The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, occupational therapists, and medical laboratory scientists to tackle society's toughest problems in Minnesota and across the globe. 

The college is inclusive of programs for pharmacy (PharmD, MS, and PhD), medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, and BLS) and occupational therapy (occupational therapy doctorate - OTD).

Our college is a leader in the development and instruction of Pharmaceutical Care (a.k.a. Medication Therapy Management).

The College of Pharmacy has a small college feel with the benefits of a large university. The college offers a large variety of options for dual degrees in PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, and PharmD/MHI, research, and leadership development. Students in the program are highly involved in student organizations and college committees that foster community service, and professional development. As part of an Academic Health Center, our students encounter many interprofessional learning opportunities with students from Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, and more.

As you get ready for pharmacy school, you can take pre-professional courses online offered by the College of Pharmacy! In addition, whether or not you choose to attend the University of Minnesota for pharmacy school, you also have the opportunity to take specialty elective Pharm.D. courses online taught by our expert faculty.

Learn about your future as a pharmacy student at the University of Minnesota by talking with admissions staff and exploring our booth.

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Our Faculty

Over 100 expert faculty with a wide range of research areas in medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, clinical & experimental pharmacology and pharmaceutical care & health systems. The faculty directly teach all the courses and are highly accessible to students.

Unique Opportunities

Pharm.D. students at the University of Minnesota can customize their education with dual degrees, interprofessional activities, a research or leadership emphasis, and a large variety of elective courses and rotation sites.

Tuition

Resident tuition: $28,968
Nonresident tuition: $33,456

The College of Pharmacy awards over $1,000,000 in scholarships every year to Pharm.D. students. Just by applying to the Pharm.D. Program, you are eligible for scholarships including the Dean’s Nonresident Scholarship which grants instate tuition rates to out-of-state students. Instate tuition is available to residents of Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Click here for more information about costs, financial aid & scholarships.

Recognition and Awards

Ranked #6 in the United States among all pharmacy schools by U.S. News and World Report.

School History

Since its inception in 1892, the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has created a legacy of educating world leaders in pharmacy. In 2003, the college opened its 2nd campus at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.