The University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s vision, mission and goals are reflected in its faculty, staff, students and alumni. The college offers four areas in pharmacy education for new or advancing students, working pharmacists or other health sciences students seeking graduate training. The college’s research departments are an integral part of the University of Florida Health Science Center and are highly successful in attracting extramural research support.
The UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. curriculum prepares graduates in pharmacy to take independent professional responsibility for the outcome of drug therapy in patients. The reports below detail outcome data for all UF Pharm.D. graduates and includes information about on-time graduation, NAPLEX pass rate, MPJE pass rate and graduates entering residencies and fellowships.
Percent of graduates completing requirements for the Pharm.D. degree in the four-year time frame
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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UF College of Pharmacy | 90.9% | 92.2% | 95.2% | 92.3% |
National | 87.5% | 86.9% | 86.7% | 84.7% |
Graduates: First-attempt pass rates on the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX)
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Number of Examinees | 244 | 247 | 255 | 218 |
UF College of Pharmacy Pass Rate | 88.9% | 86.6% | 85.1% | 87.6% |
National Pass Rate | 88.4% | 81.8% | 77.7% | 78.6% |
Graduates: First-attempt pass rates on the Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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UF College of Pharmacy Pass Rate | 83.8% | 86.3% | 84.4% | 78.7% |
State Pass Rate | 80.7% | 79.5% | 78.4% | 71.2% |
Percent of graduates entering residencies and fellowships after graduation
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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38% | 37% | 43% | 45% |
UF College of Pharmacy
Accreditation
The UF College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Accreditation Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ‐ This report is in compliance with directives from the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education, the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education. The University of Florida College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy program has fulfilled the accreditation requirements set forth by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for the Professional Degree Program in Pharmacy and has been granted Accreditation Status through June 30, 2029.
Policies and regulations pertaining to the accreditation process are available on the ACPE website or by contacting the ACPE Office (190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois 60603‐3499 | Phone: (312) 664‐3575 | Fax: (866)‐228‐2631 | info@acpe‐accredit.org).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ‐ The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Florida also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Florida may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).