Pharmacy Program

The pharmacy degree program at Samford 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 Alabama colleges that offer pharmacy program.

The Pharmacy program at Samford University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1941.

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Samford University

351 North Broad Street, Mobile, AL

Samford University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Birmingham, AL and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,700 students are enrolled yearly at Samford University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Samford University offers:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 23 to 29 on the ACT or 1040 to 1270 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school admits approximately 80 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at samford.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available for students, which costs around $4,400 each year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Samford University Bulldogs participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students who wish to learn more about Samford University can check out their website at http://www.samford.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Samford University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $117690

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