Opportunities to particpate in pharmacy organizations at local, state and national levels:
Pharmacy students have an opportunity to gain clinical experience in locations such as Zambia, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and Cameroon through medical mission efforts. Students travel with pharmacy faculty and other health care professionals to provide medical assistance in many countries where there is limited access to health care.
Graduate with your doctor of pharmacy one semester earlier and start your path to success! Since our program started in 2008, our students have a 97% job placement rate within six months to one year of graduation, including a significant portion offered positions prior to graduation.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education accredits Doctor of Pharmacy programs offered by colleges and schools of pharmacy in the United States and selected non-U.S. sites. Harding University’s Doctor of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle St., Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603. Phone: 312-664-3575; Fax 866-228-2631; Website www.acpe-accredit.org.
During the first 2 1/2 professional years, students complete a minimum of 300 hours of introductory pharmacy practice experiences designed to develop necessary technical and professional skills. To develop competence in various practice environments, the final year is spent completing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. Students performing their APPEs complete 1,600 hours of a mixture of required and elective experiences comprised of 10 APPEs spread over the course of the calendar year. A longitudinal professional and career development course series and national pharmacy licensure examination review course accompany the final year of experiential education.
Pharmacy students may pursue a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in information systems degree through Harding’s Graduate School of Business or a Master of Arts in organizational leadership through the Cannon-Clary College of Education concurrently with their Doctor of Pharmacy. MBA, MSIS or MAOL courses may be taken to fulfill the elective requirements in the pharmacy program, provided certain criteria are met. The Doctor of Pharmacy is conferred by the College of Pharmacy, the MBA and MSIS are conferred by the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration and the MAOL is conferred by the Cannon-Clary College of Education.
A Pharm.D. provides a solid foundation for careers in industry and research. The program emphasizes both clinical and scientific knowledge preparing pharmacists to contribute to pharmaceutical research, development and innovation. Graduates can engage in drug development, clinical trials and regulatory affairs, leveraging their expertise to improve medication therapies and health outcomes. The curriculum's focus on evidence-based practice and research methodologies ensures that pharmacists are well-equipped to lead and collaborate in scientific advancements within the pharmaceutical industry.
In hospital acute care settings, a Pharm.D. equips pharmacists with the advanced clinical skills necessary to manage complex medication regimens for critically ill patients. The program's rigorous training in pharmacotherapy, patient assessment and interprofessional collaboration prepares pharmacists to work alongside health care teams in high-stakes environments. They play a crucial role in optimizing medication use, preventing adverse drug reactions and improving patient outcomes providing essential support in the management of acute medical conditions and emergencies.
Graduates of the College of Pharmacy are well-prepared for academic careers where they can contribute to the education and training of future pharmacists. The program's comprehensive curriculum and emphasis on research equip pharmacists with the knowledge and skills needed to teach effectively at the collegiate level. Academic pharmacists engage in teaching, research and service fostering the next generation of health care professionals while advancing the field through scholarly activities. Their expertise and commitment to education ensure high-quality instruction and mentorship in pharmacy schools.
