The University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill

Founded in 1897, the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the number one ranked pharmacy program in the country according to U.S. News & World Report. Our guiding philosophy – advancing medicine for life – informs how we transform pharmacy practice, education, and science to drive discovery, improve health, and power economic growth. UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy graduates are universally recognized for their leadership, preparedness upon entering the field, and desire to serve patients and contribute to the profession.
With campuses in Chapel Hill and Asheville, NC, students have the opportunity to learn in real-time through interactive video-teleconferencing technology. Chapel Hill is situated in the Research Triangle, a region in central North Carolina anchored by UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina State University. The area is home to the Research Triangle Park, the largest research park in the country. Located in close proximity to other health science schools, we offer an environment that fosters collaboration, interprofessional practice, and innovation. The School is located across the street from UNC Hospitals, often cited as one of America’s best hospitals in the areas of pulmonology, cancer, gynecology, and other specialties.
Three hours west and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Asheville is home to the Mission Health System and the Asheville Project, both recognized for their innovative efforts in pharmacy and healthcare. Our Asheville campus also offers a rural pharmacy health certificate, the only certificate of its kind in the country. Asheville is known for its thriving arts community, array of outdoor activities, vibrant downtown, historic attractions, and unique shopping options. For more information about our campuses, please visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/academics/the-pharmd/campuses/
Strong academics are at the heart of our program. Our enriched curriculum features a re-engineered classroom experience, earlier and continuous immersion across patient care practice areas, and emphasis on leadership, research, and innovation. Students learn from internationally recognized faculty who are leaders in their subject areas. For more information about our curriculum, please visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/academics/the-pharmd/curriculum/
Students gain invaluable learning and expertise across the state by way of 15 months of immersion experiences with our site partners. More than 700 pharmacy preceptors at 500 sites provide students the opportunity to practice their skills and take learning to the next level. Fourth year students also have the chance to select an international rotation in one of our nine practice sites across five continents. For more information about global opportunities, please visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/academics/the-pharmd/about/global-pharmacy-scholars-program/
With 18 student organizations, our students are active in community service and professional development. They staff two indigent care clinics, host numerous health fairs, and hold leadership positions in many local, state, and national organizations.
The School is also home to the Eshelman Institute for Innovation, developed through an unprecedented $100 million gift from alumnus Fred Eshelman. Students, faculty, and staff have access to funding for big ideas that may be risky but have the potential to transform education, research, and health care. For more information about the Eshelman Institute for Innovation, please visit: http://unceii.org/
Students can elect to pursue a dual degree with either the UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business (5-year PharmD/MBA) or the UNC Gillings School of Public Health (5-year PharmD/MPH). For more information about the dual degree programs, please visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/academics/the-pharmd/dual-degrees/
Whether in Asheville or Chapel Hill, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students have access to talented faculty and preceptors, unparalleled cocurricular and leadership opportunities, and the best PharmD program in the country. For more information about our program and admissions requirements, please visit: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/academics/the-pharmd/ ;