A pharmacy program teaches students how to treat illnesses in a variety of professional situations. Scholars may also get the chance to learn alongside doctors, nurses or pharmaceutical employees during internships. Typical coursework might include laboratory assignments and hospital simulations.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.