Course of Studies

Pharmacy — Entry to

The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the Associate of
Science Degree - Entry to Pharmacy. Courses should be chosen only after consultation with

a Selkirk College counsellor.

Year 1
SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112 On Campus 3
CHEMISTRY Chemistry Requirement: CHEM 110 or CHEM 122 On Campus 3
BIOL 104 Biology I On Campus 3
MATH 100 Calculus I On Campus 3
OPEN SCI Science Elective On Campus 3
Total ib
SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114 On Campus 3
BIOL 106 Biology II On Campus 3
CHEM 125 Foundations of Chemistry IL On Campus 4
MATH 101 Calculus If On Campus 3
STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics On Campus 3
Total 16

Program Summary

Get the prerequisites you need for your pharmacy
degree.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Pharmacists are integral members of front line
medical profession teams. Masters of the art of
professional, courteous client care, pharmacists
skillfully dispense vital medication and ensure
patients fully understand how to properly use them.
This kind, caring profession is a delicate balance of
art and science.

Complete your first year of studies towards your
two-year associate of science degree in the beautiful
West Kootenay region. Our program will get you
started on your way to becoming a successful
professional pharmacist and having a fulfilling career
in medicine arts.

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COURSES INCLUDE

Designed to teach you the basics of pharmacy
science, you'll learn a broad range of first year
science and humanities subjects, including:

— Biology

— Calculus

— Chemistry

— College writing composition
— Literature and prose fiction
— Physics

— Poetry and drama

— Statistics

Once you successfully complete your first year of
studies with us, you’ll have the prerequisites for
(plus some of the courses within) pharmacy degrees
at UBC, University of Alberta and University of
Saskatchewan.

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LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Associate of Science - Entry to
Pharmacy program requires the completion of Biology
12, Chemistry 11, English 12, Physics 11 with a grade
of “C” or higher, and Pre-calculus or Principles of
Math 12 with a grade of “C+” or higher. Physics 12
is recommended, and Chemistry 12 is STRONGLY
recommended.

Program Courses

— FIRST OR SECOND YEAR
ARTS REQUIREMENT

Students may take any first- or second-year UAS Arts
elective (Humanities or Social Sciences) excluding
your major discipline.

BIOL 104 - BIOLOGY I

A course designed for those students who require
first year biology in their program of study or

who wish to go on to further study in biology. The
course includes cell biology, biochemistry, and an
examination of the processes of life in the plant
and animal body. A strong emphasis is placed on
the development of critical thinking skills through
problem solving, research design, and laboratory
analysis.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 12 or equivalent and CHEM 11 or
equivalent. Students lacking the stated prerequisites may
enrol in the course with written permission of the Schoo!
Chair; however, they should be aware that they will be
required to do additional work. This course is available
via Distance Education, but requires attendance at
weekly on-site labs.

BIOL 106 - BIOLOGY II

Along with BIOL 104 (Biology 1), this course provides
an overview of the study of living things. Biology

106 presents topics in population, community and
ecosystem ecology, and classical and molecular
genetics. Evolution provides a unifying theme for

the course. A strong emphasis is placed on the
development of critical thinking skills through
problem solving, case studies and laboratory
investigation.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 104 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair.

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