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Howard University College of Pharmacy strives to be a premier University in teaching, learning, research, leadership and service locally and globally.

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2300 4th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20059
Phone: (202) 806-6530

 

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University Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The University continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and other countries. The University continues to formulate and adjust its plans as needed.

Featured Programs

B.S./PharmD Program

This curriculum allows a student to complete the requirements for both the B.S. and Pharm.D. degree in seven years instead of the customary eight years. The College of Pharmacy at Howard University has articulation agreements with 14 feeder institutions where a student obtains a B.S. degree from the feeder institution and a Pharm.D. degree from Howard University upon completion of all required courses.

Four-Year Pharm. D. Program

This curriculum allows a student to complete the requirements for Pharm.D. degree in four years as a graduate student. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to practice pharmaceutical care. The curriculum comprises courses in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical and administrative sciences, and pharmacy practice.

Five-Year PharmD/MBA Program

This curriculum is designed to provide an integrated education in pharmaceutical sciences and business management. For the proposed structure of the curriculum of the Joint Pharm. D./M.B.A. Program, please see the PHARMD/MBA Curriculum at the Howard University College of Pharmacy Student Handbook.

MS and Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program

This Curriculum is a four-year  Ph.D. degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with three tracks

Pharmacy Administration track

Medicinal Chemistry track

Pharmaceutics track

Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program

This curriculum is designed for practicing pharmacists. The salient features of the program are highlighted

18-month course of study divided into three semesters, which include Integrated Pharmacy Care and Science courses.

6-month experiential component culminating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a disease state program

Centers & Grant Programs

Center of Excellence

PACE Center

Fellowship & Residency Programs

Summer Health Professions Education Program

Office of Continuing Professional Education
 

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Making The Difference

The members of the Dean's Circle are remarkable individuals who believe in the future of the Howard University College of Pharmacy and personally invest in its success each year. By supporting innovative teaching, experiential learning, groundbreaking research, and the building fund, members of the Dean's Circle are changing the world.

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Featured Article

Virtual Reality technology enabling the distance lab education to address the challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Virtual Reality (VR) is innovative technology enabling the immersive learning environment that can be like the real world but with add-on digital features, or it can be of total simulation. It is emerging to be the next step for the evolution of the 21st century education. Read the Article

College of Pharmacy in the News

COVID-19 Emergency Medication Service for Homeless Patients

Submitted By:  Monika N. Daftary, Pharm.D., BCPS Jul 06, 2020 Capitol City Pharmacy Medical Reserve Corps (CCPMRC), based at Howard University College of Pharmacy, partnered with the Washington, DC, Department of Human Services and Unity Healthcare to establish an emergency medication management service for the homeless. Read the Article

College of Pharmacy in the News

Howard University Pharmacy Researcher Takes ‘Stealth Bomber’ Approach to Fighting Prostate Cancer

THE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM DESIGN ENTAILS MULTIPLE MECHANISMS OF ACTION TO THWART PROSTATE CANCER. WASHINGTON (September 24, 2019) – Advanced prostate cancer is notoriously difficult to treat. Some tumor cells respond well to chemotherapy while others do not.  Thus, when treatment with chemotherapeutic agents seem to be effective, the cancer typically stages a comeback later. Howard University pharmacy researcher Simeon K. Adesina, R.Ph., Ph.D., is designing a “stealth bomber” approach to fighting the disease on multiple fronts to improve treatment. Read the Article

College of Pharmacy in the News

Howard University Pharmacy Professor Selected as DC Board of Pharmacy Chair

WASHINGTON (October 1, 2019) – Howard University College of Pharmacy professor Tamara McCants, PharmD, has been selected by Mayor Muriel Bowser as the chairwoman of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy, the third woman in a row from the College of Pharmacy to hold the position.  Dr. McCants is currently an assistant professor at Howard University College of Pharmacy. Read the Article
 

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