Pharm. D. - The Entry-Level Degree Program

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is awarded after successful completion of four years of professional study in the College in Pharmacy.

The curriculum is designed such that courses integrate information and build upon one another in order to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the profession. The didactic component of the first two years of the curriculum builds a foundation in the medical and pharmaceutical sciences.

Traditional course in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and microbiology are provided in order to develop foundation. Pharmaceutical science courses including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics and Nonprescription Therapies are designed to provide students with a strong understanding of principles of drug therapy. The innovative curriculum also includes the integration of medical chemistry and pharmacology into one course entitled Pharmacodynamics, which runs four semesters. Insight into the business, marketing and legal aspects of pharmacy and the health care system are provided. In addition, the human relation and communication aspects of pharmacy are studied during the second year.

Pharm.D. - The Post Baccalaureate Program

Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy offers a post baccalaureate program for baccalaureate-level pharmacists seeking a Pharm. D. degree. All coursework must be completed within five years of the initiation of the program.

The Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D. degree program educates students to achieve the same outcome as the entry level Pharm.D. program but is designed to meet the needs of working pharmacists. Didactic courses are scheduled in the evenings at Ft. Lauderdale, and broadcast live by compressed interactive video to Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, West Palm Beach and San Juan and Ponce (Puerto Rico). Additional communication is provided through computer online technologies (e-mail, bulletin boards
and live online classroom).

The Dual Admissions Program: Undergraduate/Pharm.D.

Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division has established a dual admissions program with the Nova Southeastern University Farquhar Center for Undergraduate studies for a select number of highly-motivated, qualified students interested in pursuing both an undergraduate education and professional studies in Pharmacy. This allows students to receive their undergraduate Bachelor of Science
degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a six-year period.

Candidates must maintain a specified GPA and achieve acceptable scores on the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Students will spend two years in the undergraduate school and then will be awarded a B.S. degree from the Farquhar Center upon completion of the second year of education
at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Students will receive the Doctor of Pharmacy degree after four years of training at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy.

For information and requirements, contact:

Farquhar Center for Undergraduate Studies
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

The complete applications and supporting documentation should be sent to:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
Attn: Farquhar Center for Undergraduate Studies
Nova Southeastern University
P.O. Box 299000
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905