Pre-pharmacy
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-pharmacy (pronunciation: pre-far-muh-see) is a term used to describe the course of study that a student pursues in preparation for a degree program in Pharmacy.
Etymology
The term "Pre-pharmacy" is derived from the prefix "pre-" meaning "before" and "pharmacy" from the Greek word "pharmakeia" meaning "use of drugs, medicines, potions, or spells; poisoning, witchcraft; remedy, cure."
Definition
Pre-pharmacy is not a major or degree in itself, but a set of coursework that is taken to prepare a student for a program in pharmacy. This coursework typically includes subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, which are foundational to the study of pharmacy.
Related Terms
- Pharmacy: The science or practice of the preparation and dispensing of medicinal drugs.
- Pharmacology: The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
- Pharmacist: A person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs.
- Pharmacy School: An educational institution, or part thereof, providing education and training to become a pharmacist.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pre-pharmacy
- Wikipedia's article - Pre-pharmacy
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