Fast-Track Your Path to Pharmacy
Are you made for pharmacy? So are we.
With a 160-year legacy of graduating pharmacy leaders, UHSP is the obvious choice for your pre-pharmacy education. Here, your undergraduate coursework will be tailored to your passion for health care so you can begin building the knowledge and skills you’ll need to be an effective and successful pharmacist.
Three Paths to Your Pharm.D.
Whether you’re a first-year undergrad on a fast track to a professional degree, you want to integrate a bachelor’s degree with your Pharm.D., or you’ve completed your prerequisites and are applying directly to our pharmacy program, there is a pharmacy path for you.
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
Pre-pharmacy coursework at UHSP prepares you with the necessary prerequisites before applying for entry into the Pharm.D. program.
Integrated B.S. and Pharm.D.
In this program, your first professional year fulfills your senior-year requirements, allowing you to earn two degrees while saving you a full year of study and tuition.
4-Year Doctor of Pharmacy
If you complete your prerequisite coursework at another institution, you may apply for direct admission to our Pharm.D. program.
What is Pre-Pharmacy?
Pre-pharmacy is a set of designated undergraduate coursework you take to prepare you for entry into pharmacy school. At UHSP, our Pre-Pharmacy pathway is designed for undergraduate students who want to align their studies with a future Pharm.D. degree.
Pharmacy At a Glance
The profession of pharmacy offers more than meets the eye. Today’s pharmacists practice in a wide range of settings, and opportunities are expanding as the profession continues to evolve.
MOST
TRUSTED PROFESSIONS
Rated one of the most trusted health professionals
(Gallup, 2023)
TOP 4
BEST PAYING
Listed as the fourth highest paying health care occupation
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
$136,030
MEDIAN SALARY
Median salary for pharmacists
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)
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ACADEMICS
Our health sciences programs let you tailor your education to your goals, laying the academic foundation for a future that is impactful, inspirational and full of opportunity.
ADMISSIONS
Explore the specific requirements and application process for your desired program to learn what you’ll need for admission.
SCHOLARSHIPS
UHSP offers scholarships based on academic achievements and intercollegiate athletics, as well as UHSP donor-funded scholarships for current students.
Campus life
From living and dining on campus to participating in more than 40 interest- and cultural-based groups, there are many ways enjoy the campus experience at UHSP.
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