Top Pharmacy Schools in California
The decision to attend pharmacy school is not one which can be made overnight, but requires many months of research and deliberation before making an informed decision. California has many of the oldest and most esteemed pharmacy schools in the nation, and most students start their research focused on this area of the country. While there are many highly-ranked pharmacy schools around the nation, California continues to attract a large portion of students due to its research programs, top staff, and successful graduates.
University of California at San Francisco – School of Pharmacy
One of the oldest schools in the nation, the School of Pharmacy of the University of California in San Francisco was founded in 1872 as the California College of Pharmacy, the first pharmacy school in the West and only the 10th in the nation. One of the primary reasons for the school’s success is its clinical program which became a requirement for its students in the 1960s. The location of the school in the historical district of San Francisco is also a huge incentive for many students to enroll in its program.
University of Southern California – School of Pharmacy
USC was not far behind the University of California in creating its pharmacy school, opening its doors in 1905. The school now boasts a large population of pharmacists in the area who graduated from the school and currently enrolls upwards of 750 students in its graduate program. USC continues to be innovative throughout its educational programs and promotes dual degrees for pharmacy students in areas as diverse as law and public health. The school remains a model for other pharmacy schools around the nation and is widely recognized for its stellar reputation within the pharmacy community.
California has also implemented many online pharmacy schools through the past several years which have attracted many students from around the country. This allows students from small towns around the nation to earn their degree in pharmacy without the hassle of moving across the country or leaving their friends, family, and career. Students in California also have the luxury of completing their clinical studies through top-rated hospitals in the area while still maintaining a manageable school schedule because of the ease of online classes. Some of the more popular schools that offer online pharmacy programs in the area include Loma Linda University, Touro University, and the University of California in San Diego. The small size of many of these online classes encourages students to enroll in the programs despite the distance. The reputation of Californian schools alone attracts thousands of students every year to pharmacy schools within the state, whether they are online or traditional.
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