Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Advancing Human Health and Wellness
One of the oldest and best-regarded pharmacy schools in the country, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy has a 125-year track record of preparing pharmacists, scientists, and healthcare professionals to make lasting contributions in our profession.
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The PharmD at Rutgers
The six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Rutgers program begins with two years of pre-professional study and moves seamlessly into four years of professional training. Rutgers is home to one of the country’s few 0-6 PharmD programs, meaning students can enter directly from high school or transfer from a two- or four-year college into the first professional year.
With pass rates near 100% on the pharmacy licensure exam, our PharmD graduates are well positioned to launch rewarding careers or to pursue advanced study at the nation’s best graduate and professional schools.
State-of-the-Art Simulation Center
The simulation center at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy offers a dynamic and immersive learning environment that bridges the gap between classroom education and real-world clinical practice. Our simulation areas provide students with immersive experiences in various pharmacy practice environments, starting early in their academic journey.
By introducing realistic clinical scenarios with cutting-edge technology, students gain hands-on experience and improve their clinical skills without the risk of harming patients. Our expert faculty provide guidance, mentorship, and real-time feedback to ensure that students gain the most from their simulation experiences.
Patient-Centered, Outcomes-Oriented Pharmacy Education
The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is a close-knit, mission-driven, and research-intensive school within one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive academic health centers. Rutgers pharmacy students are educated for the realities of 21st-century pharmacy practice centered around patients, outcomes, and collaboration in health care. Students get early exposure to the many career pathways in pharmacy, including basic research, public health, health outcomes and economics, pharmaceutical industry management, and more, through the school’s place in the larger Rutgers community, and within the sizable pharmaceutical industry in New Jersey.
Why Pharmacy at Rutgers?
"I would confidently recommend the Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy to any student passionate about healthcare or life science related fields. With a PharmD you can obtain a position in the pharmaceutical industry, health care policy, ambulatory care, hospital, psychiatric pharmacy, healthcare management and so many more. As pharmacists, we are the medication experts in an ever expanding field! I have gained experiences in this program such as direct patient counseling, administering immunizations, and rotations in all kinds of healthcare settings."
Safa Mahgoub
PharmD Candidate
Discover the Pharmacy School
Explore the dynamic state of health care and the changing role of the pharmacist as a primary health care provider with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy.
