Inside UF’s Next-Generation Drug Discovery Space

At 14,500 square feet, the newly renovated medicinal chemistry labs are a unique and integrated drug discovery space, unmatched on UF’s Gainesville campus.

College Facts

#4 Ranked pharmacy college according to U.S. News & World Report

#3 nationally in research funding Faculty and researchers in the college secured $34.5 million in research funding in 2024.

15,800 living alumni Alumni in the college live in all 50 states and more than 45 countries around the world.

#1 residency ranking The UF College of Pharmacy has led the nation in students matching into competitive pharmacy residency programs eight of the last ten years.

Learn more… The University of Florida College of Pharmacy prides itself on a rich tradition of excellence in pharmacy education, research and service. These facts showcase why UF is regarded as one of the top pharmacy colleges in the nation.

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Education Programs

Doctor of Pharmacy

Pharm.D. Program

An innovative Pharm.D. curriculum prepares pharmacy students to be health care leaders and empowers graduates to be lifelong learners.

Dr. Stacey Curtis and students

Doctor of philosophy

On-Campus Ph.D. and M.S. Programs

Graduate students training in the Ph.D. and on-campus master’s program have the opportunity to work beside award-winning faculty and take a leading role in advancing research that spans the entire life cycle of a drug.

Dr. Hendrik Luesch

Master’s and Certificate options

Online Graduate Programs

The Office of Lifelong Learning offers flexible, online programs that help working professionals advance their career in six high-demand areas of specialization.

Happy adult learner completing an online graduate program

College News

Symposium showcases how in-space biomanufacturing…

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Nearly 100 scientists, industry leaders and government partners convened for the University of Florida’s second annual Biomanufacturing in Space…

Dr. Malany stands at the front of the auditorium and addresses the crowd.

Gene-editing platform may help treat hearing loss

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Mei He, Ph.D., leads a research team in developing a gene-editing platform using extracellular vesicles.

Two scientists peer into a microscope in a scientific lab.

New medicinal chemistry space ushers in era of…

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A 14,500-square-foot integrated drug discovery lab will house some of UF’s medicinal chemistry faculty.

This is a photo of the new medicinal chemistry facility showing a row of chairs in front of a large chemical hood.

Mission Statement

WHO WE ARE

Be the leader in pharmacy education, research and practice to optimize the health and wellness of individuals and communities.

We enhance the lives of others through our expertise and innovation in pharmacy education, research and practice, fostering discovery, supporting lifelong learning and developing future pharmacy leaders.

Dr. Eric Dietrich