Choosing the Right Program
Do You Want to Be a Pharmacist?
See our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) professional degree program.The Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree program at the CU School of Pharmacy is a full-time, four-year course of study that provides an excellent foundation for a career in pharmacy. The demand for trained pharmacy professionals has dramatically increased in recent years and pharmacists have become more actively involved in drug therapy decision-making for patients of all ages.
Our students are taught how to manage disease states, educate patients and work effectively with other health care practitioners. Through experiential education, active learning and critical skills development, students gain a comprehensive pharmacy background, preparing them for numerous pharmacy practice options upon graduation. Graduates are qualified to practice pharmacy and are eligible for examination for licensure as a pharmacist.
Do You Want to Be a Scientist?
See our Graduate Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programs.There are two Ph.D. programs within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences that are currently accepting students: Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Toxicology. The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program is committed to the application of Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry to solving problems arising in the field of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
Do you have a B.S. degree in Pharmacy and are a practicing pharmacist but would like to obtain a Pharm.D. degree?
See our Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program.The University of Colorado School of Pharmacy offers the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree for working pharmacists in a part-time, or nontraditional, format. All didactic courses are delivered online, via the Internet. Online courses provide maximal accessibility and flexibility to working pharmacists, and provide opportunities for interaction with the faculty and with the other pharmacists in the program, and for active participation in learning.
Why Choose CU SOP?
The school is nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum that integrates basic and clinical sciences in didactic and laboratory courses. Experiential coursework throughout the program provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in didactic lectures to the "real world" situation.Our faculty members are national leaders in clinical pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences research. They bring their experience and expertise to the lecture halls to ensure that students are provided with the most current knowledge and well-prepared for their careers.
The school supports and cultivates active involvement in the profession through service learning and student organization involvement.
Students are placed in experiential sites from the first semester of the curriculum. As they progress through the program, more experience is gained, culminating in their final year of seven, six-week advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
Last updated: 2/02/07