The California Northstate College of Pharmacy (californiacollegeofpharmacy.org) in Northern California bills itself as "a new pharmacy college dedicated to educating, developing, and training individuals to provide competent, patient-centered care." Focused purely on the science of pharmacy, the school prepares students to become doctors of pharmacy. The Experiential Education Program (EEP), considered to be experimental, includes team-based learning and practical experience.
Located in Kentucky, the Sullivan University College of Pharmacy (sullivan.edu/pharmacy) offers both a doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) and a Pharm.D. MBA. The school also offers a pharmacy technician program, and qualified individuals can also apply to its residency program. As of 2011, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education had given the school candidate status for full accreditation.
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (mcphs.edu) operates two campuses, in Worcester and Boston. One of the oldest U.S. pharmaceutical colleges, it dates back to 1823. Specific academic programs offered include pharmacology and pharmaceutics, both at the master's and doctorate level, and a doctor of pharmacy degree. Other academic fields related to pharmacy include a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical and healthcare business and either a bachelor's or master's in pharmaceutical chemistry.
The St. Louis College of Pharmacy (stlcop.edu) in Missouri also dates back to the 1800s, first opening its doors in 1864. One of the larger pharmaceutical schools in the U.S., it offers a six-year program, with students earning a doctor of pharmacy degree. Seniors participate in pharmacy rotations, gaining practical experience prior to graduation. More than 90 percent of its student body receives aid in some form, and the college maintains a full-time faculty of 88. It's one of the few pharmaceutical schools that offers intercollegiate athletics, as well as on-campus living and about 50 student organizations.