PharmD Program

Interested in becoming a medication expert who makes a difference in the lives of patients? With a PharmD, you could care for patients in a hospital or clinic, tailor-make drugs to meet specific patient needs, research groundbreaking treatments to diseases and so much more.

Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is a four-year professional program that will give you the foundation to work in a variety of dynamic careers. It’s the only degree that will prepare you to become a practicing licensed pharmacist in the U.S. Experience our premier PharmD education at our state-of-the-art medical campus. With our exceptional program, you can kickstart your journey with just 47 prerequisite credit hours and even earn your BS degree alongside your PharmD studies! Plus, the Remote Pathway option provides even more flexibility: 

Explore the PharmD Remote Pathway

 


Explore a career in pharmacy

Begin your health care journey by learning about drug therapies and meeting health professionals who change the lives of patients. As part of the health care team, pharmacists are medication experts who are actively involved with patient care in hospitals, clinics, community practice, research and more! There are several ways to explore pharmacy and the critical role pharmacists play.

Mile High Pharmacy Week September 25 - 28
Pharmacy Open House September 25

CU Pharmacy Open House 

September 25 at 6 pm
In-Person

The fall Open House is the signature event of the week. Check out the world-class CU Anschutz Medical Campus, meet faculty, current students and learn about all the exciting careers available with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

In addition to receiving cool CU Pharmacy swag bags, all attendees will get a PharmCAS application waiver valued at up to $180, and dinner will also be provided.

Register Here!

AACP Virtual Fair

AACP Virtual Pharmacy School Fair

September 25 
10 am - 5 pm 

Online

Sign up for the AACP Virtual Pharmacy Fair and stop by the CU Pharmacy booth to get all your pharmacy school questions answered.

Register Here

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Mile High Meetup

September 26
12:30 pm

Online

Join us for the first online Mile High Meetup of the year, where assistant professor Dr. Lucas Orth will discuss his fascinating clinical work as a pediatric pharmacist.

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CU Pharmacy Expo

CU Pharmacy Expo

September 27
12 pm - 3 pm 

Hybrid

Both in-person and virtual attendees are invited to attend the Application Workshop from 1-1:30pm. In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with current students, alumni, and faculty to learn more about different pharmacy careers. Lunch will be provided.

Register Here

Student Organization

PreHealth Day 2024

September 28
9 am - 3 pm

In-Person

See what makes our interprofessional medical campus truly extraordinary. Through day-long activities, including a pharmacy case study, you’ll see why Anschutz is on the forefront of education, research and patient care.

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1-on-1 Sessions

There are many opportunities to explore, engage, and experience all that pharmacy has to offer! Sign up for a one on one session with one of our recruiters so we can identify ways to get your career planning needs met. Each session is tailored to your individual needs and questions. 

If none of these times work for you, please reach out to us directly at PharmD@CUAnschutz.edu to find something that will!

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Campus Tours

Engage with faculty members, connect with current students, take a campus tour, and learn about the profession during one of our campus visit days. As part of your visit, you’ll have a chance to ask questions about our program and see what makes the world-class CU Anschutz Medical Campus so special.

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In The News

From winning national pharmacy competitions to blazing new career trails, our pharmacy students, faculty and alumni are making their mark on the world of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Check out the School's newsroom below and see how CU Pharmacy is making a difference in the lives of patients across the state and around the world.



One of the keys to getting into pharmacy school is to apply early. So, start talking to our recruitment team now to better understand your options. Did you know that you don’t have to have your bachelor’s degree to enter the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy? And, that you can apply to school while you’re completing your prerequisites? Schedule a 1-on-1 session with one of our team members to get more information. 

 

Looking for information about tuition and financial aid? You came to the right place.

At CU Pharmacy, we offer endowed scholarships to help students through the program. You can find more information about each scholarship on the tuition and financial aid page.

We also encourage you to apply for financial aid. Check out our brief overview of the financial aid process so you can get started right away.

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