Overview
Founded in 1884, Purdue’s College of Pharmacy consistently ranks among the 10 best pharmacy programs in the nation. Numerous research opportunities, an innovative teaching pedagogy, and world-renowned, caring faculty create a cutting edge learning environment. Employers are drawn by the quality, depth and experiential opportunities provided to Purdue pharmacy graduates. The College of Pharmacy is making a difference locally and globally.
Undergraduate Program
The Purdue College of Pharmacy offers an undergraduate program in Pharmacy.
The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) is a four-year undergraduate program that consists of multidisciplinary basic sciences related to drug discovery, development, and commercialization. A degree in this program does not allow graduates to become licensed pharmacists.
Professional Program
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) - Students who meet all prerequisites, may apply to the PharmD program. Graduates of this 4-year professional program prepares students to sit for the national and pharmacy law licensure exams to practice pharmacy.
Graduate Programs
The Purdue College of Pharmacy boasts one of the oldest and most-respected graduate programs in the U.S. Each of the three departments of the Purdue College of Pharmacy offer graduate programs:
Each department offers a PhD degree program. All of these programs require strong undergraduate preparation, including completion of a Bachelor’s Degree for admission.
A combined-degree program allows students in the third year of the PharmD program to begin work on a Pharmacy PhD program while completing the PharmD curricula. Through a judicious choice of electives and research rotations, such students can save up to two years on the total time required for the PhD program. Additional information can be found by reading the full program description.
For more information, please contact Dr. Danzhou Yang, the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.
Continuing Education Programs
The College’s continuing education programs offer several non-degree certificate programs.
Contact Information
Prospective Undergraduate and Professional Program Students
Contact the Office of Student Services for general information.
Phone: (765) 496-6885
Contact
Storie Pedley in the Office of Student Services to arrange a visit:
Phone: (765) 496-2352
Fax: (765) 496-1875
Office: Room 156 RHPH (Robert Heine Pharmacy Building)
Contact
Marie Martin-Murphy in the Office of Student Services for information on programs for under-represented populations.
Phone: (765) 494-1364
Fax: (765) 496-1875
Office: Room 156 RHPH (Robert Heine Pharmacy Building)
Contact
Steve Myszak in the Office of Student Services for information about pre-pharmacy coursework completed off-campus.
Phone: (765) 494-1394
Fax: (765) 496-1875
Office: Room 156 RHPH (Robert Heine Pharmacy Building)
Prospective Graduate Students
For general questions, contact
Delayne Graham, Administrative Assistant for Graduate Affairs:
Phone: (765) 494-1362
Fax: (765) 494-7880
Office: Room 112 RHPH (Robert Heine Pharmacy Building)
