Unsurpassed Excellence

Since 1885 the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has been advancing distinction in pharmacy education, discovery, and healthcare delivery, training the highest quality pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. 

Top 25

National Ranking

We proudly claim membership in the top 20% of 142 pharmacy schools!

Our Commitment

The UI College of Pharmacy is committed to fostering, facilitating, and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our endeavors.

Charles Iles

Build Leadership Skills

Charles Iles, Class of 2025

Iowa Pharmacy stands out for the leadership it instills in its students every day. At Iowa, we have an abundant amount of research, connections, and top faculty to enhance our experience. Iowa equips students with the necessary skills to excel wherever we choose to practice.”
 

Sanika Jadhav

Explore Diverse Research Opportunities

Sanika Jadhav, PhD Student

The PhD program allows you to choose a research project that aligns with your research interests and to learn from distinguished and dedicated faculties with well diverse backgrounds.”

Jose Rodriguez

Be Innovative

Jose Rodriguez, Class of 2023

Iowa Pharmacy is a world leader in practice transformation, research development, and innovation. If there is something new brewing in the pharmacy world, there is a big chance Iowa is involved.

Emily Weyenberg

Learn in a "Pharmily" Atmosphere

Emily Weyenberg, Class of 2025

"I was introduced to the term, “Pharmily”, meaning pharmacy family, during my interview session. That term really describes the atmosphere at the College. All the faculty are on your side and want to see you succeed and the collaborative environment with your peers really makes learning easier!"

A Few of Our Favorite Things....

Students recently responded to the question:

"What is your favorite thing about the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy?"

Learn more about why you should choose Iowa too!

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News and Announcements

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Kolesar Named Schmidt Chair

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Dean and Professor Jill M. Kolesar was named the Jean M. Schmidt chair in Drug Discovery, just one day after receiving a $10 million award to develop a new approach to combating ovarian cancer.
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UI Pharmaceuticals Welcomes New Managing Director

Monday, November 4, 2024
Marlow Hicks joins UI Pharmaceuticals as Managing Director.

Japanese Students Experience Iowa

Monday, October 21, 2024
They came for clinical educational and professional experience, but also received kindness and community through College of Pharmacy individuals.
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A Conversation with new College of Pharmacy Dean Jill Kolesar

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Dean Kolesar was recently interviewed for a 'get to know you' article.

Upcoming Events

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The Upstream Approach to Healthcare Lecture Series Presents Jonathan Platt

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
The date and time for this lecture are Wednesday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. This lecture will be offered both in person and over Zoom. If you attend in person, please go to room B111 in the Medical Laboratories. Food and drinks be provided! If you would like to attend in person, please sign up at the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AADAF2AA2FCC16-52448065-theupstream If you would like to attend virtually, please register via the Zoom link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/meeting...

Imposter Syndrome - Addressing the Fear of Being a Fraud

Monday, December 2, 2024 12:30pm
College of Pharmacy Building
The College of Pharmacy Office of Professional Education is sponsoring a lecture discussion on “Imposter Syndrome – Addressing the Fear of Being a Fraud” on Monday, Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. in 210 CPB. Barry Schreier, PhD, director of Higher Education Programming for the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health and Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology for the University of Iowa College of Education, will be facilitating this discussion. This workshop will assist you with learning: The...

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Colin Kenny, PhD

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:30am
College of Pharmacy Building
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:  Colin Kenny, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology University of Iowa All are welcome to attend.
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Iowa Reception at ASHP Midyear

Monday, December 9, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Join your Iowa pharmacy family, friends, and colleagues from across the country at the Iowa Reception during the ASHP 2024 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.  

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Rebecca McCullough, PhD

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:30am
College of Pharmacy Building
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:  Rebecca McCullough, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Colorado Aurora, Colorado All are welcome to attend.