Launch your career from an innovative, cutting-edge program that consistently ranks
among the nation’s top programs.
TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
stands apart
The U.S.’s largest Pharm.D./MBA program with unrivaled hands-on clinical practice.
First-time NAPLEX exam pass rates for TTUHSC PharmD graduates are higher than state
and national averages.
97% job placement for graduates within one year of graduation.* *2023 graduating class statistics
Find your future in
Pharmacy
Upon completion of your degree, you will boast a patient-centered, innovative and
adaptable approach to the ever-changing environment of health care.
Whether you pursue jobs in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development or clinical
patient care, you’ll be equipped to truly pioneer the future of health.
We train 23 pharmacy residents each year and have one of the largest pharmacy residency
programs in the country, serving patients in both rural and urban settings.
Each of our facilities include state-of-the-art anatomage tables, compounding labs,
and simulation centers.
Curriculum
Training for full-spectrum care
Through collaboration with health-systems and local pharmacies, you will gain a comprehensive
understanding of specialties across the board, from geriatric and pediatric pharmacotherapy
to experiences with rural and underserved populations. In fact, each of our graduates
earn a concentration in special populations.
Learn and Experience
Team-taught courses combine basic science and clinical experiences for an all-encompassing
understanding. You will experience hands-on learning, simulation training, student-led
independent study, and four years of inter-professional education opportunities in
collaboration with our Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and Health
Professions.
Robust, diverse curriculum
Year 1 – Foundational sciences with an early introduction to pharmacy practice
Year 2 – Emphasis on clinical sciences, therapeutics and pharmacy operations with community
outreach-based practice
Year 3 – Emphasis on therapeutics and pharmacy operations with half-day introductory clinical
rotations
Year 4 – Direct patient care in advanced pharmacy practice rotations
As you plan the next step toward a promising pharmaceutical career, look over the
prerequisites required of our PharmD program candidates.
One Program – Four Campuses
Our PharmD program provides the opportunity to study at four campuses across West
Texas and the Dallas Metroplex. Students are able to learn and interact with various
experts and faculty in
diverse environments.
Located at the Amarillo Medical Center with three major hospitals and the regional
campuses of TTUHSC Schools of Medicine and Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences and Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Home to Texas Panhandle Poison Center and TTUHSC Research Laboratories with more than
$5M in annual funding
Administrative home of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy with strengths
in pediatrics, adult medicine and ambulatory care
Located in the Dallas Medical District and at the Dallas VA Medical Center; collaborates
with multiple medical centers across the Metroplex, including UT Southwestern, Texas
Health Resources and Baylor Scott & White
Brand new classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories
Research in clinical pharmacology and experimental therapeutics
Located on the Abilene Medical Campus adjacent to the Hendrick Health System and the
regional campuses of the TTUHSC Schools of Nursing and Public Health
Close proximity to five undergraduate universities serving the region- Abilene Christian
University, McMurry University, Hardin-Simmons University, Cisco College and San Angelo
State University.
Located at the Lubbock Medical Center adjacent to TTUHSC Schools of Medicine, Nursing,
Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Close proximity to Texas Tech University with sports, cultural events and scholarly
collaborations.