The entry level professional pharmacy degree offered at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy is the Doctor of Pharmacy or also known as the Pharm.D. In order to begin this program, students must complete at least two years of pre-pharmacy curriculum.
The professional program is four years in length and consists of three years of study on the attractive, wooded campus of SIUE in Edwardsville, Illinois and one full year of experiential education throughout the region. Students also participate in various experiential education learning opportunities embedded in dedicated times during 18-week academic semesters during the didactic years of the program. The fourth year of the program is devoted to experiential education within a calendar year in various health care practice settings throughout the region. See details on the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
The program currently has candidate status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. (ACPE). Graduates are eligible to sit for licensure as a registered pharmacist. See accreditation information here.
The goal of the program at SIUE is to prepare pharmacists who can serve the health care needs of the citizens of Illinois and its surrounding region. The School provides a contemporary and innovative Pharmacy education utilizing state-of-the-art technology. The curriculum provides for inter-professional education, integrated and team-based learning, experiential education throughout the four years, and preparation for contemporary roles including health promotion, prevention and wellness. There is the opportunity to pursue a concentration of study for some of the didactic electives and for an advanced practice experiential elective. The hallmark of the program at SIUE is the focus on “Excellence” as highly qualified students and competent and dedicated faculty are attributes of our program. The culture of SIUE is one of a community of learners, teachers and scholars. Details about a Pharm.D. degree in general can be found at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
The balance between scientific and technical competence prepares SIUE School of Pharmacy students to assume highly-competitive Pharmacy careers. Students also complete a Senior Project that serves as an integrative capstone learning experience. The SIUE Senior Assignment has been recognized by the US News and World Report for its excellence. The School also prepares students for cultural competency and openness to diversity. This outcome is accomplished through the didactic curriculum and the experiential education. Numerous didactic and experiential education electives are also offered. Students develop citizenship and leadership skills including through the required service learning experiences and their professionalism involvement as part of the co-curricular organizational opportunities.
