One College, Two Campuses, Unlimited Opportunities
Why Attend UIC Pharmacy's Rockford Campus?
- Benefit from in-state tuition for ALL and > 2 million dollars in scholarships, including first year free tuition.
- Earn a versatile degree from a leader in pharmacy education, opening doors to over 80 career paths.
- Get to know your classmates by joining a small class of 30 students, learning from world-class faculty who know your name.
- Enjoy interprofessional opportunities with students from UIC Colleges of Medicine and Nursing.
- Live in a vibrant community with lots of outdoor activities and a low cost of living.
Cutting-edge facilities, small class sizes, and a welcoming faculty
Learn more about our PharmD program and start your application to the UIC Rockford campus!
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# 11 ranked college of pharmacy in the U.S.
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Top 10 % of colleges matching graduates into ASHP residencies
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# 6 ranked college of pharmacy in research grant funding
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Top 10 % of colleges placing graduates into pharmaceutical industry fellowships
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# 1 ranked college of pharmacy in Illinois
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A Letter from the Rockford Dean
What makes the Rockford campus unique?
Hear from Rockford student pharmacists in their own words about why they chose Rockford for their PharmD studies.
An Exciting Health Sciences Community
Experience the Rockford Health Science Campus
The UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy is considered One College, Two Campuses, with unlimited opportunities. Applicants select the campus environment right for them. All graduates benefit from the excellent reputation a degree from UIC provides.
Students on the Rockford Health Science Campus have ample opportunities to pursue extracurricular and leadership roles, participate in research, and engage in clinical and service-based hands-on learning. The College of Pharmacy is closely connected to the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, as well as various major health systems, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and other organizations, providing students with excellent experiences. Those interested in a career in rural pharmacy can choose to be admitted to our Rural Pharmacy Concentration (RPHARM).
Illinois’ fourth-largest city, Rockford is a city with a small-town feel that is ranked one of the 15 best places to move to. The Wall Street Journal recently named Rockford as America’s Top Housing Market. It is known for its low cost of living, numerous parks and forest preserves, sports, theaters, museums, restaurants, and other great amenities! Explore the City of Rockford to see what Rockford has to offer!
Plan a virtual or in-person visit with the College of Pharmacy HERE.
Interprofessional Collaboration with Other Health Professions
The Retzky College of Pharmacy and the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing make up the UIC Health Sciences Campus in Rockford. Being so closely associated with the other colleges leads to unique interprofessional education opportunities.
The campus is situated on 20 tree-lined acres. The facilities include state of the art classrooms with live video conferencing capabilities, teaching and research labs, modern compounding and dispensing labs, patient and mannequin simulation centers, ample study space, and more!
Nana
I love the small class sizes on the Rockford campus, I was always surrounded by classmates, faculty, and preceptors who were working toward the same goal. The support system, collaborative environment, and shared experiences made even the most challenging moments manageable.
Jacob
I’ve made connections in both Chicago and Rockford that I hope will last for a lifetime. One of the major benefits of attending the Rockford campus is the small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratio, which foster a strong sense of community.
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