College of Pharmacy (PharmD) Curriculum

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Year 1

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Biostatistics & Data Analysis
• Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
• Fundamentals of Pharmacology
• Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
• Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmacy Skills Labs
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
• Physiology & Pathophysiology
• Self-Care & Nonprescription Medications

Year 2

• Bioethics
• Integrated Infectious Diseases
• Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) II
• Literature Evaluation & Advanced Drug Info
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Pathway to Professional Practice
• Pharmaceutical Compounding
• Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
• Pharmacology I, II, and III
• Pharmacotherapy I, II, and III
• Pharmacy Skills Labs
• Public Health

Year 3

• Advanced Topics in Pharmacotherapy
• Applied Literature Evaluation
• Electives
• Emerging Trends in Pharmacy
• Gateway to Clinical Practice
• Healthcare & Pharmacy Law
• Integrated Infectious Diseases
• Integrated Oncology
• Interprofessional Case Collaborations
• Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) III
• Pharmacoeconomics & Health Policy
• Pharmacogenomics
• Pharmacy Management
• Pharmacy Skills Labs

Year 4

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
• Practical Approaches to Professional Development, Licensure Exam Preparation

Examples of Elective Offerings for Year 3

• Advanced Diabetes Management
• Advanced Medical Communication
• Advanced Mental Health
• Advanced Pharmaceutical Compounding
• Advanced Pharmacoeconomics
• Advanced Topics in Infectious Diseases & Microbiology
• Basic and Advanced Medical Spanish (online)
• Cannabis: Pharmacology, Politics, Medical Uses
• Community Pharmacy Practice & Management
• Critical Care and Medical Emergencies
• Deconstructing Landmark Clinical Trials
• Effective Leadership for Pharmacists (online)*
• Forensic Toxicology and Pharmacology
• LGBTQI Healthcare
• Lifestyle Medicine for Healthcare Professionals
• Methods of Drug Design
• Spirituality and End of Life Care
• Teaching or Research Independent Study
• Toxicology
• Veterinary Pharmacy (online)*

*Offered via another University; students are responsible for registration and tuition