Since 1885 the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, one of the most highly regarded programs in the country, has maintained an unsurpassed commitment to educate and train the highest quality pharmacists and scientists.
The College of Pharmacy offers a Doctor of Philosophy in three areas: drug discovery and experimental therapeutics, health services research, and pharmaceutics. The PharmD program has a strong grounding in science and evidence-based practice, exploration of career choices through required and elective courses, and exposure to leadership opportunities. Researchers have a passion for fundamental and translation research in drug discovery, drug development, and biomedical science.
The College of Pharmacy admits 110 PharmD students each year and has nearly 80 PhD students actively enrolled. Sixty faculty members teach in either (or both) academic programs and are actively engaged in scientific research. Nearly 850 preceptors and adjunct faculty members assist in training and providing practice experiences for the Doctor of Pharmacy candidates.
The College of Pharmacy is part of the University of Iowa, one of America’s premier public research universities. Founded in 1847, it is the state’s oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City.
Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a variety of fields. The College of Pharmacy proudly collaborates with expert healthcare providers at UI Hospitals & Clinics and five healthcare colleges on campus.
College of PHARMACY
Excellence in Education
With a focus on leadership development, students hone their clinical skills with direct patient care experiences and receive career specialization opportunities. The college also boasts a consistently high residency match rate and a close partnership with the renowned academic health center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
UI Pharmaceuticals
The College of Pharmacy houses the longest-running FDA-registered, university-affiliated drug development and manufacturing organization in the U.S. UI Pharmaceuticals is an industry partner with biotechnology firms, government entities, and many universities.
Research and Innovation
Faculty are committed to impactful, diverse, and innovative programs of study within the disciplines of drug discovery, drug delivery, innovative pharmacy practice models, health-services research, and healthcare delivery. Collaboration and teamwork are consistently practiced with UI health science colleges, Big Ten colleagues, and global partners.
State-of-the-Art Building
The College of Pharmacy Building, opened in 2020, has set the stage for advancements in science and discovery, and for world-class pharmacy education to continue to grow and thrive. Classroom space is designed for collaborative and hands-on learning. The building boasts 16 research spaces and 23 learning spaces with aspects of universal design.
Key facts about the college
# 18
Best Pharmacy School in the Nation
Ranked by U.S. News & World Reports
358
total students in Fall 2023
From 18 different U.S. states and territories
99%
PhD Placement Rate
PhD graduates find successful careers in industry, academia, or government regulation
60
faculty members
All teaching and actively engaged in scientific research