Welcome to the College of Pharmacy
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On behalf of the faculty, students, and staff, welcome to the University of Louisiana
Monroe College of Pharmacy. Our school celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016 and has maintained a tradition of excellence in pharmacy education
since its founding in 1956.Ìý
We are proud to be educating the next generation of pharmacists. The College of Pharmacy
has an innovative curriculum that integrates basic sciences and practice sciences
core concepts, interprofessional education, and technology. Our curriculum is challenging,
but we know our students are prepared for a successful career upon graduation.Ìý
Our outstanding faculty, preceptors, and staff members are dedicated to facilitating
student realization of their full potential. This dedication is exemplified by our
research faculty in the Ph.D. Graduate Program continuing to demonstrate a commitment
to cooperative and collaborative research. This commitment to collaboration allows
their graduate students to be exposed to a multitude of methodologies and techniques
that would not be possible otherwise.Ìý
Graduates of our educational programs are well prepared to start their professional
careers. Over 90% of our Pharm.D. students have acquired positions within the pharmacy
profession at graduation, including 14% of graduates who have successful received
commitments to start residencies and/or fellowships. Ph.D. graduates of the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Graduate
Program in Pharmacy are also in demand. We have seen recent graduate placement in
academia, government affairs, large and start up pharmaceutical companies, and consulting.
Demand for these highly trained, motivated graduates is expected to grow as opportunities
for employment are expanding.Ìý
I hope you will take time to explore this site and learn more about the University
of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy. Please do visit us when you are in Monroe.
We would enjoy the opportunity to get to know you and show you our college.
College of Pharmacy
