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General Studies
Pathway in Pre-Pharmacy Science Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
This pathway will prepare students for a career in a pharmacyrelated field of study. Specifically, this General Studies – Pathway in Pre-Pharmacy AA&S, combined with the Pre-Pharmacy CSC, is designed to provide students with the foundational courses required to apply to a college of pharmacy. Students will be simultaneously enrolled in both programs.
Program Length 2-3 years (4-6 semesters)
Transfer Objectives This pathway is designed to provide introductory coursework toward a degree in pharmacy.
Is this degree for you? Yes, If you intend to apply to pharmacy school.
Tuition & Fee At only $162.11 per credit hour for you’ll save $10K to $40K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Davis studied Chemistry at Valparaiso University in Indiana and has her Masters in Chemistry from the University of Illinois. Before teaching, Davis worked in quality control chemistry at Merck Pharmaceuticals. She has been teaching at VHCC for over 20 years.
Sandy Davis Pathway Ambassador
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276-739-2464
sdavis@vhcc.edu |
First Semester (Fall) ENG 111 College Composition I 3 MTH 161 Pre-Calculus I 3 HIS 121 U.S. History I 3 SDV 101 Orientation to College Success 1 CHM 111 General Chemistry I 4 TOTAL CREDITS 14 Second Semester (Spring) ENG 112 College Composition II 3 HIS 122 U.S. History II 3 MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking 3 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Third Semester (Fall) ENG 246 American Literature 3 ECO 201 or Principles of Macroeconomics or 3 ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 PHY 201 General College Physics I 4 CHM 241 & 245 Organic Chemistry I & Lab 5 TOTAL CREDITS 16 Fourth Semester (Spring) MUS 222 or History of Music II or 3 ART 102 History of Art II PHY 202 General College Physics II 4 MTH 245 Statistics I 3 CHM 242 & 246 Organic Chemistry II & Lab 5 BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology 4 TOTAL CREDITS 19 YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4-6 Semesters
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Receive Up to $2K Annually
Complete an Associate of Arts & Science degree at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.
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Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.
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