• The final year will be composed of three clinical rotations starting with the winter term and running through the spring term. Each of the three clinical rotations is eight weeks long, for a total of 24 weeks of clinical experience toward the end of the degree program. There are also eight weeks of classroom work in the final year of the program at the start of winter term (4A). In order to accommodate clinical rotations, students are advised that the 4A academic term classes may begin earlier than what is described by the University’s Calendar of Events and Academic Deadlines. Additionally, the 4A academic term is excluded from the University’s winter term study days.
  • The maximum duration allowed for a student to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program is six years from the initial registration.
  • Normally PHARM electives are taken beginning in Year Three. For students who enter Pharmacy and qualify for transfer credits, electives may be selected earlier in consultation with the associate director, curriculum and assessment (or delegate). Independent study electives require the permission of the associate director (or delegate). A student may take a maximum of 1.0 unit as independent study electives.
  • Selective business courses (PHARM 351, PHARM 352, and PHARM 353) are elective courses focusing on a range of business topics and management issues within different practice settings. These courses will be identified as such in the course catalog. Prior to course registration for the fall term of Year Three, students will be provided with a list of selective courses that will be offered for their cohort