Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy has partnered with the Oakwood University to help prospective students make a seamless transition into the PharmD program. Courses that meet our prerequisite requirements are listed below.
Oakwood University Courses
| Prerequisites | Required Course | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
General Biology I with lab General Biology II with lab General Chemistry I with lab General Chemistry II with lab Organic Chemistry I with lab Organic Chemistry II with lab General Physics I with lab |
BI 131 & 131L BI 132 & 132L CH 141 CH 142 CH 311 & CH 311L CH 312 & CH 312L PH 103 & PH 103L |
General Biology General Biology General Chemistry General Chemistry Organic Chemistry & Lab Organic Chemistry & Lab General Physics & Lab |
3+1 3+1 4 4 3+1 3+1 3+1 |
| Additional Sciences | Recommended but Not Required | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cellular/Molecular Histology Immunology Microbiology Physiology General Biochemistry |
BI 460 BI 331 BI 455 BI 241 BI 422 & BI 423 CH 401 |
Cell and Molecular Biology Histology Immunology General Microbiology General Physiology I & II Biochemistry |
3 3 3 3 3+3 3 |
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