Alaska Pharmacy School Programs
Why Study Pharmacy in Alaska?
When it comes to Pharmacy school, Alaska has a great option. Whether you’re an Alaska resident or looking to move to the North to get the best possible education, we’ve compiled the information you need to make the right decision for you.
Best Online Pharmacy School in Alaska
If you would like to find the best online pharmacy school that is accepting students from Alaska, Pharmacy School Finder is the perfect place to begin your search. With our comprehensive database of online pharmacy schools available to residents of Alaska, finding the ideal school for you has never been easier!
Alaska Online Pharmacy School
Studying pharmacy online is a convenient and affordable way to earn your education as a pharmacist. However, it is essential to choose the right online school. Get started finding the best online pharmacy school available to Alaskan students today by browsing through the Pharmacy School Finder online pharmacy school database.
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South Dakota Admission Requirements
Getting into a PharmD program comes with many choices. In South Dakota for example, there is a traditional multi-year PharmD program and even dual degree programs (Ph.D., M.P.H, and MBA) who are currently accepting applications.
Alaska Pharmacy School Info and Requirements
The 500 licensed and registered Pharmacists in Alaska earn some of the highest Pharmacist salaries in the country. It’s one reason why students who are looking for graduate school options consider earning their Doctor of Pharmacy degree as the next step in their education and career.
Finding an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school in Alaska to complete the necessary educational requirements to become a pharmacist (the doctorate level PharmD degree) can be confusing. If you check the ACPE website - no Pharm Schools in Alaska. But the University of Alaska lists their PharmD program as ACPE-accredited. What gives?
The University of Alaska for their PharmD started their program in 2016 in collaboration with Idaho State University. So while you attend class on UAA’s campus, your PharmD degree is awarded by ISU. To see how it works, check UAA’s pharmacy school profile.
| Number of schools with Dual Degree programs | 1 |
|---|---|
| Public/State Pharmacy Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Private Pharmacy Schools in Alaska | 0 |
| Alaska Pharmacy School Applicants (estimated): | 137 |
| Schools Requiring B.S Degree | 0 |
| Number of Pharmacy Schools: | 1 |
South Dakota Pharmacy School Prerequisites
Course requirements and prerequisites for admission are different for every school. If you know you want to attend a pharmacy school in South Dakota but aren’t sure if you’ve taken the necessary classes, you’re in luck. Below are the general course requirements for the one PharmD programs in the state.
Other:R
| School: | South Dakota State University |
|---|---|
| Anatomy and Physiology: | R |
| Biology / Biological Science: | R |
| Microbiology: | R |
| Chemistry: | R |
| Math: | R |
| Statistics: | R |
| Economics: | R |
| English Composition / Writing: | R |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal): | R |
R=Required, CR=Conditionally Required
Note: The course requirements listed in this chart were compiled in December 2019 and may have changed. Additionally some schools may require more than one class in each subject.
South Dakota State Pharmacy School Accreditation
The state of South Dakota recognizes the national ACPE accreditation as the standard for the state. ACPE accreditation is public recognition that a professional degree program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is judged to meet established qualifications and education standards through initial and subsequent periodic evaluations.
ACPE requires all programs it accredits to meet the expectations of all 25 of ACPE’s accreditation standards. There is currently only one school in the state of South Dakota that offers the PharmD that is recognized as ACPE-accredited.
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