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.
Our History
- Established in 1923
- The oldest college among the University of Florida’s health science colleges
- The first woman graduate of the University of Florida received the Master of Science in Pharmacy degree.
Our Locations
The University of Florida is one college with three campuses across the state: Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando.
Our Fast Facts
- 3 degrees offered (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S.)
- 1,047 Pharm.D. students
- 1,100 online students
- 116 graduate students
- 7 online M.S. programs available
- $1.2 million awarded in Pharm.D. student scholarships in 2018-19
- $23.7 million in annual research awards (source: AACP, 2018)
- 5 academic departments in the college
- 5 research centers in the college
- 300,000+ patients served nationwide annually by the Center for Quality Medication Management
Our Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
#1 Ranked
pharmacy college in Florida
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
#1 Ranked
pharmacy college nationally in the number of graduates securing ASHP residency positions 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
#4 Ranked
pharmacy college nationally in securing federal research funding ($23.7 million in research funding in 2018)
U.S. News & World Report
#5 Ranked
pharmacy college in the nation
Our Alumni
There are more than 13,000 living alumni from the UF College of Pharmacy residing in all 50 states and 41 countries around the world. The Gator Nation represents a worldwide network of UF College of Pharmacy graduates.
