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Research Nonprofit Organization U S Postage PAID Denver CO Permit No 831 FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER PHARMACY Working as a researcher in a lab is a path many pharmacists take once they leave school Pharmaceutical sciences is an exciting area with a growing demand for trained pharmacists FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER a career in Pharmacy Pharmacy is an evolving field which means that pharmacists are no longer confined to working behind the counter at a community pharmacy Now pharmacists have more clinical training and are becoming integral members of patient care teams in a variety of healthcare settings Hospital Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists now have more active roles in hospitals working alongside doctors and nurses as members of medication management teams Doctors and nurses rely on pharmacists as the medication experts Another exciting option for pharmacists is working for a drug company The pharmaceutical industry is a very lucrative sector that allows pharmacists to work on the front lines by developing new pharmaceuticals Academia Who says you have to leave school once you earn your PharmD degree Academia is another possibility for pharmacists As pharmacy schools continue to grow in number so will the need for qualified teachers The possibilities are endless when you have a PharmD degree Office of Student Services Mail Stop C238 V20 1116 12850 E Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80045 Community Pharmacy PHARMACY Learn why you should choose a career in pharmacy FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER www ucdenver edu pharmacy getinvolved Community pharmacists in today s healthcare system are more involved in patient care than ever before These pharmacists have larger roles as clinicians and are often responsible for vaccinating patients Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacists provide care to patients in clinical settings in many of the same ways that medical doctors and nurses do Pharmacists now have active roles in clinics hospitals and even home care

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Research Nonprofit Organization U S Postage PAID Denver CO Permit No 831 FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER PHARMACY Working as a researcher in a lab is a path many pharmacists take once they leave school Pharmaceutical sciences is an exciting area with a growing demand for trained pharmacists FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER a career in Pharmacy Pharmacy is an evolving field which means that pharmacists are no longer confined to working behind the counter at a community pharmacy Now pharmacists have more clinical training and are becoming integral members of patient care teams in a variety of healthcare settings Hospital Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists now have more active roles in hospitals working alongside doctors and nurses as members of medication management teams Doctors and nurses rely on pharmacists as the medication experts Another exciting option for pharmacists is working for a drug company The pharmaceutical industry is a very lucrative sector that allows pharmacists to work on the front lines by developing new pharmaceuticals Academia Who says you have to leave school once you earn your PharmD degree Academia is another possibility for pharmacists As pharmacy schools continue to grow in number so will the need for qualified teachers The possibilities are endless when you have a PharmD degree Office of Student Services Mail Stop C238 V20 1116 12850 E Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80045 Community Pharmacy PHARMACY Learn why you should choose a career in pharmacy FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER www ucdenver edu pharmacy getinvolved Community pharmacists in today s healthcare system are more involved in patient care than ever before These pharmacists have larger roles as clinicians and are often responsible for vaccinating patients Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacists provide care to patients in clinical settings in many of the same ways that medical doctors and nurses do Pharmacists now have active roles in clinics hospitals and even home care

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FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER WHY Choose Pharmacy Pharmacy is so much more than counting pills behind the counter at a drugstore It is a rewarding career that offers many exciting opportunities The number of pharmacists is on the rise which is due in part to the growing demand for trained pharmacists and also the fact that pharmacists are becoming more actively involved in patient care Pharmacy is now about interacting with patients and making important decisions about their drug therapy There is also a growing need for pharmacists in a wide variety of occupational settings More pharmacists are taking on active roles in hospitals clinics academia community practice and research labs Pharmacy graduates have the potential to earn top salaries right out of school That s right pharmacy is a great career that offers great benefits flexible work schedules and outstanding growth opportunities WHAT of is a Doctor CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Admissions Pharmacy PharmD Acceptance into our entry level PharmD program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on a variety of skills attributes and achievements If you want to talk to one of our counselors about your application or the program in general you can sign up for an advising appointment A Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy You can also sign up for a tour of University of Colorado Hospital and see pharmacists in action Just like physicians attend 4 years of medical school pharmacists attend 4 years of pharmacy school before becoming licensed healthcare professionals The doctor of pharmacy PharmD program prepares individuals for a variety of careers within the pharmacy profession Being a doctor of pharmacy means a whole lot more than you may think By being the expert in medications you re the specialist healthcare professionals come to for advice on drugs and potential interactions As a pharmacist you ll form one onone connections with patients that help improve their health and you ll be part of the team that makes patients lives better Learn from the best CU s pharmacy program is ranked in top 20 of US pharmacy schools 5 in NIH funded research and is recognized for the best professors and students For more information visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy openhouses Admission Requirements Your CAREER IN PHARMACY BEGINS WITH EDUCATION Opportunities for licensed pharmacists There is no singular career path for PharmD graduates which reflects the ever growing nature of pharmacy A PharmD degree can lead to opportunities in research teaching clinical practice industry and publishing Don t take our word for it Hear from students on why they chose our program http bit ly 1MblxMv Let the Pharmacist Hunter tell you what pharmacy is all about The Pharmacist Hunter came to our school to show you what pharmacists really do To watch him in action visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy pharmacisthunter The PharmD curriculum at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy blends active problem based and didactic learning styles to prepare students for contemporary pharmacy practice It is subjected to continuous rigorous review and continuously evolving but maintains a strict adherence to the following core curricular themes Foundational sciences Pharmacy and healthcare Integrated clinical sciences Inter professional team building Instructional methods Healthcare ethics Professional skills development Patient care We pride ourselves on having a diverse set of courses that can be tailored to the individual interests of our students Electives and independent study courses provide students the capability to pursue individual areas of interest outside of the required curriculum Complementing the on campus coursework are innovative experiential education courses which are unique to the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences These are a required part of the program and span the entire four years of the curriculum Students are placed in a variety of pharmacy and patient care environments in order to mold them into competent and confident drug therapy experts with extensive real world experience We re ACPE accredited and have a 100 year track record The following is required to apply to the PharmD program Pre pharmacy coursework totaling 90 semester hours Pharmacy College Admissions Test PCAT PharmCAS application including three 3 recommendations upplemental application and fee postmarked by either the early decision S ED or regular decision RD deadline Apply early The School of Pharmacy conducts rolling admissions by evaluating applications as they are received inviting candidates to interview and making offers of admission starting in October CONNECT WITH US https www facebook com CUPharmacy https twitter com CUPharmacy http linkd in 1c3ckt6 https www youtube com user UCDSchoolofPharmacy https cupharmacyperspectives org

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FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER WHY Choose Pharmacy Pharmacy is so much more than counting pills behind the counter at a drugstore It is a rewarding career that offers many exciting opportunities The number of pharmacists is on the rise which is due in part to the growing demand for trained pharmacists and also the fact that pharmacists are becoming more actively involved in patient care Pharmacy is now about interacting with patients and making important decisions about their drug therapy There is also a growing need for pharmacists in a wide variety of occupational settings More pharmacists are taking on active roles in hospitals clinics academia community practice and research labs Pharmacy graduates have the potential to earn top salaries right out of school That s right pharmacy is a great career that offers great benefits flexible work schedules and outstanding growth opportunities WHAT of is a Doctor CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Admissions Pharmacy PharmD Acceptance into our entry level PharmD program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on a variety of skills attributes and achievements If you want to talk to one of our counselors about your application or the program in general you can sign up for an advising appointment A Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy You can also sign up for a tour of University of Colorado Hospital and see pharmacists in action Just like physicians attend 4 years of medical school pharmacists attend 4 years of pharmacy school before becoming licensed healthcare professionals The doctor of pharmacy PharmD program prepares individuals for a variety of careers within the pharmacy profession Being a doctor of pharmacy means a whole lot more than you may think By being the expert in medications you re the specialist healthcare professionals come to for advice on drugs and potential interactions As a pharmacist you ll form one onone connections with patients that help improve their health and you ll be part of the team that makes patients lives better Learn from the best CU s pharmacy program is ranked in top 20 of US pharmacy schools 5 in NIH funded research and is recognized for the best professors and students For more information visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy openhouses Admission Requirements Your CAREER IN PHARMACY BEGINS WITH EDUCATION Opportunities for licensed pharmacists There is no singular career path for PharmD graduates which reflects the ever growing nature of pharmacy A PharmD degree can lead to opportunities in research teaching clinical practice industry and publishing Don t take our word for it Hear from students on why they chose our program http bit ly 1MblxMv Let the Pharmacist Hunter tell you what pharmacy is all about The Pharmacist Hunter came to our school to show you what pharmacists really do To watch him in action visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy pharmacisthunter The PharmD curriculum at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy blends active problem based and didactic learning styles to prepare students for contemporary pharmacy practice It is subjected to continuous rigorous review and continuously evolving but maintains a strict adherence to the following core curricular themes Foundational sciences Pharmacy and healthcare Integrated clinical sciences Inter professional team building Instructional methods Healthcare ethics Professional skills development Patient care We pride ourselves on having a diverse set of courses that can be tailored to the individual interests of our students Electives and independent study courses provide students the capability to pursue individual areas of interest outside of the required curriculum Complementing the on campus coursework are innovative experiential education courses which are unique to the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences These are a required part of the program and span the entire four years of the curriculum Students are placed in a variety of pharmacy and patient care environments in order to mold them into competent and confident drug therapy experts with extensive real world experience We re ACPE accredited and have a 100 year track record The following is required to apply to the PharmD program Pre pharmacy coursework totaling 90 semester hours Pharmacy College Admissions Test PCAT PharmCAS application including three 3 recommendations upplemental application and fee postmarked by either the early decision S ED or regular decision RD deadline Apply early The School of Pharmacy conducts rolling admissions by evaluating applications as they are received inviting candidates to interview and making offers of admission starting in October CONNECT WITH US https www facebook com CUPharmacy https twitter com CUPharmacy http linkd in 1c3ckt6 https www youtube com user UCDSchoolofPharmacy https cupharmacyperspectives org

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FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER WHY Choose Pharmacy Pharmacy is so much more than counting pills behind the counter at a drugstore It is a rewarding career that offers many exciting opportunities The number of pharmacists is on the rise which is due in part to the growing demand for trained pharmacists and also the fact that pharmacists are becoming more actively involved in patient care Pharmacy is now about interacting with patients and making important decisions about their drug therapy There is also a growing need for pharmacists in a wide variety of occupational settings More pharmacists are taking on active roles in hospitals clinics academia community practice and research labs Pharmacy graduates have the potential to earn top salaries right out of school That s right pharmacy is a great career that offers great benefits flexible work schedules and outstanding growth opportunities WHAT of is a Doctor CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Admissions Pharmacy PharmD Acceptance into our entry level PharmD program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on a variety of skills attributes and achievements If you want to talk to one of our counselors about your application or the program in general you can sign up for an advising appointment A Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy You can also sign up for a tour of University of Colorado Hospital and see pharmacists in action Just like physicians attend 4 years of medical school pharmacists attend 4 years of pharmacy school before becoming licensed healthcare professionals The doctor of pharmacy PharmD program prepares individuals for a variety of careers within the pharmacy profession Being a doctor of pharmacy means a whole lot more than you may think By being the expert in medications you re the specialist healthcare professionals come to for advice on drugs and potential interactions As a pharmacist you ll form one onone connections with patients that help improve their health and you ll be part of the team that makes patients lives better Learn from the best CU s pharmacy program is ranked in top 20 of US pharmacy schools 5 in NIH funded research and is recognized for the best professors and students For more information visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy openhouses Admission Requirements Your CAREER IN PHARMACY BEGINS WITH EDUCATION Opportunities for licensed pharmacists There is no singular career path for PharmD graduates which reflects the ever growing nature of pharmacy A PharmD degree can lead to opportunities in research teaching clinical practice industry and publishing Don t take our word for it Hear from students on why they chose our program http bit ly 1MblxMv Let the Pharmacist Hunter tell you what pharmacy is all about The Pharmacist Hunter came to our school to show you what pharmacists really do To watch him in action visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy pharmacisthunter The PharmD curriculum at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy blends active problem based and didactic learning styles to prepare students for contemporary pharmacy practice It is subjected to continuous rigorous review and continuously evolving but maintains a strict adherence to the following core curricular themes Foundational sciences Pharmacy and healthcare Integrated clinical sciences Inter professional team building Instructional methods Healthcare ethics Professional skills development Patient care We pride ourselves on having a diverse set of courses that can be tailored to the individual interests of our students Electives and independent study courses provide students the capability to pursue individual areas of interest outside of the required curriculum Complementing the on campus coursework are innovative experiential education courses which are unique to the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences These are a required part of the program and span the entire four years of the curriculum Students are placed in a variety of pharmacy and patient care environments in order to mold them into competent and confident drug therapy experts with extensive real world experience We re ACPE accredited and have a 100 year track record The following is required to apply to the PharmD program Pre pharmacy coursework totaling 90 semester hours Pharmacy College Admissions Test PCAT PharmCAS application including three 3 recommendations upplemental application and fee postmarked by either the early decision S ED or regular decision RD deadline Apply early The School of Pharmacy conducts rolling admissions by evaluating applications as they are received inviting candidates to interview and making offers of admission starting in October CONNECT WITH US https www facebook com CUPharmacy https twitter com CUPharmacy http linkd in 1c3ckt6 https www youtube com user UCDSchoolofPharmacy https cupharmacyperspectives org

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FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER WHY Choose Pharmacy Pharmacy is so much more than counting pills behind the counter at a drugstore It is a rewarding career that offers many exciting opportunities The number of pharmacists is on the rise which is due in part to the growing demand for trained pharmacists and also the fact that pharmacists are becoming more actively involved in patient care Pharmacy is now about interacting with patients and making important decisions about their drug therapy There is also a growing need for pharmacists in a wide variety of occupational settings More pharmacists are taking on active roles in hospitals clinics academia community practice and research labs Pharmacy graduates have the potential to earn top salaries right out of school That s right pharmacy is a great career that offers great benefits flexible work schedules and outstanding growth opportunities WHAT of is a Doctor CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy Admissions Pharmacy PharmD Acceptance into our entry level PharmD program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on a variety of skills attributes and achievements If you want to talk to one of our counselors about your application or the program in general you can sign up for an advising appointment A Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD is a professional doctor degree in pharmacy You can also sign up for a tour of University of Colorado Hospital and see pharmacists in action Just like physicians attend 4 years of medical school pharmacists attend 4 years of pharmacy school before becoming licensed healthcare professionals The doctor of pharmacy PharmD program prepares individuals for a variety of careers within the pharmacy profession Being a doctor of pharmacy means a whole lot more than you may think By being the expert in medications you re the specialist healthcare professionals come to for advice on drugs and potential interactions As a pharmacist you ll form one onone connections with patients that help improve their health and you ll be part of the team that makes patients lives better Learn from the best CU s pharmacy program is ranked in top 20 of US pharmacy schools 5 in NIH funded research and is recognized for the best professors and students For more information visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy openhouses Admission Requirements Your CAREER IN PHARMACY BEGINS WITH EDUCATION Opportunities for licensed pharmacists There is no singular career path for PharmD graduates which reflects the ever growing nature of pharmacy A PharmD degree can lead to opportunities in research teaching clinical practice industry and publishing Don t take our word for it Hear from students on why they chose our program http bit ly 1MblxMv Let the Pharmacist Hunter tell you what pharmacy is all about The Pharmacist Hunter came to our school to show you what pharmacists really do To watch him in action visit http www ucdenver edu pharmacy pharmacisthunter The PharmD curriculum at the CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy blends active problem based and didactic learning styles to prepare students for contemporary pharmacy practice It is subjected to continuous rigorous review and continuously evolving but maintains a strict adherence to the following core curricular themes Foundational sciences Pharmacy and healthcare Integrated clinical sciences Inter professional team building Instructional methods Healthcare ethics Professional skills development Patient care We pride ourselves on having a diverse set of courses that can be tailored to the individual interests of our students Electives and independent study courses provide students the capability to pursue individual areas of interest outside of the required curriculum Complementing the on campus coursework are innovative experiential education courses which are unique to the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences These are a required part of the program and span the entire four years of the curriculum Students are placed in a variety of pharmacy and patient care environments in order to mold them into competent and confident drug therapy experts with extensive real world experience We re ACPE accredited and have a 100 year track record The following is required to apply to the PharmD program Pre pharmacy coursework totaling 90 semester hours Pharmacy College Admissions Test PCAT PharmCAS application including three 3 recommendations upplemental application and fee postmarked by either the early decision S ED or regular decision RD deadline Apply early The School of Pharmacy conducts rolling admissions by evaluating applications as they are received inviting candidates to interview and making offers of admission starting in October CONNECT WITH US https www facebook com CUPharmacy https twitter com CUPharmacy http linkd in 1c3ckt6 https www youtube com user UCDSchoolofPharmacy https cupharmacyperspectives org

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Research Nonprofit Organization U S Postage PAID Denver CO Permit No 831 FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER PHARMACY Working as a researcher in a lab is a path many pharmacists take once they leave school Pharmaceutical sciences is an exciting area with a growing demand for trained pharmacists FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER a career in Pharmacy Pharmacy is an evolving field which means that pharmacists are no longer confined to working behind the counter at a community pharmacy Now pharmacists have more clinical training and are becoming integral members of patient care teams in a variety of healthcare settings Hospital Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists now have more active roles in hospitals working alongside doctors and nurses as members of medication management teams Doctors and nurses rely on pharmacists as the medication experts Another exciting option for pharmacists is working for a drug company The pharmaceutical industry is a very lucrative sector that allows pharmacists to work on the front lines by developing new pharmaceuticals Academia Who says you have to leave school once you earn your PharmD degree Academia is another possibility for pharmacists As pharmacy schools continue to grow in number so will the need for qualified teachers The possibilities are endless when you have a PharmD degree Office of Student Services Mail Stop C238 V20 1116 12850 E Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80045 Community Pharmacy PHARMACY Learn why you should choose a career in pharmacy FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER www ucdenver edu pharmacy getinvolved Community pharmacists in today s healthcare system are more involved in patient care than ever before These pharmacists have larger roles as clinicians and are often responsible for vaccinating patients Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacists provide care to patients in clinical settings in many of the same ways that medical doctors and nurses do Pharmacists now have active roles in clinics hospitals and even home care

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Research Nonprofit Organization U S Postage PAID Denver CO Permit No 831 FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER PHARMACY Working as a researcher in a lab is a path many pharmacists take once they leave school Pharmaceutical sciences is an exciting area with a growing demand for trained pharmacists FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER a career in Pharmacy Pharmacy is an evolving field which means that pharmacists are no longer confined to working behind the counter at a community pharmacy Now pharmacists have more clinical training and are becoming integral members of patient care teams in a variety of healthcare settings Hospital Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists now have more active roles in hospitals working alongside doctors and nurses as members of medication management teams Doctors and nurses rely on pharmacists as the medication experts Another exciting option for pharmacists is working for a drug company The pharmaceutical industry is a very lucrative sector that allows pharmacists to work on the front lines by developing new pharmaceuticals Academia Who says you have to leave school once you earn your PharmD degree Academia is another possibility for pharmacists As pharmacy schools continue to grow in number so will the need for qualified teachers The possibilities are endless when you have a PharmD degree Office of Student Services Mail Stop C238 V20 1116 12850 E Montview Blvd Aurora CO 80045 Community Pharmacy PHARMACY Learn why you should choose a career in pharmacy FIND YOUR PLACE AND YOUR CAREER www ucdenver edu pharmacy getinvolved Community pharmacists in today s healthcare system are more involved in patient care than ever before These pharmacists have larger roles as clinicians and are often responsible for vaccinating patients Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacists provide care to patients in clinical settings in many of the same ways that medical doctors and nurses do Pharmacists now have active roles in clinics hospitals and even home care