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Pharmacy Program

The pharmacy degree program at Western University of Health Sciences helps to prepare students for an exciting future in the healthcare field, by instructing students in the basic practice of pharmacy managing procedures and the counseling of healthcare patients through courses such as pharmacy administration, pharmacy practice, and application regulations. Students also study pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, and physiology, which help them learn to prepare and dispense drugs and medications for patients of healthcare professionals and prescribing physicians. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer pharmacy program.

The Pharmacy program at Western University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1996.

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Western University of Health Sciences

663 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA

Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is about 2,900 students per year. Western University of Health Sciences is a greatly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

Western University of Health Sciences operates a number of specialty schools that manage the various programs, curriculums, research facilities, and more. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

  • Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
  • Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
  • Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $48,000/year)
  • Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
  • Podiatry School (Tuition: $31,000/year)
  • Veterinary School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $21,000.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nursing

Students may visit the school's website at westernu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in pharmacy.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male49
Female87

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian73
Black10
Hispanic8
White26
Multiple Races4
Non Resident Alien5
Unknown10

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Pharmacy program at Western University of Health Sciences, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Pharmacists

Description

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, pharmacists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Western University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Western University of Health Sciences may provide services like:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance