Doctor of Pharmacy
A Nationally Ranked PharmD Program
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University prepares you to provide a level of care that treats the whole person. Expand your knowledge of disease state management, prevention of disease, patient outcomes and wellness in a program that reflects changes in the practice of pharmacy in pharmaceutical care.
Graduates of the program are well positioned for employment in a wide range of health service settings, including private businesses, hospitals, clinics, government, military and academic and research institutions.
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Pathway Requirements
Students taking courses online will need access to a computer that can support their needs. In addition to meeting technical requirements, distance pathway students are required to travel to the Creighton University campus each year to complete coursework and other programming.
PharmD Program Curriculum
The Creighton PharmD curriculum is designed to provide knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and values to deliver patient-centered care.
The content, skills and outcomes of the curriculum are purposefully structured around a spiraling Introduce-Reinforce-Demonstrate (IRD) curricular model.
Program Goals
Pharmaceutical care is the direct, responsible provision of medication-related care to achieve definitive outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life. Today’s pharmacy education focuses on:
- Patient data collection
- Medication therapy management and delivery
- Pharmacy care plan
- Patient counseling
- Patient monitoring and compliance
- Patient outcomes evaluation and documentation
Pharmacy Dual Degree Programs
The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions offers two dual degree programs for pharmacy students. A dual degree gives students a competitive edge in the workforce and career options.
