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Shape Your Future in Pharmacy with
Duquesne University’s Online Pharm.D. Program
Expedite your degree: designed for those with a bachelor’s degree or who have completed pharmacy prerequisites.
Online classes meet once a week on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., saving weekends and summers for clinical work.
Through in-person summer sessions in Pittsburgh, you’ll have opportunities for mentoring, hands-on experience, and networking. This includes one week on campus in May (with three additional days in October).
Scholarship Opportunities include a 15% scholarship for post-baccalaureate students, making your advanced degree more affordable. With a $132,750 median wage for graduates, Duquesne’s Doctor of Pharmacy Program is also a smart investment.
Prepare for the Ever-Evolving Pharmaceutical Landscape
In Our Non-Thesis Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology Programs, You’ll Receive:
• Drug Safety & Medical Information Specialist
• A customizable curriculum
• Flexible program scheduling
• 1:1 time with research professors
• Direct industry connections
• Top-tier research funding
• A stepping stone to your Ph.D.
Enjoy the wide range of careers that an advanced degree in pharmacy can lead to.
• Teacher/Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
• Clinical Research Manager
• Clinical Research Associate
• Biotech Research Associate
Concentration highlights:
• Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry - focus on drug design and synthesis using the latest technological advancements.
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutics - work to optimize drug delivery and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Master of Science in Pharmacology - study disease states and the effectiveness of different drugs.
I was very excited to be part of such a distinguished program and about the potential the school presented to become the best healthcare professional that I desire to be. I'm grateful that Duquesne has such a welcoming presence in their faculty, staff, organizations, and the various classes of student pharmacists.
ROCHELLE VALORE
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Why Choose Duquesne’s Online Pharm.D. Program?
Catholic School
of Pharmacy
median wage for
graduates
Scholarship for
post-baccalaureate
students
Nationally Ranked
and Respected
#1 Catholic School of Pharmacy (U.S. News & World Report).
#3 in Research Funding among Pennsylvania pharmacy schools (NIH Funding Report).
86.2% NAPLEX Pass Rate – preparing you for success in licensure exams.
Customize Your
Pharmacy Curriculum
Choose from 6 academic concentrations, tailoring your pharmaceutical degree to your career goals.
Earn core certifications in immunization, tobacco treatment, and pharmacist-patient care networking with the option to pursue specialized certification in areas including medication therapy management, point-of-care testing, and health care leadership.
Graduate with 1,784 hours of experiential education in prestigious practice settings such as Allegheny Health Network, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Acute Care Concentration
Ambulatory Care Concentration
Community Practice Concentration
Entrepreneurial Pharmacy Concentration
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Concentration
Health Services & Outcomes Research Concentration
Continuous Professional
Development
Build confidence and expertise with courses in advocacy, career exploration, licensure exam preparation, and more.
Engage with 18 pharmacy student organizations, focusing on pediatrics, addiction rehabilitation, psychiatry, and more.
Research with world-class faculty helping to develop new drugs, cure diseases, and improve patient care.
Pharm.D. (P’22)
Shape Your Future in Pharmacy with
Duquesne University’s Online Pharm.D. Program
Nationally Ranked
and Respected
#1 Catholic School of Pharmacy (U.S. News & World Report).
#3 in Research Funding among Pennsylvania pharmacy schools (NIH Funding Report).
86.2% NAPLEX Pass Rate – preparing you for success in licensure exams.
Customize Your
Pharmacy Curriculum
Choose from 6 academic concentrations, tailoring your pharmaceutical degree to your career goals.
Earn core certifications in immunization, tobacco treatment, and pharmacist-patient care networking with the option to pursue specialized certification in areas including medication therapy management, point-of-care testing, and health care leadership.
Graduate with 1,784 hours of experiential education in prestigious practice settings such as Allegheny Health Network, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Continuous Professional
Development
Build confidence and expertise with courses in advocacy, career exploration, licensure exam preparation, and more.
Engage with 18 pharmacy student organizations, focusing on pediatrics, addiction rehabilitation, psychiatry, and more.
Research with world-class faculty helping to develop new drugs, cure diseases, and improve patient care.
Nationally Ranked
and Respected
#1 Catholic School of Pharmacy (U.S. News & World Report).
#3 in Research Funding among Pennsylvania pharmacy schools (NIH Funding Report).
86.2% NAPLEX Pass Rate – preparing you for success in licensure exams.
Customize Your
Pharmacy Curriculum
Choose from 6 academic concentrations, tailoring your pharmaceutical degree to your career goals.
Earn core certifications in immunization, tobacco treatment, and pharmacist-patient care networking with the option to pursue specialized certification in areas including medication therapy management, point-of-care testing, and health care leadership.
Graduate with 1,784 hours of experiential education in prestigious practice settings such as Allegheny Health Network, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Continuous Professional
Development
Build confidence and expertise with courses in advocacy, career exploration, licensure exam preparation, and more.
Engage with 18 pharmacy student organizations, focusing on pediatrics, addiction rehabilitation, psychiatry, and more.
Research with world-class faculty helping to develop new drugs, cure diseases, and improve patient care.
Nationally Ranked
and Respected
#1 Catholic School of Pharmacy (U.S. News & World Report).
#3 in Research Funding among Pennsylvania pharmacy schools (NIH Funding Report).
86.2% NAPLEX Pass Rate – preparing you for success in licensure exams.
Customize Your
Pharmacy Curriculum
Choose from 6 academic concentrations, tailoring your pharmaceutical degree to your career goals.
Earn core certifications in immunization, tobacco treatment, and pharmacist-patient care networking with the option to pursue specialized certification in areas including medication therapy management, point-of-care testing, and health care leadership.
Graduate with 1,784 hours of experiential education in prestigious practice settings such as Allegheny Health Network, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Continuous Professional
Development
Build confidence and expertise with courses in advocacy, career exploration, licensure exam preparation, and more.
Engage with 18 pharmacy student organizations, focusing on pediatrics, addiction rehabilitation, psychiatry, and more.
Research with world-class faculty helping to develop new drugs, cure diseases, and improve patient care.