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 advisor 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 course.