Pharmacy students in the lab
School of Pharmacy

»Launch your pharmacy career at Chapman’s School of Pharmacy

Impact the health of your community with a degree from Chapman University School of Pharmacy. Our innovative approach to preparing leaders in health care through research, interdisciplinary and experiential learning and hands-on guidance from caring faculty will provide you with the education and skills needed to launch your pharmacy career. We offer a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and both a Master of Science (MS) and Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences.

Why earn your pharmacy graduate degree at Chapman?

Innovative and Collaborative Research
At its inception, the School of Pharmacy developed a strong research foundation with faculty possessing diverse expertise, areas of interest and clinical placements. The foundation continues to grow as the School of Pharmacy prepares students for an array of careers in an expanding health care landscape.

Experiential Learning
The School of Pharmacy emphasizes experiential learning inside and outside the classroom to foster a personalized approach to your education, from faculty with broad experience in the field.

Top Faculty and Staff
School of Pharmacy faculty are experts in a range of areas. They work in wet and dry labs, cross-functional research centers and in practice. They receive federal grants in their specialties and and are nationally recognized for research and teaching. They are committed to the success of each student and are supported by dedicated staff.

Explore our pharmacy programs

Pharm.D. - Doctor of Pharmacy

Our Pharm.D. degree is an accelerated three-year / 8 trimester professional program. We emphasize personalized education with a deep scientific foundation and discovery research experience. Students are developed into high-performing team members through active classroom and group learning experiences.  Each student receives a MacBook/iPad along with free books and access to electronic references

MSPS - Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Do you want to gain the skills and knowledge to combat COVID-19 and other diseases? The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSPS) is a 4-semester, thesis-based program for students interested in a broad range of scientific disciplines critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies that impact our global health.

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) is a year-round program for students interested in the diverse research areas of drug design and discovery, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or structural biology.

Dr. Judy Weng (Pharm.D. '20, PhD '23)
 
"Chapman offers world-class education in a supportive and welcoming environment. One of the best parts of being a student at Chapman is the access to your professors. The professors know you by name, are approachable and go the extra mile to help you succeed."
 

Take a Self-Guided Tour of our Rinker Health Science Campus

Our Rinker Campus is located in Irvine and is the home to the School of Pharmacy. You'll be able to see the cutting-edge class and lab space for our graduate students!

Rinker Health Science Campus

By the Numbers


  • 980 site placements
  • 88% NAPLEX first-time pass rate
  • 6:1 student-faculty ratio