Course
Pharmacy
Offered by School of Pharmacy
QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Top-ranked US Pharmacy programmeQS World Rank: parent institution ranking
Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Pharmacy is a well-regarded public university programme known for strong clinical pharmacy training and research in pharmaceutical outcomes.
Key advantages
- Strong clinical pharmacy training
- Affordable Southern US cost of living
- Good public university value
- Strong hospital partnership network
- Growing research reputation
- Historic Richmond setting
- Programme & duration
- PharmD: 4 yearsMS/PhD: 2 – 5 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $30,000 – $40,000 per year for international students (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 79IELTS: 6.5PTE: 55
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree with strong science prerequisites. PCAT may be required for PharmD.
Employability & placement
Good graduate employment outcomes into clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy leadership roles.
Student experience
Richmond offers an affordable, historic Southern US city experience.
Research strengths
Research in clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical outcomes, and pharmacogenomics.