Curriculum

Proven curriculum at the forefront of patient care and science

1. Work with Patients in Hands-On Learning
   Patient care is at the heart of what pharmacists do. On a top medical campus, you’ll learn by doing as you help patients. From immunizing patients to screening for chronic diseases like diabetes, you’ll make a difference in people’s health as a student pharmacist.
2. Stand Out with Top Clinical Training
   Our award-winning approach to building clinical skills will prepare you to be an outstanding pharmacist. You’ll gain both the knowledge and skills needed in modern pharmacy practice, from patient communications and dispensing to problem-solving and critical thinking — all making you competitive in the job market.
3. Learn with Other Health Care Professional Students
   Pharmacists work with many health care professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and others, as part of the interprofessional team. You’ll learn how to be a key player on today’s health care team, collaborating with students from medicine, nursing, and veterinary medicine.
4. Get a Front-Row Seat to Cutting-Edge Science at a
   Top 10 Research University
   A strong scientific foundation is essential in pharmacy. You’ll experience all of the principles of drug discovery (medicinal chemistry), drug action (pharmacology), and drug delivery (pharmaceutics) and how to apply them in pharmacy practice. Plus, be at the forefront of personalized medicine and the latest pharmaceutical breakthroughs at one of the best research universities.
5. Gain Leadership Skills and Professional
   Development
   Developing student pharmacists to become leaders is woven throughout the curriculum. Pathways, electives, and certificate options provide specialization in your career interest. Outside the classroom, there are boundless opportunities for community outreach, entrepreneurship, and leadership experiences — all to help you distinguish yourself.
6. Learn From the Best
   Classes are taught by nationally-recognized faculty and practitioners on the cutting edge of pharmacy practice. You’ll learn from innovative thinkers who are shaping the pharmacy profession and revolutionizing health care. Many of our renowned faculty are fellows of prestigious organizations, recipients of coveted awards and honors, editors of major journals, patent holders, and awardees of impressive research grants totaling $13 million in funding.

PharmD Curriculum & Coursework