Pharmacy Schools. Which are the best ?

Pre-Med & Medical School High School Student Topics
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<p>For the record, the US Times rankings and the standard listing of the best pharmacy schools are usually based on research funding, and these don't necessarily transfer to having the best program. So which college/university do you think has the best program?</p>

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<p>Since any accredited school will yield a PharmD with similar standards met, I would first look at the Naplex pass rates, the facilities, the faculty, and curriculum when evaluating pharmacy schools. Beyond that, whatever subjective program criteria you value (ie. strength in retail vs. clinical vs. research, available rotation sites, licensing in the state you intend to practice, combined degree options, etc.) and then other subjective criteria (location, cost, …). Generally, the 2+4 schools have better reputations and also offer a more well-rounded education. Perhaps because more of their applicants already have 4 year degrees. Many of the big state schools have very good pharmacy programs - UB, UK, UNC, Rutgers, etc. but may be more difficult to get into than a private or 0-6 school depending on their admissions policies.</p>

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<p>I read one of your posts in another pharmaceutical topic on here sk8ermom and was wondering what 0-6 school and 2-4 schools mean?</p>

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<p>In a 2-4 school, you apply for undergrad and then at the end of your sophomore year, you apply for their pharmacy program. There might also be a guaranteed admittance if you have a certain GPA, and you need to take the right courses in those first two years.</p>

<p>With a 6 year pharmacy program, you apply right away and you’re in the school’s structured pharmacy program all six years.</p>

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You’re pretty much on point.
Most PharmD programs are similar in terms of quality. The major factor that determines whether it’s hard to get in or not is total cost.</p>