AWC Pharmacy College of Pharmacy, Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum For students attending classes at Arizona Western College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Admission into the professional phase of the pharmacy program is very competitive and requires the completion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied toward a bachelor's degree program at The University of Arizona.
College algebra is a prerequisite.
Applicants for admission to the College of Pharmacy must first meet the general admission requirements to The University of Arizona. General admission to the UA does not guarantee admission to the professional phase of the pharmacy program. Students are only admitted into the College of Pharmacy once each year for the fall semester and they must complete the science portion of the pre-pharmacy curriculum requirements by the spring semester of the year of application. Students are encouraged to contact the College of Pharmacy for academic advising and to ensure timely completion of the pre-pharmacy course requirements. No science courses may be taken the summer prior to being admitted to the Pharm.