Pharm.D. Entry-Level Program

Launch your rewarding pharmacy career at Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to excel in the ever-evolving field of pharmacy. As a Pharm.D. student, you'll engage in patient-centered care techniques, leadership training, and real-world clinical practice while developing career-advancing relationships amidst NSU’s health care teams.

Our curriculum uses advanced interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods. As an NSU Silverman College of Pharmacy student, you'll also have opportunities to participate in international trips and research opportunities that broaden your perspective. Upon completion of this program, you'll be prepared to become a successful practicing pharmacist in a dynamic and evolving health care environment.

Quick Facts

Tuition

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Curriculum

NSU's Pharm.D. Entry-Level program is 159 credit hours to complete, minimum.

Delivery Options

Coursework for this program is conducted in class, online, and in out-of-classroom Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). IPPEs and APPEs may be located in off-campus locations (students must have reliable transportation).

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted online and on a rolling basis. PharmCAS application is due on June 3, 2024.

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Double Your Impact: Explore Concurrent Degree Options

You can apply to complete a concurrent degree after successful completion of first-year pharmacy coursework. Requirements and processes will vary based on the program’s college of origin, but can unlock incredible opportunities for any Pharm.D. student.

Explore our concurrent degree options below.

Pharm.D / Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)

Learn More About the M.B.A. Program

Pharm.D / Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)

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Pharm.D. / Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

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Pharm.D. / Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

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Pharm.D. / M.S. in Health Informatics

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Pharm.D. / M.S. in Health Informatics

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Curriculum

The courses are representative of the overall requirements of the program at the time of publication, and are subject to change. The curriculum is revised, as needed, to meet the demands of the profession.

Pharm.D. Curriculum Educational Outcomes (PDF)

Curriculum

CRN

Credits

(PHRC 4810

Patient Care Basics

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 4820

Biochemical Basis of Drug Therapy

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 4830

Fundamentals of Pharmacodynamics

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4840

Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 4850

Pharmaceutical Calculations

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4861

Essentials of Professional Practice I

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4871

Evidence-Based Practice I

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 4881

Leadership and Professional Development I

/Credits: 1)

(PHRL 4811

Pharmacy Skills Development I

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 4891

Integrated Pharmacy Applications I

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4910

Nonprescription Drugs and Self Care

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 4921

Individualized Drug Therapy

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 4931

Integrated Disease Management I

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 4962

Essentials of Professional Practice II

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4972

Evidence-Based Practice II

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 4982

Leadership and Professional Development II

/Credits: 1)

(PHRL 4912

Pharmacy Skills Development II

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 4992

Integrated Pharmacy Applications II

/Credits: 2)

(Total

/Credits: 38)

Curriculum

CRN

Credits

(PHRC 4990

IPPE: Community Pharmacy

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 5832

Integrated Disease Management II

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 5833

Integrated Disease Management III

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 5863

Essentials of Professional Practice III

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5873

Evidence-Based Practice III

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5883

Leadership and Professional Development III

/Credits: 1)

(PHRL 5813

Pharmacy Skills Development III

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 5893

Integrated Pharmacy Applications III

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5910

Fundamentals of Immunologic and Infectious Diseases

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5934

Integrated Disease Management IV

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 5935

Integrated Disease Management V

/Credits: 5)

(PHRC 5964

Essentials of Professional Practice IV

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5974

Evidence-Based Practice IV

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5984

Leadership and Professional Development IV

/Credits: 1)

(PHRL 5914

Pharmacy Skills Development IV

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 5994

Integrated Pharmacy Applications IV

/Credits: 2)

(PHRE

Elective(s)(includes electives which lead to a concentration, when applicable)

/Credits: 4)

(Total

/Credits: 42)

Curriculum

CRN

Credits

(PHRC 5800

Patient and Physical Assessment

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 5990

IPPE: Health Systems

/Credits: 4)

(PHRL 6810

Sterile Products Laboratory

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 6836

Integrated Disease Management VI

/Credits: 4)

(PHRC 6837

Integrated Disease Management VII

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 6838

Integrated Disease Management VIII

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 6865

Essentials of Professional Practice V

/Credits: 3)

(PHRC 6875

Evidence-Based Practice V

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 6885

Leadership and Professional Development V

/Credits: 1)

(PHRL 6815

Pharmacy Skills Development V

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 6895

Integrated Pharmacy Applications V

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 6920

Seminar

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 7700

Integrated Care

/Credits: 4)

(PHRE

Elective(s) (includes electives which lead to a concentration, when applicable)

/Credits: 2)

(PHRC 77XX

APPE*

/Credits: 6)

(Total

/Credits: 39)

Curriculum

CRN

Credits

(PHRC 7710

APPE: Internal Medicine

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7720

APPE: Ambulatory Care

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7730

APPE: Advanced Hospital

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7740

APPE: Community Pharmacy

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7750

APPE: Elective I

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7760

APPE: Elective II

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7770

APPE: Elective III(includes APPE which lead to completion of a concentration, when applicable)

/Credits: 6)

(PHRC 7801

Curricular Review I

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 7802

Curricular Review II

/Credits: 1)

(PHRC 7803

Curricular Review III

/Credits: 2)

(Total

/Credits: *Total: 40 )

(*one APPE may be scheduled at the end of Yr 3 and not repeated in Yr 4)

Total Curriculum Hours: 159

IPPE = Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
APPE = Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

The curriculum prepares students for practice and to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®), and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination® (MPJE®), components of the licensure process to practice as a pharmacist.

Professional Licensure Disclosure (PDF)

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Gain Real-World Pharmacy Experience

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) give you hands-on learning in community and hospital settings. You'll integrate knowledge from classes and labs while exploring the role of a clinical pharmacist and honing your communication skills. Successful completion of IPPEs unlocks the next level of your journey: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).

During APPEs, you'll:

Spend six weeks immersing yourself in a supervised pharmacy practice environment.
Apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-life patient care scenarios.
Develop essential competencies like interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based medicine.
Enhance your communication and patient education skills.