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Academic Programs 

The College of Pharmacy presently offers:

Four-Year Entry Level PharmD Program 

Applicants must complete Pre-Pharmacy coursework and maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA, with no individual course grade below C, to qualify for the PharmD program. Discover More

Five-Year PharmD/MBA Program

The combined PharmD/MBA program equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and leadership qualities for success in pharmacy and healthcare. Graduates often pursue careers as Hospital/Pharmacy Directors, Industry Administrators, and leaders in Managed Care of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Organizations. Discover More

B.S./PharmD Program 

The B.S./PharmD Program enables students to fulfill the prerequisites for both the B.S. and PharmD degrees in seven years, accelerating the traditional eight-year pathway. Discover More

The College also offers: 

Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program

The NTDP program is typically completed in two years, admitting pharmacists annually into cohorts. These cohorts, not limited by geography, progress together through a curriculum focused on communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking, requiring a completed application and fulfillment of all program requirements. Discover More

MS and Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program 

The Pharmaceutical Administration Track at Howard University focuses on analyzing medication effectiveness, usage, and policy impacts on health outcomes, aiming to improve healthcare systems and address health disparities. The Pharmaceutics Track concentrates on developing targeted drug and vaccine delivery methods to enhance therapeutic efficacy, involving interdisciplinary research and collaborations to innovate in drug delivery system design. Discover More