how we are different
The Difference is Real
Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy was the first pharmacy school west of the Mississippi River. And, we’ve been leading the way ever since, educating the pharmacists who help drive the quality of health care locally, nationally and globally.
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Founded in 1864 as the first college of pharmacy west of the Mississippi
45%
Nearly half of Missouri pharmacists are St. Louis College of Pharmacy alums
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Our experiential education program provides 500+ opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings
In the Middle of Everything
From our distinguished partners next door and the eclectic Central West End (CWE) neighborhood to the bustling city beyond, our location is right where you want to be in your Pharm.D. pursuit. St. Louis is a navigable city with big opportunities to continue your educational journey and grow into a professional career in pharmacy.
Washington University Medical Campus
Located within the Washington University Medical Campus, St. Louis College of Pharmacy has a central place in the heart of one of the nation’s premier biomedical communities. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center and Goldfarb School of Nursing are a few of our renowned neighbors.
Central West End (CWE) Neighborhood
Rich in the arts and athletics, with a growing tech industry, a thriving biomedical community and great food and entertainment, St. Louis isn’t just the place for you to launch and grow your career, it’s the place for you to build your life.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy is located in the CWE, home to a vibrant community offering restaurants, entertainment, boutique shopping and some of the largest employers in the city — just steps from campus.
A Modern Pharm.D. Program
At St. Louis College of Pharmacy, we believe in learning by doing. We encourage and require our students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to other areas of their academic and personal lives through interactive lab courses, faculty-led research opportunities and rotation experiences.
Hands-on learning
Our integrated approach to pharmacy education pairs lectures and labs so you
can put what you learn in the classroom into practice. Presented in conjunction
with our patient care course series, our five integrated skills labs courses present
hands-on training in the skills you need to become a pharmacist.
rotations
Our experiential education program provides unmatched opportunities to apply
classroom knowledge in real-world settings. With 500+ rotation sites across 39 states and 9 countries, you’ll be able to explore diverse pharmacy specialties, gain global health experience and build the skills needed for a successful career in pharmacy.
research
We work to create opportunities for students to develop real-world skills and enhance their classroom learning through leading-edge, faculty-led research. Through individual laboratories and our academic and research centers, faculty members collaborate with students in the pursuit of health care breakthroughs.
A Network of Health Care Leaders
In addition to the friendships you’ll develop living and learning in our tight-knit campus community, your network will also include an alumni roster of over 8,500 pharmacists, health professionals, clinicians and researchers worldwide.
From student scholarships, alumni preceptors and networking opportunities, you will become part of an engaged and connected network that has the power to open doors and propel your education and career forward.
