Gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter one of the most respected health care professions with the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

With its contemporary curriculum, innovative educational experiences, and strategic professional relationships, the PharmD program offers students a world class education that honors the traditions of pharmacy practice, while also pioneering dynamic changes in pharmacy education, practice, and research.

Faculty, staff, and studens work together to create the future of pharmacy.

About the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program

View this four-minute video to learn more about the PharmD program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, including information about its dynamic curriculum, robust experiential learning program, and how it works to prepare students for one of the most respected professions in health care.

Quick Facts About the PharmD Program

  • Top 10 PharmD Program: Ranked #9 by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 140 schools of pharmacy in the country.
  • 800+ Preceptors: Thirty percent of the curriculum is focused on experiential learning at practice sites that span community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, the pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies.
  • Prime Location: The campus is just minutes away from nationally ranked hospitals, federal agencies, and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • 175 Years of Excellence: Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the nation.
Dr. James Trovato Oversees a Student in the Pharmacy Practice Lab

Experiential Learning Program

Students have access to structured educational opportunities in real practice settings under the supervision of qualified preceptors — practicing pharmacists and other professionals who volunteer their time to help students apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to the real world.

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Students Work Together Throughout Their Education

Beyond the Pharmacy

With a network of more than 5,600 alumni across the country and around the world, the School of Pharmacy provides students with connections to alumni at the Food and Drug Administration, the United States Public Health Service, the National Institutes of Health, and more.

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Dr. Agnes Ann Feemster Shows Student How to Measure Blood Pressure

The Core Curriculum

There are two key course series at the heart of the PharmD curriculum. Applied Science and Therapeutics introduces and reinforces the integration of the basic and clinical sciences in therapeutic decision-making. Abilities Lab offers a variety of self-paced activities and live exercises.

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I chose the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy because it is renowned for its exceptional faculty and challenging curriculum.

Laetitia N'Dri, Third-Year Student Pharmacist