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In the very near future, the only programs in pharmacy
education that will be eligible for accreditation by the American
Council on Pharmaceutical Education will be Pharm.D. programs of
study. Schools of pharmacy across the country will only offer the
Pharm.D. as the degree necessary to become a practicing pharmacist.
This widespread adoption of the Pharm.D. as the entry-level degree for the profession recognizes that pharmacists' education and training for the current health care environment requires an increased emphasis on patient-focused care. The Pharm.D.-level education and training provides opportunities to prevent drug-related problems and to enhance patient outcomes from drug therapy. Obtaining the Pharm.D. allows you to strategically position yourself to pursue career opportunities in: • Institutional practice
Cited by U.S. News & World Report as one of the
top "national universities," both Duquesne University
and the Mylan School of Pharmacy enjoy excellent academic reputations.
The Mylan School of Pharmacy at Duquesne University
first began offering the post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy degree
in 1968. In its efforts to meet the needs of the pharmacy profession,
in 1998 the School initiated the non-traditional Pharm.D. to enable
practicing pharmacists to earn the degree. Innovative technologies
have enabled the Pharm.D. to be earned utilizing online learning.
Practitioners can complete the degree without extensive travel to
attend on-campus classes. At the Mylan School of Pharmacy, we place a strong
emphasis on student-centered learning and focus on each student
as a unique individual with specific goals and needs. We recognize
the importance of providing students with special attention so that
they will be successful in their academic endeavors. An innovative
faculty mentoring program has been established to benefit students
enrolled in the non-traditional Pharm.D. program. The program builds
upon the Duquesne University philosophy that education is for the
mind, the heart, and the soul. Founded in 1925, the Mylan School of Pharmacy has
achieved national and international recognition as a leader in the
development of the Pharm.D. program and has established landmark
affiliations with leading schools of pharmacy in China and Japan.
The mission of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to prepare students
for life-long learning and careers in the profession of pharmacy.
The programs are outcome competency-based and emphasize an appreciation
for ethical and spiritual values; a foundation in the pharmaceutical,
administrative, social and clinical sciences which are the basis
for pharmaceutical care and research; an ability to think critically
and communicate effectively; and an understanding of personal, professional
and social responsibilities. The Mylan School of Pharmacy offers an on-campus six-year,
entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy program of study, and the Non-traditional
Doctor of Pharmacy Program. The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences offers the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees
in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry,
and pharmacology-toxicology and a M.S. in Pharmacy Administration.
Located within the Richard King Mellon Hall of Science
and the adjacent Bayer Learning Center, the School of Pharmacy utilizes
newly renovated classrooms and conference rooms; teaching and research
laboratories; a pharmacy practice laboratory consisting of a community
pharmacy, unit dose pharmacy and sterile products facility; a pharmacy
computer center and pharmaceutical information center; and a fully-equipped
manufacturing lab/pilot plant. 
The Non-traditional Pharm.D. program consists of 28
credits of didactic courses and 10 credits of experiential education.
The experiential education component consists of required experiences
in acute and ambulatory care. Elective experiential rotations may
occur in specialized practice areas, at structured pharmacotherapy
sites or at the pharmacist's current practice site where emphasis
will be placed on patient care plans. Students will also participate
in a journal club cohort and in a community service health promotion/disease
prevention program. Full-time and adjunct faculty in the School of Pharmacy
instruct courses and mentor students in the didactic and experiential
components program. The curriculum is presented utilizing a variety
of traditional and non-traditional instructional strategies such
as self-directed study, computer assisted study, computer-interactive
formats presented via the Internet and skills workshops. Learning
sites could include the student's home, classroom, current practice
sites and other experiential sites. ACPE-approved continuing education credits and certificates can be issued to all students for completion of coursework. |
