Skip to Content Skip to Footer
WesternU Logo
A group of women in lab coats reading books.
WesternU / College of Pharmacy / Doctor of Pharmacy

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.

Two scientists in lab coats conduct an experiment, pouring liquid into a beaker on a lab table, with scientific equipment and shelves in the background. Open video modal

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.
Close Modal
A group of people, including men and women in white lab coats, walk together outdoors, led by a man in a dark suit and yellow tie, on a sunny day. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

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

  • November 2026 Experience WesternU

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

    Move forward with confidence. Whether you’re preparing to apply, completing your application, or awaiting an interview, join us to connect with faculty and current students, get your admissions questions answered, and take a closer look at your program. Customize your morning with available workshops, tours, and breakout sessions that support your next steps.

  • The Pharmacy School Experience

    Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

    Ever wondered what a day in pharmacy school is really like? Join the Pre-Pharmacy Club for an interactive workshop where you’ll get a taste of pharmacy school through a mini lecture, hands-on patient counseling activity, and a fun time-management challenge! Experience the coursework, responsibilities, and skills pharmacy students develop while getting a chance to connect with current pharmacy students and ask questions about their experiences.

    Check-in starts at 6:00 PM in Classroom 986 at the Health Professions Center.

    Registration deadline: November 15 at 11:59 PM. Be sure to register before the deadline to secure your spot!