Doctor of Pharmacy

At TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, we put our students first. By preparing students for any situation and staying current with the latest advancements, we redefine and transform the role of a pharmacist. Our program allows for a career not only as a well-trained pharmacist, but as a leader in the field.

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Unrivaled clinical training
We require an array of rotation experiences, equipping our students with a breadth of knowledge to complement their classroom learning. Required rotations are taught largely by expert clinical faculty, and provide students with necessary tools to begin their professional journey in any pharmacy practice area or residency.
Unwavering focus on your future
As leaders in the state for our percentage of graduates who become board-certified specialists, TTUHSC graduates thrive in the pharmacy job market. 98% of the Class of 2020 received a pharmacy job placement within one year of graduation.
Unmatched faculty, unmatched support
Our faculty pioneered top training in several critical fields including primary care, critical care, geriatrics, adult medicine, ambulatory care, and research on drug discovery, development, delivery, and clinical and translational science. Both our clinical and research faculty serve on national and international committees to advance pharmacy practice and science. Additionally, our low student-to-faculty ratio means those experts are available and dedicated to maintaining supportive relationships that help guide their students to the highest possible level of success.
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Find Your Future in Pharmacy

We’re dedicated to training individuals who are patient-centered, innovative and adaptable in the ever-changing environment of health care. Our unique PharmD program provides opportunities for future endeavors in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development and clinical patient care.

Curriculum

Training for full-spectrum care
Our students gain a comprehensive understanding of specialties across the board, from geriatric and pediatric pharmacotherapy to experiences with rural and underserved populations. TTUHSC offers the largest joint PharmD/MBA program in the country, as well as a joint PharmD/MPH program. In collaboration with health-systems and local pharmacies, we train 30 pharmacy residents each year and have one of the largest pharmacy residency programs in the country, serving patients in both rural and urban settings.
Learn, teach and experience
Team-taught courses combine basic science and clinical faculty experiences for an all-encompassing understanding. We emphasize hands-on learning, simulation training and student-led independent study, and provide four years of Inter-professional education experiences in collaboration with our Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and Health Professions. Each of our facilities include state-of-the-art anatomage tables, compounding labs, and simulation centers.
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 successful PharmD program candidates.
 
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Description

Our PharmD program provides the opportunity to study at four campuses across West Texas. Students are able to learn and interact with various experts and faculty in diverse environments.

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Campuses

Amarillo

  • 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

Dallas

  • 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

Abilene

  • 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. 

Lubbock

  • 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.
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