Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS)?
We are an organization that promotes the career of pharmacy through a variety of resources that include workshops, volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, and networking to compliment the interests of our members. Our main objectives are to better prepare our members for pharmacy school admission and to learn and explore the multitude of career options for pharmacists. While providing essential information to our members, PPS also strives to make the club as fun as possible for everybody through our social and volunteer events.
What are the workshops offered by PPS?
The workshops are essentially information-sessions specifically designed for preparing students for pharmacy school. Each workshop will focus on a certain topic which will range from mock interviews, pre-requisite planning, volunteering advice, PharmCAS tutorials, and much more.
How do I become an active member?
To become an active member and receive e-mails from PPS a one-time $15 membership fee must be paid which will cover membership for the entire school year. An active member must also be willing to give some volunteer time and attend the events hosted by the club.
How can I become an officer?
The first requirement is to be an active and paid member. Officer applications will be given during Spring quarter and applicants will be chosen by PPS based on their level of involvement throughout the year, display of interest for the club, and interview performance.
Why choose pharmacy as a career?
The career of pharmacy is very appealing for a variety of reasons. Although most people envision a pharmacist as someone who just pops pills into a container, the career goes far beyond simply working behind the counter. The pharmacy career goes beyond the retail setting including areas such as ambulatory care, nuclear pharmacy, marine pharmacology, and many more. Due to high demand and the rapid growth of the health industry, the field of pharmacy has become a very dynamic environment.
What do I need to do to get into pharmacy school?
Getting into pharmacy school is becoming more and more competitive each year, and every pharmacy school requires a different list of course pre-requisites. For a general idea of what most pharmacy schools require click here. At the moment, none of the California pharmacy schools require the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) for admission but most pharmacy schools outside of California do. All interested applicants should know that most pharmacy schools expect at least a 3.0 GPA and some volunteer or work experience in pharmacy. Applicants should also research early which pharmacy schools they wish to attend as there are many specific pre-requisites that vary between schools.
How and who can I contact for any further questions?
You can contact the Pre-Pharmacy Society at pps@ucsd.edu. Also, feel free to contact any of the PPS officers as our e-mails are provided for you on the Officers webpage. We'll be more than happy to hear any questions, comments, or suggestions that you may have!
What is Pre-Pharmacy Society (PPS)?
We are an organization that promotes the career of pharmacy through a variety of resources that include workshops, volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, and networking to compliment the interests of our members. Our main objectives are to better prepare our members for pharmacy school admission and to learn and explore the multitude of career options for pharmacists. While providing essential information to our members, PPS also strives to make the club as fun as possible for everybody through our social and volunteer events.
What are the workshops offered by PPS?
The workshops are essentially information-sessions specifically designed for preparing students for pharmacy school. Each workshop will focus on a certain topic which will range from mock interviews, pre-requisite planning, volunteering advice, PharmCAS tutorials, and much more.
How do I become an active member?
To become an active member and receive e-mails from PPS a one-time $15 membership fee must be paid which will cover membership for the entire school year. An active member must also be willing to give some volunteer time and attend the events hosted by the club.
How can I become an officer?
The first requirement is to be an active and paid member. Officer applications will be given during Spring quarter and applicants will be chosen by PPS based on their level of involvement throughout the year, display of interest for the club, and interview performance.
Why choose pharmacy as a career?
The career of pharmacy is very appealing for a variety of reasons. Although most people envision a pharmacist as someone who just pops pills into a container, the career goes far beyond simply working behind the counter. The pharmacy career goes beyond the retail setting including areas such as ambulatory care, nuclear pharmacy, marine pharmacology, and many more. Due to high demand and the rapid growth of the health industry, the field of pharmacy has become a very dynamic environment.
What do I need to do to get into pharmacy school?
Getting into pharmacy school is becoming more and more competitive each year, and every pharmacy school requires a different list of course pre-requisites. For a general idea of what most pharmacy schools require click here. At the moment, none of the California pharmacy schools require the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) for admission but most pharmacy schools outside of California do. All interested applicants should know that most pharmacy schools expect at least a 3.0 GPA and some volunteer or work experience in pharmacy. Applicants should also research early which pharmacy schools they wish to attend as there are many specific pre-requisites that vary between schools.
How and who can I contact for any further questions?
You can contact the Pre-Pharmacy Society at pps@ucsd.edu. Also, feel free to contact any of the PPS officers as our e-mails are provided for you on the Officers webpage. We'll be more than happy to hear any questions, comments, or suggestions that you may have!