Marshall University | School of Pharmacy

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Welcome To the School of Pharmacy

Marshall University School of Pharmacy is committed to advancing pharmaceutical education, research, and healthcare practice. Located in the heart of Huntington, West Virginia, our institution has a strong legacy of academic achievement and a focus on improving health care in Appalachia. We offer our Pharm.D. program, a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, and numerous collaborative opportunities with other colleges within Marshall University. Our dedicated faculty creates an environment that fosters innovation

Pharm.D. Program

Our unique Pharm.D. program develops practice-ready pharmacists for diverse healthcare environments. This is done through intensive coursework in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences utilizing active learning in newly constructed studio classrooms and laboratories. The ideals of professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, lifelong learning, and ethical behavior are incorporated into the classroom as well as rotation experiences. Our health science campus allows us to provide unique interprofessional activities with students in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs during the first year. As a result, our graduating students are experienced with a variety of rotation sites and prepared to make immediate and lasting impacts in healthcare.

and empowers students to become not only competent pharmacists but also compassionate healthcare advocates. We take pride in shaping the future of healthcare and nurturing a community of dedicated professionals who make a profound impact on the well-being of their local communities. Join us on this journey of academic excellence and service to humanity.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences

The B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program prepares students for careers in the field of drug discovery, development and commercialization.  Graduates are prepared for entry level positions in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research laboratories, and biotechnology companies. Graduates of this program may also pursue advanced degrees oriented toward research (M.S. / Ph.D.) or clinical practice (Pharm.D., M.D., etc.).   Pharmaceutical sciences includes a variety of disciplines such as pharmacology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenomics that are related to the discovery and development of new drugs and pharmacotherapies to treat diseases and improve people’s lives.