Program Overview
Program Overview
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) offers a fully accredited, nationally recognized, full-time pharmacy program designed to develop well-rounded pharmacists. This program emphasizes the clinical sciences, drug-related patient care, and interprofessional team participation to prepare students for advanced levels of professional practice.
Program Details
- Program Type: Doctorate
- Academic Unit: School of Pharmacy
- Degree Type: Doctor of Pharmacy
- Standard credit hours: 147
- Delivery Mode: In-person
- Typical Program Length: 4 years
- Typical Course Load: 5 per semester
- Estimated Program Cost: $155,896
Emphasis Areas
The program offers several emphasis areas, including:
- Research
- Public health and epidemiology
- Business health and epidemiology
Career Opportunities
Pharmacists play a vital role in the community by providing drug and health-related information and services to the public. They work in diverse health care settings, including hospitals, independent and chain pharmacies, and universities. Potential careers include:
- Community pharmacist
- Industry pharmacist
- Pediatric pharmacist
Potential Courses
Some potential courses in the program include:
- Pharmacology I
- Pharmacotherapy I: Emphasis on Self-Care and Nonprescription Medications
- Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
- Evidence Based Medicine I
Related Programs and Pathways
Related programs and pathways include:
- Biology — Biomedical Sciences (Major)
- Biology (Major)
- Chemistry (Major)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (Certificate)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctorate)
- Pharmacology (Doctorate)
Application Process
To apply, students must:
- Gather materials: Official transcripts, names and locations of previous colleges, citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
- Complete the UMKC online application: $45 for domestic graduate students or $75 for international graduate students
- Check admissions requirements: The program has special admission requirements, including submitting an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) and interviewing for the program
Tuition and Financial Aid
- Estimated Tuition Per Semester: $15,908 (resident rate) or $15,908 (nonresident rate)
- Financial Aid: UMKC offers a number of automatic and competitive scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities
- Median Salary/Year: $137,103 (based on data from Lightcast.io for Pharmacists)