Program Overview

School of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy offers various programs, including the Doctor of Pharmacy Entry-to-Practice PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy for Working Professionals, and Graduate Program.

Doctor of Pharmacy Entry-to-Practice PharmD

• The program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in pharmacy.
• Admission requirements include pre-admission requirements, admissions timeline, and admissions process.
• The program cost and program of study are also available.

Doctor of Pharmacy for Working Professionals

• This part-time program is designed for practicing pharmacists who wish to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• The program includes a combination of online courses, face-to-face clinical skills courses, and experiential learning.
• The program is structured into four components:
  • Online learning
  • Face-to-face clinical skills courses
  • Applied Learning courses
  • Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)
• The program can be completed in three to five years.
• Tuition for the program is approximately $567 per credit hour, with a total of 55 credit hours.

Graduate Program

• The program offers a Master of Science (Pharmacy) and Doctor of Philosophy.
• Graduate supervisors, events, graduate awards, and the Pharmacy Grad Student Society are also available.

Research

• The School of Pharmacy conducts research in various areas, including:
  • Health Outcomes
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• The Undergraduate Summer Research Program and Pharmacy Research Day are also available.

Pharmacy Practice Community

• The Medication Therapy Services Clinic offers various services, including:
  • Clinic services
  • Referral process
  • Contact information
• The Practice Experience Program includes:
  • Pharmacy Practice Experience (PPE) Program
  • PharmD for Working Professionals
  • Become a Pharmacist Preceptor
  • Preceptor criteria and resources

Scholarships and Awards

• Various scholarships and awards are available, including:
  • Entrance awards
  • Awards for students entering year 2, 3, and 4
  • Graduation awards
  • Awards for any year

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who will benefit from Memorial's PharmD for Working Professionals program? Licensed pharmacists who wish to advance their knowledge and skills and attain a PharmD degree while continuing to work.
2. What does the PharmD for Working Professionals program look like? The program is designed for practicing pharmacists who wish to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This part-time program includes a combination of online courses, face-to-face clinical skills courses, and experiential learning.
3. Is Memorial's PharmD for Working Professionals program accredited? CCAPP does not accredit PharmD bridging programs.
4. What is the structure of the program? The program will incorporate four components: online learning, face-to-face clinical skills courses, Applied Learning courses, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).
5. What are the requirements for the Applied Learning courses? The Applied Learning courses will require the application of the content in a practice setting.
6. What is the duration of Memorial's program? As of Fall 2020, students can complete the program in three to five years.
7. Will I need to come to Memorial campus to complete the program? Yes, two onsite clinical skills courses are required.
8. When will the program be available? The program accepted the first cohort of students in Fall 2018 and the final cohort in Fall 2025.
9. Can I continue to work full-time while completing the program? Yes, the Working Professionals program was developed for working pharmacists.
10. What is the tuition for this program? Effective September 2025, tuition for the program will be approximately $567 per credit hour.