Oregon State University
Pharmacy (pre-professional)
Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy

Required Courses

University RequirementRCC EquivalencyCredits
General Chemistry w/lab for science majors CH 221,222 & 223 General Chemistry I,II,III 15 
Organic Chemistry w/lab for science majors No RCC equivalency.  
General Biology w/lab for science majors BI 211, 212 & 213 General Biology I,II,II 12 
Calculus *12 additional credits of Math are recommended. MTH 251 Calculus I. Note: Math 111 & 112 are prerequisites. 5 
ST 201 Principles of Statistics (req't for 2004) MTH 243 Probability & Statistics 4 
Physics w/lab for science majors PH 201, 202 & 203 General Physics I,II,II 15 
Writing I WR 121 English Composition 4 
Writing II WR 122 English Composition. 4 
COMM 218 Interpersonal Communication SP 218 Interpersonal Communication 4 
General Economics ECON 201 or 202 Principles of Economics (Micro or Macro) 4 
General Psychology PSY 201 General Psychology 4 
***Advanced First Aid He 252 First Aid/CPR 3 
Cell and Molecular Biology Must take at 4-year institution, no RCC equiv.  
Human Phyisiology for Science Majors Must take at 4-year institution, no RCC equiv.  
**Biochemistry for Science Majors Must take at 4-year institution, no RCC equiv.  

Notes:
1. Students must have earned a bachelor's degree prior to admission. However, The Early Admission Program (EAP) is intended to guarantee highly qualified students the opportunity to enter the College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. program after successful completion of the program prerequisites. Please refer to departmental link for all information.

2. Students should work closely with a RCC Science advisor for all course planning.

Additional Requirements:
1. Students who are not completing the AAOT will be required to meet OSU’s Baccalaureate Core requirements. Please refer to the Baccalaureate Equivalency link below for these requirements.

2. In addition to the Baccalaureate Core requirements, students must meet the requirements for the BA/BS degree. Requirements for the BA degree differ significantly from those for a BS degree in the same department. Many departments offer only one or the other of the two baccalaureate degrees. Check departmental curricula for detailed information. The BA degree requires foreign language proficiency equivalent to that attained at the end of the second year course in the language.

3. For transfer admission, OSU requires completion of 36 transfer credits with a minimum 2.25 GPA and completion of Wr 121 and Math 111.

NOTE: University requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with RCC advisors or counselors and their transfer institution to ensure the accuracy of their academic plan.

Web Sites:
College Website
Major Website
General Education Website
Transfer Equivalency Website
Baccalaureate Equivalency Website

Updated 6/5/09