School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Overview

Pharmacists are professionals who have studied drug development, use and distribution. Pharmacists work with physicians and other health-care professionals to create, implement, and monitor drug treatment plans. Pharmacists require clinical drug therapy knowledge, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as effective communication capability.

Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences provides a unique educational experience, combining the best in classroom, laboratory and experiential learning under the direction of a world class faculty, right in the heart of Boston.

Curriculum

The Doctor of Pharmacy Program provides a foundation of basic science and targeted liberal arts course work, a comprehensive, integrated professional course curriculum and extensive professional work experience which prepares students for challenging clerkship rotations in a wide variety of pharmacy practice settings.

Read the PharmD curriculum plan.

Experiential Learning

The pharmacy curriculum includes introductory (cooperative education) and advanced pharmacy practice experiences.  These pharmacy practice experiences are provided primarily under the direct supervision of qualified pharmacist preceptors and occasionally with other qualified health care professionals.  The school is affiliated with many world-class practice sites throughout the United States, providing students with access to experienced clinicians and scholars.  Although every effort is made to accommodate individual circumstances and requests, students should be prepared to travel outside of the Boston area to complete some of their pharmacy practice experiences.  Availability of a car may be required, as some sites are not accessible by public transportation.  All expenses associated with pharmacy practice experiences, including travel and housing, are the responsibility of the student.

Co-operative experiences are an integral part of a Northeastern education. Learn more about the PharmD employers and opportunities on the NU Pharmacy Co-op page.

Licensure Pass Rates

The 2010 pass rate for Northeastern students taking the NAPLEX exam was 95.2%.

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Contact Info

School of Pharmacy
206 Mugar Building
Tel: 617.373.3380
Fax: 617.373.7655