Doctor of Pharmacy
Curriculum
The URI College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), ensuring a nationally recognized, high-quality professional education. Our 0-6 Pharm.D. curriculum integrates foundational science, applied clinical knowledge, and progressive experiential learning to develop practice-ready and team-ready graduates who are equipped to lead in a wide variety of pharmacy careers.
- Years 1 and 2: Building a Strong Foundation: Students begin by building a strong base through general education and pre-professional coursework in biology, chemistry, and other fundamental subjects. These early years support the development of scientific thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and global and civic responsibility to prepare students for the professional phase of the curriculum.
- Years 3-5: Deepening Knowledge and Practice: Students build on their scientific foundation with integrated learning across biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences. Courses emphasize critical thinking and clinical practice in a variety of pharmacy settings, while developing skills in leadership, communication, and advocacy.
Hands-on learning begins during this phase through Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE). Students complete 300 hours of early experiential training in community practice, health system practice, and public health. This immersive approach cultivates self-awareness, professionalism, and clinical confidence to prepare students for success in real-world challenges in their final professional year.
- Year 6: Real-World Experience: The final year is dedicated to full-time Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). Students gain invaluable hands-on experience in a variety of practice settings. Over the course of six, six-week rotations totaling 1,440 hours students apply everything they have learned to patient care working alongside pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as valued members of the healthcare team.
Two of the six rotations are electives, allowing students to explore areas that align with their career goals or interests, whether in clinical specialties, research, public health, or industry. With placement sites across Rhode Island, New England, and beyond, students experience the diversity of pharmacy practice while building confidence and competence. By the end of the year, students are fully prepared for licensure and equipped to make a meaningful impact as compassionate, collaborative, and capable pharmacists.
Professional Licensure Disclosure: Our program meets the educational requirements for pharmacist licensure in all U.S. States and Territories. Additional requirements may apply depending on the state.
Professional Requirements
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| P1 First Semester | Course | Credits |
| Pharmaceutics I | BPS 319 | 3 |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci I | BPS 337 | 4 |
| Clinical & Therapeutics Sci I | PHP 327 | 3 |
| Pharm Tech Lab | BPS 318 | 2 |
| SAS I | PHP 307 | 3 |
| Self-Care I | PHP 315 | 3 |
| Service Learning | PHP 340 | 1 |
| P1 Second Semester | Course | Credits |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci II | BPS 338 | 3 |
| Clinical & Therapeutic Sci II | PHP 328 | 4 |
| Integrated Lab I | PHC 316 | 1 |
| SAS II | PHP 308* | 3 |
| Nutrition | NUT 446 | 3 |
| Immunizations | PHP 303 | 1 |
| P2 First Semester | Course | Credits |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci III | BPS 437 | 3 |
| Clinical & Therapeutic Sci III | PHP 427 | 4 |
| Integrated lab II | PHC 415 | 1 |
| SAS III | PHP 407 | 3 |
| Immunotherapeutics | PHP/BPS 415 | 3 |
| Pharmaceutics | BPS 320 | 3 |
| IPPE I – Community | PHP 450 | 2 |
| P2 Second Semester | Course | Credits |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci IV | BPS 438 | 3 |
| Clinical & Therapeutic Sci IV | PHP 428 | 4 |
| Integrated lab III | PHC 416 | 1 |
| SAS IV | PHP 408 | 3 |
| Self Care II | PHP 418 | 3 |
| IPPE II – Public Health | PHP 452 | 1 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| P3 First Semester | Course | Credits |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci V | BPS 537 | 3 |
| Clinical & Therapeutic Sci V | PHP 527 | 4 |
| Integrated lab IV | PHC 515 | 1 |
| Precision Medicine and Genomics and Applied Pharmacogenomics | BPS/PHP 547 | 3 |
| Pedi & Geri Tx | PHP 509 | 3 |
| IPPE III – Hospital/Health System | PHP 451 | 2 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| P3 Second Semester | Course | Credits |
| Biomed & Pharm Sci VI | BPS 538 | 2 |
| Clinical & Therapeutic Sci VI | PHP 528 | 4 |
| Capstone | PHP 548 | 4 |
| SAS V | PHP 508 | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| P4 First Semester | Course | Credits |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| P4 Second Semester | Course | Credits |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| Rotations | PHP ____ | 6 |
| Total Graduation Credits | 207** |
*Indicates requirements that also count as General Education Courses.
**Students must be certified in CPR/First Aid (1 credit) which adds 1 credit to equal 207.