Pharm.D.
School of Pharmacy
At Notre Dame, the focus is on excellence in teaching, learning, service and scholarship. The challenging Pharmacy curriculum 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.
Student pharmacist shows a patient how to use an inhaler
Program Location
Main Campus

The School of Pharmacy, which offers the Pharm.D. degree, is comprised of three academic units:

  1. Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences
  2. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  3. Office of Experiential Education

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Our Values (ACEI2)

Our faculty, staff and student pharmacists pledge to work together to achieve our vision and mission by embracing:

  • Altruism
  • Collaboration
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

How to Apply

We look for applicants with the academic and professional promise necessary to become outstanding members of the pharmacy profession.

The two-step application process includes both:

The Admissions Process

Curriculum

NDMU school of Pharmacy reserves the right to revise the curriculum at any time when deemed necessary and to apply such revisions to registered and accepted students, and to new admissions.

Year: P-1
Fall Semester (17.5 credits)
Credits
Spring Semester (19.5 credits)
Credits
PHRD 315: Leadership & Pharmacy Practice 2 PHRD 306: Pharmacist Care Lab II 2
PHRD 301: Pharmaceutical Calculations 2 PHRD 309: Immunology 3
PHRD 303: Pharmaceutics I & Lab 4 PHRD 310: Care of Diverse Populations 3
PHRD 304: Pharmacist Care Lab I 2 PHRD 311: Pharmaceutics II & Lab 4
PHRD 305: Biochemistry 4 PHRD 312: Pharmacy Practice Management 3
PHRD 307: Applied Biomedical Sciences Workshop 3 PHRD 313: Pharmacotherapeutics I: Principles of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology* 2
PHRD 800: Career Development E-portfolio 0.5 PHRD 314: Pharmacotherapeutics II: Principles of Pharmacotherapeutics 2
    PHRD 800: Career Development E-Portfolio 0.5
Year: P-2
Fall Semester (18.5-20.5 credits)
Credits
Spring Semester (17 credits)**
Credits
PHRD 400: Biopharmaceutics & Clinical Pharmacokinetics 3 PHRD 405: Women’s Health Issues 2
PHRD 401: Clinical Research Design 3 PHRD 406: Pharmacist Care Lab IV 1
PHRD 404: Pharmacist Care Lab III 1 PHRD 408: Pharmacy Law & Ethics 3
PHRD 412: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences II 3 PHRD 410: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences I 3
PHRD 416: Pharmacotherapeutics III: Self-Care & Dermatology 3 PHRD 418: Pharmacotherapeutics V: Gastrointestinal Disorders 2
PHRD 417: Pharmacotherapeutics IV: Infectious Diseases 4 PHRD 420: Pharmacotherapeutics VI: Immunologic, Hematologic, Rheumatologic, & Neoplastic Disorders 4
PHRD 800: Career Development E-portfolio 0.5 PHRD 421: Pharmacotheraputics VII: Pulmonary Disorders 2
Professional Elective*** 1-3    
Year: P-3
Fall Semester (20-21 credits)**
Credits
Spring Semester (15.5-17.5 credits)
Credits
PHRD 410: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences I 3 PHRD 506: Pharmacists Care Lab VI 1
PHRD 504: Pharmacists Care Lab V 1 PHRD 508: Complementary Medicine & Human Nutrition 3
PHRD 505: Human Resources Management 3 PHRD 509: Evidence Based Medicine 2
PHRD 507: Public Health 3 PHRD 518: Pharmacotherapeutics XII: Central Nervous System Disorders 4
PHRD 510: Longitudinal Care I 1
PHRD 519: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
4
PHRD 514: Pharmacotheraputics VIII: Cardiovascular Disorders 4
PHRD 800: Career Development E-portfolio
0.5
PHRD 515: Pharmacotheraputics IX: Renal Disorders 2
Professional Elective***
1-3
PHRD 516: Pharmacotheraputics X: Endocrine Disorders & Women's Health 2    
Professional Elective*** 1-2
Year: P-4
Summer/Fall/Spring (39.5 credits)****
Credits
PHRD 700: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Ambulatory Care 5
PHRD 701: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Acute Care General Medicine 5
PHRD 702: Advanced Health Systems Pharmacy Practice 5
PHRD 703: Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice 5
PHRD 704: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Elective I 5
PHRD 705: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Elective II 5
PHRD 706: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Elective III 5
PHRD 707: Advanced Pharmacy Practice & Education Capstone 1
PHRD 800: Career Development E-portfolio 0.5 each
PHRD 710(Fall) NAPLEX Review I

0.5
PHRD 711(Spring) NAPLEX Review II 2
Total Program Credits = 144.5-149.5

*All Pharmacotherapeutics courses are taught sequentially within a semester

**Students take PHRD 412 Health System Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience in either P-2 Spring or P-3 Fall. For the semester that the you are not taking PHRD 412, subtract 3 credits from the total semester credits indicated on the chart.

***Students are required to complete a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of professional electives for graduation, which must be accomplished over a minimum of three (3) courses.

****All APPE are five weeks in duration except PHRD 707.

Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship

In addition to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, the School of Pharmacy offers a Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship. The courses are built into the doctorate program with only two additional courses (marked with *) which can be used to satisfy elective requirements.

PHRD 312 - Pharmacy Practice Management (3)
PHRD 505 - Human Resource Management (3)
PHRD 315 - Leadership & Pharmacy Practice (2)
PHRD 626 - *Fundamentals of Financial Management (3)
PHRD 627 - *Entrepreneurship (3)

Total Credits = 14

https://www.ndm.edu/colleges-schools/school-pharmacy/resources/course-catalog

What to Expect Studying at Notre Dame of Maryland University

Small class sizes, faculty mentoring, and hands-on experiences offer an environment of individualized learning while collaborative research opportunities enhance the student experience.

Innovation Grounded in Experience

Our Pharm.D. program reflects the most up-to-date practices and philosophies in the field, shaped by administrators and faculty with comprehensive research expertise and experience delivering care nationwide.

Exceptional Facilities

Many classroom and facilities on campus have been renovated or constructed especially for the School of Pharmacy, including the newly completed 25,000 square foot G. Avery Bunting Hall, which brings the total campus space to 40,000 square feet in support of the School. Technology rich classrooms, laboratories and office space support the work of students, faculty and staff.

Paola wears a black dress and stands in a science lab
Alum

Paola Rivera Mudafort

A Pharmacist Helping Immigrant Communities

Alum, NDMU Class of 2022
Doctor of Pharmacy
"What attracted me to go here is the open-door policy of all the professors. These professors not only teach for the School of Pharmacy, but they also have their own practices. Despite their busy schedules, every time I had a question they would make me feel comfortable."

Originally from Puerto Rico, Paola Rivera Mudafort D’22 first came to Maryland 10 years ago. As a pharmacist, she wants to use her medical knowledge and ability to speak Spanish to help the immigrant community.
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Research Opportunities

One of the hallmarks of our rich educational environment is the opportunity to participate in research in your field of interest.

Independent Research Projects

Work with faculty in the Department of Pharmaceutical Science and Clinical Administrative Sciences to engage in biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology and clinical research.

Faculty Student Collaborations

Nancy Kreiter Student Research Day provides the perfect forum to showcase your hard work with a formal research presentation to the Notre Dame community.

Community Outreach

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

Accreditation

Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by:

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100
Chicago, IL 60503

Phone: 312-664-3575
Fax: 312-664-4652
acpe-accredit.org

Related Programs

Faculty

  • Jennifer Bailey

    Department Chair & Associate Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Jazmin Black

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • James Culhane

    Assistant Dean for Student Academic Success Programs & Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Nicole Culhane

    Assistant Dean for Experiential Education & Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Asish Dutta

    Department Chair & Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Heather Folz

    Associate Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Bethany Ford

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Lauren Haggerty

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences/Director of Pharmacist Care Labs

  • Amie Hall

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Katie Holman

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Anne Lin, Pharm.D., FNAP

    Dean & Professor, School of Pharmacy

  • Ashley Moody

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Sherry Moore, MEd, BSPharm

    Assistant Director of Experiential Education

  • Sharon Park

    Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Christina Topper

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Paul Vitale

    Associate Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

  • Erica Wilson

    Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences