For more than 100 years, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Michigan has led the state in preparing students for professional pharmaceutical careers. The college philosophy is to provide graduates capable of pursuing innovative careers in pharmaceutical research, clinical practice, and allied health services.
The college of pharmacy offers a professional entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy program through its pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences departments.
Over the last 30 years, pharmacy practice has undergone many changes to meet the need of our communities. It has expanded from dispensing medicines to incorporating pharmaceutical sciences, research and development, and holistic patient care. These days, pharmacists interact with healthcare providers and patients to develop drug treatment programs for successful outcomes.
In Michigan, pharmacists are active in drug therapy and can prescribe or modify medicines under the delegated authority of a licensed general practitioner. As a pharmacist you will provide various services including:
- blood pressure monitoring
- monitoring glucose levels
- monitoring cholesterol
- bone densitometry screening
- monitoring anticoagulation medicines and adjusting them if required
- monitoring antibiotic effectiveness and adjusting dosages or medications if required
The Wayne State University College of Pharmacy faculty of practitioners, researchers, and educators:
- prepare you for a professional career in diverse, cross-cultural communities
- develop ongoing partnerships with industry and healthcare providers to provide you with working knowledge of your classroom work, to support current medical research, and to improve healthcare delivery and treatment to the community
- conduct basic research to improve healthcare delivery and drug treatments
The college provides you opportunities to practice in multicultural environments as part of a multidisciplinary team to apply your learning to real-life situations and gain experience and confidence as a pharmacy practitioner.
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