About the School

The School of Pharmacy at College of Notre Dame of Maryland: an exceptional new option for women and men studying pharmacy.

Just the second institution in the state to offer the PharmD degree, and the only private college, Notre Dame educates pharmacists who will transform patient care. The School is dedicated to preparing leaders in the field of pharmacy who will provide compassionate, quality care for the diverse patient populations of today and tomorrow.

The Right School for Students

With its first class entering in Fall 2009, the School of Pharmacy’s program reflects the most up-to-date practices and philosophies in the field. Experienced administrators and faculty members have come together from across the country, energized by the opportunity to launch a new addition to the nation’s selection of pharmacy programs.

The focus is on excellence in teaching, learning, service and scholarship at Notre Dame. A challenging academic program prepares students for the rigors of the field, concentrating on the human elements of patient care, along with the science, technology and practical elements of pharmacy management. Dynamic coursework coupled with community outreach projects result in professionals well-prepared to care for individual patients and to help insure the health of the public.

Students will directly apply lessons from class into professional environments. College of Notre Dame has well-established partnerships with businesses and organizations throughout the area, providing exceptional opportunities for community outreach in the School of Pharmacy.

Many classrooms, and other facilities on Notre Dame’s campus, have been renovated or constructed especially for the School of Pharmacy. After three phases of construction, the School will encompass 39,000 square feet of technology-rich classroom, laboratory and office space by 2011.

Consistent with the private college atmosphere, students receive individualized attention from faculty. Each academic advisor guides each student based on his/her distinctive talents and interests.

View a slideshow of the School of Pharmacy construction. - UPDATED 7/6/09