What will I learn?

Do you like helping others and working directly with patients? Do you want the flexibility to explore multiple career paths? If so, the pre-pharmacy program may be right for you.

Why Study Pre-Pharmacy at Northwest

Graduates of the pre-pharmacy program earn a bachelor's degree and fulfill the requirements needed to apply to and succeed in pharmacy school. Faculty focus on teaching fundamental content in medicinal chemistry, cellular biology, physiology, microbiology and genetics.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (120 Hours)

Tuition fees
$15,031.52 (12,68,269) per year
Fees are calculated on 28 credit hours - 14 each semester; Tuition fee is for 2023-24 academic year and may subject to change in coming years

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Sciences

270 Administration Building,

MARYVILLE,

Missouri,

64468, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates.

A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;

A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.

Minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:

TOEFL - 61

IELTS - 5.5

PTE - 44

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) - 162

GTEC - 1100

iTEP - 3.5

SAKAE - 11 to 12

EIKEN - Pre-1 (2304)

TOEIC - 586

Duolingo - 95

MET - 46

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Northwest Missouri State University

Programs are career-focused, meaning students gain the skills required for a competitive edge in the tough graduate job market.

  • Main campus in Maryville, Missouri
  • 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • 96% graduate prospects rate
  • Focus on profession-based learning