Program Overview

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is a nationally ranked program that offers a direct admission pathway, allowing students to complete their degree in six years. This program is one of the most affordable in Ohio and provides students with a comprehensive education in pharmacy, preparing them for a career in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, and academia.

Program Highlights

• UToledo offers the most affordable pharmacy program in Ohio.
• Interprofessional education is key at UToledo, where students work with other health science students to learn how to communicate and collaborate in a healthcare setting.
• Outstanding experiential, hands-on learning opportunities are available.
• Students can participate in study abroad programs or healthcare mission trips with college faculty.
• Dedicated advisors and academic support centers provide support to students throughout their program.
• The option to combine the Pharm.D. degree with another graduate degree, such as the Pharm.D./M.B.A., is available.
• Students can earn their degree in just six years through the direct admission pathway, saving two full years and getting into their career faster.

Admission Criteria

High school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for direct admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. To apply, students must:

• Apply to UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Qualifying students will be sent information to apply for Direct Admission

Job Placement and Residency Match Rate

• 98% job placement rate of UToledo Pharm.D. graduates within 3 months of graduation
• 94% residency match rate exceeds the national average

Accreditation

The Pharm.D. program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), leading to licensure as a pharmacist and satisfying the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio. Requirements for licensure eligibility vary from state to state.

Campus Experience

Students who do their entire pharmacy education at UToledo have a full college experience, spending their first two years on UToledo's Main Campus and the next four professional years on the Health Science Campus, one of the most technologically advanced medical campuses in the U.S. Students can get involved in any of the 20+ pharmacy student organizations.