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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.

Sarah Carmona PharmD, Class of 2010	Anandi Law, B.Pharm, PhD Associate Professor and Chair, Pharmacy Practice & Administration	Lan Phuong Pham Tran, PharmD PharmD, Class of 2005
The best thing about my PharmD program is the "block" schedule, which allows me to focus on one or two courses at a time. This type of course scheduling gives me the opportunity to review and absorb the material at a much steadier pace as opposed to being overwhelmed with the stress that comes along with taking four or five courses at a time. I chose to come to WesternU primarily because I feel that this university provides students with a welcoming and friendly environment. The faculty, staff, and students provide a sense of "family" which makes you feel right at home. It's nice to know that you can count on everyone here when in need of a helping hand. Students of all ethnicities attend this university which allows for more diversity and individuality. It's a learning experience which gives you the opportunity to create lasting friendships, gain a better understanding of the pharmacy profession, and allows you to meet other professionals with whom you can network with. 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 Career impact: At WesternU I learned how to converse with other health care providers at the basic science level. They have more trust in me when they realize that I have a firm grasp of the pharmacology. Best piece of advice: Explore the research opportunities that WesternU has to provide.