Program Overview

College of Pharmacy

The University of Houston College of Pharmacy offers various programs for prospective students, including the Pharm.D. Professional Program, Graduate Programs, Residency and Fellowship, Dual and Consecutive Degree Programs, and Student Handbooks, Policies and Procedures.

Prospective Students

Prospective students can explore the following programs:

• Pharm.D. Professional Pharmacy
• Graduate Programs
  • Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy
  • PhD Graduate Admissions
  • Pharmacy Leadership and Administration
    • M.S. Graduate Admissions
    • Curriculum & Rotations
    • Current Students
    • Publications
    • Student Handbooks, Policies and Procedures
• Dual and Consecutive Programs
• Residency and Fellowship

Pharmacy Leadership and Administration

Application Deadline for Cohort: Jan. 5, 2026

The Pharmacy Leadership and Administration program has a specific application deadline. Please note that deadlines posted to the university portion of the application only apply, and individual hospital deadlines for PhORCAS should be checked separately.

About the Program

The Houston Program in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration offers unique learning, teaching, and collaboration opportunities to train the next generation of pharmacy leaders. The program takes full advantage of the resources of the world's largest medical center and provides guidance and classroom instruction from award-winning pharmacy leaders.

The University of Houston College of Pharmacy offers a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, with PGY1 and PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration (HSPA) residency programs from seven leading Texas Medical Center institutions.

Participating Institutions

The following Texas Medical Center institutions participate in The Houston Program with HSPA residencies:

• Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
• Harris Health System
• HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
• Houston Methodist Hospital
• Memorial Hermann Health System
• Texas Children's Hospital
• The University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center

Program Vision & Mission

Vision:

To cultivate influential health care leaders across all dimensions of patient care.

Mission:

To develop versatile pharmacy leaders who will advance health care by utilizing collaborative resources at the University of Houston and throughout health systems in the greater Houston area.

Program Features

The program features include:

• A 24-month program offering M.S. in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration and PGY1/PGY2 certificate
• Collaboration and learning from leaders at some of the top pharmacy institutions in the country
• ASHP-matching, accredited residency programs offered by seven Texas Medical Center institutions
• A coordinated interview process