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 |
| Statistics for Professionals 1, 156 |
4 hours |
| Statistics for Professionals 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