Getting ready in high school
There are a few things you need to do to get on a successful path to a career in pharmacy.
First and foremost to remember - your grades are important.
You need to have good study habits and keep your grades as high as possible. A strong work ethic and performance will payoff - especially when you are trying to get into a pharmacy program.
Science subjects and mathematics are key. A sound understanding in chemistry, biology and physics is an essential part of preparing for the study of pharmacy. A solid foundation in Math is extremely critical. English is also very important.
Do your best. Make a pharmacy career your goal and always aim to do your best to attain it.
Below is a chart that outlines the required high school courses and grades, as well as the courses at Memorial University that you need to do before you can apply to the School of Pharmacy:
Memorial University courses needed to apply to the School of Pharmacy
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Pre-requisites
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| English
(any 6.0 credit hours at 1000 level)
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- Varies depending on specific courses – generally High School English 3201.
- Students whose native tongue is not English and are entering Memorial will be tested by the Department of English and placed in one of the following courses: English 1080, English 1000, English 1020 or English 102F.
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Biology 1001 AND 1002
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- No high school biology required.
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Math 1000 AND 1001
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- A score of at least 4 in Standard Mathematics from the International Baccalaureate® program (no MPT required) (currently only available in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador at Holy Heart of Mary High School)
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- Memorial University Math 1090
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Physics 1020 AND 1021
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- High school Level III Advanced Math
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- Memorial University Math 1090, which may be taken concurrently.
- It is recommended that students complete at least one Level II and Level III high school physics courses (such as Physics 3204). However, these courses may be completed by someone who has no physics background provided extra effort is made.
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Physics 1050 AND 1051
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- High School Physics 2204 AND 3204.
- Student must also be concurrently registered in Memorial University Math 1000 (not 1090).
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Chemistry 1050 AND 1051
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- Students must complete High School Chemistry 3202 with at least 75 per cent and have credit for or be registered in Memorial University Math 1000.
- Students who, as a result of their Math Placement Test score, are required to drop from Memorial University Math 1000 to Math 1090 should contact the Chemistry Department before dropping Chemistry 1050.
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Chemistry 1010, 1011 AND 1031
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- It is recommended, but not required, that students have at least 70 per cent in High School Mathematics 3204.
- Students who do not qualify to do Memorial University Math 1090 in their first semester should consider delaying Memorial University Chemistry 1010 until the following semester.
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There is no direct admission from high school to the School of Pharmacy at Memorial University. A minimum of one year of post-secondary education is required.
Click here to learn more about post-secondary pre-admission requirements.
