Become a trusted health professional at the UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Our Professional program offers a dynamic blend of academic exploration, cutting-edge research, and meaningful community engagement, equipping you to lead in the healthcare industry.
With a Pharm.D. degree, you can have a profound impact on people's lives, through patient interactions at a pharmacy, pioneering new solutions in a biopharmaceutical lab, and administering life-saving medications in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Explore all of the diverse career pathways available with a Pharm.D. degree.
Pathway
In our 0-6 program students typically complete common curriculum and Pre-Professional foundation coursework in their freshman and sophomore years and apply to enter the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science‘s professional program during the second semester of their sophomore year. Students then transition to professional coursework (junior year) and earn a BS in Pharmacy Studies after the equivalent of senior year. The semester immediately following the completion of the BS degree, students complete two additional years of upper-level coursework and engage in experiential rotations across the entire spectrum of pharmacy careers before earning their Pharm.D. degree.
Dual Degree Programs and Curricular Tracks
The UConn School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers a variety of dual and joint degrees, minors, and curricular tracks. Learn more about those programs on our advising site.
Enrichment and Experiences
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences officially recognizes pharmacy student organizations that are either student chapters affiliated with a professional pharmacy-related organization; pharmacy-related fraternities or sororities; pharmacy-related honor or professional societies; pharmacy-related research organizations; or meet a unique need of the students as approved by the Office of the Associate Dean. Each pharmacy student organization is advised by a faculty member. Interested students may be appointed to serve on or can join School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences committees. For a full list of organizations, please visit our advising site.
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Discover the possibilities with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree by watching a recorded panel discussion featuring School of Pharmacy alumni and industry leaders.