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Prepare for a rewarding career in health care with our integrated BS/Pharm.D., Ph.D., and dual degree programs. Exceptional faculty, engaging academic exploration, groundbreaking research, and impactful community involvement are hallmarks of a pharmacy education at UConn.

We offer unique co-curricular tracks and independent study opportunities that provide pathways for flexibility, customized learning, and skill development, readying students to lead in the ever evolving field of pharmacy.

New England tuition rates, 80+ unique rotation experiences, specialty tracks, involvement in faculty research, and dual degrees are all highlights associated with our Pharm.D. program. Ph.D. candidates, this is the place to delve deep into your area of interest and connect with a career.

11/06/25
Atorvastatin Recall May Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Patients – and Reflects FDA’s Troubles Inspecting Medicines Made Overseas

Recall is only the latest in a series of concerning manufacturing issues that have come to light since 2019

11/03/25
UConn Pharmacy Student Receives the Gateway to Research Award

Kayla Barca, a fifth-year Pharm.D. student, has received the Gateway Award from the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) for her research in opioid use disorder. With the support of her mentor, Gregory Sartor (Ph.D.), Kayla has excelled both in the classroom and laboratory, evidenced by this prestigious award.
10/29/25
Two UConn Students Chosen as AFPE Pre-Doctoral Fellows

UConn Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. students, Liam Carman and Luke Burroughs, have been named 2025-2026 pre-doctoral fellows by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) for their research.
10/28/25
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Amounts of Lead, New Report Says – A Pharmacologist Explains the Data

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily.

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