Pre-Pharmacy
为了准备药剂学课程，你需要一个以科学为基础的专业，比如 Biology or Chemistry.
Other majors such as Business Economics and Mathematics would also be a good fit, but keep in mind that biology, chemistry, 如果你选择非科学专业，物理课程将是你学习计划中必要的补充.
一定要和你的指导老师讨论你的研究生计划，这样你就可以制定一个满足你选择的专业的学习计划，为你的研究生院做好准备.
Ambrose Advantages
- Liberal Arts Focus
- Small Class Sizes
- Specialize Your Studies
掌握成为一名药剂师所需的广泛技能——科学, communications, and a bit of business -- is not difficult at SAU. 在这里，你的教育基础建立在所有这些领域. 我们的本科学位课程准备你开始职业生涯，追求研究生学习，或两者兼而有之.
药学院的要求为药学职业的许多方面提供了背景, including courses in biology, chemistry, economics, and communication. 这些技能的发展使你能够分配药物，并为患者提供有关正确用药的咨询.
Although the exact course requirements differ for each program, 许多药学专业要求以下课程入学:
- One year General Biology + lab (BIOL 199, 200)
- One year General Chemistry + lab (CHEM 105, 106)
- One year Organic Chemistry + lab (CHEM 207, 208, 209, 210)
- One year Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 230, 232)
- Physics + lab (PHYS 203)
- Calculus (MATH 191)
- Microbiology (BIOL 251)
- Statistics (STAT 213)
- English Composition (ENGL 101)
- Public Speaking (COMM 129)
Individual pharmacy programs may have additional requirements, including Social Sciences, Humanities, and/or Economics.
药学院的入学考试是PCAT(药学大学入学考试)。. 在进入药学专业学习之前，至少需要两年的大学学习, 虽然学生通常需要三年的时间来完成入学所需的先决条件课程.
你应该计划在你最后一年的必修课程之前的夏天参加PCAT. 在参加PCAT之前完成其他课程是有益的:
- Biochemistry + lab (CHEM 319)
- Genetics (BIOL 303)
What undergraduate program interests you the most? 生物和化学专业的学生要修很多药学专业通常需要的课程. But, 你也可以选择主修经济学或数学，并增加一些额外的科学课程. 我们通过提供许多夏季课程，甚至一些冬季课程，使这更容易.
No matter which major you choose, 您的指导老师将确保您的学习计划符合您的目标并满足您的本科学位要求.
为什么不在你的本科生涯中获得一些实践经验呢? 化学和生物专业的学生可以做研究和实验. 经济学专业的学生——实际上是我们所有课程的学生——可以向商界领袖学习, healthcare, science, social services, and more, by completing an internship. Our Career Center 与该地区的雇主有密切的联系，能帮你找到适合自己的实习机会吗.
While you are a student, you will learn the importance of inquiry, critical thinking skills, about social justice, and the world beyond the classroom. 你的SAU教育以文科为基础，为你的职业生涯做准备.
Scholarships and Grants
St. galaxy银河娱乐场app提供优秀的奖学金和助学金，勤工俭学和其他经济援助选择! 全日制学生可以根据你在大学期间的优异学习成绩获得资格, 你在美术或体育方面的天赋或你证明的经济需求由 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAU school code for the FAFSA is 001889.
ON CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.0 GPA: $24,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $22,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $20,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $18,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $14,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
OFF CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.o GPA: $17,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $16,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $15,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $14,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $13,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID
Ambrose Advantage Full-Tuition Scholarship
Pell-eligible Iowa residents, learn more here
Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship: $500 per year
Parent is a St. Ambrose graduate
Catholic Traditions Scholarship: $1,000 per year
具有天主教宗教信仰或计划从天主教高中毕业的学生
Minority Scholarship: $500 per year
Ethnically diverse student
Athletic Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability
Fine Arts Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability in music, art and theatre
Faith Learning Justice Campus Ministry Scholarships: $2,000 per year
承认参与教会和galaxy银河娱乐场app服务，并对加强信仰和成长为校园事工的领导者感兴趣
Scholarships are determined by unweighted GPA, and are renewable for four years of undergraduate student. 由于GPA变化而增加的奖学金将在3月1日之前进行审查.
补助金是你不需要偿还的钱，它们可以来自政府或私人. SAU直接接收所有的经济援助资金——包括贷款和助学金——然后将它们应用到你的账户中:一次在秋季学期，一次在春季学期. 助学金可以用来支付你的学费、书本费和住宿费. You must apply for grants each academic year. 如果你有任何贷款资金超过你的成本，你可能会收到退款. 如果你是第一次借款者，你的第一次付款有30天的延迟. 对于所有这些补助金，您必须完成免费申请 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it is available.
Iowa Tuition Grant
To be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant, 你必须是爱荷华州董事会规定的爱荷华州居民，并且目前正在或计划在符合条件的爱荷华州学院或大学(SAU符合条件)注册本科学位课程。. 爱荷华大学援助为爱荷华人提供基于需求的大学经济援助, such as the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Award: $7,500 maximum
Federal Pell Grant
根据你的家庭对你的教育贡献的多少，授予最需要的学生. The U.S. Department of Education sets a threshold. Then, when you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 它会计算你在这个门槛内的位置，并确定你是否有资格获得资助，以及获得多少资助.
Award: $6,895 maximum
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
You must file a FAFSA to qualify for a Pell Grant. This grant is awarded on a first-come, 已提交所有所需文件以供审查并及时完成审查的学生优先申请. If you are eligible for a Pell Grant or SEOG, the awards will appear on your financial aid award letter.
Award: $400 maximum
Federal Work Study
Must secure campus employment.
Award: $2,560
联邦大学和高等教育教师教育援助(TEACH)补助金
为打算在低收入家庭服务的学校从事高需求领域教学的学生提供资助.S. Department of Education or a state education agency). Review criteria and all details here.
Award: up to $4,000
有很多机会从外部来源获得奖学金, here are a few websites to begin researching your options:
- Fastweb
- College Board Scholarship Search
- Scholarships.com
- Peterson's Award Database
- Scholly (app download)
另一个建议:下次你在学校的时候，看看外面的公告牌 Student Financial Services 我们在哪里张贴更多的传单和申请外部奖学金.
Contact
Admissions Office
Admissions and Welcome Center
310 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-6300
admit@avaikipearl.net