Cedarville's pharmacy program offers a comprehensive, distinctly Christian pathway that prepares you to serve patients with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Whether you're beginning college or entering with a previous degree, Cedarville offers a clearly defined, patient-care-focused path toward becoming a pharmacist.
- Start as an undergraduate and complete both a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in as little as six years.
- Transfer into the program having completed your prerequisites and earn your PharmD in just four years.
Program Overview
Your pharmacy education is structured in two key phases:
- Prepharmacy Curriculum (2–3 years)
- Professional Pharmacy Curriculum (4 years)
Prepharmacy Curriculum
Cedarville’s prepharmacy program is intentionally designed to prepare you for the rigor of the professional curriculum while allowing you to fully engage in the Cedarville experience.
Academic and Spiritual Preparation
Complete your Bible minor and liberal arts core within a manageable class load.
Enjoy the flexibility to participate in student life, including athletics, music, ministries, and missions.
Receive early exposure to pharmacy through the involvement of the prepharmacy student organization and through engaging regularly with your pharmacy faculty advisor.
View Prepharmacy Admission Criteria
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS)
Your prepharmacy coursework leads to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, which serves as:
- A strong academic foundation for the PharmD program
- A launchpad for careers in pharmaceutical science or related industries
Professional Pharmacy Curriculum
Following prepharmacy, you’ll enter the four-year professional program leading to your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. This phase emphasizes clinical excellence, professional growth, and Christ-centered patient care.
Highlights of the Professional Curriculum:
- Courses cover core pharmacy education alongside contemporary healthcare topics to prepare you for a changing medical landscape.
- Annual hands-on experiences provide over 300 hours of practical training before your final year.
- Advanced clinical rotations in year four allow you to apply your skills in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings across the region and nation.
Teaching Philosophy
Pharmacy faculty use active learning strategies to help you fully engage with the material and build long-term mastery. You’ll be challenged and supported in an environment that values excellence, ethics, and service.
Already Have a Bachelor's Degree?
If you’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree and completed most prepharmacy prerequisites, you may be eligible for direct entry into the professional program. Visit the graduate admissions page for more details.