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Preparing for a Career in Pharmacy

The Ϲ Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program prepares graduates for a range of rewarding career opportunities. With pathways ranging from pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics to pharmaceutical industry or patient care, graduates will serve their community as an accessible, trusted healthcare provider.
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Pharmacy Career Paths

Graduates of the Ϲ PharmD program have diverse job prospects, including:
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Academia
Graduates who are interested in educating and precepting the next generation of pharmacists may pursue an academic pharmacy career as a faculty member at a college or university.
Entrepreneurship
Opening an independent pharmacy is an option for graduates who are interested in being their own boss. Independent pharmacy owners and staff pharmacists focus on building and maintaining relationships with community members. This path would be a great fit for PharmD graduates who are interested in business and marketing.
Government and Regulatory
Graduates may pursue careers in with organizations like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration where they protect the drug supply – from performing inspections at manufacturing facilities to involvement in drug recalls and consumer complaints.
Patient Care
Pharmacists counsel patients on safe and appropriate use of medications, ensure patients are receiving the correct medication and dose, and prevent harmful drug interactions. There are various options for specialties and practice settings, including hospital pharmacy (working as part of an interprofessional healthcare team), ambulatory care (working in clinical office and pharmacy settings focused on general care or specific disease states), or community pharmacy (accessible, trusted medication experts who also provide immunizations and w