Pharm.D. Program Overview
Preparing future pharmacists for careers in clinical practice, industry, community health and beyond
Combining rigorous coursework in clinical pharmacy, patient care and health systems with extensive hands-on practice in various settings, our Pharm.D. program prepares you with advanced skills in medication management, patient-focused decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration. Emphasizing both clinical proficiency and patient-centered care, the program prepares you to excel in diverse pharmacy roles and make significant contributions to improving health outcomes.
Graduates of our Pharm.D. program are equipped for successful careers as clinical pharmacists, pharmacy leaders or researchers, with the expertise to drive innovation and enhance patient care across various health care environments.
Degree Details
About
Four-year, full-time in-person program
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program offers students a dynamic and well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare future pharmacy leaders for careers in health care. Through a combination of coursework, hands-on learning and experiential rotations, students develop the knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to deliver exceptional medication therapy management and patient-centered care. This program emphasizes evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration, preparing graduates as skilled, compassionate and ethical pharmacists ready to make meaningful contributions improving patient outcomes and advancing the pharmacy profession.
Key Degree Links
VCU Bulletin is the official source for course and academic program information.
Dual Degree Opportunities
Are you a highly motivated and qualified pharmacy student interested in research in the pharmaceutical sciences or in additional business, public health or gerontology experience? Visit our Dual Degrees page to learn more about how you can broaden your expertise and career opportunities.
Career Paths
Where will your degree take you?
Pharmacists today have hundreds of career paths. The VCU School of Pharmacy has a diverse curriculum, experiential opportunities and
the right support to help you along the path you choose.
Learn more about what careers are available to you when you earn this degree.
Financial Resources and Support
Use the following links to understand what your attendance costs will be and how aid and scholarships can help make your degree affordable.
Connect With Us
We offer multiple ways to help you get all the information you need about the Pharm.D. degree program.
pharmacy@vcu.edu
(804) 828-3000
(800) 330-0519
Visit the Office of Admissions and Student Success directory page for specific contacts.
Student Voices
Community college student finds welcoming environment in VCU Pharm.D. program
Nontraditional student finds her place at VCU School of Pharmacy
Why VCU?
UNLIMITED Potential
At VCU School of Pharmacy, we're committed to an education that's focused on you, your goals and your unlimited potential. As a Pharm.D. student, you will:
- join a school that prioritizes culture and community focused on how to best support and serve you
- find balance with a four-day class schedule that puts your well-being first
- discover your community in one of more than 20 pharmacy student organizations
- engage in interprofessional education with other health sciences students and collaboration with faculty and staff, where you will learn from one another
- create a positive impact by serving your community through practice, community engagement and research pursuits
- take third- and fourth-year classes at our downtown Richmond campus or our Inova Campus, the only pharmacy school campus in Northern Virginia – less than 15 miles from our nation's capital
- immerse yourself in experiential learning locally, across the country or abroad through our international rotations
- identify and pursue your passion with an innovative curriculum that supports exploration
