A True 2+4 Program
Drake Direct PharmD Admission Program
Why take seven or eight years to become a pharmacist when you can do it in just six at Drake?
That’s up to two years less schooling and up to two more years of a pharmacist’s salary. Combine with scholarships we have available, this leads to our graduates have 30% less student debt than the national average for PharmD graduates.
What makes it "A True 2+4 admission program?"
A 2+4 program doesn't provide value if you can't get through the pre-pharmacy requirements in two years. Nationally only 25% of applicants are ready after two years. Drake Direct is different, 98% of qualified Drake pre-pharm students enter the PharmD program after two years.
No Compromises
Drake Pharmacy graduates consistently have over 98% job placement, 94% on-time graduation, and 93% NAPLEX Board Pass Rate.
Take the stress out of the professional program transition
Drake pre-pharmacy students do not have to take the PCAT, are guaranteed an admission interview, and have a reserved seat in the PharmD program.
With the Drake Direct PharmD True 2+4 admission program, you’ll get a pharmacy degree that opens doors, and you’ll get it up to 2 years earlier.
Program focused on the future of pharmacy and providing students with skills necessary in the ever-changing profession.
#1 in Next Generation Future Pharmacist Award winners and finalists in the nation—seven finalists and three winners in 11 years of the award's existence.
An alumni network across the nation that provides access to internships, experiential education opportunities, and positions post-graduation.
Student Profile
“I knew I wanted a 2+4 pharmacy program where you do 2-years of pre-pharmacy and then 4-years of the doctorate. And the first thing that stood out to me was Drake truly has a 2+4 program.
My sophomore year I was able to get involved in research at Drake, which was just a huge opportunity because at many colleges, sophomores don't always get to be involved in research.”
—Caroline Jones, PH'22
