Curriculum Maps
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies/Doctor of Pharmacy Catalog Year 2024-2025
Pre-Professional Curriculum Maps
There are multiple pathways for completing the Pre-Professional curriculum, which includes all prerequisite courses for the Professional (Pharm.D.) Program. Students in the Pre-Professional Program in Pharmacy can choose the map that makes the most sense for them with the support of our Pre-Professional and Regional Campus Advisors.
Two Year Pre-Professional Sequence
This sequence assumes placement into MATH 1131Q and CHEM 1127Q and satisfaction of the second language requirement upon admission to the University. Please note that each student’s circumstances are unique. The recommended sequence may vary depending on AP, ECE, or other dual enrollment or transfer credits.
TWO YEAR PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM/GENERAL EDUCATION
Pre-Professional: First Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology | 4 | CHEM 1128Q Gen Chem II | 4 |
| CHEM 1127Q Gen Chem I | 4 | PHYS 1201Q Gen Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 1131Q Calculus I | 4 | ENGL 1007, 1010, or 1011 Acad Writing1 | 4 |
| ECON 1201 Microeconomics1 | 3 | Content Area 1 (Arts & Humanities)1 | 3 |
| FYE UNIV (optional unless learning community) | 1 | Content Area 4INT (Diversity Course)1 | 3 |
| 15-16 | FYE UNIV (Learning communities) | 1 | |
| 18-19 | |||
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Pre-Professional: Second Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| CHEM 2443 Organic Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 2444 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| MCB 2610 Microbiology | 4 | MCB 2000 or MCB 3010 Biochemistry | 4-5 |
| PNB 2264 or PNB 2274 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4 | PNB 2265 or 2775 & 2776 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4-6 |
| SOCI 10011,2 Intro to Sociology |
3 | Environmental Literacy1 | 3 |
| Content Area 1 (Arts & Humanities)/Content Area 4 (Diversity) double dip1,3 | 3 | W course1,4 or professional elective/minor | 3 |
| 17 | 17-20 | ||
- These courses need not be taken in the semester indicated. The bolded math and science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year seeking enrollment. The other bolded prerequisite courses: ENGL 1007 (or 1010 or 1011), ECON 1201, and SOCI 1001 must be completed prior to the start of the professional program.
- May be fulfilled by any 1000-level sociology, psychology, or anthropology course from content area 2. Students using PSYC 1100 (CA-3) for this requirement will be required to take an additional content area 2 course to fulfill the university general education requirement.
- The double dip may also occur between Content Area 2 and Content Area 4, which would be completed in the social science prerequisite course. Examples include any 1000-level ANTH course or 1000-level SOCI courses that are coded as CA-2 and CA-4.
- It is possible for the W requirement to be fulfilled by courses in content areas 1, 2, or 4.
All general education requirements must be completed by the end of P2 in order to earn the BS in Pharmacy Studies and advance into the Pharm.D.
Two Year Pre-Professional Sequence with CHEM 1124Q/1125Q/1126Q
This sequence assumes placement into MATH 1131Q and CHEM 1124Q and satisfaction of the second language requirement upon admission to the University. Please note that each student’s circumstances are unique. The recommended sequence may vary depending on AP, ECE, or other dual enrollment or transfer credits.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM/GENERAL EDUCATION
Pre-Professional: First Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology | 4 | CHEM 1125Q Fund of Gen Chem II | 3 |
| CHEM 1124Q Fund of Gen Chem I | 4 | PHYS 1201Q Gen Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 1131Q Calculus I | 4 | ENGL 1007, 1010, or 1011 Acad Writing1 | 4 |
| ECON 1201 Microeconomics1 | 3 | Content Area 1 (Arts & Humanities)1 | 3 |
| FYE UNIV (optional unless learning community) | 1 | Content Area 4INT (Diversity Course)1 | 3 |
| 15-16 | FYE UNIV (Learning communities) | 1 | |
| 18-19 | |||
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Pre-Professional: Second Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| CHEM 1126Q Fund of Gen Chem III |
3 |
CHEM 2444 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 2443 Organic Chemistry | 3 | MCB 2000 or MCB 3010 Biochemistry | 4-5 |
| MCB 2610 Microbiology | 4 | PNB 2265 or 2775 & 2776 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4-6 |
| PNB 2264 or PNB 2274 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4 | Environmental Literacy1 | 3 |
| SOCI 10011,2 Intro to Sociology |
3 | Content Area 1 (Arts and Humanities)/Content Area 4 (Diversity) double dip/W course1,3,4 | 3 |
| 17 | 17-20 | ||
- These courses need not be taken in the semester indicated. The bolded math and science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year seeking enrollment. The other bolded prerequisite courses: ENGL 1007 (or 1010 or 1011), ECON 1201, and SOCI 1001 must be completed prior to the start of the professional program.
- May be fulfilled by any 1000-level sociology, psychology, or anthropology course from content area 2. Students using PSYC 1100 (CA-3) for this requirement will be required to take an additional content area 2 course to fulfill the university general education requirement.
- The double dip may also occur between Content Area 2 and Content Area 4, which would be completed in the social science prerequisite course. Examples include any 1000-level ANTH course or 1000-level SOCI courses that are coded as CA-2 and CA-4.
- It is possible for the W requirement to be fulfilled by courses in content areas 1, 2, or 4.
All general education requirements must be completed by the end of P2 in order to earn the B.S. degree in Pharmacy Studies and advance into the Pharm.D. program.
Three Year Pre-Professional Sequence with CHEM 1124Q/1125Q/1126Q
This sequence assumes placement into CHEM 1124Q and either MATH 1060Q or MATH 1131Q and
includes satisfying the second language requirement. Please note that each student’s circumstances are unique. The recommended sequence may vary depending on AP, ECE, or other dual enrollment or transfer credits.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM/GENERAL EDUCATION
Pre-Professional: First Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology | 4 | CHEM 1125Q Fund of Gen Chem II | 3 |
| CHEM 1124Q Fund of Gen Chem I | 4 | MATH 1060Q Precalculus or MATH 1131Q Calculus I |
3-4 |
| ECON 1201 Microeconomics1 | 3 | ENGL 1007, 1010, or 1011 Acad Writing1 | 4 |
| Second language | 4 | Second language | 4 |
| FYE UNIV (optional unless learning community) | 1 | FYE UNIV (Learning communities) | 1 |
| 15-16 | 14-16 | ||
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Pre-Professional: Second Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| CHEM 1126Q Fund of Gen Chem III |
3 |
CHEM 2443 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 1131Q Calculus or PHYS 1201Q Gen Physics I |
4 | PHYS 1201Q Gen Phys I (if needed) or MCB 2610 Microbiology |
4 |
| SOCI 10011,2 Intro to Sociology |
3 | Environmental Literacy1 | 3 |
| Content Area 1 (Arts & Humanities)1 | 3 | Content Area 1 (Arts and Humanities/Content Area 4 (Diversity) double dip1,4 | 3 |
| 13 | 13 | ||
| Pre-Professional: Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| CHEM 2444 Organic Chemistry | 3 | MCB 2000 or MCB 3010 Biochemistry | 4-5 |
| PNB 2264 or PNB 2274 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4 | PNB 2265 or 2775 & 2776 Human Physiology & Anatomy | 4-6 |
| MCB 2610 Microbiology or professional elective/minor |
3-4 | Content Area 4-INT (Diversity)1 | 3 |
| W course1,3 | 3 | Professional elective/minor | 3 |
| 13-14 | 14-17 | ||
- These courses need not be taken in the semester indicated. The bolded math and science prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year seeking enrollment. The other bolded prerequisite courses: ENGL 1007 (or 1010 or 1011), ECON 1201, and SOCI 1001 must be completed prior to the start of the professional program.
- May be fulfilled by any 1000-level sociology, psychology, or anthropology course from content area 2. Students using PSYC 1100 (CA-3) for this requirement will be required to take an additional content area 2 course to fulfill the university general education requirement.
- The double dip may also occur between Content Area 2 and Content Area 4, which would be completed in the social science prerequisite course. Examples include any 1000-level ANTH course or 1000-level SOCI courses that are coded as CA-2 and CA-4.
- It is possible for the W requirement to be fulfilled by courses in content areas 1, 2, or 4.
All general education requirements must be completed by the end of P2 in order to earn the BS in Pharmacy Studies and advance into the Pharm.D.
Professional Curriculum Maps
The Professional (Pharm.D.) Program cannot be completed in fewer than four years. All Professional (Pharm.D.) didactic coursework is only offered on the Storrs campus.
Four Year Professional (Pharm.D.) Sequence
Progression into the professional curriculum assumes application and acceptance into the Professional Program in Pharmacy. Please note that each student’s circumstances are unique. The recommended sequence for professional electives may vary depending on AP, ECE, other dual enrollment or transfer credits and/or student preference.
FOUR YEAR PROFESSIONAL (PHARM.D.) CURRICULUM
| Professional Year 1 (P1) | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 3000 Cellular Biology | 2 | PHRX 3001 Immunology | 2 |
| PHRX 3002 Bioorganic Chemistry | 3 | PHRX 3003 Nutrition | 2 |
| PHRX 3006 Drug Information I | 1 | PHRX 3007 Drug Information II | 2 |
| PHRX 3008 Pharmacy Communications | 3 | PHRX 3031 Pharmaceutics I | 4 |
| PHRX 3009 Principles of Drug Action | 3 | PHRX 3032 Non-Sterile Compounding | 1 |
| PHRX 3030 Pharmacokinetics/Biopharm | 3 | PHRX 3040 Neurology Module | 4 |
| PHRX 3050 Public Health & Policy | 3 | PHRX 3065 Pharmacy Skills II | 2 |
| PHRX 3060 Pharmacy Skills I | 2 | 17 | |
| 20 | |||
| Professional Year 2 (P2)* | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 4030 Pharmaceutics II | 3 | PHRX 4000 Pharmacoeconomics | 1 |
| PHRX 4031 Sterile Compounding | 1 | PHRX 4001W Current Topics in Pharmacy | 3 |
| PHRX 4040 Psychiatry Module | 5 | PHRX 4042 Gastroenterology Module | 2 |
| PHRX 4041 Immunology Module | 2 | PHRX 4043 Endocrine Module | 3 |
| PHRX 4050 Pharm Practice Management | 2 | PHRX 4044 Dermatology Module | 1 |
| PHRX 4063 Pharmacy Skills III | 3 | PHRX 4062 Healthcare Ethics & History | 2 |
| Professional Electives | 3 | PHRX 4065 Pharmacy Skills IV | 2 |
| 19 | Professional Electives | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Professional Year 3 (P3) |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 5040 Cardiovascular Module | 4 | PHRX 5043 Infectious Disease Module | 4 |
| PHRX 5046 Clinical Toxicology | 2 | PHRX 5044 Hematology/Oncology Module | 3 |
| PHRX 5060 Pharmacy Skills V | 3 | PHRX 5045 Special Populations | 4 |
| PHRX 5062 Pharm Law and Regulatory Affairs | 3 | PHRX 5048 Patient Assessment | 2 |
| PHRX 5063 Renal/Respiratory Module | 4 | PHRX 5065 Pharmacy Skills VI | 2 |
| Professional Electives | 3 | 15 | |
| 19 | |||
| Professional Year 4 (P4) |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 5100 Prof Exp in Community | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective** | 4 |
| PHRX 5101 Prof Exp in Health System | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective** | 4 |
| PHRX 5102 Prof Exp in Ambulatory Care | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| PHRX 5103 Prof Exp in General Medicine | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| PHRX 5260 Professional Dev 1 | 0 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| 16 | PHRX 5265 Professional Dev 2 | 0 | |
| 20 | |||
* All general education requirements must be completed by the end of P2 in order to earn the BS in Pharmacy Studies and advance into the Pharm.D.
** At least two elective courses must involve direct patient care. A full list is available in the pharmacy student handbook.
Five Year Professional (Pharm.D.)/MPH Sequence
Progression into the professional curriculum assumes application and acceptance into the Professional Program in Pharmacy and the Master of Public Health. Please note that each student’s circumstances are unique. The recommended sequence for professional electives and/or public health courses may vary depending on AP, ECE, other dual enrollment or transfer credits and/or student preference.
FIVE YEAR PROFESSIONAL (PHARM.D) & MPH CURRICULUM
| Professional Year 1 (P1) | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 3000 Cellular Biology | 2 | PHRX 3001 Immunology | 2 |
| PHRX 3002 Bioorganic Chemistry | 3 | PHRX 3003 Nutrition | 2 |
| PHRX 3006 Drug Information I | 1 | PHRX 3007 Drug Information II | 2 |
| PHRX 3008 Pharmacy Communications | 3 | PHRX 3031 Pharmaceutics I | 4 |
| PHRX 3009 Principles of Drug Action | 3 | PHRX 3032 Non-Sterile Compounding | 1 |
| PHRX 3030 Pharmacokinetics/Biopharm | 3 | PHRX 3040 Neurology Module | 4 |
| PHRX 3050 Public Health & Policy | 3 | PHRX 3065 Pharmacy Skills II | 2 |
| PHRX 3060 Pharmacy Skills I | 2 | 17 | |
| 20 | |||
| Professional Year 2 (P2)* | |||
| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 4030 Pharmaceutics II | 3 | PHRX 4000 Pharmacoeconomics | 1 |
| PHRX 4031 Sterile Compounding | 1 | PHRX 4001W Current Topics in Pharmacy | 3 |
| PHRX 4040 Psychiatry Module | 5 | PHRX 4042 Gastroenterology Module | 2 |
| PHRX 4041 Immunology Module | 2 | PHRX 4043 Endocrine Module | 3 |
| PHRX 4050 Pharm Practice Management | 2 | PHRX 4044 Dermatology Module | 1 |
| PHRX 4063 Pharmacy Skills III | 3 | PHRX 4062 Healthcare Ethics & History | 2 |
| Professional Electives | 3 | PHRX 4065 Pharmacy Skills IV | 2 |
| 19 | Professional Electives | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Core MPH Graduate Year |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PUBH 5403 Health Administration | 3 | PUBH 5404 Environmental Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5406 Law and Public Health | 3 | PUBH 5405 Soc/Behav Found of Public Health | 3 |
| PUBH 5408 Epidemiology/Biostatistics I | 3 | PUBH 5409 Epidemiology/Biostatistics II | 3 |
| PUBH 5411 Intro to Interprofessional Practice | 3 | PUBH 5431 Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
| PUBH Elective | 3 | PUBH Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Professional Year 4 (P4) |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 5040 Cardiovascular Module | 4 | PHRX 5043 Infectious Disease Module | 4 |
| PHRX 5046 Clinical Toxicology | 2 | PHRX 5044 Hematology/Oncology Module | 3 |
| PHRX 5060 Pharmacy Skills V | 3 | PHRX 5045 Special Populations | 4 |
| PHRX 5062 Pharm Law and Regulatory Affairs | 3 | PHRX 5048 Patient Assessment | 2 |
| PHRX 5063 Renal/Respiratory Module | 4 | PHRX 5065 Pharmacy Skills VI | 2 |
| PUBH 5407 Practicum in Public Health | 3 | PUBH 5497 Capstone Project | 3 |
| 19 | 18 | ||
| Professional Year 4 (P4) |
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| First Semester | Credits | Second Semester | Credits |
| PHRX 5100 Prof Exp in Community | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective** | 4 |
| PHRX 5101 Prof Exp in Health System | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective** | 4 |
| PHRX 5102 Prof Exp in Ambulatory Care | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| PHRX 5103 Prof Exp in General Medicine | 4 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| PHRX 5260 Professional Dev 1 | 0 | PHRX 51XX Elective | 4 |
| 16 | PHRX 5265 Professional Dev 2 | 0 | |
| 20 | |||
* All general education requirements must be completed by the end of P2 in order to earn the BS in Pharmacy Studies and advance into the Pharm.D.
** At least two elective courses must involve direct patient care. A full list is available in the pharmacy student handbook.