Pharmacy Program
Program Overview & Goals
The Pharmacy advising track at Hendrix College prepares students for admission to pharmacy programs through coursework in the natural sciences, quantitative reasoning, and experiential learning. Students take courses that emphasize scientific understanding, communication, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care while helping students develop the knowledge and professional skills necessary for careers in pharmacy and healthcare.
Via Hendrix
Here at Hendrix, you will start preparing for your future from day one, not after graduation.
Through a four-year experience intentionally designed around career readiness, mentorship, and experiential learning, you will gain the skills and confidence to pursue meaningful goals from the moment you arrive on campus. Every class, project, and hands-on opportunity becomes part of a larger journey that helps you discover your strengths, grow with purpose, and graduate ready for what comes next.
Careers & Outcomes
A Pharmacy education at Hendrix opens the door to essential healthcare careers, building strong scientific knowledge, clinical reasoning, and patient care skills that prepare you to contribute meaningfully from day one in medication therapy and health outcomes.
Salary Projections
The median salary for a pharmacist is $137,480, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-op Opportunities
Experience separates good job candidates from great ones. At Hendrix, Pharmacy students gain hands-on experience through internships, shadowing, and applied learning in clinical and pharmaceutical settings. Through this component of the program, students have worked at places including:
- Hospitals and Clinical Pharmacy Departments
- Community and Retail Pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Research Laboratories
Meet the Faculty Advisor
Andres Caro
Cynthia Cook Sandefur Odyssey Professor of Chemistry
Chair, Biochemistry / Molecular Biology Program
Related Programs
Via Hendrix, you can explore the science behind drugs and human health, build a strong foundation in biology and chemistry, or design an interdisciplinary path that connects pharmacy with public health, biochemistry, or health science.
Your Next Steps Via Hendrix
Every field is focused on improving health and patient outcomes. Learn how much value the Pharmacy pathway at Hendrix College can deliver for you as you build the scientific foundation, clinical understanding, and hands-on experience needed for a career in pharmacy.