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About the University

Founded in 1864 as St. Louis College of Pharmacy (one of the first colleges of pharmacy chartered west of the Mississippi River), University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is steeped in a history of health, pharmacy, evolution and innovation. More than 160 years since our founding, UHSP continues to play an integral role in the advancement of health care education in the U.S. and worldwide.

As we’ve evolved from our historic founding in a rented classroom into the University we are today, we stand strong in our belief that the creation of healthier societies starts with our students, and we remain dedicated to helping them become better versions of themselves so they can create positive change in the world. 

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment

661

Undergraduate

372

Professional

273

Graduate

15

Female Students

60%

Male Students

40%

States Represented

38

Countries Represented

9

Based on the fall 2025 10-day census

Colleges

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Home to our flagship Doctor of Pharmacy program. The college is focused on preparing students for expert practice and leadership in pharmacy careers.

College of Arts and Sciences

Home to health sciences undergraduate degrees, including pre-professional pathways, as well as the Medicinal Chemistry graduate program.

College of Global Population Health

Home to our global and population health-related academic and research programs, including undergraduate degrees and our online MPH program.

College of Graduate Studies

Oversees administration of the University’s master’s, dual degree and graduate certificate programs, as well as the University’s postdoctoral scholar activity.

Programs

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Applied Behavioral Sciences 
Biochemistry 
Biomedical Sciences 
Biopsychology 
Exercise Physiology 
Medical Humanities
Medicinal Chemistry
Neuroscience 
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
Pharmaceutical Sciences 
Public Health 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Public Health (Online)
Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry 

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Doctor of Pharmacy

Featured Sports

With 20 men’s, women’s and coed teams, UHSP offers year-round opportunities to get in the game or cheer from the sidelines.

Men’s

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Rugby
Soccer
Track and field – Indoor
Track and field – Outdoor
Volleyball

Women’s

Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and field – Indoor
Track and field – Outdoor
Volleyball

CoEd

Competitive Cheer
Esports

Students playing yard games on the quad during the 2024 solar eclipse

Activities and Organizations

There are more than 35 student organizations on the UHSP campus. Students can also take part in theater productions, on-campus leadership opportunities and a variety of campus traditions, including Founders Day, Spirit Week, Move-In Day, Fall Extravaganza and more. 

Alumni

Living Alumni

8,557

States

50

Countries

15