Start Your Pharmacy Journey at Cedarville — Find Answers to Your Most Important Prepharmacy Questions
Are you thinking about becoming a pharmacist? At Cedarville University, your journey starts the moment you step onto campus. From day one, you'll be taught and mentored by pharmacy faculty who are not only experts in their field but also deeply committed to your academic and spiritual growth. Whether you’re curious about how to prepare in high school, or how scholarships and admissions work, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Christ-centered, seven-year Prepharmacy-to-PharmD pathway offers flexibility — some students even complete it in six years with the right planning. With rolling admissions, competitive scholarships, and personalized advising from pharmacy faculty, you’ll receive the tools and support you need to succeed in a rapidly growing field. You'll also be part of a close-knit academic community, with small cohort sizes and numerous opportunities to get involved in professional pharmacy organizations.
Explore our most frequently asked questions to learn how Cedarville's Prepharmacy program prepares you for excellence — academically, professionally, and spiritually.
When will I work with pharmacy faculty?
When is the application deadline?
The school operates on a rolling admission basis, considering applicants throughout the admission cycle until the class is full. Early assurance freshman and transfer candidates who apply before November receive priority consideration.
How do I qualify for a pharmacy scholarship?
Prepharmacy students accepted into the Early Assurance program will receive an annual scholarship of up to $5000 provided they maintain the program requirements – no additional application or interview required. Information about non-pharmacy scholarships can be found on the Cedarville Scholarships webpage.
How does tuition for the graduate-level, professional pharmacy program compare to undergraduate tuition?
Currently graduate-level pharmacy tuition is approximately 13% higher than undergraduate tuition at Cedarville University.
What high school courses should I take to prepare for a career in pharmacy?
To build a strong foundation for pharmacy, pursue a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Aim for:
- Four years of science — including biology, chemistry, and physics; advanced courses in chemistry and biology are also recommended.
- Four years of math — including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and ideally calculus.
Should I take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Yes. Both AP and dual enrollment courses are excellent ways to prepare for the academic demands of prepharmacy studies. These courses not only strengthen your study skills and academic discipline but may also allow you to earn college credit.
Can I use AP or dual enrollment credits to fulfill prepharmacy course requirements?
Yes! Cedarville accepts both AP and dual enrollment credit. Refer to our AP Test Score Guide to learn what scores are needed for credit and how those credits apply. For dual enrollment, contact our admissions team to review course transferability and how credits align with the pharmacy curriculum.
How do I go about completing the six-year accelerated program?
Students who bring in AP credit and/or dual enrollment credit may find it easier to complete the two-year accelerated prepharmacy program. You will be able to work with your pharmacy faculty advisor to carefully schedule core science courses needed to move toward being admitted to the PharmD program. If questions, please contact the Director of Admissions for the School of Pharmacy for details.
What if I do not have a high enough grade point average or ACT/SAT score to qualify for early assurance?
While most of our prepharmacy freshmen enter as early assurance students, others enroll as general prepharmacy students. General prepharmacy students take the standard prepharmacy curriculum and are advised by pharmacy faculty members. If you earn a cumulative collegiate GPA of at least 3.0 (the higher the better) by the end of your first year of study at Cedarville, you may be invited to interview for early assurance. If you are granted early assurance, you will have the same privileges as other early assurance students.
How many students are in each pharmacy class/cohort?
There are typically 35–40 students in each PharmD cohort.
Can I attend the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy if I completed my prepharmacy coursework at another university?
Yes! Each year many students who have graduated from other universities gain admission to the School of Pharmacy as post-baccalaureate students. Note that all the Cedarville-specific prepharmacy courses are typically available online or during the summer, enabling you to apply for admission in the winter, gain admission to the program in the early spring, and complete these final requirements during the summer prior to beginning pharmacy school in August.