The Pacific University College of Pharmacy seeks to provide a superior education in a student-centered atmosphere that promotes excellence in a variety of endeavors, including professional pharmacy education and patient-centered medication management. This integrated framework nurtures service and scholarship, as well as critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism.

The school aspires to graduate professionals who will provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and be agents of change and innovation. With a strong public health orientation, the college provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to serve diverse patient populations and communities. Committed to developing superior practice models and assessment strategies, the school offers a 3-year program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

Located on the dynamic Health Professions Campus, the School of Pharmacy is part of an educational continuum that consists of six health professional programs. The learning environment is stimulating and challenging and offers significant opportunities to interact with faculty members from a variety of disciplines.

The curriculum is structured in a modified block, competency-based design that allows students to become proficient in one topic before moving on to another. This methodology promotes a deep and integrated understanding of key concepts and ideas in a planned, structured, and sequential way. The competency-based model encourages collaboration and teamwork while minimizing unproductive competition. The curriculum also uses team teaching and technology to enhance the educational experience.

To be admitted to the program, a student must complete at least 62 semester hours of pre-professional coursework at an accredited college or university in the US. Applicants also must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. To matriculate, students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite courses. Although applicants do not need a bachelor’s degree to apply to the program, having one does make an application more competitive. Applicants also should complete all required courses within 7 years of date of application. It is not necessary to have completed all prerequisites at the time of applying, but doing so also will make an application more competitive.

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