PharmD Scholarships Available
A generous High Point University donor has made it possible for the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy to offer scholarships of up to $15,000 per year (not just your first year) to new Doctor of Pharmacy students starting in Fall 2025. Priority PharmCAS application submission deadline of April 15th.
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Earn your Doctor of Pharmacy at High Point University to gain an edge as a confident, compassionate and collaborative clinician ready to meet the future of a rapidly changing profession. Our industry-relevant PharmD degree curriculum builds a solid foundational pharmaceutical knowledge and provides innovative problem-solving and patient-centered skills through real-world clinical training. As a trained pharmacy doctor, you’ll graduate prepared to serve as a critical member of healthcare teams in a variety of settings.
A Student-First Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Expect an extraordinary, personalized experience when you earn your PharmD degree at High Point University. Our intentionally small PharmD program allows for one-on-one instruction and mentorship from faculty who are dedicated to your academic and professional success. Enter our PharmD program with no PCAT or supplemental application requirement, and benefit from live patient interactions in your first year.
About Our Doctor of Pharmacy Program
High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy works to make a positive impact on the well-being of the individual and quality care for our community. Our PharmD program combines classroom learning and rich, practical patient-centered experience with your success as our top priority. Choose to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy degree at HPU because we offer:
- Specialty certificate training: HPU PharmD degree students have the option to pursue specialty certificate training in selected disease states such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
- Practice-ready experiential learning: Put your skills to practice in our Standardized Client Program, where you’ll work with community actors standing in as patients, physicians, nurses, caregivers and more.
- Patient care experience plus community support: HPU PharmD students provide over 2,000 hours of community service each year. This includes the opportunity to be paired with a member of a local continuing care retirement community to form a relationship and make a lasting impact.
Cutting-edge facilities and training: High Point University’s School of Pharmacy includes state-of-the-art laboratories and analytical instruments. Your hands-on patient interactions take place in realistic simulated healthcare environments and are recorded for immediate feedback.
Our Integrated Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum
You’ll experience a holistic, interdisciplinary education alongside our physician assistant, physical therapy and athletic training programs. High Point University’s Doctor of Pharmacy degree program weaves foundational science courses with integrated application-based clinical experiences for a deep, professional expertise that can be applied throughout your career.
Learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, human physiology, microbiology and more in the two-year pre-pharmacy program. Then sharpen your observation, communication and analytical skills in the four-year professional curriculum, which includes courses such as:
- Ambulatory Care Skills
- Health Care Systems
- Longitudinal Patient Experience
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics
- Pharmacy Management
- Population Health & Pharmacoepidemiology
You’ll prepare to join collaborative healthcare teams and excel as a pharmacy doctor with a one-month licensing board preparatory course before graduation. Nearly 90% of HPU PharmD degree students pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) their first time.
Welcome From HPU’s PharmD Leaders
At High Point University, you can expect a personalized learning experience led by School of Pharmacy faculty who are committed to your success. You’ll build relationships with our PharmD program faculty in small classes and benefit directly from their collective years of experience in the industry.
Dr. Mary Jayne Kennedy, Dean of High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, has been recognized for excellence throughout her year career in higher education. She has presented research, published papers and served as a consultant on numerous healthcare topics such as health policy, pharmacy law, bioethics, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacy financial and personnel management.
Why Choose HPU for Your Pharmacy Doctor Degree
As a private institution founded in 1924, High Point University is the premier life skills university, serving more than 5,000 students with both local and global impact.
During your time in High Point University’s Doctor of Pharmacy program, our evidence-based methods will promote real-world wisdom and long-term learning to boost your career and your impact in the healthcare field.
Choose our PharmD program because mentorship matters here. You’ll be surrounded by an ecosystem of support during your academic career and beyond.
Apply to the HPU Doctor of Pharmacy Program
High Point University admits qualified students into our Doctor of Pharmacy degree program each fall. You’ll apply through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) and prepare to meet with our advisors to discuss your experience in the field of pharmacy and your pathway to entry into our professional program.
What Can You Do With a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree?
Earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree opens a range of opportunities to improve health and change lives. As one of the most trusted and accessible professionals in healthcare, you’ll make a true impact for your patients no matter where you serve.
Use your medical knowledge and the management, communication and organizational skills you’ll learn to make a difference as a pharmacy doctor in varied opportunities, such as:
- Clinical settings
- Emergency rooms or hospitals
- Government agencies
- Managed care facilities
- Pharmaceutical startups
- Research centers
Doctor of Pharmacy Salary: How Much Can You Earn?
The median annual wage for pharmacists is more than three times the median for all workers in 2020 at $128,710, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advance Your Career with HPU's Doctor of Pharmacy
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