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Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy prides itself on a set of robust quality indicators, reflecting our commitment to excellence through pass rates, residency match rates, and more.
Our goal is to equip you with the tools you need to successfully transition from education and training into professional pharmaceutical practice. Therefore, we provide robust clinical training, hands-on coursework, and collaborative techniques to ensure that you move into the next stage of your pharmaceutical career with a well-rounded approach.
With a focus on continuous improvement, these quality indicators serve as benchmarks for maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical education, fostering innovation, and ensuring positive outcomes for you and the broader health care community.
- NAPLEX first-time pass rate: 2023 Graduates: 71.8%; 3-year average (2021-2023)=80.9%
- MPJE first-time pass rate: 2023 Graduates: 61%; 3-year average (2021-2023)=73%
- 2023 ASHP PGY-1 Residency Match Rate: 65% (N=49) (calculated as the number of students matched divided by the total number of students active with list in match)
On time graduation rates for each degree pathway:
Pharm.D. Entry Level Program
| Year | 4 years | +1yr | +2yr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95.4% | 1% | N/A | 96.4% |
| 2022 | 96.6% | 1.9% | N/A | 98.5% |
| 2021 | 94% | 1% | N/A | 95% |
| 2020 | 83.9% | 9% | 0.5% | 93.5% |
Pharm.D. Advanced Standing Program
| Year | 3 years | +1yr | +2yr | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89.3% | N/A | N/A | 89.3% |
| 2022 | 84.4% | 6.3% | N/A | 90.6% |
| 2021 | 100% | N/A | N/A | 100% |
| 2020 | 92.1% | 5.3% | 0% | 97.4% |
Graduation rates are reported from September 1 to August 31.