College of Pharmacy Commencement: May 9, 2026
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville.
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 9 of the last 11 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.
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.
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.
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.
College News
Pharmacogenetic testing must become routine, UF…
A group of UF Health researchers wrote a commentary for the Journal of the American Heart Association, published May 6.
In Botswana, two UF alums help expand community…
Joyce Kgatlwane, Pharm.D., ’03, and Jim Scott, Pharm.D., ’94, partnered on the Fulbright-funded project to expand internship opportunities in…
Graduate student Brian Diaz wins ISEV Outstanding…
Brian Diaz earned the Wiley Journal Top One Poster Award at the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles annual meeting in Puerto Rico, April…
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.
