Pharm.D. Students
In your first two years at OSU, you’ll explore the vital connection between medicine and the human body, preparing to become the pharmacist your community relies on. As new drugs and treatments are discovered each year, you will gain a deep understanding of how these advancements impact patient care so you can handle whatever comes next. Your education at OSU is hands-on; you’ll collaborate closely with fellow students and seasoned healthcare professionals, honing your skills in patient counseling, immunization administration, health assessments, and ethical decision-making. Each experience is designed to ensure you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.
Experiential Education
In your third year at OSU, you'll expand your skills across a broad spectrum of pharmacy practice. You'll learn to translate your scientific knowledge into practical, clinical applications with a focus on managing various health conditions. Additionally, you'll explore the economic and policy aspects of pharmacy that shape the healthcare landscape. Your fourth year is dedicated entirely to professional rotations across Oregon and beyond, where you will practice in community pharmacies, ambulatory care, general medicine, and hospital settings for six weeks at each location. You also have the opportunity to select elective rotations, allowing you to further explore the areas of pharmacy that most interest you.
Your Life at OSU Pharmacy
During your first two years in the Pharm.D. program at OSU, you'll study at our main campus in Corvallis, where you're surrounded by the vibrant life of a major research university. This classic college setting provides you with all the resources you need to thrive academically and socially. In your third year, you'll move to the Oregon Health & Science University campus in Portland, benefiting from our partnership with one of the nation's top academic medical centers in one of America's most livable cities.
Throughout all four years, but especially in your fourth, you'll immerse yourself in experiential education across Oregon and further afield, putting theory into practice. Beyond the classroom, you'll connect with larger communities through professional pharmacy associations, volunteer efforts, outreach activities, and cultural engagements. Participate in civic and alumni groups, explore cultural centers, cheer at Beaver athletics events, and more.
Visit Campus
OHSU Robertson Life Sciences Building
2730 S. Moody Avenue
Portland, OR 97201
United States
OSU Pharmacy Building
1601 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States