The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University is nationally and internationally recognized as an elite and prestigious pharmacy school that equips students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the pharmaceutical industry. Students benefit from the school's advanced resources, innovative technological equipment and experienced teachers who are highly regarded in the medical community for demonstrating excellence in their professional and teaching careers.
The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Rutgers trains graduates to work in various areas in the pharmaceutical industry and in a wide range of health care settings, including medical institutions, community homes and health care facilities. The curriculum consists of two years spent focusing on pre-professional lectures, labs and coursework, followed by four years emphasizing professional school. The professional school covers theory and professional application of techniques in the profession. The courses also teach students to understand drug therapy and communicate effectively with clients and patients.
Rutgers also offers master's and Ph.D. programs for prospective pharmaceutical professionals. Graduate programs in medicinal chemistry address developments in molecular biology, computational chemistry, biochemistry and pharmacology to advance drug discovery. Graduate programs in pharmaceutical science cover drug discovery, delivery and response. Courses in these programs address traditional pharmaceutical science, pharmaceutical research, molecular and cellular pharmaceutics and genomics. Rutgers also offers master's and Ph.D. programs in toxicology, focusing on the adverse effects of chemicals on biological systems.
Because of the large number of students who apply each term and the relatively small number of accepted applicants, the admission process is very competitive. Students need high-quality credentials to gain admission. The school accepts students with bachelor's degrees related to science, such as pharmacy, chemistry, biology or engineering.
Applicants must have a high cumulative grade point average and score well on the Graduate Record Examination. They also must submit three letters of recommendation and a personal statement that describes their background, personality, experience in pharmaceutical studies and motivations for enrolling in the program.