UF pharmacy professor’s paper ranks No. 2 in citations this century
According to Nature, a 2001 publication co-authored by Dr. Thomas Schmittgen ranks as the second most-cited research article of the 21st century.
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 a record $41 million in research funding in 2023.
15,300 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 nine 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
Dr. Jay McLaughlin awarded a 2025 UF Research…
McLaughlin is one of 35 faculty members named UF’s most productive and promising.
Solving cold cases and guiding the next generation
UF College of Pharmacy Forensic Science graduate program alumna Karen Smith reflects on her career as a detective and educator.
Dr. Kaitlin Alexander selected as a 2025 AACP…
Kaitlin Alexander has been selected as a 2025 Emerging Teaching Scholar Award recipient by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP.
Mission Statement
WHO WE ARE
Preeminence in education, pharmaceutical sciences research and patient care
We improve the lives of others locally and globally through a climate of discovery to develop future leaders in pharmacy practice and science, support research across the spectrum from drug discovery to medication use in society, advance pharmacy practice to optimize patient-centered care and health care delivery, and foster lifelong learning.
