Pharmacy Program

The pharmacy degree program at Drake University 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 Iowa colleges that offer pharmacy program.

The Pharmacy program at Drake University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1939.

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Drake University (Drake)

700 7th St SE, Sioux Center, IA

Drake University is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately 5,600 students are enrolled yearly at Drake.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Drake. Scores within the range of 25 - 29 on the ACT or 1110 - 1330 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. 63% of those who apply are accepted to Drake University, of which 21 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,900. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Drake "Bulldogs" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Rowing (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.drake.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Drake offers a doctorate degree program in pharmacy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).