Program Overview

PharmD Program

Program Details

Location

Schaumburg

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of 60 undergraduate semester hours in math, science, and general education with a grade of C- or higher.
• Minimum cumulative and math/science GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• PCAT scores are not required.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Did you earn your degree outside of the United States? Learn how to submit your prerequisites.

Accreditation

The Roosevelt University PharmD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

Sample PharmD Courses

• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Immunization Certificate
• Healthcare Communications
• Principles of Drug Action
• Pharmacogenomics
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Career Opportunities

On average, U.S. pharmacists earn $132,750 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sept 2023). Roosevelt graduates have launched successful careers at:

• AbbVie
• AMITA Health
• CVS Health
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• NorthShore University HealthSystem
• Osco (Albertson’s)
• Rite Aid
• Walgreens
• Walmart

Why Roosevelt for your PharmD degree

Reduced Tuition

Roosevelt University has lowered full-time Doctor of Pharmacy tuition to $45,000 a year for new students in the academic year.

Expert Faculty

At Roosevelt, you can conduct biomedical research and publish with our expert faculty. You’ll complete clinical rotations under the instruction of faculty recognized as top in their fields, at sites like:

• Advocate Health Care
• Cleveland Clinic
• Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
• Holy Cross Hospital
• Indian Health Service
• Mount Sinai Hospital
• Rush University Medical Center
• Vista Medical Center
• University of Chicago Medicine

95% Job Placement Rate

A year after graduation, 95% of our alumni are working in the pharmacy field, completing pharmacy residencies or fellowships, or in community or hospital pharmacies.

Dual Degree Pathways

Learn more about the PharmD/MBA Degree Pathway or the PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Pathway.

Patient-Centered Learning

The pharmacy program embraces the University’s mission of social justice, making students competent, committed, and compassionate healthcare professionals. Our expert faculty members focus on patient-centered learning, and our students gain hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities in suburban Schaumburg.

5:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

In Roosevelt’s small classes, you’ll build real connections with your professors. Practice your skills with hands-on activities and group work. Explore the PharmD curriculum.

Meet Your PharmD Faculty

• Joan Hardman, Associate Dean of Experiential Education
• Melissa Hogan, Dean, College of Science, Health & Pharmacy, and Associate Provost Schaumburg
• Olajumoke Amuwo, Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
• Dan Majerczyk, Assoc Prof Clinical Sciences
• Bedrija Nikocevic, Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences
• Larry Potempa, Prof Biochem & Immunology

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