Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy has partnered with the Burman University to help prospective students make a seamless transition into the PharmD program. Courses that meet our prerequisite requirements are listed below.
Burman University Courses
| Prerequisites | EQUIvALENT COURSES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Biology I | BIOL 119 | Introductory Biology | 3 |
| General Biology II | BIOL 120 | Biological Diversity | 3 |
| General Chemistry I | CHEM 111 | Introductory University Chemistry I | 3 |
| General Chemistry II | CHEM 112 | Introductory University Chemistry II | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| Cellular & Molecular Biology | BIOL 374 | Cellular Biology | 3 |
| General Physics I | PHYS 111 | General Physics I | 3 |
| Additional | Recommended SCIENCES | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genomics | |||
| Human Genetics | |||
| Histology | BIOL 340 | Histology | 3 |
| Immunology | BIOL 410 | Immunology | 3 |
| Microbiology | BIOL 216 | Microbiology | 4 |
| Physiology | BIOL 112 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| General Biochemistry | BCHM 310 | Biochemical Molecules | 4 |
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree
Applicants without a bachelor's degree must complete additional courses in the following areas:
English Composition
*6 semester or 9 quarter hours of English Composition
This should be the freshman composition sequence. Remedial English and English as a Second Language (ESL) course are not acceptable to fulfill this requirement. English courses must be taken from the English Department.
Humanities/Fine Arts
*12 semester or 16 quarter hours of Humanities/Fine Arts
Recommended areas include literature, philosophy, history, ethics, foreign language, art history, or music history. Studio or performance classes in art and music are not acceptable.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
*12 semester or 16 quarter hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommend areas include cultural diversity, anthropology, psychology, psychobiology, economics, political science, geography, and sociology.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
AP scores of 3 or higher are accepted towards fulfillment of prerequisite requirements.
Prerequisite Course Guide