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Doctor of Pharmacy

WesternU College of Pharmacy offers an innovative, accelerated 3.5-year program length for our fully accredited program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. In our 3.5-year program, you will graduate, take the licensure board exams, and have opportunities to obtain full-time employment six months earlier than students in other pharmacy programs—all while keeping your summer breaks. Contact us to learn more.

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Doctor of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy offers an outstanding cutting-edge curriculum, state-of-the-art classrooms, and interprofessional education experiences where you work side by side with other health care professionals as part of a team. You can engage in research with faculty. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience with the latest equipment, technologies, and techniques and form caring relationships with patients in our experiential learning opportunities.
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What sets us apart

An innovative block-system curriculum we pioneered that allows you to master one subject before moving on to the next. The curriculum is taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty with advanced training in a wide range of specialties. Outstanding clinical opportunities in the second half of your training prepare you to be practice-ready.

Upcoming Events

  • WesternU Pre-Pharmacy Club Meeting | Pharmacy & Mental Health: Exploring Psychiatric Pharmacy

    Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Curious about what it’s like to pursue a career in psychiatric pharmacy? Join us to explore the specialty, learn what psychiatric pharmacists do on a day-to-day basis, and discover how they make an impact on patient care. Come ask questions, gain insight from the field, and see if psychiatric pharmacy could be the right path for you!
  • Shape the Future of Healthcare: An Inside Look at the Doctor of Pharmacy Program

    Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Pharmacy has been one of the most successful and stable professions in this country for generations. The journey to becoming a Pharmacist has changed dramatically and can be a little tricky. Please join us for this introductory information session ideal for students who are looking to begin their journey.
  • Advancing Science Through Discovery: Explore the Ph.D. in Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sciences

    Tuesday, October 27 at 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time
    Recent advances in pharmaceutical science make pharmaceutical research a rewarding career for people interested in improving lives through the discovery, development, and manufacture of new pharmaceutical products. Join us for an introduction into WesternU’s, Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sciences Program!
  • November 2026 Experience WesternU

    Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard Time

    Experience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!

    Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.

    Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.

    Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:

    • Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
    • Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
    • Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
    • Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
    • Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
    • Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education

    Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!

    Session Details

    Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
    Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.

    Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
    Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.

    Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.