If you're thinking about becoming a pharmacist one day and want help preparing for your entrance exam, you may benefit from contacting Varsity Tutors for a PCAT prep course. The Pharmacy College Admission Test, or PCAT, is an exam that assists in identifying qualified applicants to pharmacy colleges. It assesses your scientific knowledge and overall academic ability needed to pursue a career in pharmacy. Contact us for more information about PCAT prep classes.
Students who take the PCAT hope to gain admission to their desired pharmacy school. It's held during the months of January, February, July, September, October, and November. Testing takes place at several location throughout the country and some other parts of the world. You can take the PCAT up to five times. (You would need to submit certain documentation if you want to take the test more than five times.) The computer-based exam consists of five subtests. Here they are below, along with their time limits and number of questions:
PCAT Subtests |
Time Allowed in minutes) |
Number of Items |
Writing |
30 |
1 Writing Prompt |
Biological Processes |
45 |
48 Multiple-Choice Questions |
Chemical Processes |
45 |
48 Multiple-Choice Questions |
Critical Reading |
50 |
48 Multiple-Choice Questions |
Quantitative Reasoning |
50 |
48 Multiple-Choice Questions |
A PCAT prep class tutor can assist you with one or more of the above subtests. PCAT prep courses take place in one-on-one environments, which makes many students more comfortable, since asking questions in school is intimidating for some. In a PCAT class, you can request a tutor to conduct a session in a way that helps you best. Do you prefer that someone lectures you or shows you a PowerPoint presentation? A tutor can provide sound recordings or slides to try to help you comprehend certain topics better. PCAT classes also can help you learn time management. Maybe you find yourself procrastinating a lot. A tutor can help you focus and organize your priorities. These PCAT courses can help you study for the exam as well as keep you on track.

Yongmao: PCAT course instructor
...studies, and most recently teaching Chemistry courses at The University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College, I have gained valuable experience teaching college chemistry lectures, recitations and laboratories. Always, I try my best to get the point of each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort...
Education & Certification
- Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GMAT
- DAT
- LSAT
- +179 subjects

Gregory: PCAT course instructor
...as no Honors classes. I was projected that engineering would be too difficult for me and that I should pursue something less rigorous. I ended up graduating with a Honors degree in chemical engineering and a minor in mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University. I then received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University doing all of my research work with Sandia National Laboratories. I achieved these goals by setting high expectations for...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
- Carnegie Mellon University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GMAT
- LSAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +326 subjects

Syeda: PCAT course instructor
...people???s lives, no matter how big or small. That is also why I have a passion for tutoring, something I have been doing since 2012. I absolutely love seeing a student???s face light up with understanding and seeing him/her improve as time goes by. I think the best way to tutor is to find the root of the issue whether it???s time management, difficulty in understanding the material, or difficulty in applying the material; and...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Associates, Pre-Pharmacy
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- General Biology
- 4th Grade Math
- 8th Grade Writing
- +96 subjects

Wendy: PCAT course instructor
...subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture, literature...
Education & Certification
- Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
- University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- DAT
- GRE
- +273 subjects

Leslie: PCAT course instructor
...decided to work from home so I could spend more time with my children, so I began tutoring and teaching ESL, pharmacy (NAPLEX exam) and math online. I have been doing this for 4 years, in which time I earned my TEFL and TESOL certifications. I have absolutely loved meeting students from around the world! My teaching skills won me a trip to China in 2019 and I was able to meet some of my...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Medicine, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- DAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- +57 subjects

Amanda: PCAT course instructor
...am most fond to offer my services. I am a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and have firsthand experience in navigating the college and pharmacy school admissions processes, having participated in admissions decisions for the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy itself. I can help you navigate the stressful endeavor that is the college/graduate school application cycle. My private tutoring services include, among other things, proofreading college admissions essays, making sure the...
Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelors, Microbiology
- University of Maryland-Baltimore - Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- Graduate Test Prep
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Math
- +23 subjects

James: PCAT course instructor
...to understand students when I work with them. This way, I can ask better questions to help them grow in specific knowledge, as well as in life in ways that work for them. This way, my students leave sessions satisfied, fulfilled, and feel it was time well-spent. My education background is in the sciences - for the first half of my undergraduate education, I lived in New Orleans and studied Neuroscience at Tulane University. There,...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- The University of Texas at Dallas - Master of Science, Human-Computer Interaction
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- OAT
- +107 subjects

Raghavendra: PCAT course instructor
...nurturing creativity. Both as an instructor and a student I have tried to come up with different ways to facilitate free thinking and exploration of fundamental concepts. Throughout my life, I have tried to convince people that math is fun and something that can be appreciated if looked at appropriately. I graduated from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in December 2021 with a major in Math and minor in computer science. I have written...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- GRE
- Public Speaking
- +106 subjects

Kevin: PCAT course instructor
...underprivileged San Diego communities. I was also a Teaching Assistant for the Biology department at UCSD. I have taught in a variety of settings; from one-on-one tutoring to review sessions for 300 people in a lecture hall. I primarily tutor MCAT, SAT, and the SAT. In my experience, rather than the Tutor being an all-knowing power who lectures on the information, the most beneficial environment for the student is one that feels like a conversation....
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology/Education Studies
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- DAT
- MCAT
- +97 subjects

Michael: PCAT course instructor
...know what they are looking for, and personally used the Common App to successfully apply to college. I received offers of admission to ALL the schools I applied! I love working with kids and new learners in Reading! One of my own cherished memories growing up was watching "Reading Rainbow." One of the most satisfying things to witness is when someone realizes they have new skills in sounding out words (ESL/elementary reading) or now-found confidence...
Education & Certification
- Furman University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Covenant Theological Seminary - Master of Divinity, Theology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- OAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- GMAT
- +120 subjects

Adnan: PCAT course instructor
...in Physics and Biochemistry at NYU, and published several papers as well as patents through my research. I tutor well over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and is highly interdisciplinary....
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GMAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- +136 subjects

Natalie: PCAT course instructor
...attended Touro University Nevada and earned a Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences. During the program, I took first year medical school courses including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, histology and embryology. After completion of my degree, I continued to tutor master students in biochemistry and anatomy. I love to teach using visual aids, quizzes and unique and fun mnemonics/techniques that will make sure you never forget the information you learn. After I receive the...
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Touro University Nevada - Master of Science, Medical Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- +33 subjects

Oygul: PCAT course instructor
...enjoyed teaching. Since then, I have tutored college Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and helped students prepare for MCAT. In addition to building the knowledge base, I like to emphasize critical thinking and problem solving. After 7 years of tutoring, I became aware of many social and psychological factors and prior life experiences that can affect learning. This understanding allows me to help students manage their test-taking anxiety and challenge any negative beliefs that get in...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- LSAT
- MCAT
- +86 subjects

Yimeng: PCAT course instructor
...Language & Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- LSAT
- French
- +63 subjects

Hammad: PCAT course instructor
I graduated from the University of Florida with Bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry. My overarching drive in academics has always been to consistently challenge myself in my studies whilst also serving as a mentor to others.... Everyone has the capacity to gain mastery over a subject. I just have to continue finding the right way to convey it.... Asking questions and gauging the student's ability by the answers that they give. Then, as a tutor, I go from that baseline and work upwards.
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- Python
- Programming Languages
- Pathophysiology
- +79 subjects

Andrew: PCAT course instructor
I love to be helpful to people, and I love to help students improve their performance in classes and on tests. I have an excellent track record of strong performances in graded classes and on standardized tests. I am confident that I can help any student take their performance to the next level in any of several academic subject areas, especially math and chemistry, and on standardized tests.... I learn first. That is, I learn a student's learning style and barriers to improved performance. Then, I cater my approach to that learning style and offer ways to overcome those barriers.
Education & Certification
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Chemistry
- Washington University in St Louis - PHD, Inorganic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- DAT
- MCAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +99 subjects

Amin: PCAT course instructor
I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.... As a tutor, you are able to give students the fundamentals and teach them how to use that knowledge to study and add the new things they learn to what they already know.
Education & Certification
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Morehouse School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- Elementary School Reading
- Test Prep
- +30 subjects

Jeremy: PCAT course instructor
...Ph.D. from Yale who has taught Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry I many times. I have also taught Introductory Chemistry to students who had never had chemistry before and also a General, Organic, and Biochemistry course for health professions. I look at chemistry as a set of skills to be learned, similar to learning a sport or a musical instrument. I can show you what to do, but to really learn you need to do...
Education & Certification
- Ripon College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Yale University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- LSAT
- GMAT
- DAT
- +26 subjects

Caleb: PCAT course instructor
...be with Varsity Tutors! I have tutored chemistry and biology for 1.5 years at the undergraduate level. I love chemistry and biology, and even more, I love helping others learn about these fascinating subject areas. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, and I will start medical school in the Fall of 2019. I look forward to helping students who, much like me when I was a high school and undergraduate...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- MCAT
- DAT
- GRE Subject Tests
- +63 subjects

Sarah: PCAT course instructor
...Denver with a degree in Biochemistry. Obviously the sciences are where my tutoring strengths lie, especially in Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology. Don't be fooled, though! I'm also great with English, essay writing, and grammar. Plus, I'm a not-so-secret history buff, especially when it comes to European History. I've also got quite a bag of tricks when it comes to study tips, organization, and balancing studying with life. I got my start in tutoring during my...
Education & Certification
- University of Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
- University of Colorado - Denver - Unknown, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- PCAT
- College Level American History
- PCAT Biology
- Chemistry
- +32 subjects