info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2437 | vhcc.edu Program Pathway | HEALTH Pre-Pharmacy Science Career Studies Certificate Revised 07/05/2023
Pre-Pharmacy Science Career Studies Certificate
The Pre-Pharmacy Science CSC is designed to be taken in addition to and/or after earning the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in General Studies. Additionally, students who complete this certificate will be prepared to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
Program Length 1 year (2 semesters)
Transfer Objectives Students who complete this pathway will be better prepared for a career in pharmacy science. Additionally, students could pursue a career as a pharmacy technician.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if a short-term goal is to either enter pharmacy school or to become a pharmacy technician.
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.
In addition to a Masters Degree in Chemistry, Davis has worked for the pharmaceutical industry. She enjoys her position as advisor for the pre-pharmacy pathway because she gets to know her students well and over 20 years she has taught at VHCC, she has seen many students get into Pharmacy school.
Sandy Davis Pathway Ambassador OTC 108A
sdavis@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2464
For certain courses, substitutions are permitted. Visit vhcc.edu/ GenEdCore and talk with your faculty advisor.
YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 HLT 143 Medical Terminology I 3 BIO 101 General Biology I 4 TOTAL CREDITS 11 Second Semester (Spring) HLT 261 or Basic Pharmacy I or 2-3 HLT 106 First Aid and Safety BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 102 General Biology II 4 TOTAL CREDITS 10-11
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission
The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!
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Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.
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