One of the top PharmD programs in California
One of the top PharmD programs in California
Since opening its doors in 2002, Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy has been preparing future pharmacists to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program combines advanced science, hands-on clinical experience, and a mission of faith—right in the heart of a world-class academic health sciences center.
Here, you’ll learn to see the bigger picture of health. We don’t just train pharmacists; we develop compassionate professionals who care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Guided by our values and supported by expert faculty and interprofessional collaboration, you’ll graduate ready to lead, serve, and make an impact wherever your career takes you.
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Pharmacist careers are projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
In 2024, the median annual wage for doctoral pharmacists was $137,480.
About 14,200 openings for pharmacists are projected each year, on average for U.S. pharmacists
(Values from US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook)
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Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) is an academic medical center operating six hospitals, a physician practice corporation, remote clinics in the western United States, and affiliate organizations around the world. These medical services interact with the eight schools that make up our healthcare focused university. This mutual pursuit of excellence leads to outstanding care for our patients and great learning opportunities for our students. About LLUH.
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), since 2007. Loma Linda University continually meets the rigorous accreditation standards set forth by:
Learn from national leaders—two LLU School of Pharmacy faculty members have been named president of the American Pharmacists Association, connecting students to the highest levels of the profession.
Fuel your passion here, where opportunities for connection, health and wellness in an inclusive community abound — on and off our beautiful campus. Learn more about Campus & Spiritual Life.
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program - Provides health professions students with didactic and experiential education with a focus on community health and serving underserved communities in the Inland Empire. Students complete the AHEC program outside the PharmD program.
Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate - An online program designed for those interested in empowering others to improve their health, offered in collaboration with LLU School of Public Health. Students can complete the Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate, and it will count as elective credits in the PharmD program.
Our Curriculum is designed to keep up with best educational practices and is evaluated by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
Earn a masters degree at the same. We offer three dual degree programs, including MPH in Population Medicine, MA in Bioethics and MS in Health Informatics.
We bring our 30-60 minutes school information sessions to you, via Zoom. See upcoming dates and Register Here
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- About the PharmD program
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Our Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a full-time, four-year degree program. Classes are normally between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Friday. No undergraduate courses are taught at LLUSP.
In addition to clinical rotations at our many healthcare sites, students train in our cutting-edge Medical Simulation Center (MSC)—an 8,000-square-foot virtual hospital located on the 4th floor of the Centennial Complex. Designed to mirror real-world care environments, the MSC provides immersive learning experiences across multiple settings, from single-specialty simulations to interprofessional and interdepartmental team training.
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Students can join a variety of campus organizations and become members of recognized Student Pharmacy Professional Organizations. Learn More.
Our faculty are internationally renowned for research, clinical expertise and patient care. At LLUSP, we have a 8:1 student to faculty ratio.
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"I have been welcomed with open arms by my classmates and others — all the way up to 4th-year students. They've given me help in my classes and advice about school and future opportunities. I also love that my professors are always willing to work with me when there is something I don’t understand."
