The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy prepares students to become leaders in the pharmacy profession not only upon graduation, but in the future of an ever-evolving healthcare system. Through advances in education and a patient-centered approach to learning, UK Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students develop unique skills that truly set them apart.

UK graduates are pharmacy innovators, discovering new and different ways to deliver care to patients in community pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and managed care settings across the globe. Our alumni can also be found leading the world’s top biotech companies and in academic settings, discovering new knowledge and training the next generation of health care professionals.

The UK College of Pharmacy, currently ranked 5th in the nation by US News & World Report and ranked in the Top 10 for over 30 years, maintains a tradition of excellence in preparing the pharmacy practitioners of tomorrow. Experience the UK difference.

Prospective Pharm.D. Students

The UK College of Pharmacy offers a four-year professional program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students spend three years on the University of Kentucky campus and their fourth year gaining supervised, on-the-job experience. To be eligible to apply to the program, applicants must complete approximately two to three years of specific undergraduate courses (a minimum of 70 semester credit hours). These classes can be taken at any accredited college or university. Students successfully completing the PharmD program are eligible to become licensed pharmacists throughout the United States.

Other Information

• UK College of Pharmacy students can enroll in our world-renowned PharmD professional program or pursue a master’s degree or PhD in our leading-edge graduate program in pharmaceutical sciences.
• UK Pharmacy students are rank among the best in the nation in first-time pass rates on the national licensing exam (NAPLEX).
• The College of Pharmacy building, completed in 2010, is the largest pharmacy education building in the world.
• UK students can differentiate themselves through dual degrees and certificate programs, postgraduate training, and excellent residency preparation. Earn a PharmD and a master’s degree in fields like Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, or Physician Assistant Studies. An emerging dual degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences will soon be available.
• Receive an interprofessional healthcare education. The UK College of Pharmacy is closely associated with UK HealthCare, encompassing six distinguished health professions colleges and a Level I trauma hospital, all on the same campus.
• Become globally prepared by completing a pharmacy experience abroad. UK PharmD students can spend 1-6 weeks in an international setting learning how pharmacy is practiced in other parts of the world.

Helpful Links

• UK College of Pharmacy - http://www.mc.uky.edu/pharmacy
• PharmD Application Timeline - http://go.uky.edu/apptimeline
• How to Apply: http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/admissions/admissions.php
• Prepharmacy General Information - http://go.uky.edu/prepharmacy
• Prepharmacy Programs & Events - http://go.uky.edu/pharmevents
• Prepharmacy Listserv Registration - http://go.uky.edu/prepharmlsv
• Prepharmacy Course Requirements - http://go.uky.edu/prepharmreqs