Butler University
Online Doctor of Pharmacy
Program Overview
The Butler University online Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) empowers you to become a purposeful practitioner and leader in your community. Our curriculum and program structure promote the application of classroom concepts in practical professional settings through experiential rotations. You will gain a holistic education from experienced faculty, many of whom actively practice the subjects they teach. Upon graduation, your Butler PharmD will open doors to multiple potential career paths in and beyond the pharmacy.
Credits 35 Courses
4 Years Program Length
12 One-Month Experiential Rotations
Program Design
Live Virtual Sessions: We designed our curriculum for personalized learning through small class sizes that emphasize collaboration. Each course consists of 60–120 minutes of live engagement per week in the form of live debates, presentations, and breakout group discussions.
On-Campus Immersions: We hold three on-campus immersions over the course of our program. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your Butler community through interacting with faculty and peers, hearing from industry speakers, developing your professional soft skills, advancing your interviewing and counseling techniques, and participating in role-play and simulations.
Weekly Live Virtual Sessions (Per Course)
3 On-Campus Immersions
Experiential Rotations: Experiential rotations give you an opportunity to learn by doing and put classroom theories into practice. The program incorporates 12 one-month experiential rotations of 160 hours each. You will complete two Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) before commencing a series of 10 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in the following areas:
2 Community Practice 2 Patient Care Electives (In-Patient or Out-Patient)
2 Elective Rotations (Patient Care or Non-Patient Care) IPPEs APPEs
WHY CHOOSE BUTLER?
We Employ Leaders in Practice and Research
Our faculty are committed to fostering a fruitful learning environment. Many of our instructors participate in groups that create the guidelines and standards for pharmacy education on a national level, which in turn informs the Butler PharmD curriculum and student experience.
We Highlight Experiential Education
Our curriculum features many opportunities for hands-on learning including our experiential rotations and immersions. Additionally, several lab courses infuse the development of soft skills employers look for including teamwork, communication, professionalism, and adaptability.
We Develop Purposeful Practitioners
The Butler PharmD produces high-quality pharmacists who are also engaged citizens and patient advocates. They are prepared to tackle challenges and meet community health needs while taking into consideration individual and societal complexities that may impact patient care.
Career Outlook
Earning a PharmD can prepare you for positions such as:
Pharmacy director
Pharmacy manager
Clinical pharmacist
Pharmacist
$157,209
$135,044
$126,304
$120,676
$89,123
$74,062
Source: Payscale, 2024.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for the online PharmD, you must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent and complete all prerequisite courses prior to enrollment. You also must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Application Requirements
To apply, please submit the following materials with your PharmCAS application:
• Personal statement addressing why you selected pharmacy as a career and how the Doctor of Pharmacy degree relates to your immediate and long-term professional goals.
• Butler PharmD supplementary questions outlined in PharmCAS.
• Official transcripts from all institutions that you attended, not just from the school where you earned your degree.
• Resume highlighting your academic background and professional experiences.
• Application fee of $180 USD.
Note: The Admission Committee may request an interview of an applicant once they review completed and verified PharmCAS applications. Interviews can be completed in person or virtually.
