Pre-Pharmacy Track
The University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, with a Health Sciences concentration offers a Pre-Pharmacy Track. The Pre-Pharmacy track prepares students who are interested in becoming pharmacy practitioners and pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Master of Science (MS), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Pre-Pharmacy students will enroll in rigorous science courses that provide a strong science foundation and receive a broad exposure to healthcare and biomedical sciences, communication, ethics, and mathematics that are required for a successful career in pharmacy. The program fosters a holistic approach through incorporating Native Hawaiian values and principles, as well as place-based and ʻāina -based learning.
About the Pre-Pharmacy Track
Through a unique collaboration between UH West O‘ahu and the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at UH Hilo, students enrolled in the BSNS-HS concentration with a Pre-Pharmacy track at UH West O‘ahu can apply for the UH Hilo Pharmacy Admission Success Track (PhAST). UH Hilo reviews PhAST applications and, once accepted, students can complete prerequisite courses while enrolled in the UH West O‘ahu BSNS-HS concentration with a Pre-Pharmacy Track. Enrollment in the UH Hilo PhAST Track allows students that maintain specific GPA requirements to be eligible for preferred acceptance into the PharmD program offered through the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at UH Hilo after successful completion of, or within the final year of completing, the UH West O‘ahu Bachelor of Science, Natural Science – Health Sciences concentration with a Pre-Pharmacy Track degree program.
Through this specialized partnership, both campuses will provide students with support services and opportunities needed to prepare for admission into the Pharmacy program. Students interested in this pathway are encouraged to meet with an adviser from the UH West O‘ahu campus.
Additional Questions? Please see the UH Hilo Pre-Pharmacy PhAST Track FAQ
FAQs
- Complete the PhAST application with at least 1.5 years of remaining undergraduate education.
- Include Personal Statement
- Include 2 letters of recommendation
- Email application, Personal Statement and 2 letters of recommendation to pharmacy@hawaii.edu by June 1st
- UH Hilo will determine if the student is eligible for the PhAST pathway. If approved, Students will receive an acceptance letter UH Hilo will email the student for an Advising appointment.
UHH PhAST Track Contact Information:
Email: pharmacy@hawaii.edu
Tel: (808) 932-8120
Website: pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu
| Semester Credit Hours | Subject | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | English | Including Three Credits of Composition |
| 3 | Social/Behavioral Science | |
| 8 | Biology (I & II) | Including Two Labs for Science Majors |
| 8 | General Chemistry (I & II) | Including Two Labs for Science Majors |
| 8 | Organic Chemistry (I & II) | Including Two Labs for Science Majors |
| 5 | Microbiology | Including Lab for Science Majors |
| 3 | Humanities | |
| 3 | World/Cultural Diversity | |
| 3 | Economics | |
| 3 | Pre-Calculus or Calculus | |
| 3 | Communication | Including Public Speaking |
| 8 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II | Including Labs for Science Majors |
View Pre-Pharmacy Track Program Sheet (PDF) for more information.
Contact Information:
UH West O‘ahu
Dr. Rebecca Romine
Phone: (808) 689-2480
Email: rromine@hawaii.edu