Program Overview
Pharmacy, Pharm.D.
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is a four-year professional degree that prepares students for a career in pharmacy. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become competent pharmacists.
Overview
The Pharm.D. program is a comprehensive curriculum that includes coursework, laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, as well as the clinical and professional skills necessary to practice pharmacy.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Pharm.D. program, applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours of pre-requisite courses, including:
- CHEM 1100: Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics (or CHEM 1300)
- CHEM 1110: Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity, and Chemical Properties (or CHEM 1310)
- CHEM 1120: Introduction to Chemistry Techniques
- CHEM 2100: Organic Chemistry 1: Foundations of Organic Chemistry (or CHEM 2210)
- CHEM 2700: Biochemistry 1: Biomolecules and an Introduction to Metabolic Energy (or CHEM 2360)
- BIOL 1020 & BIOL 1030: Biology 1: Principles and Themes and Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions
- BIOL 2410 & BIOL 2420: Human Physiology 1 and Human Physiology 2
- MBIO 1010: Microbiology I
- MATH 1500: Introduction to Calculus (OR) MATH 1230: Differential Calculus
- STAT 1000: Basic Statistical Analysis 1 (OR) STAT 1150: Introduction to Statistics and Computing
- 12 credit hours of Humanities/Social Sciences courses
Applicants must also have a minimum AGPA of 3.00 and must have completed the English Casper test.
Program Requirements
The Pharm.D. program consists of 144 credit hours of coursework, laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, as well as the clinical and professional skills necessary to practice pharmacy.
Courses
The following courses are required for the Pharm.D. program:
- PHMD 1000: Introduction to Professional Practice
- PHMD 1002: Applied Pharmacy Practice Lab 1
- PHMD 1004: Introduction to Pharmacotherapy Literature
- PHMD 1006: Pharmacy Informatics
- PHMD 1008: Medicinal Chemistry
- PHMD 1010: Applied Pathophysiology
- PHMD 1012: Extemporaneous Pharmaceutical Compounding
- PHMD 1014: Clinical Therapeutics 1
- PHMD 1016: Pharmaceutics
- PHMD 1040: Service Learning / IPE 1
- PHMD 2000: Drug Delivery
- PHMD 2004: Critical Appraisal of Pharmacotherapy Literature 1
- PHMD 2006: Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- PHMD 2008: Pharmacy Law
- PHMD 2010: Principles of Biotechnology
- PHMD 2012: Pharmacogenetics
- PHMD 2016: Clinical Pharmacokinetics - Pharmacodynamics
- PHMD 2020: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community
- PHMD 2022: Applied Pharmacy Practice Lab 2-1
- PHMD 2024: Applied Pharmacy Practice Lab 2-2
- PHMD 2026: Clinical Therapeutics 2-1
- PHMD 2028: Clinical Therapeutics 2-2
- PHMD 2030: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience - Hospital
- PHMD 2040: Service Learning / IPE 2
- PHMD 3002: Applied Pharmacy Practice Lab 3
- PHMD 3004: Critical Appraisal of Pharmacotherapy Literature
- PHMD 3006: Advanced Clinical Therapeutics
- PHMD 3008: Concepts of Integrative Medicine
- PHMD 3010: Pharmacy Management
- PHMD 3012: Applied Professional Practice
- PHMD 3014: Clinical Therapeutics 3
- PHMD 3016: Toxicology of Medications and Drugs of Abuse
- PHMD 4010: Pharmacy Research Methods
- PHMD 4020: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience- Community
- PHMD 4030: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience- Hospital
- PHMD 4040: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience-Primary Care
- PHMD 4060: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience- Elective
Clinical Rotations
The Pharm.D. program includes a series of clinical rotations that provide students with hands-on experience in a variety of pharmacy practice settings. The clinical rotations are designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom to real-world practice.
Assessment and Evaluation
Student performance is assessed and evaluated throughout the program using a variety of methods, including written exams, laboratory practicals, and clinical evaluations.
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, students must have completed all required coursework, laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations, and must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Professional Development
The Pharm.D. program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become competent pharmacists. The program includes a series of professional development courses and experiences that are designed to help students develop the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in the profession.
Research Opportunities
The Pharm.D. program provides students with opportunities to engage in research and scholarly activity. Students may participate in research projects, present research at conferences, and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
Career Opportunities
The Pharm.D. program prepares students for a career in pharmacy. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), which are required for licensure as a pharmacist in the United States and Canada.
Accreditation
The Pharm.D. program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Faculty
The faculty of the Pharm.D. program are experienced pharmacists and educators who are committed to providing students with a high-quality education. The faculty include experts in a variety of areas, including pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacy practice.
Facilities
The Pharm.D. program is located in a state-of-the-art facility that includes classrooms, laboratories, and simulation rooms. The facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, including robotic dispensing systems and electronic health records.
Student Life
The Pharm.D. program offers a variety of student life activities and organizations, including the Pharmacy Student Association, the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists, and the National Community Pharmacists Association. These organizations provide students with opportunities to engage in professional development, community service, and social activities.
Alumni
The Pharm.D. program has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a variety of settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and industry. The alumni network provides students with opportunities to connect with practicing pharmacists and to learn about career opportunities and professional development.