Doctor of Pharmacy
Future Students
Have questions?
Visit Undergraduate Admission or contact Erica Estus, Clinical Professor and Director of Recruitment and Engagement, at 401.874.7638 or rxadmission@uri.edu
Explore Your Future in Pharmacy at URI! Whether you’re just beginning to consider a career in pharmacy or you’re ready to dive deeper into our Pharm.D. and BSPS programs, the College of Pharmacy offers a variety of engaging opportunities to connect. Join us for in-person info sessions and student-led tours of Avedisian Hall, attend virtual Q&As and student chats, or schedule a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment director. You can also explore our facilities through a virtual tour, hear from alumni during career panels, and learn more about direct entry options. These events are designed to help you discover what makes URI Pharmacy a vibrant and supportive place to launch your journey.
Featured Events
PharmD Alumni Career Panel
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
Hear from URI College of Pharmacy alumni working in a variety of pharmacy settings. Learn about career paths, day-to-day responsibilities, and how URI prepared them to become leaders in healthcare. Current and prospective PharmD students are encouraged to attend.
RegisterPharmD/MBA Information Session
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
Learn how you can earn both a Pharm.D. and MBA in six years with as few as eight additional courses. Meet representatives from the URI College of Business, current students, and alumni to explore this unique opportunity.
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College of Pharmacy Exploration Day
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00-3:00pm
Please join us for this special interactive event designed for you to get a closer look at the College of Pharmacy at URI. You’ll learn about the role of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, explore research opportunities, participate in health and wellness activities, tour the College of Pharmacy, and experience our simulation lab. This event is for high school students or any students interested in transferring into our programs in the College of Pharmacy.
RegisterInfo Session + Q&A
In-Person
Join us for an engaging in-person information session highlighting the URI Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS) programs, followed by a tour of Avedisian Hall and an opportunity to meet faculty and current students.
Additionally, you have the opportunity to enhance your visit by registering for an optional campus session and tour that is separate from the pharmacy event. Please choose a time that is before the College of Pharmacy session for planning purposes.
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Virtual
Join us on Zoom for a brief information session and an informal question-and-answer opportunity to learn more about the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science (BPS) programs at URI College of Pharmacy. In this session, we highly encourage active participation through the small group format. Please bring your questions, our students and faculty are eager to meet you!
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Interact with our Students
Shadow a College of Pharmacy Student
See what it’s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy…..attend a sophomore Intro to Pharmacy course and take a tour of Avedisian Hall! Visiting students will have the opportunity to shadow a class during the date/time noted.
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Virtual Chat with a College of Pharmacy Students
Drop in via Zoom to chat with current College of Pharmacy Pharmbassador students representing both the PharmD and BSPS programs. Ask anything about our programs, campus life, transferring, or what it’s like to be a student at URI College of Pharmacy.
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| Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Monday, November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM |
Interact with our Faculty & Staff
Virtual 1-on-1 for PharmD Direct Entry Program
For Students Looking to Enter from High School
Sign up for a 30 minute virtual slot to meet with Erica Estus, PharmD, Clinical Professor, Director of Recruitment and Engagement. Bring your questions to learn more about our College of Pharmacy’s direct entry PharmD program.
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Virtual 1-on-1 for PharmD Professional Entry PharmCAS
For Students Looking to Enter into First Professional Year (P1)
Meet with Anthony Cheng, Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator, to ask your PharmCAS Professional Entry (4 years) questions via Zoom. Sign up today for an informal 30-minute call to discuss and learn more about the admission process and requirements for entry into the URI Pharm.D. program.
To learn more about PharmCAS Professional Entry visit us on PharmCAS.
Pharmcas directory pageRegister
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Monday, July 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
