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Pharmacy (Pre)

Overview

The pre-pharmacy program is designed to prepare a student for multiple paths that could be chosen at pharmacy schools as their interest develops. Pharmacy schools require a basic two-year pre-pharmacy curriculum and the course sequence at Seward County Community College is designed to allow a student to complete this goal. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree first should follow the Chemistry, Biology, or pre-Medicine curriculum.

Students pursuing this field can become pharmacy practitioners in community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, and managed care facilities. Students can also specialize and go into medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, or pharmaceutical chemistry research.

Approximate Cost

2026-2027 Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets

(Estimates Based on Full-Time Enrollment)

Expenses included in this Cost of Attendance are outlined by federal law. These are estimates of the total cost of attending SCCC for one year. Cost of Attendance is used to determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid as you may not receive federal aid greater than your cost of attendance. THIS IS NOT YOUR BILL.

Tuition and Fees:

Seward County Resident

 

$4,704

In State$4,800
Border State$5,496
Out of State/International$5,952

Books, Course Materials, Supplies

and Equipment:

$1,570
Food and Housing: 

On Campus (SLC)

Off Campus

With Parents/Relatives

$8,960

$9,160

$5,496

Personal Expenses:$3,084
Transportation:$1,552.50
Loan Fees:$50
Credential & Licensure Costs:Varies by program/course

Career Opportunities

Students pursuing this field can become pharmacy practitioners in community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, and managed care facilities. Students can also specialize and go into medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, or pharmaceutical chemistry research.

  • Pharmacy Practitioner
  • Academics
  • Quality Control
  • Government
  • Research Scientist
  • Molecular isolation from nature or synthesis.
  • Effects of drugs, side effects, and disease treatment potential
  • Formulate drugs for improved absorption, shelf life, and target delivery.

Curriculum

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is a two-year degree that prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their full degree in their chosen field. Fundamentals of the industry are a core emphasis, but general education requirements make up the bulk of the curriculum.

View Associate of Science Curriculum

Program Faculty

Dr. William Bryan

Division Chair, Science, Math & HPERD Director, Director, Southwest Regional Science Fair
william.bryan@sccc.edu
620-417-1506
A182
Hobble Academic

Dr. William Bryan began his post-secondary education at West Texas A&M University where he earned bachelor’s degrees in both Chemistry and Physics. His graduate work includes a master’s in Chemistry from West Texas A&M and a PhD in STEM Education.

Dr. Bryan likes watching student faces when they get the “aha” moment in understanding what and why they are learning. Dr. Bryan has traveled to thirty-four US States and has a goal to make it to all fifty.

Dr. Chudamani Sharma Prakash

Biology Instructor
chudamani.prakash@sccc.edu
620-417-1503
A181
Hobble Academic

Dr. Prakash received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Tribhuvan University Nepal, and a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology in Tribhuvan University Nepal. After coming to the U.S.A., he received a Master of Science in Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a PhD Evolutionary and Environmental Biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Dr. Prakash prioritizes student and faculty interaction. He loves soccer and is a huge supporter of Liverpool FC.

Kerry Kassabaum

Biology Instructor
kerry.kassabaum@sccc.edu
620-417-1505
A178A
Hobble Academic

Kerry has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Missouri, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biology from Missouri State University.

He enjoys facilitating group work every semester. It provides students with an opportunity to build genuine relationships. Therefore, improving the overall community we are building together.

“What is the color of night?”

“Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy. But here’s my study guide, so study maybe.”

Ty Hugbanks

Biology Instructor
ty.hughbanks@sccc.edu
620-417-1502
A178B
Hobble Academic

Ty Hughbanks went to Northwestern Oklahoma State University for his bachelor’s degree and completed his master’s at Murray State University.

He loves students and tries to motivate them to become more scholarly! Mr. Hughbanks is a great storyteller and students enjoy hearing about his travels through fifty countries around the world. Pictures from these travels can be seen in the halls of the Math/Science wing.

  • Overview
  • Approximate Cost
  • Career Opportunities
  • Curriculum
  • Program Faculty

Contact Information

Pharmacy (Pre)

Dr. William Bryan
william.bryan@sccc.edu
620-417-1506
A182
Hobble Academic Building