Pharmacy

For more information on: 

• PharmD Quality Indicators
• Performance on Pharmacy Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)
• Professional Graduation Rates and Time to Completion

Please visit the college's Office of Professional Education & Assessment page.

A career in pharmacy presents exceptional prospects for individuals passionate about science and healthcare. With its diverse and fulfilling nature, pharmacy offers opportunities for patient care, scientific research, and innovative breakthroughs. Graduates of the program can embark on rewarding paths in community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, managed care, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, academia, and other sectors. Pharmacists assume pivotal leadership positions across the entire healthcare system.

To explore further career opportunities in pharmacy, we recommend visiting the following resources:

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

• American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)

University of Cincinnati PharmD students benefit from immersive experience-based learning at 200+ pharmacy practice sites in the Greater Cincinnati area, including various pharmacies, hospitals, and corporations. Being part of UC's Academic Health Center allows students to train alongside medical, nursing, and allied health students. Notably, Cincinnati students consistently achieve top-tier scores on licensing examinations, such as NAPLEX and MJPE, leading to successful careers as licensed pharmacists.

Connections to Pharmacy: Early Assurance Program

The University of Cincinnati offers an Early Assurance Program (EAP) for high school students who have an interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy. By participating in this program, students can secure a guaranteed interview for the UC James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, provided they meet and maintain all the criteria outlined by the EAP throughout their undergraduate studies. To take advantage of this opportunity, students can enroll in the University of Cincinnati College of Arts & Sciences.

Benefits of the EAP program includes the assurance of admission into the PharmD program if all program requirements are satisfied. It is important to note that EAP students must fulfill all program requirements and complete the necessary courses to gain admission into the PharmD program. On the other hand, non-EAP students are required to maintain specific GPA requirements and undergo a competitive admissions process. Another advantage of the EAP program is the possibility of graduating sooner. 

Please visit the EAP program page for more information.

Pre-Pharmacy Courses From a Foreign Institution

Students who have completed equivalent pre-pharmacy courses at a non-US institution should have foreign transcripts evaluated by World Education Services (WES). Students are advised to e-mail (pharmacy@uc.edu), mail, or fax (513-558-4372) a copy of the WES evaluation to the College to determine if the foreign coursework is acceptable, or if additional courses must be completed.

Pre-Pharmacy Requirements

All students must complete the required pre-pharmacy requirements regardless of a previous degree. Whether you've earned the degree from a US or foreign institution, you must complete the required pre-pharmacy courses to qualify for admission consideration.

TOEFL

In accordance with rules 4729:1-2-04 and 4729:2-2-07 of the Ohio Administrative Code: International applicants must establish spoken English proficiency by completing the TOEFL IBT with the following minimum scores or higher:

(A) Writing: twenty-four;

(B) Speaking: twenty-six;

(C) Listening: twenty-one; and

(D) Reading: twenty-two.

The Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education.