Jerry H. Hodge
School of Pharmacy
Why the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Stands Out From the Rest
Outstanding licensure exam pass rates, exceeding state and national averages.
Concentration in Special Populations and Dual Degree Programs in Pharm.D./MBA and Pharm.D./MPH.
Personalized mentorship and extensive hands-on training.
A Pharm.D. Program Built for the
Real World
Graduates are ready to lead in patient care, clinical innovation and pharmaceutical research.
Our graduates are known for being adaptable, collaborative and ready for the evolving landscape of health care and the future of health.
Low student-to-faculty ratios for personalized, one-on-one mentorship
Cutting-edge learning environments with anatomage tables, compounding and parenteral labs and simulation activities
Access to multiple campuses or hybrid online learning, so you can find the best fit for your life and goals
Curriculum
IN-DEPTH Training for Full-Spectrum Pharmacy Practice
Gain comprehensive clinical experience through collaborations with health systems and community pharmacies, covering specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics, general medicine to specialty care, and rural to urban care. Engage in research on brain drug discovery, tumor immunology and targeted cancer therapy, real-world evidence and clinical pharmacology and experimental therapeutics.
Hands-On, Team-Taught Learning
Team-taught courses blend science and clinical training with hands-on labs, simulation and student-led study, plus experiential rotations in your first, third and fourth years. Experience interprofessional learning alongside peers in 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
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 Pharm.D. program candidates.