Want to help ensure medicines are safe, fast acting and affordable?
Pharmacists play a key role in balancing complex combinations of medications with a patient’s allergies and tolerance. A pharmacist ensures that medications provide healing instead of harm from being administered incorrectly.
One of the top programs in the nation, pharmacy at SDSU offers a six-year course of study, leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. As one of the health professions, pharmacy is concerned with public health and safety, and all activities related to the preparation, distribution and rational use of medicines. Majoring in pharmacy is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to make a significant contribution to the health care needs of our society.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy math, chemistry and biology.
- Like solving complex problems.
- Appreciate working with others, as part of a team.
- Are interested in caring for people's health.
- Want to be at the front lines of an ever-changing field.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Retail pharmacist
- Clinical pharmacist
- Hospital pharmacist
- Clinical researcher
- Faculty member
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Avera Health
- Sanford Health
- Mayo Clinic
- VA Health System
- Walgreens
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Student Collaboration for the Advancement and Promotion of Pharmacy
- Kappa Epsilon Pharmaceutical Fraternity
- Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society
Suggested Certificates
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Chemistry Minor
Biology Minor
Spanish Minor
German Minor
French Studies Minor
Nutrition Minor
Health Science Minor
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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Public Health (M.P.H.)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
