Pharmacists play a vital role in the healthcare system, focusing on safe and effective medication use for each patient while working collaboratively with fellow healthcare providers to help patients get well and stay well. Found in communities around the globe, pharmacists are often the front door to the health care system.
A Diverse Field of Specialties
From traditional pharmacy careers to non-traditional pathways outside of the industry, pharmacists are needed in a variety of settings:
- Community Pharmacies and Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Mail order pharmacy centers
- Managed care organizations
- Government agencies
Empowering Students through a Forward-Thinking Education
Students will use knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to understand and monitor drug action and interactions, therapeutic roles, and side effects.
Practical Experience Breeds Expertise
Students can expect to apply their knowledge in a variety of real-world settings. With 1,128 preceptors at more than 600 clinical sites, students will gain the skills they need for post-graduate success.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The financial impact of pursuing a PharmD degree is a burden the Coit College of Pharmacy is dedicated to alleviating through scholarships and other forms of aid. We encourage prospective and current students to learn more about the costs and aid opportunities are available.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to join student organizations and establish connections with peers, faculty, alumni, and potential mentors. These opportunities are highly encouraged to broaden a student's experience beyond classroom and clinical spaces.
PharmD Class Graduation Statistics
Class of 2024
On-Time Graduation Rate: 87%
- 121 students admitted
- 106 graduated on time
- 4 academically disqualified
- 5 withdrew
- 3 delayed graduation
GPA at PharmD graduation
- 3.0 or above (maximum 4.0): 86%
- 3.5 or above: 61%
NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rates
- 2024 - 79.8%
MPJE First-Time Pass Rates
- 2024 - 81.4%
Class of 2023
On-Time Graduation Rate: 97%
- 121 students admitted
- 115 graduated on time
- 0 academically disqualified
- 2 withdrew
- 3 delayed graduation
GPA at PharmD graduation
- 3.0 or above (maximum 4.0): 93%
- 3.5 or above: 52%
NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rates
- 2023 - 65.8% (111)
MPJE First-Time Pass Rates
- 2023 - 67% (97)
Contact
Mildred Curran
Director, Student Services
Email Mildred Curran
Phone: 520-626-5120
Drachman Hall
Accreditation
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60503, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652. The college's accreditation was re-approved in 2017. View NABP passing rates.