Pre-Pharmacy Track

Choose Your Path to a Career in Pharmacy

At Touro LAS, we offer three distinct pathways to help you transition smoothly from undergraduate study to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at TCOP in Midtown Manhattan. Whether you want to fast-track your education or pursue a more traditional route, each option comes with dedicated advising and a focus on your success.

New Students: Apply to the Integrated Pharmacy Honors Track

If you're a high-achieving high school senior with a strong interest in pharmacy, the Integrated Pharmacy Honors Track could be right for you. You’ll apply to both Touro LAS and the honors track, then interview with the Integrated Honors team alongside a TCOP faculty member before you start at LAS.

Once admitted, you’ll receive a reserved seat and preferred admission consideration to TCOP — as long as you fulfill all requirements, including:

• Staying on track academically and meeting program expectations
• Completing the required prerequisite coursework
• Submitting your PharmCAS application and re-interviewing with TCOP

Note: Admission to the honors track does not guarantee final admission to TCOP. All students must complete the formal application and interview process as required by the program’s accreditor.

Current LAS students: Apply to Touro College of Pharmacy

Already studying at Touro LAS and considering a future in pharmacy? Although a bachelor’s degree is preferred for entry into the PharmD program at TCOP, it’s not required for admission. You can apply to Touro College of Pharmacy after completing at least 67 college-level credits, which must include the required prerequisites. 

Once you complete the requirements at LAS, you’ll need to apply to TCOP through the PharmCAS application, before you can be accepted into the PharmD program at TCOP in Midtown Manhattan. The TCOP curriculum includes hands-on experiential learning — including 9 rotations over 54 weeks — and touts a vast healthcare and research network across the tri-state area. 

Your advisor will guide you through every stage, whether you’re starting with seminary credits, applying with just the 67 pre-requisite credits, or working toward a full bachelor’s degree. From prerequisite planning to interview prep, you’ll get the support you need to move forward with confidence.

3+4 Fast Track: Start the PharmD While Finishing Your BS

This accelerated BS/PharmD pathway lets you complete three years at Touro LAS, then apply to TCOP for your fourth year. You'll apply through TCOP’s Linkage Agreement route, and upon successful admission, your first year in the PharmD program will fulfill your undergraduate degree requirements at LAS. Some of the benefits of this route include:

• Getting a head start on your PharmD while completing your BS
• Finishing both degrees in seven years instead of eight to enter the workforce faster
• Strong guidance and support from Renne Blinder at LAS and Heidi Fuchs at TCOP

Note: Admission to LAS does not guarantee admission to TCOP. You’ll need to complete the PharmCAS application and interview before starting the PharmD program.

Alumni Spotlight: Mayer Goldberg, BS, PharmD, BCPS

Mayer Goldberg always knew he wanted a career that combined flexibility and the opportunity to help others — whether by working directly with patients or contributing to global medical research. 

Choosing an undergraduate program felt like a pivotal moment, and Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences won out for its strong academic reputation, small class sizes, and the pathway it offered to graduate-level study. 

“It was a life-altering decision,” Mayer said. “I was able to learn from professors on a more personal level at LAS,” he said.

After completing his bachelor’s degree, continuing on to Touro College of Pharmacy felt like a natural next step. 

“Touro College of Pharmacy is a unique program that prepares the next generation of pharmacists by providing enhanced clinical and experiential education,” he said. “The school has a reputation for putting an emphasis on professionalism and developing premier future pharmacists. Additionally, the pharmacy school provided specialized training for anyone interested in pursuing a broad array of pharmaceutical jobs.”

Today, Mayer works as a clinical pharmacy specialist in an emergency department, where no two days look the same. He educates patients on safe medication use, collaborates with surgeons on appropriate antibiotic administration, and responds to critical events like cardiac arrests and strokes. 

“The rigorous program at Touro College of Pharmacy prepared me to ensure the highest level of care is being provided for every single patient,” Mayer said.

Prerequisite Course List for the PharmD Program

To apply to the Touro College of Pharmacy, you need to have completed at least 67 college-level credits, which must include the following coursework:

• 8 credits of Biology (with lab)
• 8 credits of General Chemistry (with lab)
• 8 credits of Organic Chemistry (with lab)
• 4 credits of Microbiology (with lab)
• 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology (with lab) or Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with lab)
• 4 credits of Physics (with lab)
• 3 credits of Biochemistry
• 3 credits of Calculus
• 3 credits of Economics (micro, macro, or general)
• 3 credits of English composition
• 3 credits of Oral Communication or Public Speaking
• 6 credits in the Humanities (e.g., literature, history, philosophy, ethics)
• 6 credits in the Social or Behavioral Sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology)

You can also fulfill the economics requirement by taking any of the following courses: principles of business management, principles of marketing, e-commerce, principles of finance, multinational management, introduction to marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, managerial finance, operations management, or accounting.

For more information about admissions requirements, visit the Touro College of Pharmacy website.