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School of Pharmacy

Undergraduate Studies

FRESHMAN-JUNIOR

Choose B.S.P.S.-

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.) is a degree program that includes all of the pre-pharmacy coursework for the professional Pharm.D. program and prepares students to apply for the professional Pharm.D. program. It is coupled with the Pharm.D. so that the final year of the B.S.P.S. program is the first year of the professional Pharm.D. program. The degree program includes foundational math and science courses as well as courses to learn about the discovery, development, manufacturing, policy, and therapeutic aspects of drugs.

Pre-Pharmacy

The B.S.P.S. program is also referred to as Pre-Pharmacy which is usually a three-year course of study that prepares students for admission into the professional pharmacy degree program.

Early-Entry Pharmacy

The Early-Entry Program is a cohort program within the B.S.P.S. degree that provides highly qualified high school seniors with guaranteed seats in the professional Pharm.D. program upon completion of the pre-pharmacy coursework, avoiding the competitive selection process for regular-entry admission that normally occurs during the junior year of college. A Progressive Entry (PE) option is also available to Early-Entry students who would like to complete their coursework in an accelerated timeframe and enter the professional program at the end of their sophomore year.

Early-Entry students enjoy far more than simply early acceptance into the professional pharmacy program. They receive the benefits of the Early-Entry experience, featuring specialized tutoring, professional advancement opportunities, and the chance to be part of the Living Learning Community – guaranteed, specialized housing just for Early-Entry students.

Professional Studies

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Finish B.S.P.S. and Start Pharm.D.

The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is a professional degree that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to be a practice-ready pharmacist to care for patients and populations and be a leader in the health care system. Students must complete pre-pharmacy coursework and be admitted

into the Pharm.D. program. Upon completing the first year of the Pharm.D. program, the student will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Finish Pharm.D.

The School prides itself on providing the most contemporary Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum available. Graduates of the Pharm.D. program have been offered residency positions at some of the most prestigious health systems and pharmacies in the United States and pursue many dynamic career pathways in hospitals, community pharmacies and clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies.

The professional degree program is ranked a Top 25 School of Pharmacy and enjoys an excellent national and international reputation.

Dual Degree Options

Students in the Pharm.D. program have the opportunity to pursue a Pharm.D./MBA or a Pharm.D./MPH.

Graduate Studies

FURTHERING EDUCATION

Pursue M.S./Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Students who join an Ole Miss pharmacy graduate program are given the opportunity to study and work alongside nationally and internationally recognized faculty; prepare for a professional career in health care, academia, government, and industry; and engage in cuttingedge research that has real-world impact and significance.

Being an Ole Miss graduate student allows you to be part of a diverse community that is comprehensive in scope yet relatively small in size, providing an excellent opportunity for advanced studies in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Graduate areas of study in the Pharmaceutical Sciences include environmental toxicology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, pharmacy administration and industrial pharmacy, and soon to be dietary supplements and medical cannabis.

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I would not be the person I am today without the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy, and I cannot thank them enough for providing an atmosphere that fosters greatness and growth. At Ole Miss pharmacy, we will always welcome you with open arms!

Students have the opportunity to volunteer in community service and advocate for the profession.

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Elaina Vitale, the daughter of chemists, chose to attend pharmacy school in her hometown of Oxford. An extrovert who enjoys helping others and building relationships, she’s served as an ambassador, peer mentor and tutor within the School of Pharmacy and participated in health care screenings and immunization drives.

Elaina has flourished academically and personally in pursuit of her career goals, even earning recognition on the national stage as an American Pharmacists AssociationAcademy of Student Pharmacists regional delegate. Through that position, Elaina is advocating for the profession and striving to make a difference in pharmacy practice.

As members of the Ole Miss Pharmacy community, students have the chance to advance to bigger platforms and benefit the larger pharmacy community.

One of the best aspects of becoming a pharmacist is the flexibility of career settings. Pharmacists aren’t limited in where they work. So whether you prefer working directly with patients in a face-to-face setting or a telehealth setting, not working directly with patients at all, or being part of an interprofessional team and consulting with physicians and nurses, there are so many career options for you as a future pharmacist.

i am a leader...

McComb native Alexcia Carr’s path to pharmacy is a little more personal. Helping to manage and administer her grandfather’s medications inspired her to enter a field where she could help others in the same way.

A community college transfer student, Alexcia is a member of the prestigious Columns Society, an orientation leader and an Honors College student, along with serving in a host of leadership roles within the School of Pharmacy. She’s ready to pursue postgraduate education and give back to her community.

Scholarship opportunities are available for qualifying students to help support them from undergraduates all the way through the professional program.

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Students have a variety of leadership opportunities available to help them grow as individuals and professionals, ready to pursue postgraduate education and individualized career paths.

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B.S.P.S.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Degree awarded upon completion of pre-pharmacy requirements and P1 course requirements.

APPE

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Experiential learning at practice sites during the 4th year of the Pharm.D. curriculum

IPE

Interprofessional Education

Occurs when two or more professions learn with, about and from each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.

IPPE

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

Experiential learning at practice sites during the first 3 years of the Pharm.D. curriculum

LLC Living Learning Community

MPJE

Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination

The pharmacy law exam required to practice in a specific state.

EE

Early Entry

Students enrolled in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Early Entry program beginning freshman year.

Specialized housing for Early Entry students during their freshman year.

NAPLEX

North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination

Board exam, taken after receiving a Pharm.D., that evaluates general pharmacy knowledge required to be a licensed pharmacist

What does that mean?

PharmCAS

Pharmacy College Application Service

A centralized service through which prospective students may apply to multiple Pharm.D. degree programs offered by schools and colleges of pharmacy.

TCRC

Thad Cochran Research Center

Located on the Oxford campus where research labs, the science library, administrative offices, and classrooms are housed

SOP

School of Pharmacy

P1, P2, P3, P4

Professional Student Year

Used to describe what year of pharmacy school a student is in. First-year pharmacy student (P1), secondyear pharmacy student (P2), etc.

Pharm.D.

Doctor of Pharmacy

Degree required to practice as a pharmacist.

UMMC

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Academic health sciences center located in Jackson, where the P3 year takes place

PPD

Personal and Professional Development

Opportunities to explore career paths and interests

UMSOP

University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

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i am giving back...

Born with a genetic condition that saw him in and out of hospitals in his early years, Jacob Wooley has had an interest in serving others through medicine since he was young. Jacob, of Olive Branch, wanted to make a difference the way that hospital pharmacists made a difference for him.

Jacob was a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship, which enabled him to seamlessly transition from community college to Ole Miss and dive right into student life.

During pharmacy school, students participate in experiential learning activities and interact with pharmacists in various practice settings.

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There are multiple ways a person can make a difference in someone’s life and I want to make a difference too.

Transfer students quickly find a home in the School of Pharmacy and are provided opportunities to engage in the Pre-Pharmacy Club and other extracurricular activities.

Because of our school’s strong reputation, students are able to successfully land prestigious internships, awards, residencies and job positions.

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Kreusel

I chose the pharmacy career path because I knew that I wanted to work with patients while also having the opportunity to improve existing treatments and the practical application of new, cutting-edge research into the clinic.

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i am caring...

The world of health care offers a wide variety of career paths. Katie Kreusel, of Dacula, Georgia, knew she wanted to work with patients while also having the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. Ole Miss Pharmacy was a perfect fit.

Katie has been able to benefit from the knowledge of highly distinguished faculty while also taking advantage of valuable research opportunities made possible through the school. Because of her accomplishments, she was one of only 10 students nationwide chosen for a Mayo Hospital summer internship.

Students have the chance to take advantage of research opportunities and work with faculty experts.

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I highly recommend this program. Faculty, staff, administrative officers, professors–really everyone–shows deep interest in students’ needs in order to produce the best possible future pharmacist.

High school students: start thinking ahead and don’t wait until senior year to reach out and ask for information!

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Ole Miss Pharmacy is proud to host the national Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institute with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

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i am a trail blazer...

Heba Marzouk’s academic journey has been anything but typical. Admitted to the Early Entry program as a senior in high school, she completed the bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences in three years, thanks to our Progressive Entry option.

Heba, of Oxford, chose Ole Miss Pharmacy for its prominence among pharmacy schools across the nation, its proximity to her family, and also for the diversity and inclusion present in the student body, faculty and staff. She felt welcomed and free to be herself while pursuing her academic and career goals.

The Progressive Entry track gives qualifying Early Entry students the ability to advance more quickly to the professional portion of the pharmacy program.

i am a scholar...

Jackson native Brandon Ashmore works hard and plays hard – literally. A drummer in the Ole Miss Band, Brandon is also a recipient of the prestigious Stamps Scholarship and an Honors College graduate.

He was attracted to pharmacy as a way to make a difference in the medical community, but also for the many different career paths available through the profession. As a student, he’s been able to study abroad in Italy, help draft campus policy as a member of the Associated Student Body and serve as a School of Pharmacy ambassador.

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Be motivated by your determination to make a difference in your community and in the lives of many people. Take advantage of as many opportunities as you can, and don’t let fear keep you from pursuing your goals, whatever your goals may be. Be kind to everyone you meet and practice empathy every single day. And don’t forget to have fun along the way!

Pharmacy students can choose to take advantage of the Study Abroad program, traveling to Italy, Ireland, the Dominican Republic or other destinations.

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Students seeking a well-rounded college experience have ample opportunity to participate in life inside and outside the School of Pharmacy.

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Visiting students fall in love with the campus and connecting with faculty, staff and students, and quickly see our long history of successful alumni.

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The School of Pharmacy boasts two dual degree partnerships, the Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health, which students can earn alongside their Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

Abby Fischer, of Alton, Illinois, visited her sister at Ole Miss and fell in love with the campus. Pharmacy piqued her interest while she was in high school, and she began doing her research on the Ole Miss pharmacy program.

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Fast-forward to her admittance into the professional Pharm.D. program, where she was involved in student government and community service. She then chose to take advantage of the Pharm.D./ MBA dual-degree program to help give herself a competitive edge in the job market.

Led Operation Immunization during the pandemic (14 events; vaccinated student body, including football team)

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Where did Ole Miss Pharmacy take you?

Anna Kathryn Lambert

Pharmacist at the Mississippi State Department of Health, providing pharmacy services and medications through various public health programs such as family planning, immunizations, chronic disease management, AIDS Drug Assistance Program, and telehealth

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“Ole Miss Pharmacy has made all the difference for my career path. Without the knowledge, clinical confidence and leadership development pharmacy school provided me with, I would not be in the position I am today. Because of this, I am now helping create new positions and career options for pharmacists, as well as creating new work and program involvement that we as pharmacists cannot only be a part of but truly make a difference in.”

Jimmy Yawn

Pharmacist at Uptown Pharmacy, an independent retail and compounding pharmacy that specializes in nonsterile compounding for pediatrics, veterinary and men and women’s health

2023 AACP Distinguished Teaching Scholar

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2022 UM Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year

2023 UM SEC Faculty Achievement Award

“Being a pharmacist can mean a multitude of things. A few different career moves got us to where we are today. My wife, Kristen, and I worked retail our first year out of school in 2012 and then I moved on to sterile/nonsterile compounding. After a few years of learning every aspect of the job, we decided to open our own pharmacy.”

Over 50 years with the National Institute on Drug Abuse marijuana research contract, with interest in the botanical, pharmacological, and chemical properties of the cannabis plant.

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Matthew Wittman

PGY-1 managed care pharmacy resident at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where roles include utilization management, clinical drug evaluation and policy and drug information. Included in this residency is a faculty appointment at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

“The University of Mississippi offered me great preceptors throughout my fourthyear rotations. These preceptors gave me the foundational skills necessary to succeed and put me in contact with people who had similar career interests to me. Through those connections, I was able to learn so much about managed care.”

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Corinne

Passman

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I am a huge science nerd and people person... and pharmacy is the perfect combination of the two. I find passion in solving seemingly unsolvable problems – and pharmacy has given me the tools to do just that.

Birmingham, Alabama, native Corinne Passman is as passionate about health and wellness as she is about becoming a pharmacist. As an Ole Miss Rebelette during undergrad and a Pilates instructor, she takes self-care seriously.

A Taylor Medalist and president of the pharmacy student body, Corinne is also a leader among her peers. Her advice for high school students considering a future in pharmacy? Don’t worry about having all the answers, but recognize that this career path can take you anywhere you want to go.

The overall wellbeing of students is a priority, with pop-up exercises, stress reduction and other self-care opportunities available to help them feel supported in their academic journey.

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Students explore career paths in traditional and nontraditional pathways, including health systems, community pharmacies, managed care organizations, public health organizations, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and academia.

Next steps?

Lindsey Cooper, coordinator of admissions lindsey@olemiss.edu, 662-915-1323

Melissa King, program manager Office of Research and Graduate Programs mrk@olemiss.edu, 662-915-7828

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