Program Overview
Get your Pharm.D. in the health care capital of America.
As a pharmacist, details matter. So join the pharmacists who dive the deepest when it comes to caring for communities. Build the knowledge you need to be a pharmacist and gain the versatility you need to advance your career.
We've designed a curriculum that will guide you through your most challenging and rewarding experience yet: a pharmacy degree. Our high first-time NAPLEX pass rate and the # 1 Residency Match Rate in TN is evidence. Prepare yourself to join one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. Let our expert faculty share their clinical knowledge embodied with Christian values. We promise: you’ll never be a number. You’ll be a member of a community that knows you by name.
And with our 100% job placement rate, we're confident that when you've earned your degree, you'll have a career to go with it. You also have the opportunity to maximize your time, money and effort when you choose one of our dual degree programs.
Program Outcomes
Gain a greater understanding of other health care providers with interprofessional learning. Choose from experiential practice locations of the highest quality and variety.
Our program includes:
- 14 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE rotations) in three 5-week blocks. This takes places during P1 through P3 years.
- 10-week paid summer research program including hands-on research, research seminars and presentations. Students evaluate scientific literature, develop and present a poster or seminar, and explore research career opportunities in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Exclusive pharmacy partnership with Vanderbilt Program in Interprofessional Learning (VPIL). This allows Lipscomb students to work in a clinical environment with a preceptor.
- Interprofessional learning with residency-trained faculty who are expert health professionals in their specialization. Pharm.D. students take well-rounded courses that are lead in each speciality but trained faculty in that area.
| Career Exploration CenterDiscover your passion and take courses to support your health care career goals. The Career Exploration Center provides personalized guidance to help students identify their strengths, align their skills with industry needs, and find suitable career paths. The center also answers any questions you may have, helping navigate your career journey with confidence. Resources are available to explore different pharmacy specialties and discover which path suits you best:
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Admissions Requirements
Our Admissions Process
The College of Pharmacy utilizes a rolling admissions process and a holistic application review to identify appropriate candidates for interviews and potential enrollment. The application opens in mid-July each year for enrollment in August of the following year. Application reviews and interviews are ongoing throughout the fall and spring semesters or until the class is full. Applicants are encouraged to apply early! The PCAT is not required for admission.
Understanding Holistic Application Reviews
Many factors are considered in the holistic review of the application, interview and admissions process. They may include the following: academics, communication skills, letters of recommendation, problem solving skills, professionalism, work experience, degree earned, research, volunteerism, interview performance, attitude, timeliness and other factors that help differentiate those applicants that possess the highest likelihood of succeeding as part of the health care team.
Certain exceptions may be granted on an individual basis concerning admission requirements. No assurances or guarantees are given or implied based on the completion of the prerequisites or achieving a high level of academic performance.
Courses
Tuition & Aid
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First-Year Tuition and Fees 2024-25
| Tuition | Fees* | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | $19,969 | $2,256 | $21,857 |
| Spring Semester | $19,969 | $2,256 | $21,857 |
| Total Cost** | $39,938 | $4,512 | $43,314 |
* Fees include: Insurance, Labs, Technology, Student Activity, etc.
** All amounts shown are estimates and subject to change.
Students who complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may be eligible for Federal Direct Loans and/or Graduate PLUS loans.
Job placement rate
NAPLEX pass rate for Class of 2019
Our Faculty
Meet our faculty.
Student-to-faculty ratio
Career Paths
Community Practice Pharmacist
Utilizes medication and clinical knowledge to ensure patients receive the most appropriate mediation therapy in a convenient and cost-effective way.
Hospital Pharmacist
Works directly with doctors, nurses and patients to make sure each patient receives the correct medication and dosage. They evaluate patient lab reports to offer consult for alternative medication options and work directly with patients to ensure they understand their medications while in the hospital and as they are discharged.
Other Pharmacist Careers
Research and Development, Academia, Long-Term Care, Home Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Managed Care
