The UIC Experience

New: We have over $2 million in scholarships now available for incoming students, including 50 full tuition, first-year scholarships! Apply early for your best chance at earning one of these scholarships!

Take advantage of a top-ranked program with a low, one-rate tuition for all.

The UIC College of Pharmacy has a 165-year history of advancing the practice of pharmacy. Not only does our college have the most expansive and comprehensive clinical pharmacy program in the nation, we are also one of the top pharmacy schools for clinical and scientific research. Here at UIC, students have access to academic and clinical experiences you can't find anywhere else.

UIC is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation and a national leader among urban, public higher education institutions in providing access to underrepresented students. It was named by Campus Pride Index as one of the top 30 colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. It is the only Illinois university ranked among the 10 best value colleges in the nation by Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

Why Attend UIC’s College of Pharmacy?

  • We offer competitive in-state tuition for ALL students regardless of where they live
  • Over $2 million in scholarships now available for incoming students, including 50 full ride, first-year scholarships
  • Earn a versatile degree from a top college of pharmacy, opening doors to over 80 career paths
  • Be part of one of the most diverse and inclusive groups of pharmacy students in the country: 22% of our first year class are from underrepresented minority groups, and 35% are first generation students
  • Enjoy the professional benefits and interprofessional opportunities of being part of UI Health, the seven UIC Health Sciences colleges, and the Illinois Medical District
  • Access to an abundance of clinical opportunities and specialties offered at our hospital pharmacy and seven ambulatory pharmacies

  • Top 15 nationally in matching graduates into ASHP residences

  • Top 10 in research grant funding for colleges of pharmacy

  • # 2 College of Pharmacy in graduates placed into pharmaceutical industry fellowships

  • # 1 College of Pharmacy in Illinois; #15 in the USA

Begin your career in pharmacy!

Are you interested in beginning or continuing your PharmD career? Please fill out the form below and a UIC Pharmacy representative will be in touch with you soon. Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with UIC.