Pharmacy Program

The pharmacy degree program at University of Wyoming 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 Wyoming colleges that offer pharmacy program.

The Pharmacy program at University of Wyoming is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education since 1948.

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University of Wyoming

1889 Venture Drive, Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming is a public institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Laramie, WY, in a predominantly rural area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Wyoming. Enrollment at University of Wyoming exceeds 13,000 per year.

Areas of study offered at UW include:

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

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to UW. Scores in a range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 980 to 1210 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of around 95% of which only 42% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwyo.edu.

The tuition at UW varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $3,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $4,100 annually. University of Wyoming may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Wyoming "Cowboys" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uwyo.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Pharmacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wyoming 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).