The University of Florida's College of Pharmacy located in Gainesville, Florida is an accredited pharmacy school that offers Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. Students can also enroll in programs at the other University of Florida campuses in Jacksonville, Orlando and St. Petersburg. This program features classes in respiratory disorders, foundations of pharmaceutical care and clinical practice opportunities. This program boasts of college graduates who have found career opportunities within the pharmaceutical industry, the community pharmacy and hospitals.
After four successful years of professional study in the College of Pharmacy at NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, students will earn their Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The program features courses pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and nonprescription therapies as well as traditional courses in anatomy, biochemistry and microbiology.
The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at Palm Beach Atlantic University located in West Palm Beach, Florida is designed to train future pharmacy professionals. The school prides itself on its small class sizes that offer a more personal educational experience, and its location, which is in close proximity to many hospitals and medical centers. Students can study for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a joint PharmD/MBA degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in medicinal chemistry.
The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's College of Pharmacy, located in Tallahassee, Florida, states that its mission is to "prepare students for life-long learning and careers in an evolving profession of pharmacy." The classes at this college focus on teaching students how to effectively communicate with future patients, conduct useful and scientific research, present research findings strategically and serve as a resource for the community about health-related issues. Students graduating from this program are trained to start their careers in pharmacy-related positions.