Description: A four-year program focused on pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and drug preparation and distribution. It also includes internship programs in the last year that involve assigning students to different CHED-accredited affiliation establishments covering a minimum of 1,200 hours.
Estimated tuition fee: ₱70,000–₱150,000 per year
Relevance to Med School Subjects: ★★★★
Covers human physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, microbiology and parasitology.
Clinical/Patient Care Exposure: ★★★
Focused on medicines and drug formulations, with minimal patient interaction.
Licensure/Employability: ★★★★★
Licensure opens opportunities in hospitals, pharmaceuticals, and research.
Workload: ★★★★
Extensive memorization, lab work, and licensure exam preparation.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Extensive knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and drug interactions. | Challenging coursework involving extensive memorization and lab work. |
| Experience in patient counseling, medication management, and treatment protocols. | Minimal exposure to patient care or clinical practice as compared to other pre-med courses. |
| Licensure opens career opportunities in pharmaceutical industries or hospitals. | Highly specialized, which may not cover broader pre-medical topics. |
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“Pharmacy gave me expertise in pharmacology and drug interactions, which is crucial in med school and clinical practice.” — Bea SLMC Class of 2027
“Mahilig kasi ako sa chemistry and I wanted to understand how medicines work. It’s helpful lalo na sa pharmacology sa med.” — Nicco UPCM Class of 2021
“May mga practical skills ka rin matututunan, like managing prescriptions, which is also important in medicine.” — Tricia DLSHSI Class of 2028
Read more about BS Pharma here: https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/CMO-No-25-series-2021-PSG-for-BS-Pharmacy.pdf
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