Pharmacy Program

The pharmacy degree program at University of Maryland – Baltimore 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 Maryland colleges that offer pharmacy program.

The Pharmacy program at University of Maryland – Baltimore is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1939.

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University of Maryland – Baltimore (UMGC)

3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland - Baltimore provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland and publically funded. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Maryland - Baltimore.

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

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at umaryland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $30,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.umaryland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maryland – Baltimore 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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $54.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $113070

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