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Best Pharmacy Schools: What Makes a Great Program?

The best pharmacy schools prepare students for success in the current professional landscape and provide essential skills to navigate this ever-evolving field. Xavier takes this a step further by preparing graduates for impactful careers in leadership and service with hands-on opportunities to address health inequities in underserved communities.

PharmD Service Requirements

Why Choose an ACPE-Accredited Pharmacy School?

The best pharmacy schools provide a well-rounded curriculum integrating classroom instruction, hands-on research and experiential learning in community and clinical settings. They also focus on developing your communication and interpersonal skills, enhancing your effectiveness as an essential member of health care teams.

Look for schools with faculty from diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise in publications in relevant research. This ensures students receive instruction and guidance from professionals who possess practical knowledge and are actively engaged in the pharmacy community.

As a graduate from an accredited pharmacy school with a robust curriculum, hands-on learning and service opportunities, you’ll be a strong candidate for several career paths. Xavier’s Pharm.D. program provides a strong foundation in pharmaceutics and therapeutics, along with courses in ethics, law, management and other related topics, to prepare you for success.

Some of the many opportunities you can pursue with your Pharm.D. degree include:

  • Clinical/hospital pharmacist
  • Community/retail pharmacist
  • Drug development scientist
  • Educator
  • Forensic pharmacist
  • Government agency pharmacist
  • Medical liaison
  • Medication management specialist
  • Nuclear pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Pharmacologist
  • Regulatory compliance specialist
  • Researcher
  • Toxicologist
  • Veterinary pharmacist