However, most students earn a baccalaureate degree. Since the requirements for different optometry schools vary, the student should become familiar with the specific requirements of the school to which application will be made. 280 Pre-pharmacy Pharmacy schools offer either a bachelor's or doctor's degree in pharmacy. Students usually enter either program after two years of pre-professional study. The bachelor's program requires a total of five years of study while the doctoral program requires six years.
Pharmacy schools appear to be increasing the emphasis on the doctoral programs.
Students should become familiar with the specific requirements of the pharmacy school they expect to attend. They should contact WIU's pre-pharmacy adviser in the Department of Chemistry at their earliest convenience to arrange their program of study. A typical two-year program of study consists of the courses listed below. A course in Multicultural Studies should be included among the General Education courses. Physical therapy schools generally recommend two years of undergraduate study before admission.