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If you have earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent in pharmacy and want to advance your career by earning a PharmD degree, then consider our International Post-Baccalaureate PharmD (IPBP) Program. Our IPBP program is targeted to domestic and/or foreign-trained pharmacists with a bachelor's degree (B.S. or equivalent), who wish to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. By qualifying for this program, you advance directly into the second year of the PharmD curriculum, which enables you to complete your degree in three years.

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WesternU's PharmD professional program is a four-year fully accredited program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

What sets us apart: An innovative block-system curriculum we pioneered that allows you to master one subject before moving on to the next. The curriculum is taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty with advanced training in a wide range of specialties. Outstanding clinical opportunities in the second half of your training prepare you to be practice-ready.

Why choose WesternU? Ours is a nationally recognized program that offers:

• outstanding board exam first-time passing rate (100% in 2007) and reputation for producing well-trained graduates who receive multiple high-paying job offers.
• a small, private, health-focused institution that fosters interprofessional learning.
• early and extensive clinical training that develops professional and communication skills on campus and at a wide range of clinical sites.
• state-of-the-art classrooms and research facilities.
• student participation in federally funded research programs.
• long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students with respect; and fostering camaraderie among students.
• outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources. 
• diverse student body and rich array of student club and volunteer opportunities.
• Southern California location with tremendous clinical training opportunities as well as access to major cultural and recreational resources.
• a chance to join WesternU's well-respected PharmD alumni, who enjoy a lifelong connection with the University.

For more information, complete the information request form or contact us.
For program statistics, please visit the Office of Institutional Research's Academic Outcomes webpage.

Meet some of our Pharmacy students, faculty and alumni and read their candid thoughts about their experiences at WesternU. Move your mouse over each picture to read more about that individual.

Danielle Dishmon PharmD, Class of 2010	Anandi Law, B.Pharm, PhD Associate Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice & Administration	Ihinosen Ogbeide, PharmD PharmD, Class of 2007
Best thing about WesternU: The opportunity to be involved in so many organizations and to interact with so many members of the community outside of the pharmacy program. Why WesternU: I chose WesternU because of the block schedule. I really liked the idea of being able to focus and master one disease state at a time. On interprofessional education: The IPE initiative is really exciting in its attempts to have health care providers learn and develop positive attitudes and respect and have realistic expectations of other health care professionals so the team concept that we preach in patent-focused care moves to reality. Courses Taught: Overview of US Health Care System Pharmacy Practice Management Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes Research Interests: Disease State Management Patient Reported Outcomes E-mail me "The faculty here are very helpful, knowledgeable, and care about success of the students. One of the reasons I chose WesternU is because of the warmth and compassion from the staff. When I came for a tour they were very welcoming   and that made me want to come here. The program is very fast paced and requires continuous hard work and dedication to achieving your goal. It is quite an exciting experience and there are opportunities to get involved actively in the pharmacy profession."