The pre-pharmacy program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas.
Specialized Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in the terminology, theories, concepts, practices and skills needed to advance into graduate professional programs.
- Explain terminology, theories, concepts and practices in the life sciences.
- Demonstrate the ability to use fundamental concepts in mathematics and physical sciences in preparation for success in their graduate professional program.
Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning
Exhibit competency in applying your knowledge and ethics to practical issues and research-based problems in a rapidly changing world.
- Apply competently theories and concepts learned in practical work settings.
- Synthesize new knowledge by using research, reading and discussion, applying this knowledge to address issues in human health.
Intellectual Skills
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
Civic and Global Learning
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
Biblical Worldview Integration
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.