Program Map for Pre-Pharmacy Transfer
EvCC’s Associate of Arts and Sciences - DTA degree enables students to complete the prerequisite courses needed to apply to a pharmacy program. The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is a four-year professional degree program that can be entered directly after completion of three years of community college prerequisites and a few upper division university courses. Pharm. D. programs are offered at the University of Washington, WSU, and other out-of-state universities such as Oregon State University. A baccalaureate degree is not required at UW but may help in admission. WSU does require a bachelor’s degree before application to the Pharm D program. A pharmacy student is required to serve an internship under a licensed pharmacist, to graduate from an accredited college of pharmacy, and to pass the State Board Exam.
Students interested in health fields should be prepared to work with a diverse clientele. Their written, verbal and personal communications skills should be strong. The most important college-level courses to prepare for a pharmacy career are those in chemistry, especially organic chemistry. Other courses in science, math, social sciences and humanities are also required. For specific requirements for the school to which you wish to transfer, it is strongly recommended that you contact an EvCC science advisor and contact the transfer institution.
Entry to a Pharmacy program will require more than just excellent grades. Pre-Pharmacy students are likely to be required to shadow and/or observe a professional in the field and participate in undergraduate research. Volunteering or working is an excellent way to bolster your resume. Many pharmacy programs may expect students to show an understanding of the daily responsibilities of a pharmacist. Participation in a capstone project, attendance of a professional conference, or involvement in scientific writing may be important as well. Each school will have their own requirements, so check the websites for schools that you are interested in attending before you complete your bachelor’s degree.
For more information, contact a faculty program advisor. Faculty advisors for the Pre-Med program are listed below. If you have been assigned an advisor please work with them, otherwise you can choose any of the advisors below.
Faculty Program Advisors
| Jeff Fennell, jfennell@everettcc.edu | Steve Powell, spowell@everettcc.edu |
| Mark Kontulis, mkontulis@everettcc.edu | Maxi Boeckl, mboeckl@everettcc.edu |
| Ricky Dooley, fdooley@everettcc.edu | Valerie Mosser, vmosser@everettcc.edu |
| Sumita Singh, ssingh@everettcc.edu |
CHECKLISTS
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 advising@everettcc.eduto decide on your first quarter courses.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 141, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86 → MATH 96
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.
Take STEM 101 - College Success in STEM in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Take CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Prep if you haven’t had a year of high school Chemistry within the last 3 years. Alternatively, if you pass the Chemistry Placement Test, you can skip CHEM& 140. (CHEM& 140 can be taken concurrently with MATH 96)
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club, such as the Pre-Med club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Pre-Pharmacy Pathway so that if you change to another science-based program, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take ENGL& 101 or 101D - English Composition I Begin the three-quarter General Chemistry sequence of 
CHEM& 161 → CHEM& 162 → CHEM& 163 Begin the three-quarter Majors Biology sequence of BIOL& 221 → BIOL& 222 → BIOL& 223 Begin the two-quarter Precalculus sequence of MATH& 141 → MATH& 142
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest, such as Pre-Med club.
- Form study groups with other students. Visit the tutoring center as often as you can. These classes require a lot of study and you may need to learn study skills you’ve never used before.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Complete the two-quarter Precalculus sequence of MATH& 141 → MATH& 142 Take ENGL& 102 or 102D - English Composition II Complete the three-quarter General Chemistry sequence of CHEM& 161 → CHEM& 162 → CHEM& 163 Complete the three-quarter Majors Biology sequence of BIOL& 221 → BIOL& 222 → BIOL& 223 Begin the three-quarter calculus sequence of MATH& 151 → MATH& 152 → MATH& 163 (Note: most Biology majors take CALC 1 (MATH& 151) and a 300-level statistics course once they are at the university of their choice; for those considering biochemistry, chemistry, physics or engineering major, finish as much math at EvCC as possible before transferring) Take the first of three Humanities Distribution courses from the recommended list below:
- PHIL 215 - Ethics
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication or CMST& 220 - Public Speaking
- GS 101D - Introduction to Global Studies
Take the first of three Social Sciences Distribution courses from the recommended list below:
- PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
- SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- ANTH& 206D - Cultural Anthropology or ANTH 255D - Medicine across Cultures
Take one of the following courses to meet the Diversity Course Requirement:
- ANTH 116D - Cultures in Context
- ANTH 122D - Human Diversity
- ANTH& 206D - Cultural Anthropology
- CMST 204D - Intercultural Communication
- ECON 101D - Understanding Economics
- ENGL& 101D - English Composition I
- ENGL& 102D* - English Composition II
- POLS 210D - The Politics of Diversity
- PSYC 210D - Human Sexuality
Note: A Diversity course can be used to satisfy a Humanities or Social Science requirement
Begin the one-year Organic Chemistry sequence of CHEM& 261 → CHEM& 262 → CHEM& 263
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options, shadowing opportunities, and activities to build your resume.
- Start researching transfer schools for completion of your bachelor’s degree. Also, explore pharmacy schools you might be interested in and research what courses they require for admission. This pathway is based on WSU and UW; out-of-state schools may have different requirements.
- In Fall of your second year, complete a pharmacy program application.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
After completing the first two quarters of calculus (MATH& 151 → MATH& 152), take one of the following:
- MATH& 163 - Calculus 3
Note: Some baccalaureate programs prefer two quarters of calculus and a statistic course, instead of three quarters of calculus. Check with your transferring institution to confirm this.
Complete three-quarter General Physics sequence:
- PHYS& 114 → PHYS& 115 → PHYS& 116
Note: Some baccalaureate programs do not require PHYS& 116. Check with your transferring institution to confirm this.
Complete the one-year Organic Chemistry sequence:
- CHEM& 261 → CHEM& 262 → CHEM& 263
Note: CHEM& 263 is optional for some baccalaureate programs. Check with your transferring institution to confirm this.
Complete the required Humanities distribution courses from the recommended list:
- PHIL 215 - Ethics
- CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication or CMST& 220 - Public Speaking
- GS 101D - Introduction to Global Studies
Note: The number of required Humanities distribution courses depends on whether you are earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree, or an Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) degree. Check with your transferring institution to confirm which degree is preferred.
Social Sciences - Complete the required Social Sciences distribution courses from the recommended list:
- PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
- SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology
- ANTH& 206D - Cultural Anthropology or ANTH 255D - Medicine across Cultures
Note: The number of required Social Science distribution courses depends on whether you are earning an Associate of Arts and Sciences Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree, or an Associate of Science Transfer (AS-T) degree. Check with your transferring institution to confirm which degree is preferred.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.
- Apply to universities. Make sure to start your application at least a month before it is due.
- Consider job-shadowing and observations. Make sure you keep good records of your hours. Keep building your resume.