Walgreens PharmStart is available to eligible team members across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
The next semester starts in May.
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Launch your pharmacy career with Walgreens’ PharmStart — flexible pathways for working adults to complete prerequisites for a PharmD.
Launch your pharmacy career with Walgreens’ PharmStart — flexible pathways for working adults to complete prerequisites for a PharmD.
Eligible full-time, high-performing team members can advance on their Pharmacist pathway with access to 100% tuition-free programs.
Explore Walgreens PharmStart, in partnership with Guild
Opportunity that starts with education
Opportunity that starts with education
Access a catalog of learning programs to complete your pharmacy prerequisites with your Guild benefit through Walgreens.
100% tuition-free programs and mandatory fees for online classes needed to fulfill pharmacy school prerequisites, including:
- Associate in Science, Biological Sciences at Rio Salado: a 2-3 year program for those just starting college or looking to complete all common pre-requisites for PharmD programs
- 4-5 Course Bundle: a 6-12 month program that offers flexibility to mix-and-match courses you need
- Organic Chemistry I & II: 1 or 2 semesters of Organic Chem for those preparing to apply to a PharmD program, through Wilmington U or MCPHS
- Eligible for full-time, high-performing team members
- 1:1 support from Guild Specialists who help with program selection, application submission, and answering all questions
- Required books & fees covered
Biggest financial barriers removed
Biggest financial barriers removed
Through 100% tuition-paid program options, education and new skills are within reach. Team members must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Employed by Walgreens for a minimum of one year
- US-based (including Puerto Rico); limited to select field roles
- Regular full-time (30+ hours/week over a 52-week period)
- Must be an active team member
- Minimum 18 years or older
- Latest performance evaluation must be exceeding expectations or higher
- Must have active PTCB or EXPT technician certification
PharmStart puts personal and professional evolution within reach.
PharmStart puts personal and professional evolution within reach.
Biggest financial barriers removed
Access learning programs with funding options from Walgreens.
New and sharpened skills
Gain valuable skills from online schools with flexible programs designed for working adults.
Support along the way
From the day you create your Guild account on, look to Guild support for help and guidance.
Support along the way
Support along the way
Count on Guild support for answers and guidance, helping you get set up, make a plan, and stay motivated.
- Guild Specialists can walk you through your benefit, help you explore programs, and more
- Guild coaches partner with you 1:1 to achieve your goals
- 74% of surveyed learners using Guild coaching say it's a contributor to their academic success**
**Guild’s survey responses from random and representative Guild Certified Network new learners over the last 24 months as of 01/01/2023
“I’m a mom, a wife, & I’ve been in the pharmacy field for 10 years. It’s challenging at first with finding the time to fit everything in, but once I got a schedule figured out, things were much more manageable. Remember - this is an investment in yourself!"
“I’m a mom, a wife, & I’ve been in the pharmacy field for 10 years. It’s challenging at first with finding the time to fit everything in, but once I got a schedule figured out, things were much more manageable. Remember - this is an investment in yourself!"
- Bree, Pharmacy Ops Manager
Opportunity is yours. Create your account.
*If applicable, grants and scholarships are applied to tuition and fees before employer funding. Education assistance provided in excess of $5,250 within one calendar year will be treated as taxable income and reported on your W-2.