PharmD Curriculum & Course Information
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program requires four calendar years to complete the professional curriculum. Pre-pharmacy course requirements require a minimum of two academic years of study (approximately 64 semester hours) and may be completed at any regionally accredited university or college offering the required courses.
The curriculum features the integration of basic and applied clinical sciences. First year courses provide a strong foundation of basic science coursework and an orientation to pharmacy practice.
Beginning in the fall of second year, a series of pharmaceutical care course modules, organized around organ systems and disease states, provides integrated learning opportunities in pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacoeconomics.
In addition to the integrated pharmaceutical care modules, students in the second and third professional years complete courses in areas related to drug information systems, pharmacy and health care management, pharmacy law and ethics, communications, and the application of advanced practice skills.
In the fourth year, students complete 9 (5 required, 4 selective) one month rotations in a 12 month period.
Course Curriculum and Course Descriptions
Pharm.D. Student Handbooks & Policies
OUHSC COP Professional Competencies and Outcome Expectations