Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

West Virginia University

West Virginia University School of Pharmacy graduates are recognized statewide and nationally as leaders in their profession. Pharmacy has been offered as a major at WVU for over 100 years. Our mission is to educate students and practitioners to function at the highest level of contemporary pharmacy practice, to conduct research that advances scientific knowledge, and to deliver quality professional services. The WVU School of Pharmacy curriculum leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Our curriculum emphasizes a strong science background related to the contemporary practice of pharmacy. Students must have an understanding of the chemistry and pharmacology of drugs, dosage forms, pharmacokinetics pathophysiology, therapeutics, and the behavioral and administrative aspects of practice and the healthcare system. Coursework emphasizes written and oral communication skills, utilization of case studies, problem-based learning, and computer literacy.