Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
In just 33 months, you can earn a professional degree that prepares you for a rewarding career in pharmacy fields—whether you aspire to become a pharmacist, researcher, or a public health and policy advocate.
Why Doctor of Pharmacy at Chapman University?
No. 1 pharmacy school for National Institutes of Health funding among R2 institutions in California.
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Scholarships are available through the general Chapman graduate financial aid.
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Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Impact the health of your community with a degree from Chapman University School of Pharmacy, where excellence is the standard. Our innovative approach to preparing leaders in health care through research, interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and hands-on guidance from caring faculty will provide you with the education and skills needed to launch your pharmacy career.
Student/Alumni Outcomes
Dr. John Andraos
Dr. John Andraos has merged his passions for teaching and patient care. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Pharmacy, Dr. Andraos completed a PGY-1 and 2 and took advantage of a variety of opportunities to get involved in leadership and research.
Dr. Caitlin Calhoun
A recipient of the 2024 Miltenyi Biotec Immunology Innovator Award, Dr. Calhoun is a Staff Scientist at the Children's Hospital of Orange County. Her research aims to improve pediatric patient outcomes of high risk leukemias through biomarker discoveries.
Ada Anthony-Wise, PharmD
After completing the APEx program, she graduated with her PharmD and currently serves as a post-doctoral fellow for global regulatory policy and intelligence at Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Faculty Spotlights
Our distinguished faculty bring research expertise and a commitment to mentorship, guiding students to connect theory with real-world impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CUSP does not require a criminal background check to apply to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. However, those individuals selected for admission to the program are required to complete one. Additionally, the California State Board of Pharmacy requires fingerpritns and a criminal background check to obtain an intern pharmacist license which will be needed in the first year. In addition, many of the clinical facilities affiliated with CUSP may require additional background checks and/or drug testing for student placements.
The CUSP admission criteria include academic strength, motivation to pursue pharmacy, maturity, communication skills, special talents, achievements, and the unique contribution you will be expected to make to the profession. Students who have the desire to use the clinical and communication skills they acquire during pharmacy school to provide medication therapy management to patients as part of a health care team within an Accountable Care Organization, Patient-Centered Medical Home, Care Transition Organization, or Medical Group, are highly encouraged to apply. For more information, see the CUSP admission requirements.
Students who have completed their prerequisites, with or without obtaining a BS Degree, at any accredited institution including Chapman University can apply using the PharmCAS system.
Yes, all applicants regardless of degree or major must complete all of the pre-pharmacy required courses before they enter the Pharm.D. program.
To be accepted into the Pharm.D. program, you must be interviewed. However, due to the large number of students who apply, not all applicants will be invited to be interviewed.