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Program Overview

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.

 

AACSB Accredited

 

Career Exploration Center

 

 

Career Exploration Center

Discover 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:

  • Ambulatory Care/Clinic
  • Community Pharmacy
  • Long-term Care
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Infusion

 

Admissions Requirements

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.

Admissions Process

Courses

Courses

Tuition & Aid

Tuition & Aid

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First-Year Tuition and Fees  2024-25

 TuitionFees*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.

100%

Job placement rate

Residency-Trained Faculty

Our curriculum covers all areas of the pharmacy field, however, our courses are taught by specialists in their area of expertise. Learn from industry leaders and become a well-rounded pharmacist.

Certifications

Get hands-on patient experience during the first 4 weeks of enrollment through the immunization certification. BLS, Medication Therapy Management, Diabetes Education, SHIP training and more are among the other certifications available through our program.

Dual Degree Option

Earn a second degree while pursuing a PharmD at Lipscomb. Choose from a Master's in Health Care Informatics or a Master's in Management of Health Care to enhance your degree and make you a well-rounded pharmacist.

Research Opportunities

We know that you want to be an innovator in the field. That’s why we offer unique research opportunities in our state-of-the-art facilities with our world-class faculty so that you can hone your expertise.

Nashville, TN

A big city. An even bigger opportunity. We consider Nashville, Tennessee, an extension of our classroom, and as a leading city in many industries, that means you’ll gain experience and insight you won’t find anywhere else.

Networking

Both our deeply connected faculty and our experiential learning opportunities offer myriad ways for you to form relationships with leaders in the industry. These connections will serve and support you throughout your career.

98.3%

NAPLEX pass rate for Class of 2019

Our Faculty

Meet our faculty.

8:1

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