College of Pharmacy

Promoting a healthier world through excellence in pharmacy education, practice, and research for over a century.

UTHSC College of Pharmacy has delivered innovative pharmacy curricula and conducted high-impact research while developing top-tier practitioners, researchers, and pharmaceutical scientists for over 125 years. No. 16 in national rankings, No. 1 in Tennessee, and #12 in research funding from NIH. Affordable tuition options make this prestigious institution accessible to all students.

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Top 20 College of Pharmacy

Ranked number 16 among 140+ US Doctor of Pharmacy programs

#12 in NIH Research Funding

Among 140+ US Doctor of Pharmacy programs

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Affordable Tuition

$24,785 for Tennessee residents; $30,392 for out-of-state residents for AY 26-27

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Top in Residency Matches

No. 11 in the US, and No. 1 in Tenn. for number of 2026 PGY1 Residency Matches

International APPEs

Options to travel the world while learning new pharmacy skills

Exceptional First-Time Licensure Pass Rate Rates

92.7% NAPLEX 1st time pass rate & 90.6% MPJE 1st time pass rate for class of 2025

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High On-Time Graduation Rates

89.4% On Time Graduation Rate for Class of 2025, the largest class in TN

Large Alumni Network

6,000+ alumni in 47 states, the District of Columbia, the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico

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Education

Top 20 Nationally, No. 1 College of Pharmacy in Tennessee

Named a Best Grad School for Pharmacy in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report

The UTHSC College of Pharmacy is a prestigious institution with world-renowned faculty and a cutting-edge curriculum. Our focus on experiential learning and a $36.7 million multidisciplinary simulation center ensures that students are well-equipped to become knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate pharmacists in all areas of medication management and research. Graduates of the program receive practical knowledge and skills that prepare them for success in various settings including hospitals, pharmacies, and research institutions. The UTHSC College of Pharmacy is dedicated to developing leaders in pharmacy education, practice, and pharmaceutical sciences, with a commitment to making a positive impact at local, national, and international levels.

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

The Doctor of Pharmacy program trains pharmacists to be integral members of patient-centered healthcare teams. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective medication use in various pharmacy practice settings.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences program offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in medicinal chemistry, bioanalysis, pharmaceutics, and pharmacometrics, granted through the College of Graduate Health Sciences.

PharmD/PhD Dual Degree

The PharmD/PhD Dual Degree program offers students the opportunity to pursue both a PharmD degree and a PhD in either Health Outcomes and Policy Research or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

PharmD/Masters Dual Degree

Dual degree opportunities include a Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, Master in Health Informatics and Information Management, or a Master of Science degree in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership.

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Certificate Programs

UTHSC offers certificate programs including Nuclear Pharmacy, Health Informatics and Information Management, and Rural Health.

Continuing Education

UTHSC College of Pharmacy provides continuing pharmacy education to support the development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Research

The College of Pharmacy's research enterprise is comprehensive and encompasses a varied range of activities. It covers all critical research areas relevant to drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development, drug utilization, outcome research, and clinical research aimed at enhancing pharmacotherapy. The College specializes in pediatrics, infectious diseases, cancer chemotherapy, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and has extensive expertise in investigating research questions throughout the entire life cycle of a drug, from its early stages as a potential drug candidate to its clinical use in specific patient subpopulations.

Centers and Institutes

Drug Discovery Center

The UTCOP Drug Discovery Center's mission is to secure external funding, support drug discovery research, attract leading faculty, and train students to develop new drugs for the diagnosis and therapy of human diseases.

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Center for Pediatric Experimental Therapeutics

The mission of the Center for Pediatric Experimental Therapeutics is the integration of basic, applied, and clinical sciences on the development of new treatments for childhood diseases.