Pharmacy, Pharm.D.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Belmont University is a 4-year program.

Our curriculum offers integrated courses in a systems based approach to allow for deep learning and for collaboration with other disciplines on campus. Students also have opportunities to take electives to further knowledge in specific areas of interest.

Real world preparation is one of our biggest priorities. This is why we offer simulations and collaborative environments that promote cross-practice learning and a team approach to patient care-exactly like you’ll see on the job. Our dedicated, expert faculty bring their real-life expertise and passion to prepare students for real-world practice-while cultivating a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

Location is everything. As the nation’s healthcare capital, Nashville boasts a $92 million health care industry, more than 500 health care companies, and many major healthcare facilities. Our hometown offers a wealth of clinical and professional opportunities to students pursuing a pharmacy degree.

Doctor of Pharmacy - Year 1

Fall 1: 18 Hours

PHM 6101 Pharmacy Skills 1 2 Hours
PHM 6102 The Profession of Pharmacy 2 Hours
PHM 6103 Pharmacy Calculations 1 Hours
PHM 6104 Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 3 Hours
PHM 6105 Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 3 Hours
PHM 6106 Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences 3 3 Hours
PHM 6108 Dosage Form Design 2 Hours
PHM 6109 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 2 Hours

Spring 1: 18 Hours

PHM 6121 Pharmacy Skills 2 2 Hours
PHM 6123 Principles of Social and Administrative Sciences 4 Hours
PHM 6124 Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 4 Hours
PHM 6125 Immunology and Infectious Diseases 4 Hours
PHM 6128 Evidence Based Medicine 2 Hours
PHM 6129 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 2 Hours

Year 1 Total: 36 Hours

Doctor of Pharmacy - Year 2

Curricular Concentration in Year 2

During Year Two, all pharmacy students will have the opportunity to declare an academic concentration in one of four areas: Advanced Pharmacotherapy, Health Care Informatics, Management, and Missions/Public Health.

Prior to graduation, students who declare an academic concentration must 1) complete at least four (4) elective didactic courses within that concentration, 2) focus their experiential learning activity for PHM 6330 Pharmacy Practice Experience IV within the chosen concentration, and 3) complete at least two (2) elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the chosen concentration.

With assistance from a faculty advisor, students will identify an academic concentration and review coursework within that concentration and the potential elective offerings that satisfy the requirements for graduation.

Fall 2: 18 Hours

PHM 6201 Pharmacy Skills 3 2 Hours
PHM 6202 Patient Care Process 1 Hours
PHM 6203 Professional Development 1 Hours
PHM 6204 Integrated Therapeutics: Cardiovascular - Vascular 3 Hours
PHM 6205 Integrated Therapeutics: Cardiovascular - The Heart 2 Hours
PHM 6206 Integrated Therapeutics: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat 2 Hours
PHM 6207 Integrated Therapeutics: Pulmonary 3 Hours
PHM 6208 Health Care Systems 2 Hours
PHM 6991 - 6994 Elective 2 Hours

Spring 2: 18 Hours

PHM 6221 Pharmacy Skills 4 2 Hours
PHM 6222 Complex Cases 1 1 Hours
PHM 6226 Integrated Therapeutics: Gastrointestinal 4 Hours
PHM 6227 Integrated Therapeutics: Nephrology/Urology 4 Hours
PHM 6228 Contemporary Pharmacy Practice 3 Hours
PHM 6229 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 3 2 Hours
PHM 6991 - 6994 Elective 2 Hours

Year 2 Total: 36 Hours

Doctor of Pharmacy - Year 3

Fall 3: 18 Hours

PHM 6301 Pharmacy Skills 5 2 Hours
PHM 6303 Complex Cases 2 1 Hours
PHM 6304 Integrated Therapeutics: Endocrine/Reproductive 4 Hours
PHM 6305 Integrated Therapeutics: Musculoskeletal/Dermatology 4 Hours
PHM 6306 Integrated Therapeutics: Hematology/Oncology 3 Hours
PHM 6309 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 4 2 Hours

Spring 3: 18 Hours

PHM 6321 Pharmacy Skills 6 2 Hours
PHM 6322 Pharmacy Capstone 1 2 Hours
PHM 6323 Complex Cases 3 1 Hours
PHM 6324 Integrated Therapeutics: Neurology 3 Hours
PHM 6326 Integrated Therapeutics: Psychiatry 3 Hours
PHM 6327 Integrated Therapeutics: Acute Care 3 Hours
PHM 6991 - 6994 Elective 4 Hours