Pharmacy Schools?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I've been looking into schools that offer direct-entry programs and I have a list of schools I'd actually consider but I really don't have a clue on which ones are the good ones, or if their pharmacy programs are just a joke. Any ideas?</p>

<p>The schools I have so far are:</p>

<p>Oregon State University (I really liked this one because it's still in the west coast and I get reduced tuition. However, their program lasts 7 years, not 6, and if I apply this winter for next year's fall term and I get accepted, I'm bound to them. I'd have to attend.)</p>

<p>-Northeastern University (Some people told me that this was the best and most competitive school on my list so far.)</p>

<p>-University of Rhode Island (I don't really know anything about this school. I went to their website and saw that it was a medium-sized school with self-proclaimed great facilities).</p>

<p>-Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (I thought this was a great school at first but I realized that I might not really like a specific healthcare school. What if I change my mind? And I wasn't sure about the diversity of the population. Really small school and very career-oriented. I think I'd like a university where I can meet other people with other interests.)</p>

<p>-University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (I have the same thoughts for here as with MCPHS. I thought it was just nice that they aimed to secure the education of their students by guaranteeing seats in their program.)</p>

<p>-Duquesne University (I haven't really looked into this school yet. Is it good?)</p>

<p>-Creighton University (Same as Duquesne though I think you need to take the PCAT here to get into the pharmacy program.)</p>

<p>-Rutgers</p>

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<p>I have a friend at MCP, and he loves it. If you're worried about the social aspects, i know they socialize plenty. Plus, cant beat the location.</p>

<p>USP is VERY well known here, and very well respected. Great school, great education. Youd have no problem getting a job here.</p>

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<p>Add my vote for the Universit of the Sciences in Philadelphia. And the reputation/success of the placement office is quite good.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies. :)</p>

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<p>URI has a fantastic pharm program- students get amazing jobs right after graduation and is very well respected especially in new england.</p>

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<p>Univ of Pacific in Stockton, Calif.</p>

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<p>I'm not really sure I want to go to California. It's really hard getting in in the first place and it's usually really expensive.</p>

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<p>Pacific is a private school, so yes, expensive. But, they offer good merit aid for high scoring kids. Check it out.</p>

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<p>Thanks, bluebayou. I checked it out and I'm interested. They have a 5-year program that I've only seen here in Nevada (actually, ours is a 3 year pharmacy program that doesn't have direct-entry).</p>

<p>Thanks so much. :)</p>