Why Choose OU College of Pharmacy?
Why Choose the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy?
If you are considering a career in pharmacy, the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy offers a nationally recognized education, unmatched clinical experiences, and innovative training opportunities that prepare graduates to lead in an evolving healthcare landscape.
For more than a century, OU College of Pharmacy has educated highly skilled pharmacists, researchers, and healthcare leaders who are making an impact across Oklahoma and beyond.
Nationally Recognized Excellence
OU College of Pharmacy is consistently recognized for academic excellence and student success. From strong board performance to postgraduate placement, our students graduate prepared to thrive in competitive healthcare environments.
- Ranked among the nation’s top pharmacy programs
- Strong first-time board passage performance
- Leader in Oklahoma for residency applications and match success
- Highly respected alumni network across healthcare and pharmacy industries
Interprofessional Learning at a Leading Academic Health Center
As one of seven professional colleges within the OU Health Campus, students benefit from learning in one of the nation’s comprehensive academic health centers.
This collaborative environment gives students direct exposure to interdisciplinary healthcare education and real-world teamwork with future physicians, nurses, public health professionals, and other healthcare leaders.
Hands-On Clinical Training
Students gain valuable real-world experience through more than 100 pharmacy training sites, including:
• University-owned and affiliated pharmacies
• Hospitals and health systems
• Specialty clinics
• Community practice settings
• Advanced patient-care environments
These diverse experiences prepare graduates for success across clinical, retail, hospital, and specialized pharmacy careers.
Residency Opportunities That Advance Your Career
For students pursuing advanced clinical practice, OU College of Pharmacy offers strong postgraduate training opportunities.
PGY1 Residency Programs
Students can pursue foundational postgraduate training through:
- Pharmacy Residency
- Managed Care Residency
PGY2 Specialty Training
Advanced specialty opportunities include:
- Ambulatory Care
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Innovative Nuclear Pharmacy Training
OU College of Pharmacy offers a distinctive educational experience through its fully operational on-campus nuclear pharmacy, creating exceptional opportunities for students interested in radiopharmacy and advanced pharmaceutical sciences.
Specialized Degree Pathways
Students can customize their Pharm.D. experience by focusing electives within specialty tracks designed to align with career goals.
Specialized pathways include:
- Ambulatory Care
- Leadership
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Pediatrics
- Research
- PharmD/MBA
Research That Drives Discovery
As part of a Carnegie R1 research university, OU faculty lead groundbreaking research in areas including:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Neurosciences
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical and translational medicine
Students have opportunities to engage in research alongside faculty supported by local, state, and national funding agencies.
Unique Healthcare Resources
Students benefit from access to exceptional learning environments and statewide impact programs, including:
- A nationally certified Poison & Drug Information Center
- Extensive clinical and specialty pharmacy partnerships
- Advanced imaging and research facilities
- Exposure to leading cancer and healthcare research initiatives
A Legacy of Leadership Since 1893
Founded in 1893, the OU College of Pharmacy has a long-standing tradition of excellence in pharmacy education. As one of the University’s earliest academic programs, the College continues to prepare future pharmacists who are recognized for clinical excellence, leadership, innovation, and service. For more than 130 years, OU College of Pharmacy graduates have helped shape the future of healthcare.
Your Future Starts Here
At OU College of Pharmacy, students gain more than a degree—they gain the knowledge, experience, mentorship, and confidence to become leaders in pharmacy, research, and patient care. Discover how OU can prepare you to make a difference in healthcare.