Course Equivalency Guidelines
PharmD admission requires completion of specific pre-pharmacy courses. Whether you are taking your pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Arizona or another institution, refer to these course equivalency guides to ensure that the courses you are completing will fulfill PharmD admission requirements.
University of Arizona Course Options
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements
English Composition
Math (Calculus)
Statistics
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Biology I
Physics I, Lecture Only
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Microbiology
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Traditions & Cultures
_
Social Sciences
_
Fine Arts or Literature
Diversity Emphasis
Course Number
ENGL 101 + 102 OR ENGL 107 + 108 OR ENGL 109H + Addtl Composition Course
MATH 113 OR 119A OR 122B OR 125
MATH 163 OR MATH 263 OR BIOS 376
CHEM 151 OR 141 + 143 OR 161 + 163
CHEM 152 OR 142 + 144 OR 162 + 164
MCB 181R + 181L
PHYS 102
CHEM 241A + 243A
CHEM 241B + 243B
MIC 205A + 205L
PSIO 201
PSIO 202
1 Course: Tier I Traditions & Cultures, Tier II Humanities, or Exploring Perspectives - Humanist
2 Courses: Tier I or Tier II Individuals & Societies, or Exploring Perspectives - Social Scientist
1 Course: Tier II Arts, or Exploring Perspectives - Artist
1 Approved Diversity emphasis course, may be double-dipped with other Gen Ed categories
Total
Required Units
6
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
_
6
_
3
0-3
_
59-62
Course equivalencies for all public Arizona colleges and universities, including ASU, NAU and all community colleges, can be found on the UArizona College of Pharmacy Transfer Guide. Please note that the Transfer Guide has been updated to reflect the new PharmD admission requirements for the Fall 2020 incoming class. Equivalencies for all other transfer courses within the state can be found on the AZTransfer Course Equivalency Guide.
If you are a student transfering from Grand Canyon University, you may reference the GCU Pharmacy Course Equivalency Chart. Please note that the Equivalency Chart has been updated to reflect the new PharmD admission requirements for the Fall 2020 incoming class.
If you are transferring coursework from other universities, please contact Karen Weaver.
Contact
Karen Weaver
Coordinator, Admissions-Advising/Recruitment
Email Karen Weaver
Phone: 520-626-1616
karenw@arizona.edu
Drachman Hall Room B107