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The Pre-Pharmacy track is a part of Health and Life Sciences at Geneva College.
This track will earn you a Biology degree.
At Geneva College, students pursuing a career in pharmacy begin with a Christ-centered education that integrates scientific excellence and faithful service. Our Pre-Pharmacy track provides the foundational coursework, hands-on experience, and biblical grounding needed to succeed in pharmacy school and serve others with integrity.
Develop the knowledge, skills, and character to care for others with excellence and compassion
Pursue Your Purpose
Prepare for pharmacy school while deepening your understanding of biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and human health—all through a lens of stewardship and service to God and neighbor
Build a Strong Foundation
Complete rigorous, pharmacy-focused coursework in organic chemistry, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology—taught by Christian faculty who integrate faith and science in every classroom
Pre-Professional Exam
Gain the knowledge and preparation needed for the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), supported by dedicated advising and focused academic support
Key Courses
Immunology
Explore the structure and function of the immune system, examining how the body defends against disease
Genetics
Learn about gene inheritance, expression, and the relationship between genetics and diseases
Neuroscience
Dive into topics like thought, mood, and memory as you study and experiment with neurological processes
Biomedical Ethics
Evaluate worldviews through a Christian perspective, and apply Biblical principles to issues within health care
Pre-pharmacy students will be better prepared to serve God and neighbor as:
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Pharmacists who treat each patient as a whole person, created in the image of God, and deserving of compassionate, ethical care
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Faithful stewards of health and wellness, equipped to counsel others with humility and wisdom
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Leaders in clinical, community, or global pharmacy settings who integrate biblical principles into patient interaction and decision-making
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Scholars and healthcare providers who affirm life, promote healing, and bring gospel-driven integrity to the pharmaceutical field
Pre-pharmacy students at Geneva will:
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Build a strong foundation in the natural sciences—including biology, chemistry, and physiology—tailored to pharmacy school prerequisites
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Understand the relationship between pharmacology, human health, and ethical medical practice from a biblical perspective
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Develop problem-solving, communication, and research skills critical for effective and compassionate pharmacy care
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Engage in job shadowing, research, or service opportunities that deepen clinical understanding and vocational clarity
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Grow spiritually and professionally as they prepare to serve faithfully in pharmacy and healthcare fields
Career Outcomes
Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.
$137,488
The national median salary for Pharmacists is $137,488
100%
100% of students with a biology degree were employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation
“Throughout my time as a Geneva student, I have been encouraged to look at my future career not only as a job but as a calling that God himself has created me to fulfill.” Rebecca, graduate
Begin preparation for careers such as...
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Community or Clinical Pharmacist
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Hospital or Emergency Care Pharmacist
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Pharmaceutical Researcher
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Global Health or Mission Pharmacist
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Public Health Advocate
Further your impact...
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Attend pharmacy school at leading institutions
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Serve in medical missions or community health initiatives
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Promote ethical and holistic care in pharmacy practice
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