Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Important Information: The University has reached an agreement for Washington University in St. Louis to acquire its campus and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Pending regulatory approval, the college will become WashU’s 10th academic school following the 2026-27 academic year. Read More.

One Program, Endless Possibilities

Extraordinary careers demand extraordinary commitment. With a Doctor of Pharmacy, you will be uniquely positioned to impact the health of local and global communities. At St. Louis College of Pharmacy, you’ll explore all facets of the pharmacy profession to find the right fit for your future career. In the program, you will complete 130 hours of required coursework and 12 semester hours of elective or selective coursework in subjects like clinical services, community care, public health and more.

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Integrated Curriculum

Put what you learn in the classroom right into practice. In conjunction with our patient care course series, our five integrated skills labs present hands-on training in the skills you need to become a pharmacist.

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Program Measurements

When it comes to pharmacy education, success is in the numbers, and our program measurements show a pattern of strength and steady growth. See graduation rates, board pass rates, residency matches and more.

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Rotations

Our award-winning experiential education program gives our student pharmacists hands-on exposure to pharmacy practice settings, preparing them to take their rightful place in the pharmacy industry.

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Research

Whether you are interested in drug discovery, clinical studies or health policy, you can access real-world research experiences aimed at advancing a healthier society and your career.

Research Opportunities

Innovative Learning Spaces

Developing hands-on clinical skills is a critical part of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy curriculum. Our Pharmacy Practice Skills Labs provide state-of-the-art facilities designed to simulate settings and situations you’ll encounter in the real-life practice of pharmacy.

Community Skills Lab

A mock pharmacy setting where students can experience the workflow of a community pharmacy, recommend over-the-counter medications and counsel patients about self-care and prescription medications.

Pharmaceutics Lab

Learn the fundamental basics of the art of drug formulation, run pharmaceutical sciences experiments and practice how to interpret prescriptions to efficiently compound a variety of dosage forms, including solutions, suspensions, emulsions, capusles, ointments and creams and suppositories.

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Clinical Exam Rooms

Practice and develop your patient care and communication skills within simulated exam rooms that mimic the look and feel of a traditional physician’s office that feature exam recording capabilities, which allow faculty to record, watch and assess your interactions with standardized patients.

Hospital Skills Lab

Develop your pharmacy practice skills in a health-system setting. Within the main hospital skills lab, is a sterile compounding lab with state-of-the-art laminar flow hoods that allow students to prepare IV medications.

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Collaborative Learning Classrooms

Take part in collaborative learning related to Electronic Health Records where you utilize software platforms and review patient charts with your peers to practice the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process.

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Since its founding in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy has been preparing students for expert practice and leadership in pharmacy careers . As a student pharmacist, you can depend on leadership that is always looking forward — keeping you on the cutting edge of pharmacy education and practice.

About St. Louis College of Pharmacy

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Earn Two Degrees at Once

Integrate your Pharm.D. with a Master of Business Administration or graduate certificate to save time and money by maximizing shared credits. Offered in partnership with University of Missouri – St. Louis, this option allows you to broaden your pharmacy education, expand your view of the field and graduate with a more diverse skillset that gives you a competitive edge in the job market — perfect for aspiring pharmacy leaders, managers or entrepreneurs.

Pharmacy Admissions

Applying to pharmacy school is the first step to your exciting future in one of the most trusted health care professions. As you work through this process, we’re here to help you every step of the way of your pharmacy admissions journey.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to our professional (Pharm.D.) program must apply via the central pharmacy application system, PharmCAS (pharmcas.org).

Admissions Requirements and How to Apply

Pharmacy Prerequisites

To be eligible, students must be in good standing with all previously attended institutions and must have successfully completed all prerequisite coursework.

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A New Chapter. A Lasting Legacy.

In early 2026, UHSP reached an agreement for WashU to acquire its campus and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Pending regulatory approval, the college will become WashU’s 10th academic school following the 2026-27 academic year.

This next chapter opens new opportunities to advance pharmacy education in St. Louis and reaffirms a mutual commitment to preparing the next generation of health leaders.

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