Doctor of Pharmacy
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With ’s online Doctor of Pharmacy program, students gain valuable real-world experience through Pharmacy Practice Experiences, where you learn by providing direct patient care in multiple practice settings. Unique, on-campus immersions allow students to practice hands-on pharmacy laboratory skills and apply their knowledge via simulations and role-play.
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Program Details
Requirements
The admissions requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program encompass a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ qualifications and experiences.
Curriculum
We built hands-on experience into our online Doctor of Pharmacy courses in the form of live debates, presentations, and breakout group discussions with fellow peers. Our small class sizes emphasize collaboration and allow for more personalized learning through asynchronous and synchronous formats.
Licensure
Graduates of the online Doctor of Pharmacy program may then take their NAPLEX and having completed their state’s required internship hours, apply for licensure:
The Doctor of Pharmacy leads to a professional license to practice. Below you will find licensing information for all states and whether the Doctor of Pharmacy meets the educational requirements of the state where you are located. States may have additional requirements such as age, state-specific courses, internship hour requirements, or background information that must be met. Please contact the state where you are located to become fully informed of all requirements.
We strive to keep licensure information up to date; however, state educational requirements are subject to change and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. We recommend that you consult with the board of pharmacy or the appropriate regulatory agency in the state where you seek to obtain licensure prior to enrolling in the program. Listed below you will find the contact information for all Pharmacy Boards.
** Students will receive 1,920 rotation hours upon completion of the program. These hours may be used to satisfy the required internship hours. Please contact the Board of Pharmacy where you are located for more information.
State | Meets Requirements, Does Not Meet Requirements, Undetermined | Board Contact Information | Internship Hours Required |
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Alabama | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Alaska | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Arizona | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Arkansas | Meets Requirements | 2000 | |
California | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Colorado | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Connecticut | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Delaware | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
DC | Meets Requirements | Contact the board. Hours subject to circumstances. | |
Florida | Meets Requirements | Contact the board. Hours subject to circumstances. | |
Georgia | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Hawaii | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Idaho | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Illinois | Meets Requirements | 1200 | |
Indiana | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Iowa | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Kansas | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Kentucky | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Louisiana | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Maine | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Maryland | Meets Requirements | Different options are available; please contact the Board. | |
Massachusetts | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Michigan | Meets Requirements | 1600 | |
Minnesota | Meets Requirements | 1600 | |
Mississippi | Meets Requirements | 1600 | |
Missouri | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Montana | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Nebraska | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Nevada | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
New Hampshire | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
New Jersey | Meets Requirements | Contact the Board. Hours vary depending on the circumstances. | |
New Mexico | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
New York | Meets Requirements | At least six months of full-time experience. Contact the Board for more details. | |
North Carolina | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
North Dakota | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Ohio | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Oklahoma | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Oregon | Meets Requirements | 1440 | |
Pennsylvania | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Rhode Island | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
South Carolina | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
South Dakota | Meets Requirements | Minimum 2000. Contact the Board if out of state/country. | |
Tennessee | Meets Requirements | 1700 | |
Texas | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Utah | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Vermont | Meets Requirements | 1740 | |
Virginia | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Washington | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Wisconsin | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
West Virginia | Meets Requirements | 1500 | |
Wyoming | Meets Requirements | 1200 | |
Puerto Rico | Undetermined. Please contact the Board. | Contact the Board | |
U.S. Virgin Islands | Meets Requirements | Contact the Board |
Accreditation
’s pharmacy program has a long history of full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Both the online and campus-based pathways are fully accredited.
Program Highlights
Our online Doctor of Pharmacy program teaches you to put theory into practice. During your final year, you will complete rotations in community pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory clinic practices, and research labs. You will have the opportunity to merge your new clinical skills with the soft skills you’ve learned to become a purposeful practitioner in your community.
classroom concepts to practical professional settings through Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
Complete three immersions that will expand your network, develop your soft skills, and boost your professional growth through role-play and simulations.
Gain a holistic education from experienced faculty, many of whom actively practice the subjects they teach.
Pharmacy Careers
Pharmacy Director
- Medium Income: $153,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.
Clinical Pharmacist
- Medium Income: $121,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.
Consultant Pharmacist
- Medium Income: $119,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.
Pharmacist
- Medium Income: $118,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.
Medical Scientists
- Medium Income: $83,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.
Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medium Income: $73,000
Source: Payscale, March 2023. Salaries rounded to the nearest thousand.