Curriculum for professional years P1 through P4
The integrated curriculum weaves foundational basic pharmaceutical science courses with applied courses and practical clinical experiences throughout the PharmD program to develop strong problem-solving skills by providing the opportunity to combine classroom learning with real world application.
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| Course Title | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| Professional Year 1: Fall | Semester Total = 18 |
| Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | 2 |
| Physiology of Wellness and Disease | 4 |
| Pharmaceutical Calculations | 2 |
| Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory I | 2 |
| Dean’s Introduction to Pharmacy | 1 |
| Recitation I: Pharmacy Learning Strategies- An Approach to Basic and Clinical Sciences | 1 |
| Professional Year 1: Spring | Semester Total = 18.5 |
| Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology | 3 |
| Pharmaceutics | 3 |
| Pharmaceutics and Clinical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Immunology | 2 |
| Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics | 2 |
| Lifelong Perspectives and Engagement Experience I | 0.5 |
| Self-Care Pharmacotherapy | 3 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory II | 1 |
| Introduction to Therapeutics | 2 |
| Recitation II: Pharmacy Learning Strategies - An Approach to Basic and Clinical Sciences | 1 |
| Professional Year 1: Summer | Semester Total = 4 |
| Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in Community Pharmacy | 4 |
| Professional Year 2: Fall | Semester Total = 18.5 |
| Research Design and Analysis | 3 |
| Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences I | 4 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory III | 1 |
| Lifelong Perspectives and Engagement Experience II | 0.5 |
| Health Care Systems I | 3 |
| Foundations of Outpatient Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| Pharmacotherapy I | 4 |
| Professional Year 2: Spring | Semester Total = 16.5 |
| Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences II | 4 |
| Natural Products | 3 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory IV | 1 |
| Pharmacoeconomics | 2 |
| Health Care Systems II | 2 |
| Lifelong Perspectives and Engagement Experience III | 0.5 |
| Pharmacotherapy II | 4 |
| Professional Year 2: Summer | Semester Total = 4 |
| Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in Hospital Pharmacy | 4 |
| Professional Year 3: Fall | Semester Total = 17.5+ |
| Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences III | 4 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory V | 1 |
| Interprofessional Education I | 1 |
| Pharmacotherapy III | 4 |
| Lifelong Perspectives and Engagement Experience IV | 0.5 |
| Pharmacy Management | 3 |
| Certificate/Elective (2 courses)* | 4 |
| Professional Year 3: Spring | Semester Total = 18+ |
| Population Health & Pharmacoepidemiology | 3 |
| Pharmacy Law & Ethics | 3 |
| Interprofessional Education II | 1 |
| Lifelong Perspectives and Engagement Experience V | 1 |
| Pharmacotherapy IV | 4 |
| Clinical Skills Laboratory VI | 1 |
| Certificate/Electives (2 courses)* | 4 |
| Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Preparation Recitation | 1 |
| Professional Year 4: Fall and Spring | Semester Total = 37 |
| Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Community Pharmacy Practice | 4 |
| Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Hospital Pharmacy Practice | 4 |
| Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Inpatient Medicine Practice | 4 |
| Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Ambulatory Care Clinical Practice | 4 |
| Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Community** | 4 |
| Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Hospital** | 4 |
| Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Specialty** | 4 |
| Pharmacy Practice and Licensure Exam Preparation I | 0.5 |
| Pharmacy Practice and Licensure Exam Preparation II | 0.5 |
| Professional Total | 152 |
For detailed course descriptions and additional information regarding FWSOP Admission Criteria, please refer to pages 134–148 of the 2025-2026 HPU Graduate Bulletin.
FWSOP Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the FWSOP with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, a student must:
- Satisfy all course requirements of the FWSOP PharmD curriculum by earning a passing grade in each required and elective/certificate course, including both didactic and experiential courses.
- Consistent with the policy outlined in the HPU Graduate and Professional School Bulletin, the PharmD degree must be completed within six calendar years from the date on which a student first matriculates in coursework at the FWSOP. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may request an extension of one semester to complete the requirements for a degree. A request for an extension must be finalized before the expiration of the original time limit. If approved, an extension is limited to one semester immediately following the expired time limit. The appropriate paperwork required for such extensions is available in the Office of Graduate Operations.
- Complete all co-curricular requirements and other non-academic programmatic requirements.
- Not be on probation or have outstanding violations / allegations of violating the FWSOP Code of Conduct at the time of graduation.
- Be in good financial standing with High Point University.
- PharmD students must have completed all FWSOP academic, co-curricular and non-academic program requirements for the degree in order to participate in HPU commencement activities.