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Pre-Pharmacy Pathway

Prepare for pharmacy school and a career improving patient care. Through EIU's affiliation agreement and 3+4 program with the University of Illinois-Chicago/Rockford, qualified students can be guaranteed an interview or enter the PharmD program after three years.

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Degree Level
Undergraduate Option
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 57 in Major
Careers
Medical, Managers, Postsecondary, Pharmacists
Pre-Pharmacy Pathway students at EIU

Why Study Pre-Pharmacy Pathway at EIU?

  • Save Time and Money: Use your first year of pharmacy school at our affiliated program to complete your bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences
  • 100% Student acceptance rate at pharmacy programs when maintaining a 3.0 science and overall GPA since 2019
  • Dedicated Advisor for Pre-Health Profession Pathways
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Pre-Pharmacy Pathway | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Pre-Pharmacy Pathway at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Major-level biology lab courses are capped at 24 students
  • Shadowing and employment opportunities at local pharmacies
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Hands-On Experience, Pre-Pharmacy Pathway students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Pre-Pharmacy Pathway prepares you for a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program and a career in patient care, scientific research and innovation. It is a fit if you enjoy chemistry and biology and want to improve patient care and promote wellness.

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$124,027
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Medical & Health Services Managers
  • Health Specialties Teachers,…
  • Pharmacists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit EnterprisingEnterprising interest typeYou like business and leadership. This type of work includes managing, selling, marketing and leading, including in politics or law.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Mary
University Pre-Health Professions Advisor
mclaingen@eiu.edu
2070 Life Sciences
217-581-6235
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Elliott Zieman
Chair and Associate Professor
eazieman@eiu.edu
2070
217-581-1976
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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