Pre-Pharmacy
First step toward becoming a pharmacist
As a future pharmacist, you learn to assess a patient’s overall medicine and therapy plan. You gain knowledge of drug interactions and biochemistry to safely dispense medication to people with complex prescription needs.
Start your journey to your Pharm.D. with the Pre-Pharmacy transfer program at CLC. Save money when you complete your associate degree here. Then transfer easily for your next step.
Why study Pre-Pharmacy with us?
Small classes = personalized instruction
Your instructors know you by name—not number. At CLC, the professors are teachers first, researchers second. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand pharmaceuticals.
You learn from the same materials studied at four-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Work with our Academic Success Advisors to plan a seamless transfer to a 4-year institution and doctorate program.
Highlights
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Transfer Degree
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Program Length: 2 Years
Full-time students finish in 2 years.
Transfer Degree
For students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.
These programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. CLC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years* to complete.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
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Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you
- complete the admission process
- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Transfer Degree
Pre-Pharmacy
Associate in Arts- Cost
- $11,768*
Courses in the program
Biology, Math and Chemistry form the program’s backbone. Courses on logic and critical thinking will prepare your for future Pharm.D. requirements. Courses were selected to apply to most Doctor of Pharmacy programs.
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Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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