Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 47 courses
The School of Pharmacy offers a program of professional study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The purpose of the program is to prepare graduates for a successful, lifelong career providing contemporary, patient-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. The U.S. healthcare system continues to undergo rapid change. The role of pharmacists and medication therapy in the healthcare system is evolving. We strive to prepare graduates who have the knowledge and skills to engage in innovative practice today and the desire for lifelong learning that will prepare them for what comes in the future. We instill a strong foundation of knowledge in the basic sciences (e.g., pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, anatomy and physiology), clinical sciences (e.g., therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pathophysiology), and social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, health, policy, management) while honing the skills that are needed to provide optimal care for patients (e.g., physical assessment, patient counseling, clinical decision-making). Our vision is to develop meaningful interprofessional education (IPE) activities where all students participate in both experiential and didactic settings. Through IPE, students understand the roles and responsibilities of health care professionals that are essential to patient care, gain first-hand experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop their own individual professional identity as...
P-1 Fall Semester
Students with a prior BS degree should take the four-digit courses starting with a β5β for financial aid purposes. Students who already took Medical Biochemistry may take Medical Microbiology PHA 327/5327, or take a 15 credit semester.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 303 | Integrated Physiology and Pathopharmacology I | 4 |
| PHA 305 | Essentials of Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHA 308 | Pharmaceutical and Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| PHA 311 | Pharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PHA 313 | Pharmacy Calculations | 2 |
| PHA 317 | Pharmacy Skills I | 3 |
| Total P-1 Fall Semester | 15-18 credits | |
P-1 Spring Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 304 | Foundations of Pharmacy Practice | 3 |
| PHA 306 | Integrated Physiology and Pathopharmacology II | 4 |
| PHA 312 | Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Calculations II | 4 |
| PHA 318 | Self Care Pharmacotherapeutics and Skills II | 4 |
| PHA 360 | Self-Directed IPPE I | 0 |
| PHA 320 | Top 200 Medications I | 0 |
| PHA 410 | Immunology and Biotechnology | 3 |
| Total P-1 Spring Semester | 18 credits | |
P-1 Summer
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 335 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I | 2 |
P-2 Fall Semester
Elective Credits / Units: 2-3 credits.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 310 | Clinical Research and Design | 3 |
| PHA 327 | Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| PHA 405 | Pharmaceutical Care Systems: Design and Control | 0 |
| PHA 411 | Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics | 3 |
| PHA 417 | Pharmacy Skills III | 3 |
| PHA 419 | Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| Total P-2 Fall Semester | 17-18 credits | |
P-2 Spring Semester
Also required: Elective (2-3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 412 | Management of Pharmacy Operations | 3 |
| PHA 418 | Pharmacy Skills IV | 3 |
| PHA 420 | Top 200 Medications II | 0 |
| PHA 426 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Gastrointestinal Disorders | 2 |
| PHA 428 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Infectious Diseases | 4 |
| PHA 430 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Joint, Autoimmune and Musculoskeletal Disorders | 2 |
| PHA 440 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II | 1 |
| PHA 460 | Self-Directed IPPE II | 0 |
| Total P-2 Spring Semester | 17-18 credits | |
P-2 Summer
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 445 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III | 2 |
P-3 Fall Semester
Elective Credits / Units: 2-3 credits.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 505 | Pharmacy Law | 2 |
| PHA 509 | Economic Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Products and Services | 3 |
| PHA 521 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Pulmonary Disorders | 2 |
| PHA 523 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Cardiovascular Disorders | 4 |
| PHA 525 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Renal Disorders | 2 |
| Total P-3 Fall Semester | 17-18 credits | |
P-3 Spring Semester
Note if a 3 credit elective is selected, the total credits will be 18.5. Also required: Elective (2-3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA 517 | Pharmacy Skills V | 2 |
| PHA 520 | Top 200 Medications III | 0 |
| PHA 526 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Endocrine, Gynecologic/Obstetric & Urologic Health | 3 |
| PHA 528 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Hematology/Oncology Diseases | 2 |
| PHA 530 | Pharmacotherapeutics of Central Nervous System Disorders | 3 |
| PHA 532 | Integrative Medicine and Nutrition | 2 |
| PHA 555 | Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV | 2 |
| PHA 560 | Self-Directed IPPE III | 0.5 |
| Total P-3 Spring Semester | 17.5-18.5 credits | |
P-4 Experiential Year
The APPE portion of the curriculum consists of 7 rotations for a total of 35 credit hours in various settings. There are four required APPE rotations. In addition there are three elective APPE rotations. Information will be provided during the P-3 year. PHA 599 A/B/C Elective.
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