Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Professional Program
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is a professional doctoral degree that allows you to become a licensed pharmacist in the United States.
Over the course of the program, UIC PharmD students develop into skilled, empathetic, patient-focused pharmacists who are leaders in providing high-quality care in a variety of settings.
In addition to being the #7 pharmacy school in the country, we are home to the nation's largest and most comprehensive pharmacy program. Our Chicago campus is part of the Illinois Medical District, the largest medical district in North America.
About the PharmD program at UIC Heading link
What makes UIC a top choice for Pharmacy? Choose from hundreds of professional, clinical, research, and extracurricular opportunities that support your professional and personal growth:
- We offer eight PharmD concentrations, which include specializations in areas like ambulatory services, clinical research, health systems and outcomes, and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Our research fellowships like the Riback Award provide intensive research training for PharmD students with the support of a College of Pharmacy faculty mentor.
- We have over 30 student organizations that give back to the community, host special events, and connect students to a broad network of pharmacist alumni and mentors.
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One program, two campuses Heading link
UIC PharmD students choose between Chicago and Rockford as their “home base” while they pursue their studies. They take the same classes with the same professors thanks to highly sophisticated classroom technology.
Students choose a campus based on their personal preference, and sometimes because of their chosen concentration: the Rural Pharmacy (RPHARM) concentration is only offered in Rockford, and the Urban Pharmacy (UPHARM) concentration is only offered in Chicago.
Supporting our students through the UIC Urban Health Program Heading link
UIC’s Urban Health Program (UHP) was established in 1978 to recruit and support students from underrepresented minority groups, specifically Black, Latinx, and Native American students, into graduate and professional degree programs leading to health-related careers. The ultimate goal of the program is to train a cadre of underrepresented health professionals dedicated to improving the quality and availability of healthcare in underserved urban areas.