Program Overview

College of Pharmacy

The University of Iowa's College of Pharmacy offers a range of programs, including the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, graduate studies, and post-graduate residency programs.

Our Programs

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Why Iowa Pharmacy
  • Admissions
  • Financial Support
  • Curriculum
  • Personalize Your Education
  • Program Data
• Graduate Studies
  • PhD in Health Services Research
  • PhD in Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics
  • PhD in Pharmaceutics
  • Graduate Degree: How to Apply
  • Graduate Student Life
• Post-Graduate Residency Programs
  • Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program

Why Iowa Pharmacy

The UI College of Pharmacy is ranked #24 among 143 programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report. The college has a collaborative, integrated, and forward-thinking PharmD curriculum, with a strong foundation in science and a research component. Students have the opportunity to work with other health-science students, explore career choices, and be exposed to ample leadership opportunities.

Program Highlights

• Over 1000 preceptors enrich PharmD students' learning in 18 states and 4 countries.
• Students are encouraged to discover their own excellence and pave unique paths.
• Students give back to the community in many ways, including immunization clinics, educational booths, advocacy outings, and medication safety outings.
• Over 5,600 alumni are supportive and live in all 50 states and 16 countries.

Residency Match Rate and Graduation Rate

• 97% PGY1 Phase 1 & 2 Residency Match Rate (compared to a national match rate of 76%)
• 97% Graduation Rate (3-year average of graduating within four years)

College Ranking

The College of Pharmacy is ranked in the top 20% of all 142 pharmacy schools.

Pharmacy as a Career

Pharmacists use their medication expertise to treat patients, collaborate with other health care professionals, promote population health, and manage pharmacy systems. Pharmacists are great communicators, team-focused, stand-out leaders, detail-oriented, interested in life-long learning, and good problem solvers.

What do Pharmacists Do?

• Advise patients
• Monitor patients' health
• Advocate for medication safety
• Compound medications
• Give immunizations
• Ensure accurate medication and dosage
• Manage, consult on the side effects of medication
• Conduct health and wellness screenings
• Collaborate with healthcare providers

Research Areas

• Basic Science
  • Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics
  • Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacy Practice Research
  • Health Services Research
  • Practice-Based Research
• University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals

Academic Departments

• Pharmacy Practice and Science
  • Pharmacy Practice and Science Divisions
  • Community Pharmacy Initiatives
  • SOLACE Palliative Care Collaborative
• Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics
• UI Pharmaceuticals