Pharmacy Schools in Virginia

The road to becoming a licensed pharmacist recently got a little more difficult. Starting in 2003, the federal government required that U.S. pharmacists obtain a doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) to practice. While this means a higher level of competency for trained pharmacists, it also means a bigger burden for those aspiring to that career. To accomplish that goal, a good pharmacy school is a must.
  1. Hampton University

    • Hampton University's School of Pharmacy offers an entry level professional program to obtain the doctorate in pharmacy. The program emphasizes certain aspects of pharmaceutical care, including preventative medicine and primary care. Students may transfer in to the college after completing the appropriate pre-pharmacy prerequisites, or begin straight after high school, provided they have taken appropriate math and science courses.

      Hampton University
      School of Pharmacy
      Hampton, VA 23668
      (757) 727-5071
      http://pharm.hamptonu.edu

    Shenandoah University

    • The private Shenandoah University is home to the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy in Winchester, Virginia. The school has been fully accredited since 2000. It not only offers a progressive pharmaceutical education, but gives students the unique opportunity to obtain a joint Pharm.D./MBA degree, useful for aspiring pharmacists that would like to start their own businesses.

      Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
      1460 University Drive
      Winchester, VA
      (540) 665-1281
      http://pharmacy.su.edu

    Appalachian College of Pharmacy

    • Somewhat off the beaten path, the Appalachian College of Pharmacy's curriculum is based in the foundational sciences and experiential coursework, 1,900 hours of which is necessary to graduate. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is designed in such a way that it should be possible to graduate in three years.

      Appalachian College of Pharmacy
      1060 Dragon Road, Oakwood, VA 24631
      (276) 498-4190
      acpharm.org

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    • Virginia Commonwealth University established its School of Pharmacy in 1898. The school has the highest credentials and is located on the medical school campus, which is regarded as one of the top health centers in the United States. In addition to a respected curriculum, the campus offers several professional pharmacy fraternities to give students the chance to interact at school and make contacts to advance their careers after graduation.

      Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
      410 North 12th Street Room 155
      Richmond, VA 23298-0581
      (804) 828-3000 or (800) 330-0519
      pharmacy.vcu.edu

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