Ferris State University College of Pharmacy

PharmD
PharmD to PhD track option (Collaboration with Van Andel Institute Graduate School)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (College of Business)
Master of Public Health (MPH) (College of Health Professions) 

Outstanding Outcomes

• Graduation Success: With an impressive 96% graduation rate (2015-2019), we prioritize your success from start to finish.
• Residency Match Rates: Ferris graduates consistently match with competitive residencies, positioning them as leaders in the fields.
• NAPLEX Excellence: Ferris students achieve pass rates well above the national average, a testament to the rigor and relevance of our curriculum.
• Job Placement: Nearly all our graduates secure impactful pharmacy roles immediately after graduation.

Unparalleled Opportunities

• Over $1 Million in Scholarships: Generous financial aid empowers you to focus on your goals. Alumni support provides financial resources for student travel for professional meetings.
• Dual Degree Options: Customize your path with programs like PharmD-MBA, PharmD-MPH, or PharmD-PhD to expand your horizons in leadership, public health, or research.
• Research and Innovation: Collaborate with renowned faculty on  groundbreaking healthcare research.

Comprehensive Learning Experiences

• Dynamic Locations:
  • Years 1 & 2: Learn in Big Rapids, gaining valuable rural healthcare perspectives.
  • Year 3: Transition to Grand Rapids for urban healthcare and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Year 4: Complete six diverse clinical rotations to graduate practice-ready and excel in any setting.

Supportive Community

• Student Success Team: Receive 24/7 support for your academic, professional, and personal growth.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Thrive in a welcoming environment that values collaboration and innovation.
• Vibrant Campus Life: Join our Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to build leadership skills and lasting friendships.

Rural (Big Rapids); Urban (Grand Rapids)

Abundant

~$33,000/ year

FASFA and federal/state aid programs; most students receive additional scholarships

Ferris' College of Pharmacy is commited to access and being a welcoming environment for students with a disability. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment where are all members of the community are valued.

We partner with Disability and Accessibility Resource Center (DARC) to promote student access and success. We all work closely with our students and collaborate to create accommodations that work best for them.

Educational counselors empower students by offering them the tools and knowledge necessary to Ferris-forward into bright, fulfilling futures.

At Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, students join a student body of over 10,000 bulldogs, and they have the opportunity to be a part of events and athletics offered by Ferris State University. Every day there are numerous activities that students can be a part of to enjoy campus-life and thrive at Ferris State University. Students also have full access to all resources and ameneties on a mid-size campus.

The College of Pharmacy, hosts many of its own activities and events. These events occur a few times a week through the Office of Student Success, the Peer Mentor Program, and various Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Students immediately feel a sense of community when stepping onto campus!

• AAPA: Arab American Pharmacy Association
• ACCP/SCCP: American College of Clinical Pharmacy  – Student Chapter 
• APhA-ASP: American Pharmacists Association
• ASHP: American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists
• CPF: Christian Pharmacy Fellowship
• DIP: Diversity in Pharmacy
• IPhO: Industry Pharmacists Organization
• ISPOR: Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Kappa Psi 
• LKS: Lambda Kappa Sigma
• MPA/SMPA: Michigan Pharmacists Association - Student Michigan Pharmacists 
• NASP/SASP: National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
• NCODA: National Community Oncology Dispensing Association
• NCPA: National Community Pharmacists Association
• PLS: Phi Lambda Sigma
• Rho Chi
• Class Officers for each graduating year

Click here for all sports!
Division 1: Men's Hockey
Division 2: Men's Football, Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Track & Field, Cross Country; Women's Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis, Cheer/Stunt

Additional: Club Teams & Intramural Teams for many sports

Ferris’ men’s club ice hockey won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 2 national title in 1994, the men's basketball team won the NCAA Division II national title in 2018, and the football program won the Division II national title in 2021 and 2022.

Paid, abundant

Ferris State University offers over 180 majors. The College of Pharmacy offers a Doctorate of Pharmacy and a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Ferris State University ranks 12th in the State of Michigan for study abroad programs, offering students global cultural experiences that enhance academic and professional growth.

The College of Pharmacy offers international Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in Belize.

Ferris' College of Pharmacy utilizes a holistic admission process where the College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee reviews all application materials. Students must have a C- (1.7) or greater of all pre-requisite courses. 

Application materials:

• Transcripts from all institutions attended for college credit (Requested through PharmCAS)
• International students submit your WES transcript evaluations (Requested through PharmCAS)
• Two Evaluations = Two Letters of Recommendation (Requested through PharmCAS)
• Personal Statement (Submitted through PharmCAS)
• Kira Assessment
• The PCAT is not required

PharmCAS application opens mid-July
Priority Deadline: October 1st
Final Deadline: June 1

5% of our pharmacy students are international

To prepare pharmacists as leaders in health care through an integrative approach to learning, interprofessional collaboration, and scholarship to advance practice and science.

Vision

To serve as a leader in education, scholarship, and transformational change in pharmacy practice and science.

Values

• Excellence in learning, practice, service, and scholarship
• Personal and institutional integrity, ethics, and accountability with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Collaboration, civility, mutual respect, advocacy, and a sense of community among faculty, staff, preceptors, students, and alumni
• Diversity in experiences, opportunities, cultures, and perspectives

• P1 Summer: Community IPPE (3 Weeks)
• P2 Summer: Health Systems IPPE (3 Weeks)

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