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College of Pharmacy

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Overview

Established in 1951, the UAMS College of Pharmacy is proud to offer innovative programs and training for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists at each of our campuses in Little Rock and Fayetteville. With a higher than national average NAPLEX first-time pass rate and on-time graduation rate, our college has a program that is just right for you. Ready to start your journey? Apply Now!

UAMS College of Pharmacy Academic Programs

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Pharm.D. Program

At the UAMS College of Pharmacy, you will gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become a pharmacist from a highly ranked pharmacy school.

Pharm.D. Program
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Graduate Programs

The College offers two distinct graduate study tracks. Learn more about the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy programs.

M.S. and Ph.D. Programs

Why Choose UAMS College of Pharmacy?

The UAMS College of Pharmacy offers so much more than just a world-class education. We ensure our students are fully supported and have every advantage they need to succeed. From student support services, campus housing, student wellness center and intramural sports to centers for simulation education, student government and pharmacy student organizations. The college has two campuses, the main campus in Little Rock and our northwest Arkansas location in Fayetteville, available to students in the final two years of the program.

One College, Two Campuses

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Ranked #31 out of 141

The UAMS College of Pharmacy is ranked #31 out of 141 pharmacy schools by U.S. News & World Report.

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1 of 10 offer Nuclear Pharmacy

The college is one of only 10 universities offering Nuclear Pharmacy education in the country.

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70% remain in Arkansas

70% of practicing pharmacists in the state of Arkansas are graduates of the UAMS College of Pharmacy.

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Above the national average

UAMS College of Pharmacy has an 82% NAPLEX first-time pass rate-Class of 2024. Higher than the national first-time pass rate.

Student Organizations

Our student organizations lead in the planning and production of community health screenings, guest lectures, cultural events, social events, conferences, and more.

Get Involved

2026 Pharmacy Summer Camp

Are you a high school junior or senior interested learning more about the pharmacy profession? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

Learn About Camp

College of Pharmacy Admissions

Find out everything you need to know about applying to the UAMS College of Pharmacy. From admissions and application requirements to deadlines and steps in the admissions process.

Admissions

News & Announcements

Pharmacy Graduates, Alumni Announce Postgraduate Matches

A crowd of family, friends and well-wishers celebrated 30 UAMS College of Pharmacy graduating students and alumni as they announced their postgraduate residency and postgraduate training matches in a ceremony held May 14 in Little Rock. This year, there were nearly 6,000 applicants nationwide for postgraduate year one (PGY-1) and year two (PGY-2) residencies. Twenty…

UAMS Graduates 1,237 Health Professionals

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school.

Lara Rains, Pharm.D., Named NACDS Faculty Scholar

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS) recently selected Lara Rains, Pharm.D., for its annual Faculty Scholars Program. She is one of only six faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide to receive the honor.

Third-Year Pharmacy Students Receive Pins, Ready for Patient Care

A total of 91 third-year students in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy received commemorative pins in split ceremonies held April 10 in Fayetteville and April 24 in Little Rock. The annual tradition recognizes the symbolic transition from classroom instruction to patient care as students enter their final year of pharmacy school.

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