world impact. Whether you are just beginning to explore your interests or actively preparing for <strong>professional programs<\/strong> (like the PharmD) or <strong>graduate studies<\/strong> (such as MS or PhD programs in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, or health economics\/outcomes research), the UW offers tools to help you learn about career pathways, plan your coursework, and connect with communities that support your goals.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a guide to resources to support your exploration and preparation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn About the Profession <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/\"><strong>Explorehealthcareers.org<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A comprehensive site where you can browse detailed descriptions of healthcare professions, including roles within pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, drug development, and related fields.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmacyforme.org\/\"><strong>Pharmacy Is Right for Me<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Pharm4Me):<\/strong> A national initiative led by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy that provides tools, career information, and student stories to help you understand the many paths within the pharmacy profession, including research-oriented and advanced training options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Connect with UW Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>UW Pre-Pharmacy Club<\/u>:<\/strong> A student\u2011run organization offering information sessions, guest speakers, field trips, and peer support for those considering pharmacy. The club aims to be the #1 resource on campus for pharmacy\u2011interested students. Email: <a href=\"mailto:prepharm@uw.edu\">prepharm@uw.edu<\/a>; Instagram: @prepharmuw.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/about\/media\/podcasts\/\"><strong>Pharmacy Friday Podcasts<\/strong><\/a> A monthly UW School of Pharmacy podcast where host Rachel Firebaugh interviews faculty, students, alumni, and leaders about timely topics across pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical research, and emerging career pathways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan Your UW Academic Path<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/prehealth.uw.edu\/\"><strong>UW Pre\u2011Health Portal<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A central hub for UW\u2019s pre\u2011health resources, including planning worksheets and guides to exploring health professions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UW Course Planning &amp; Advising:<\/strong> Meet with your major adviser, generalist advisers (Student-Athlete Academic Services, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Advising, University Honors, or Office of Minority Affairs &amp; Diversity Counseling Services), and the <u>pharmacy undergraduate adviser<\/u> to discuss and confirm your academic plan &#8212; whether you\u2019re aiming for a PharmD program or preparing for graduate study in the pharmaceutical sciences.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/\"><strong>UW Pre\u2011Health Career Coaching<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Work with a UW career coach to clarify career goals, understand the differences between graduate and professional school, and learn how to strengthen your preparation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/uw.edu\/a2hp\/getting-started\"><strong>UW Self\u2011Paced Online Course<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> A guided online resource that outlines the major steps in preparing for health professional programs, with concepts that are equally helpful for those considering pharmaceutical sciences graduate degrees.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/channels\/health\/\"><strong>UW Health Career Interest Page<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Stay current on health\u2011related job postings, internships, and research opportunities\u2014including those relevant to biotechnology, drug development, and other pharmaceutical sciences pathways\u2014through the UW Career and Internship Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore and Plan Your Path Toward a Future in Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Sciences Choosing a future in pharmacy or the pharmaceutical sciences means stepping into fields that blend scientific discovery, patient care, innovation, and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":33439,"menu_order":60,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-programs.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-34695","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pre Pharmacy &#038; 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