Program Overview
The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) degree is designed to develop students into competent
pharmacists with the knowledge and skills needed to provide the
highest quality pharmaceutical care.
This curriculum gives students a
solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences that is
consistent with a strong academic program of study. The program is
configured as a six-year course of study that admits students
directly into the major without requiring the completion of a
pre-pharmacy curriculum.
Professional pharmacy coursework is
introduced early in the program to increase students’ awareness of
their chosen profession. The final four years concentrate on
integrating basic and applied pharmaceutical and clinical sciences
in the classroom and in practice settings. The curriculum employs
an integrated approach to learning, and stresses the application of
knowledge that is patient-specific and focused.
Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the challenges
associated with becoming an effective practicing pharmacist, and
serve as experts on drug therapy to improve the use of medication
for diverse populations.
Transfer Students
The six-year Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) degree is designed to admit 1st-time undergraduate
freshmen. Admission is competitive and is coordinated by our Office
of Undergraduate Admission.
Each year the Pharm.D. Committee -- part
of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health -- determines whether
existing classes have space for transfers. If classes are full, it
is possible that no transfer applicants will be admitted for a
specific year.
- At this time, due to the structure of our Pharm.D. curriculum
and our enhanced retention, we will not consider transfer
applications to the Pharm.D. Program for Fall 2006.
University regulations view students who
have completed any college credit as transfers. Transfer
students are not evaluated as freshmen. If you change your
application to another major, please note that upon acceptance and
enrollment, you will be unable to transfer into Pharm.D. at a later
date. Please consult our Web site for future updates.
Additional Information
A complete overview of this program and others can be obtained from
the online bulletin.
Note: The bulletin must be viewed using
Adobe Acrobat Reader (preferably version 5.1 or better). If you do
not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your system, please go to Adobe
to download the program.