starsweet - yes, there is mostly pharmaceutical chemistry in pharmacy school, but you might also take molecular, analytical or a variety of others. However, to understand pharmaceutical chemistry you have to have knowledge of organic chemistry & to have an understanding of organic, you have to have done inorganic. There may be exceptions, but you'll do better in each one if you have good working knowledge of the one before. In pharmaceutical chemistry you'll cover all phases - liquids to gas, solids to liquids, eutectic mixtures, etc. Since the drugs range from naturally occuring substances to biotech drugs, you'll need a vast understanding of how side chain placement changes cellular penetration, solubility, protein binding, etc. Sometimes, when chemistry (or any class for that matter) is taken as a course without a framework around it, it seems to be random bits of memorization. Pharmacy school puts the chemistry in perspective within the framework of the practice of pharmacy & makes it more understandable (enjoyable??). Hope that helps.
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