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Chemistry (BS) Pre-Pharmacy

Although professional schools do not require a particular major, chemistry curriculum with biochemistry specialization combined with a broad liberal arts education provides flexibility for comprehensive preparation for college admission tests and admission coursework requirements set by health professional schools. Hence, if the study of chemistry is of an interest to you, than this degree track could be a great fit for you.

Most health professional schools require the following science courses:

General (Inorganic) Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Biochemistry
Requirements do vary from school to school. Students considering this career path are strongly advised to contact the school of their choice early in their studies for admission requirements.

The admission process is highly competitive and typically includes a review of:

transcripts (courses, grades)
performance on college admission test:
DCAT Dental College Admission Test
MCAT Medical College Admission Test
PCAT Pharmacy College Admission Test
VCAT Veterinary College Admission Test
recommendation letters
For competitive applications, Department of Chemistry and Physics provides Community Recommendation Letter to their academically outstanding chemistry majors who demonstrate excellence in activities such as research, community service, chemistry club or others. Letters are endorsed by faculty/staff in the department after approval by the majority of votes.

Eligibility (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70) does not guarantee approval. When to apply: Usually at a time of applying to graduate/professional school. How to apply: Submit written request to your research or academic advisor or department chair.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The following are ways to combine a Bachelor of Music (65 credits) or a Bachelor of Arts in Music (39 credits) with other programs within Barry University to increase knowledge and career opportunities within the field of music.

A Bachelor of Music with a minor in Theatre and Dance.
A Bachelor of Music in Education and proceed to apply for teaching certification with its requirements.
A Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a double major or a minor in the following is recommended: Business, Marketing or Management, depending on your specific future interests.
A Bachelor of Music and a minor in psychology or double major in social work. Post graduate work in music therapy is recommended.

Career Paths

Business

Artist Manager
Concert Promoter
Music Sales Manager
Music Business Consultant
Entertainment Law
Tour Promoter & Coordinator
Publisher

Theatre

Performing Artist-Singer
Performing Artist- Dancer
Performing Artist- Actor/Actress
Travel & Hospitality Firms
Community & small Theatre Groups
Film Companies
Television & Radio

Music Therapy

Working in a school
Nursing Home
Geriatric Facility
Community Mental Health Center
Outpatient Clinic
Correctional Facility
Social Work Facility

Teaching

Music Administrator
Elementary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Choral Teacher
Band Director
Orchestra Director
Church Director

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

An international freshman student is an applicant who is not a citizen or a legal resident alien of the United States and in addition has never attended a college or university; is coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits; or is a high school student with advanced placement and college credits.

May be admitted to Barry University and enrolled in undergraduate-level academic classes:

SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 510
TOEFL internet-based: 61
TOEFL paper based: 500
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo English Test: 85
PTE Academic Score: 44

Must improve English proficiency before being admitted into a undergraduate-level program in Barry University:

SAT EBRW (Evidence Based Reading and Writing): 500 or below
TOEFL internet-based: 60 or below
TOEFL paper based: 499 or below
IELTS: 5.9 or below
Duolingo English Test: 84 or below
PTE Academic Score: 43 or below

Barry University

Miami Shores , Florida ,United States