Doctor of Pharmacy

Answer the call to serve and help others get better

Campbell University is one of the best pharmacy schools in North Carolina. The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences’ largest program, with more than 30 years of credible training history.

Our pharmacy graduates maintain a national pharmacy board exam first time passage rate that exceeds state and national averages and continue to build a legacy as successful leaders, innovators and contributors to the pharmacy profession.

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Bachelor’s Degree Accepted, But NOT Required

You may enter our program after successfully completing two years of college after high school and completing all of the general education and math and science prerequisite courses.

Why students choose Campbell

Students choose Campbell University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program for the following reasons:

  • Caring faculty with open door policy
  • Friendly and engaging campus environment
  • Dedication to service and emphasis on care to rural and underserved areas
  • Commitment to developing a diverse student body
  • Innovative dual degree programs
    • Public Health, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences and MBA
  • Numerous scholarship opportunities
    • The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences awarded over $1.5 M in scholarships last year
  • Clinical/patient care experiences at some of the world’s premiere clinical institutions
  • Interdisciplinary training environment
  • Interactive application of material through a systems-based curriculum
  • Leadership opportunities
  • National board exam (NAPLEX) first time passage rate consistently exceeds state and national averages
  • Residency match rates higher than the national average
  • Won three national pharmacy competitions:
    • ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge
    • ASHP Clinical Skills Competition
    • APhA Patient Counseling Competition
  • Opportunities for domestic and international missions
  • Affordable housing
  • Academic support including:
    • Free tutoring
    • Recorded lectures
    • Individual appointments for time management, learning styles & study skills
  • Professional development for careers in healthcare:
    • Annual career day
    • On-Campus interview opportunities with employers
    • Resume and curriculum vitae workshops and review
    • Networking opportunities
    • Access to alumni
    • Opportunities to serve along side faculty and staff on Campbell Pharmacy committees

Our Curriculum

Our four-year curriculum combines classroom learning with experiential rotations and integrates pharmaceutical and clinical sciences. Our curriculum focuses on developing students’ foundational knowledge, application of science to practice, and personal and professional development in order to prepare student pharmacists to be leaders in pharmacy practice and the health sciences.

The block schedule includes:

  • Clinical integration between courses and within courses
  • Continuous intentional application to increase material reinforcement
  • Increased focus on pharmacy practice skills, personal and professional development,
    team work, and communication skills

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Dual Degree Programs

Learn more about our PharmD dual degree programs by watching the following video or viewing our Dual Degree programs.