Step into a vital role in the healthcare continuum with the Casper College pre-pharmacy program. Pharmacists are much more than medication experts; they are accessible community health advisors who bridge the gap between physicians and patients. Whether you are a traditional student with a clear vision of your clinical future or a nontraditional learner seeking a stable, high-impact career in the medical field, our program provides the rigorous scientific foundation you need.
We offer a transfer-oriented Associate of Science (A.S.) degree designed to satisfy the intense prerequisite requirements of professional pharmacy schools.
Casper College is a national leader in “affordable excellence,” consistently ranking as one of the best values for higher education in Wyoming. We are committed to helping you understand the investment you are making in your future by providing transparent cost information and personalized support. While individual costs vary based on residency and course load, many students use a combination of federal grants, the Hathaway Scholarship, and other funding sources to help manage their educational expenses.
We encourage you to use our net price calculator and contact our financial aid office for a customized estimate of your costs and aid eligibility.
While the ultimate goal for most students in this program is to become a licensed pharmacist, this rigorous scientific foundation prepares you for a variety of roles in the health and chemical sciences.
Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our science curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the prerequisite standards of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and our regional university partners, ensuring your credits are respected by pharmacy admissions boards nationwide.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Pre-Pharmacy is a dedicated transfer degree. Through our strong 2+2 transfer agreements and the WyoTransfer system, our graduates transition seamlessly into the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy or other premier Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs. By starting at CC, you benefit from small class sizes and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio—giving you direct access to instructors for complex subjects like organic chemistry, an advantage that often leads to higher scores on the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Learn more at Transfer Agreements.
This is a transfer program. What does that mean? This Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program prepare students for entry into a bachelor’s degree program and/or for application directly into their identified area of professional schooling.
How to become a pharmacist
Casper College’s pre-pharmacy program will help you choose the right courses to keep you on track toward acceptance into a health sciences undergraduate program at a four-year institution. However, this degree from CC does not guarantee that a student has met all the prerequisites for admission to any pharmacy school.
CC encourages students to begin a dialogue with their intended transfer schools as early as possible. Your academic advisor will assist you with this process, but it is the student’s responsibility to verify required courses and the application process for the school you are planning to attend.
Like most medical professions, it takes a great deal of training to become a pharmacist. You can start that training now at CC.
My instructors always pushed me to go beyond what is expected, which helped me build the confidence I need and will need to face whatever comes next. -Kaitlin
Academic Chair; Anatomy & Physiology Instructor
Academic Assistant; School of Science
Dean; School of Science
