Doctor of Pharmacy

Start your career in pharmacy

Meet community health care needs. Pursue your Doctor of Pharmacy degree through a collaborative program.

Take classes at Missouri State in downtown Springfield. Graduate with a University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) PharmD degree.

You'll have a rewarding, high-paying career.

Apply to this UMKC program through PharmCAS. Review the admission requirements before you begin.

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Degree paths

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Four-year
Complete your PharmD degree with three years of classes and one year of practice experiences.
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Reverse transfer
Use your PharmD credits to finish your Missouri State bachelor's degree.
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Careers and outcomes
Pharmacies are the most common workplace, but you'll have other options if you want to branch out.

Helping you succeed

Make a smart investment in your future. Access financial aid and friendly support.

Immersive academics

Get ready to meet your next mentor. You'll be prepared, confident and ready for your career.

Accreditation

The UMKC Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

ACPE contact info

  • Address: 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603.
  • Phone: 312-664-3575
  • Fax: 312-664-4652

ACPE is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy. The UMKC School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Program is accredited through June 30, 2024.

Contact the Doctor of Pharmacy program