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Pharm.D. Degree Curriculum

The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University continually meets the high standards of pharmaceutical education. Throughout its prominent history, the College has graduated pharmacists who now have successful pharmacy practices and are particularly active in local, state and national health related organizations. More than one-third of all pharmacists in Ohio are Ohio Northern alumni.

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Curriculum

Course - First Year Hours
Introductory Chemistry 1, 2, 3, 171, 172, 173 15 hours
General Biology 121 4 hours
Introduction to Zoology 122
 4 hours
Introduction to Human Anatomy & Histology 124
 4 hours
Calculus for Life Sciences 1, 154
 4 hours
The Profession of Pharmacy (POP) 1, 2, 3, 101, 102, 103
 3 hours
General Education/Electives
 20 hours
TOTAL 54 hours
   
Course - Second Year Hours
The Profession of Pharmacy (POP) 4, 5, 6, 201, 202, 203
 6 hours
Organic Chemistry 1, 2, 3, 251, 252, 253
 12 hours
Physics 120
 4 hours
Biostatistics 1, 156
 4 hours
Biostatistics 2, 256
 4 hours
General Education/Electives
 24 hours
TOTAL 54 hours
   
Course - Third Year
 Hours
The Profession of Pharmacy (POP) 7, 8, 9, 301, 302, 303
 6 hours
Biochemistry 1, 2, 341, 342
 8 hours
Medical Microbiology 313
 4 hours
Introduction to OTC products 331
 4 hours
Immunology 375
 4 hours
Physiology 1, 2, 3, 331, 332, 333
 12 hours
Biosciences Laboratory 1, 2, 322, 323
 2 hours
General Education/Electives 14 hours
TOTAL
 54 hours
   
Course - Fourth Year
 Hours
Pharmaceutical Science Modules 1, 2, 431, 432 16 hours
Biomedical Science Modules 1, 2, 443, 444
 16 hours
Patient Care Assessment Modules 1, 2, 401, 402
 4 hours
Cardiovascular System Module 441
 9 hours
Infectious Disease Module 442
 9 hours
TOTAL 54 hours
   
Course - Fifth Year
 Hours
Central Nervous System Module 543
 9 hours
Endocrine System Module 544
 9 hours
Oncology Module 545 9 hours
Pharmaceutical Administration Module 550
 9 hours
Capstone 546
 9 hours
Electives 9 hours
TOTAL 54 hours
   
Course - Sixth Year
 Hours
Advanced Practice Rotations 650
 54 hours

Campus Opportunities

  • Membership in pharmacy organizations
  • Participate in drama, musical, and athletic activities on campus
  • Participate in pharmacy research and publication
  • Participate in numerous other activities on campus

Placement & Career Opportunities

The College of Pharmacy has an outstanding record of assisting students with career development. A 100% placement rate and outstanding starting salary are standard with our graduates, and there is every reason to believe the current demand for pharmacists will continue. Examples of positions include:

  • community and hospital practice
  • public health service
  • law and medicine
  • consultant practice
  • pharmaceutical industry
  • Federal and state government
  • ambulatory care practice
  • teaching and research
  • clinical pharmacy