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Start your career in Pharmacy

Our new bachelor's program offers two pathways that afford graduates a great degree of flexibility.

Flexible, online options for healthcare professionals

Learn more about our accessible online graduate and certificate program offerings.

Become a Pharmacist at UIC

The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program develops patient-centered, skilled, and empathetic pharmacists who are leaders in their field. The program offers an incredible variety of experiential education opportunities (1,100+ practice sites) which include our seven college-run ambulatory pharmacies.

Leading the field in research

Develop new knowledge in areas such as Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacognosy, Chemistry in Drug Discovery, Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics, Forensics, Pharmacy Services, Pharmaceutical Products, Patient and Health System Outcomes, and Pharmaceutical and Health Policy.

Apply to be a resident or fellow at UIC

In collaboration with the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, UIC Pharmacy has over 40 years history of training post-graduate pharmacists in clinical service and research through our PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, as well as our clinical research fellowships.

  • #1 School of Pharmacy in Illinois, according to US News & World Report

  • # 7 School of Pharmacy in the country, according to US News & World Report

  • # 7 total research grant funding according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

  • 1859 Year the college was founded, one of the oldest pharmacy schools in the country

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News Heading link

José Villegas receives NIH New Innovator award
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Assistant professor José Villegas has received a New Innovator award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease to fund high-risk, high-reward research at the cutting edge of science.
$27.8 million funding in FY23
UIC Pharmacy is #7 in 2023 national research rankings
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
UIC College of Pharmacy remains at #7 out of 113 pharmacy colleges in the most recent American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) rankings for total research funding. For the past federal fiscal…
UIC researchers discover new treatment approach for deadly parasitic disease
Friday, June 30, 2023
UIC College of Pharmacy scientists along with collaborators at four universities in three countries have discovered a new approach for the treatment of schistosomiasis, a deadly parasitic disease which affects 250 million people in over 70 countries.
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Dec 3 2023

2023 ASHP MidYear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition Reception

Sunday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm PST
Marriott Anaheim
Jan 19 2024

Annual Albert Ebert Lecture with Dr. Gregory Dill, PharmD '99

Friday, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
UIC College of Pharmacy (PHARM) Room 145; live broadcast in Rockford (Room TBD) and Zoom
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One College, Two Campuses, Unlimited Opportunities Heading link

The UIC College of Pharmacy is located on two campuses: Chicago and Rockford. They are about 90 miles apart, but the campuses are constantly connected by the latest distance learning technology and a united mission to produce the next generation of pharmacy leaders. Students in both Chicago and Rockford receive the same education, have active student organizations, perform public service for their communities, have numerous research and residency opportunities, and receive the same degree upon graduation.
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By The Numbers Heading link

When you choose UIC College of Pharmacy, you choose a great education, world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and a commitment to service.

Visit our “By The Numbers” page to get an overview on what we offer, including facts and figures that all add up to one thing: an amazing education at a top institution.

By The Numbers

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We strive to be a community where differences are embraced, that emphasizes inclusion and recognizes diversity as a strength, and where everyone works together to be the global leader in innovative pharmacy education, research, and practice to improve human health.

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