Most pharmacy programs require an economics class (ECON 260) and an anatomy class (BIOS 311 or BIOS 357). NIU also maintains an affiliation program with the UIC College of Pharmacy that will guarantee admissions to highly qualified students. Consult the pre-professional advisor for details on this program. See also the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for more information on pre-professional programs.

Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University
Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University
The Pre-pharmacy is a Certificate degree offered by Northern Illinois University at its main campus in DeKalb , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Pre-pharmacy
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University
Entry Requirements
- High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
- Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University
Application Fee 40
How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University
There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.
Apply Using the NIU Application
Apply directly to NIU using our online application.
Apply Using the Common App
Add us to your list of schools while completing the Common App.
We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.
Certificate in Pre-pharmacy at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University
United States of America, DeKalb