Doctor of Pharmacy
Earn your Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University in Louisiana — the ONLY Catholic HBCU in the nation — located in the heart of New Orleans. Founded by Saint Katharine Drexel, Xavier will prepare you to serve families that have traditionally been overlooked and underserved. Explore over 100 pharmacy career pathways that will open doors to a rewarding career to enable you to generously give back to communities that need you.
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is recognized as one of the top four producers of African American Doctor of Pharmacy graduates in the nation.
No matter which path you choose, you can impact your community with a pharmacy career. Explore career pathways as varied as clinical pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, and even research and regulatory science. The Xavier University of Louisiana Doctor of Pharmacy program is for students who:
Prepare for a career in pharmacy with classes that cover a wide range of topics, including therapeutics, pharmacology, public health, drug information, ethics, and pharmacy law. You'll also gain first-hand experience in community settings from professional experience rotations. Once you graduate from the Xavier University College of Pharmacy, you'll be able to:
The Xavier Pharm. D. program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to succeed in pharmacy school and beyond. The program is taught in a nurturing environment that emphasizes support and accessibility. You'll benefit from:
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Seven 6-Week Rotations (6 semester hours each)
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As a Xavier Pharm. D. graduate, you will be well-prepared for career success. You'll have the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide high-quality health care to all patients, regardless of race, income, or zip code. You'll be equipped to lead in the transformation of health care, with a focus on equity and social justice.
Ambulatory services
Hospitals
Pharmacies and drug stores
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021
Demand for pharmacists is expected to increase in hospitals and clinics over the next decade.
At Xavier, excellence is an expectation. And you'll achieve excellence with the help of our supportive and caring professors and staff. Our doors are open for you when you need help or advice.
Do you want to get your career started sooner? Complete your bachelor's and your Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a combined seven years instead of the typical eight by enrolling in our Dual Degree program. Certain high-performing high school seniors with an interest in pharmacy may be admitted to the College of Pharmacy upon graduation from high school in our Contingent Admissions Program.
Explore over 100 career pathways available to you, including retail, clinical, veterinary, and nuclear pharmacy and many opportunities available in research and regulatory science. Our faculty and career counselors will help you find the path for you.
When people choose to come to Xavier, they're doing much more than just going to college. You're joining a village that will uplift, nurture, and truly care for you. And when you leave here, you're prepared to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society for ALL.
- Kirsten McGowan, Pharm. D. Candidate