The Doctor of Pharmacy Program
PharmD
- Pre-Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
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The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a four-year professional degree. The classroom, lab, and experiential requirements provide students with the educational background to enter any field of pharmacy practice. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the pharmacy licensing examination. Or they may choose to move on to graduate-level studies in pharmacy or related fields. PharmD graduates may also pursue post-graduate residency programs in general or specialty practice areas, To be considered for entrance into the PharmD program, applicants must have successfully completed Purdue College of Pharmacy’s two-year Pre-Pharmacy Program or the equivalent coursework at another accredited institution.
Purdue College of Pharmacy is consistently ranked in the top ten pharmacy programs in the U.S. and boasts an extremely distinguished 85-member faculty renowned for both its cutting-edge work in pharmaceutical research and for developing educational curricula used in pharmacy programs around the world. Students benefit from an integrated, hands-on approach, learning valuable lessons not just in classrooms and laboratories, but also by experience, beginning in the first year of the program in the Purdue University Pharmacy, and thereafter in blocks of time on rotations in hospitals, pharmacies, and other real-world settings for pharmaceutical professionals. Doing your Pre-Pharmacy work through Purdue’s condensed two-year program can save you up to two years of study and student loan debt, as well as get onto the job market two years faster. That’s a big part of the reason why Purdue PharmD graduates have less debt upon completion of their degree than PharmD students from any other Big Ten pharmacy program.
Pharm D Admission
The Purdue University Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions Committee will strive to admit qualified students who exhibit character, integrity, academic readiness, and outstanding interpersonal skills, as these are important traits when providing comprehensive, compassionate patient care and public service to diverse patient populations. Evidence of community volunteer service and leadership experience is also valued in the selection process.
Prior to entrance in the PharmD program, students must complete all pre-pharmacy program requirements, with the following exceptions:
- Students are limited to two core math/science courses during the summer term immediately prior to beginning the PharmD program.
- Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PHSC 10000) is a highly encouraged elective for any student interested in a career in pharmacy. Intro to Pharmacy and the Admissions Process (PHSC 20000) is a highly encouraged elective for those interested in admission to the professional pharmacy program and pharmacy licensure.
Application Process
Students applying for admission into the PharmD program must complete an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) starting on July 11, 2024, and finishing no later than December 2, 2024 for fall admission.
Note: PCAT scores are not used in the Purdue College of Pharmacy PharmD admissions process.
Contact pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu with questions.