Welcome to US PharmD - USA Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharmacists must earn a Pharm. D. degree from an accredited college or pharmacy school. To be admitted into one of these programs, applicants must have completed at least two years of postsecondary education. Upon graduation, students must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam and renew their license every two years. About 62% of licensed pharmacists work in community pharmacies and 23% work in hospitals.

Pharmacy Technicians may obtain on-the-job training, though employers generally prefer applicants who have some formal education or certification. Formal technician programs require both class and lab work focusing on medical and pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical calculations, recordkeeping, practical techniques, as well as pharmacy law and ethics. About 71% of Pharmacy Technician jobs are in pharmacies, grocery stores, department stores, or mass retailers.

Top 5 Online Pharmacist School Rankings

	Kaplan University - Associate’s - Kaplan’s 16 health care programs are designed to meet the demands of a fast-growing healthcare industry. Students will learn about medicine and the healthcare industry, and through externships, students will gain practical experience for a new career. Graduates of these programs will be able to apply their knowledge of the medical field to further their career in the pursuit of a new pharmacy technician degree.
	Baker College - Bachelor’s - Students who want to become a Pharmacy Technician will benefit from the accelerated program at Baker College. Baker offers a variety of healthcare programs. Graduates of any programs will be prepared to fill positions in a wide variety of facilities including hospitals, retail pharmacies, nursing homes, assisted-living communities, and health clinics.
	Grand Canyon University - Bachelor’s - Students who want to pursue graduate studies in healthcare will benefit from the undergraduate programs at Grand Canyon. This rigorous program prepares students for doctor of pharmacy programs or continued medical education. Through small class sizes and mentorships at Grand Canyon, students are assured a top-notch education in pharmacy studies.
	Everest University - Associate’s - Everest’s healthcare training program provides hands-on education in pharmacy administration, pharmaceutical calculations, medical terminology, and more. Students of this program will develop strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as mathematics and organization skills that are essential to a pharmacy & healthcare career.
	University of Phoenix - Associate’s - University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts in Healthcare Administration/Pharmacy Practice Concentration. The coursework provides students with a foundation for further studies in healthcare or pharmacy. Students will learn medical terminology and basic pharmacy processes that will prepare them for a variety of fields in medicine and healthcare.