Duquesne University

Pharm.D., B.S. Pharmacy Foundations, B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences, M.S. Industrial Pharmacy, M.S. Medicinal Chemistry, M.S. Pharmaceutics, M.S. Pharmacology, Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry, Ph.D. Pharmaceutics, Ph.D. Pharmacology

Our students rave about our beautiful campus and its proximity to downtown Pittsburgh. All the vibrancy of the city is just feet away from our park-like haven at the center of everything.

While strolling Academic Walk on your way to class, you'll enjoy our beautiful, safe, serene campus with lots of green spaces and a distinctive view of the city skyline.

Just a block away from campus, you can take a short walk or bus ride to explore all the city has to offer.

Many first-year students live on campus, and many elect to remain in campus living learning facilities for all or most of their time at Duquesne.

At Duquesne, we have a diverse student body, with over a thousand students registered with our Office of Disability Services. Our team will help you receive the support you need while you are attaining your educational goals. If you need accommodations due to a documented condition, we are happy to assist you with navigating the registration process.

You can join an array of organizations and participate in workshops to help develop leadership and networking skills that come into play after you earn your degree and move into the next phase of your personal and professional life.

You can check in with the Center for Student Involvement, which coordinates all the Student Organizations on campus. The Center works closely with Greek Life, the Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion, Spiritan Campus Ministry, and Residence Life to comprise a strong network to create opportunities for you to make friends and get involved.

You will also find numerous student organizations that offer social opportunities to expand relationships with fellow students in a comfortable setting.

The School of Pharmacy boasts 18 pharmacy student organizations, with areas of focus like addiction and rehabilitation, pediatrics, psychiatry and mental health. We also have Duquesne University chapters of national pharmacy honors and leadership societies and four professional pharmacy Greek organizations.

Duquesne has five men's sports and eight women's sports, all of which play in either NCAA Division I or Division I Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Rooney Field, located on Academic Walk, also hosts many sporting events. Since this field is directly beside the most heavily traveled walkway, you have very convenient access to watch football games.

2024 Atalantic 10 Championship - Basketball

Two convenient garages plus several outdoor parking areas

Join Duquesne's School of Pharmacy through the Direct Entry option and experience a seamless transition from your first two pre-professional years to the exciting professional phase, spanning years three through six of our comprehensive six-year program, all when you meet our criteria. Our guaranteed seat in the professional phase ensures you won't have to compete for spots with fellow pre-professional students, allowing you to concentrate solely on your personal growth as a future empowered pharmacist.

Our Online Pharm.D. Program (OPP) puts a new career in reach by combining online and limited on-campus instruction in Pittsburgh with educational technology that supports your academic needs and helps you balance school, work, family and other commitments. Evening hours are minimal and summers require hands-on clinical experiences only, no coursework.

Every year, School of Pharmacy student pharmacists led by faculty and staff participate in a global health rotation in Italy at the University of Perugia.
Additionally, the School of Pharmacy maintains international partnerships with four pharmacy schools around the world:
Italy
University of Bologna
University of Perugia
Japan
Daiichi University
Kobe Gakuin University

Preparing for a career in pharmacy during high school means taking a well-rounded series of classes with an emphasis on science, math, and communication. High performance in these courses is important, as grade point average is an important consideration for admission into the program. Although the SAT and/or ACT are not required, including these test scores in your application is strongly encouraged. Qualified high school students are admitted into the pre-professional phase of the Pharm.D. program of study. 

The mission of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to educate and mentor students who advance the profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical research to improve the health outcomes of patients and their communities.

The vision of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to develop professionals, through student-centered experiences, who are recognized leaders, innovators and advocates in all areas of pharmacy practice and research.