The St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the more prominent specialty schools in the field of pharmaceutical studies. In 2008, U.S. News & World Report ranked the pharmacy program No. 51 in the nation among all of America's pharmacy schools. The school was founded in 1864 and emphasizes its Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.). The school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and is regionally accredited by the North Central Association.
The school is highly competitive; it enrolls approximately 1,200 students each year. The average ACT score of students entering the program is 28. The Pharm.D. program is a six-year program that allows students direct entry from high school. During the first two years, students complete various general education requirements while taking introductory courses in pharmaceutical studies.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
4588 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-367-8700
stlcop.edu
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston is yet another pharmacy specialization school. The school was founded in 1823. Its pharmacy program is accredited by the ACPE and the New England Association of Colleges and Schools. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate studies in the field of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The school offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical and health care business, pharmacology and toxicology and pharmaceutical chemistry. The pharmaceutical chemistry program is a dual degree program leading to both the B.S. and a Master of Science (M.S.). The school also offers a six-year Pharm.D. program.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences--Boston
School of Pharmacy
179 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-732-2850
mcphs.edu
The Pacific University School of Pharmacy is similar to the program at Massachusetts College in that it is known for its pharmacy program, but also offers various other programs in the health sciences field. The school is very selective in its admission of students, admitting only about 14.5 percent of applicants for the class of 2012. The school offers a three year accelerated Pharm.D. program. Because of the accelerated nature of the program, students must complete prerequisite courses at either Pacific University or another school prior to admission to the doctoral program. Prerequisite courses in biology (19 hours), chemistry (16 hours), English (six hours) and three hours each of physics, math, speech, psychology, economics, humanities and social sciences are all required.
Pacific University School of Pharmacy
School of Pharmacy
222 S.E. Eighth Ave.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503-352-7222
pacificu.edu