Pre-Professional Program
About the Pre-Professional Program
High School
A high school graduate who fulfills the requirements for admission to UM may be admitted as a freshman with a pre-pharmacy major. Specific high school courses are not required, but a good background is recommended in mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, English, and communication skills.
Freshmen & Sophomores
The courses required in the freshman and sophomore years (pre-professional curriculum) may be taken at any accredited college or university. Please visit our Prerequisite Course Equivalents for a list of colleges and universities in Montana and surrounding states.
Transfer Students
Students from any accredited college or university or from other programs at UM may transfer into the pre-professional program at the beginning of any term during their freshman or sophomore years. Students who plan to apply for admission to the professional program are encouraged to declare pre-pharmacy as their major in order to receive appropriate academic advising.
All Students
All students who have satisfactorily completed the pre-professional requirements and wish to enter the professional program must apply for admission to the professional program through the School of Pharmacy.
Pre-Pharmacy Advisors
| Student's Last Name | Advisor | Office | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A and I | Mark Pershouse | SB 281 | 243-4769 |
| B | Sarah Miller | SB 330 | 243-5787 |
| C-D | David Shepherd | SB 284 | 243-2224 |
| E-G and He-Hu | Curtis Noonan | SB 173D | 243-4957 |
| Ha & J | Lisa Wrobel | SB 321 | 243-4693 |
| K-L | Keith Parker | SB 271 | 243-4235 |
| M | Sherrill Brown | SB 216 | 243-5299 |
| N-Q | David Freeman | SB 308 | 243-4722 |
| R & T | Estella Anderson | SB 341 | 243-4029 |
| S | Liz Putnam | SB 282 | 243-4794 |
| U-Z | Jean Carter | SB 333A | 243-5780 |
Pre-Professional Curriculum
Course Work
Students must complete the courses shown here before entering the professional program. The sequence of courses is illustrative and, if proper prerequisites are satisfied, the student may alter the order. All required pre-pharmacy courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Grades of C- or lower are not acceptable.
| First Year | Autumn | Spring | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| College Chemistry Lab | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Social Science Elective (Intro to Psychology or Sociology) | - | 3 | 3 |
| Applied Calculus | 4 | - | 4 |
| English Composition | 3 | - | 3 |
| Intro to Micro or Macro Economics | - | 3 | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Second Year | Autumn | Spring | Total Credits |
| Organic Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 | - | 2 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | - | 3 |
| Cell & Molecular Biology | 4 | - | 4 |
| College Physics with Lab | - | 5 | 5 |
| Statistics | - | 4 | 4 |
| Electives & General Education | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Required Professional Experience
Students will need to have completed at least 60 hours of volunteer or paid service in a medical or social field.
Volunteer Suggestions
This document contains valuable suggestions for having a great volunteer experience.
Faculty
The professional program faculty serve as academic advisors to help students with academic planning and registration.
Students
Although faculty advisors are here to help, it is the student's responsibility to meet all academic and graduation requirements.
