Begin your path towards a career in pharmacy with an undergraduate degree from UND.
If you’re interested in a career in medicine, but direct patient care doesn't appeal
to you, consider becoming a pharmacist. As a Pre-Pharmacy student at UND, you’ll get
all the best knowledge of pharmacology and other aspects of medicine, while maintaining
a strong connection to patients and helping them to understand their medication and
its uses.
If you're looking into pharmacy school, there are some courses you'll have to take
before you can apply. An advisor within the UND College of Arts & Sciences will help
you develop a Pre-Pharmacy Plan of Study and understand other experiences like shadowing
and research that will make you the strongest candidate possible.
Knowledgeable advisors will keep you up-to-date on pharmacy school requirements and
the application process. Work with your advisor to set your curriculum and stay on
track.
Get help preparing for entrance exams, as well as applying and interviewing for pharmacy
school.
Set yourself apart with experiential learning, community service, and volunteer opportunities
through UND.
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to and sometimes create customized medications
for patients, offering their expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. Pharmacists
may also:
Conduct health and wellness screenings
Provide immunizations
Oversee the medications given to patients
Provide advice on healthy lifestyles
Upon passing your licensing exams, you'll be able to work in nearly any medical industry
to practice pharmacology. Pharmacists can work in a variety of settings including:
Chain drug stores
Hospitals
Clinics
Research facilities
Privately-owned pharmacies
Pre-Pharmacy Program Courses
BIOL 150. General Biology I. 3 Credits.
Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on the process of science, metabolism, cell biology, plant and animal form and function, and physiology. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of those pursuing biological and preprofessional curricula. F.
PPT 315. Human Pharmacology. 3 Credits.
A survey of the more important drugs used in medicine, including basic principles, clinical uses and possible adverse effects. Prerequisite: BIMD 220 and BIMD 221 or BIOL 442 and CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L, or CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L, or CHEM 122 and CHEM 122L. F,S.
CHEM 341. Organic Chemistry I. 3 Credits.
Designed for science and pre-professional students. Structure and bonding, acid-base reactions, nomenclature, stereochemistry, functional groups, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides and alcohols. Application of spectrometric methods (NMR, IR and MS) for identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a grade of C or better and CHEM 122L; or CHEM 254 and CHEM 254L. F,S.
BIMD 302. General Microbiology Lecture. 2 Credits.
An introduction to general microbiology with emphasis on the morphology, classification, and physiology of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. The significance of microorganisms in consumer product production, waste disposal, the environment, and interaction with humans is discussed. Two hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and CHEM 116 or CHEM 121, with a grade of C or better in both prerequisite courses. S.
BIMD 328. Introduction to Immunology. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the fundamentals of immunology including innate immunity, humoral and cellular response, hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency, immunogenetics, tolerance, and immunodiagnostics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 150 and BIOL 315 or BIMD 301 with a grade of C or better. F.
MGMT 300. Principles of Management. 3 Credits.
This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. Corequisite: A total of 30 or more credit hours, including courses in progress. F,S.
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