{"id":1213,"date":"2021-06-22T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/deptsitetemplate\/?page_id=1213"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T16:37:47","slug":"department-site-template-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter mb-0 mt-0\" style=\"min-height:531px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2023\/08\/SOP5a.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Admission Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-color-bg-alt-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:42px\">We are offering several scholarships of up to&nbsp;$20,000&nbsp;for students enrolling in Fall 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarships are awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis, depending on the availability of funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant\u2019s potential to become an exemplary pharmacist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No separate scholarship application process is required. Applicants must have&nbsp;verified PharmCAS application&nbsp;to the UMES SOP to be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recipients&nbsp;will be offered a scholarship upon being accepted into the program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Award funds are applied toward tuition and fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide mb-0 mt-0\" style=\"min-height:214px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1339\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2913 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2025\/12\/crop-0-0-2560-1339-0-DSC00279-2-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:73% 72%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"73% 72%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2025\/12\/crop-0-0-2560-1339-0-DSC00279-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><strong>From Student Pharmacist to PharmD in 3-years!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-arial-font-family has-large-font-size has-custom-font mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0 wp-elements-3ff275a622f9b866937daa6df9a4f66b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#eacd4b;font-family:Arial;font-size:40px\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmd\/admissions-process\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmd\/admissions-process\/\" target=\"_blank\">APPLY <span class=\"uppercase\">n<\/span>OW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-header-main-bg-color-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-coblocks-dynamic-separator\" style=\"height:20px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div 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Both tracks lead to exciting and lucrative careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PSGP is a research-oriented degree program that offers multidisciplinary training in the areas of Drug Design and Discovery (DDD) and Drug Delivery and Clinical Pharmacology (DDCP). Students who fulfill the academic criteria of coursework and original research culminating in a thesis or dissertation will earn the Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our Doctor of Pharmacy program, you can move from student pharmacist to PharmD in just three years! We offer the only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree program in Maryland, which means you can save time and money while earning your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our program is designed for select future pharmacists who are motivated, driven, and understand the value of time. Our reputation reflects a long-standing history of developing students who have become leaders in patient-centered care and advanced the profession across the world. We are committed to providing our students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to be successful pharmacists. Our faculty are experts in their field, and they are passionate about teaching and mentoring students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Programs in the Pharmacy School at UMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the School of Pharmacy at UMES, renowned faculty and preceptors will mentor and guide you throughout your graduate studies. Our small classes are designed to make you feel at home in the UMES pharmacy family. Our low student-to-faculty ratio means you will get personalized instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will study in our new three-story learning complex, which features cutting-edge technologies designed for student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Graduate programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmd\/\">Doctor of Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmsci\/\">Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program<\/a><ul><li>Master of Science (M.S.)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may also participate in research opportunities in areas such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Virology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cellular and molecular oncobiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early drug design and discovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nanostructures for drug delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health disparities\/health equity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance abuse\/opioid awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pharmaceutical Sciences research highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$2.5M in grants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>46 publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 (+ 1 provisional) patents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pharmacy Practice and Administration (PPA) research highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$1.79M in grants and contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32 publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 book chapters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>126 presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES\u2019 pharmacy school is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpe-accredit.org\/\">Council for Pharmacy Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Life in the School of Pharmacy at UMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2746 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/96\/2024\/09\/Student-Spotlight-Megan-Spicer-Sept-2024-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re not studying, there\u2019s a lot to do at UMES. Our beautiful campus is located in an historic community with a low cost of living, and only 45 minutes away from Maryland\u2019s famous seaside resort, Ocean City. We\u2019re also only a two-hour drive from major cities like Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our students actively participate in direct community service, health and wellness festivals, and the delivery of influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. We also have 12 active student organizations that have helped raise funds for epilepsy research, suicide prevention, Alzheimer\u2019s and cancer research, and other great causes. We are committed to global diversity and have multiple countries represented in the School of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More about Paying for UMES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES is passionate about making graduate school affordable so that all students can reach their dreams without incurring too much debt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer Maryland\u2019s <strong>lowest total pharmacy program tuition for in-state students<\/strong>. In-state residents could save approximately $15,000 to $60,000 in tuition and fees over four-year schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The School of Pharmacy offers several merit-based scholarships, worth up to $20,000<\/strong> (for the class enrolling for Fall 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also numerous scholarships based on academics, cultural diversity, and financial need. The first step toward your award package is to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">FAFSA<\/a>. Questions can be directed to our <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/financialaid\/\">financial aid department<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available Careers with a Pharmacy Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our School of Pharmacy graduates go places. Those in our pharmaceutical sciences program have worked as professors, researchers, and leaders in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academia, government agencies, and other health-related organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our graduates have matched for postgraduate opportunities and found meaningful careers in varied organizations, including Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Johnson &amp; Johnson, Holy Cross Hospital, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Walgreens, CVS, Bayhealth Medical Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital, Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center, and others. UMES PharmD graduates regularly achieve the highest NAPLEX first-time pass rate of any HBCU pharmacy school and most of our students match when they apply and participate through the ASHP Resident Matching Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to earn your PharmD, M.S., or Ph.D. Pharmacy degree? 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