Most schools have rolling admissions, so the earlier your application materials reach the school, the better your chances. Pharmacy schools look extremely favorably on applicants who have experience in pharmacy. A student who has chosen a career path withou investigating the work environment and characteristics of the vocation may be perceived to lack interest and initiative. A student who has volunteered or worked in a pharmacy has gained invaluable knowledge about his or her future profession and has observed role models wh have likely influenced the career decision. Over 80 percent of matriculants for the past three yearsh have had work experience.
Many schools also require courses in statistics, economics,and anatomy and physiology.
Prospective pharmacy students are encouraged to explore several schools early in their academic career. The PCAT is administered in February, March, and October. There are approximately 50 questions in this section. There are approximately 65 questions in this section. The Biology section measures knowledge of the principles and concepts of basic biology with major emphasis on human biology.