Why should you consider the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy? The college is nationally and internationally recognized for driving innovations in advanced pharmacy practice and health services research with acknowledged prominence in drug discovery and development. Our students, graduates, and faculty maintain a legacy of leadership in healthcare at the state, national, and international levels. The UI College of Pharmacy is a national model of pharmacy integration within an academic health science campus. Here are some other reasons to consider our program:

• Livability.com recently named Iowa City the nation's #2 best place to live
• U.S. News & World Report ranked our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program #18 among 138 programs nationwide
• Our brand new, state-of-the-art facility opened in January of 2020
• Over the last 5 years, we have a 94% average first-time NAPLEX pass rate
• PharmD graduates seeking a residency (PGY1) position in 2018 matched at a rate of 85%, compared to 67% nationally
• The college has a new, forward-thinking PharmD curriculum: the Learning and Living Curriculum
• Over 600 preceptors enrich PharmD student learning in 20 states and 5 countries
• The college offers seven core international rotations: Belize, Dominica, Jamaica, South Korea, two locations in Japan, and Romania
• Students give back to the community and are involved in state and national associations