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Pharmacists play a vital role in modern healthcare, serving as the final checkpoint before medications reach patients. They ensure prescriptions are accurate, verify that drugs are safe based on a patient’s health history and current medications, and make informed recommendations on the best treatment options. Pharmacists also educate patients, collaborate with healthcare providers, and help manage chronic conditions.
If you enjoy science, math, and helping others, pharmacy offers a rewarding and impactful career path. As the population ages, the demand for skilled pharmacists continues to rise—bringing with it strong job opportunities, competitive salaries, and excellent work-life balance.
Barton’s Pre-Professional Pharmacy program is designed to provide the foundational coursework needed to transfer into a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. You'll complete general education and prerequisite science courses that also fulfill requirements for a Barton degree.
Please note: This degree track does not include clinical training and does not result in a professional credential. It is designed to prepare you for successful transfer into an accredited program.
Barton Benefits
At Barton, our areas of study are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to thrive in today’s world. Whether you're just beginning your educational journey or advancing your career, we offer flexible and rigorous programs that support your goals.
Why Barton?
- Complete your general education courses to prepare for transfer into a pharmacy program
- Choose flexible learning options—take classes online or face-to-face to fit your schedule
- Save money with many courses using Open Educational Resources (OER), which may eliminate the need to buy textbooks
Career Outlook
Pharmacy offers a stable and rewarding healthcare career.
- Job Growth: Projected to grow 5% from 2023 to 2033
- Annual Openings: Around 14,200 expected each year
- Salary: Median annual wage is $137,500, with top earners making over $170,000
- Work Settings: Pharmacists work in retail, hospitals, clinics, and specialty areas
- Career Potential: Expanding roles in clinical care, medication therapy, and specialty pharmacy
Pharmacy provides strong job security, excellent pay, and diverse opportunities to make a difference in patient care.
Your Next Step
After completing the Pre-Professional Pharmacy track at Barton, you’ll be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university to continue your education and apply to Pharmacy programs.
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Our curriculum includes essential coursework in:
- Biology & Human Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Psychology
- Mathematics & Statistics
- English Composition & Communication
You’ll also develop skills in problem-solving, communication, and patient-centered care—critical to success in healthcare fields.
Degree Maps
Degree Maps
Associate in Science
Pharmacy
**This degree does not contain actual clinical courses and will not result in a credential.
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