Pharmacy Degrees

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy prepares leaders, scholars and healthcare providers for to elevate the pharmacy profession, provide patient-focused care, and advance discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Our School of Pharmacy degree programs include a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), a five-year Doctor of Pharmacy pathway and a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS). Students may pursue these degrees individually or together. Pacific also offers post-graduate pharmacy residency opportunities in clinical practice and research in partnership with local healthcare organizations. Future students can prepare for pharmacy school with undergraduate programs at Pacific University and our partner schools through our Bridge Programs.

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Doctor of Pharmacy

Pacific's accelerated three-year doctor of pharmacy degree program emphasizes teamwork, collaboration and interprofessional practice. Students complete two years of coursework, followed by a full third year devoted to advanced clinical experience as they earn their PharmD.

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MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy offers an MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The master in pharmaceutical sciences terminal degree program trains students interested in discovery-based research, who are motivated to disseminate new knowledge in the biomedical sciences.

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PharmD/MS Joint Degree

Position yourself to be highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry and government. The PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Joint Program combines your passion for being a practicing pharmacist while concurrently feeding your interest in research. This PharmD/MS program addresses the national need to train pharmacy clinicians in the craft of research.

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Post-Graduate Residency Programs

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy offers post-graduates a variety of opportunities for advanced experience and training in clinical practice or discovery research, including year one and year two post-graduate pharmacy residency programs and a postdoctoral fellowship.

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Undergraduate Pre-Pharmacy Programs

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy encourages undergraduate students to prepare for a career in pharmacy through our undergraduate pre-pharmacy track, our 3:3 Pathway, or our Bridge Programs at partner universities

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