Professional Curriculum

Each semester, students will enroll in Personal Growth and Development I-VI (PHRD 4001, 4021, 4101, 4121, 5001, 5021), a six-semester course sequence focusing on developing the self-awareness and emotional intelligence skills necessary for team- and practice-ready students. This course will capture participation in mandatory development sessions, mentoring groups, and interprofessional education. Elective credit may be awarded (P3 Spring) based on the level of participation in various activities.

Because of the dynamic nature of the profession of pharmacy, the curriculum may be changed by the College of Pharmacy to meet curricular outcomes and professional needs.  Students entering into the College of Pharmacy who subsequently require a modification of their curricular track may be changed to a new curriculum based on their projected graduation date.

The curriculum prepares all students to provide entry-level, patient-centered care in a variety of practice settings as a contributing member of an interprofessional team. The didactic and experiential curricula include opportunities for students to learn about, from, and with other members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Through interprofessional education activities, students gain an understanding of the abilities, competencies, and scope of practice of team members. 

All students will be expected to demonstrate competence in interprofessional team dynamics, including articulating the values and ethics that underpin interprofessional practice, engaging in effective interprofessional communication, including conflict resolution and documentation skills, and honoring interprofessional roles and responsibilities. Interprofessional team dynamics are introduced, reinforced, and practiced in the didactic and Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) components of the curriculum, and competency is demonstrated in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) practice settings.

Professional students may be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (BSPS) degree. The degree will be awarded to all students who successfully complete all prerequisite courses and selected courses totalling 55 hours in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program. A student planning to receive the BSPS degree will also have to complete additional courses in humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. The purpose of awarding this degree is to recognize the achievement of these students when they have earned credit hours in an amount comparable to that of students receiving other baccalaureate degrees and to give appropriate recognition for their academic accomplishment to that point in the educational process. Students who have received a previous bachelor's degree are not eligible for the BSPS degree.  Contact the Office of Student and Professional Affairs for more information.

Pharm.D./MBA Combination Degree Program

Pharm.D./Ph.D. Combincation Degree Program