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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.

11/13/25
UConn Pharmacy Student Honored with Travel and Best Poster Awards in Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society Conference

Sai Pallavi Pradeep, a fifth-year Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. student, attended the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society Conference last month. There, she received two prestigious awards: the Travel Award and the Best Poster Award.

11/12/25
Alumni Spotlight: Sam Abdelghany’s Success After Storrs

An experienced and championed leader in oncology pharmacy, Osama (Sam) Abdelghany (Pharm.D.) was once a student working at a pizza place to afford his UConn education. Nicknamed the “pizza man,” Sam’s dedication to the pharmacy field for the past twenty years is a testament to his tenacity in pursuing his passion for pharmacy.
11/10/25
UConn Pharmacy Honors Five Pharmacists at the 23rd Annual Preceptor Event

This past October, the UConn School of Pharmacy recognized five outstanding pharmacists at its 23rd annual Preceptor Event. Dedicated to student mentorship in pharmacy practice, Samantha Russo, Christopher Batista, Barbara Fiano, Youssef Bessada, and Roy Walton have excelled in guiding future pharmacists.
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

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