Welcome to the
University of Maryland
School of Pharmacy, Kristi Weddige.

Pharmacists make healthier lives possible.

They’re the experts who ensure safe, effective medications and guide better care.

As a pharmacist, you’ll:

• Get it right — the right meds, the right dose
• Spot risks early — stop drug interactions before they harm
• Be the guide — help patients use medicines safely
• Team up — work with doctors, nurses, and health pros who count on you

Pharmacy is more than prescriptions — it’s science, problem-solving, and patient impact. From hospitals and clinics to research, public health, and tech, pharmacists are shaping the future of health care.

Where will pharmacy take you?

The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is where science, health care, and innovation meet. In just four years, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to step into a fast-moving health care world and make a real impact on patients’ lives.

As the oldest public school of pharmacy in the U.S., we’ve got a rich history of excellence—but we’re also driving the future. UMSOP is part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, a hub for health and professional schools, giving you access to collaborations across medicine, nursing, law, social work, and more.

At UMSOP, your pharmacy journey is all about choice and customization:

• Explore electives, rotations, and specialized pathways tailored to your interests.
• Connect through 25+ student organizations and build your network from day one.
• Map out your future with our Career Navigation Program designed to open doors.
• Level up your degree with options like PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MPH, PharmD/PhD, PharmD/JD, and PharmD/MS.

Here, you won’t just study pharmacy — you’ll shape your own path.

Introducing the M-Pact PharmD: Launching Fall 2026

Pharmacy is changing—and so is the way we prepare future pharmacists. That’s why UMSOP is rolling out our reimagined Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum, the M-Pact PharmD. It’s designed to help you lead with confidence, stand out in a competitive field, and make a real impact on patients, communities, and the profession.

What’s New (and What It Means for You)

Sharper focus. Stronger outcomes.
Our new competency-based curriculum puts you ahead of the curve. You’ll graduate with the skills that matter most for real-world practice—making you more confident and career-ready.

Less overload. More impact.
We’ve cut out the noise to focus on what really matters. That means fewer busywork hours and more meaningful learning—so you can absorb, grow, and succeed.

Hands-on experience, sooner.
From your first year, you’ll step into real-world settings. Early experiential learning plus more advanced practice opportunities = more chances to explore career paths, build your skills, and find your fit—before graduation.

Courses that look to the future.
 We’ve added a streamlined pharmacology series and fresh courses in:

• NAPLEX prep
• Career readiness
• Collaboration across health professions
• Hot topics shaping pharmacy today

This isn’t just a curriculum update. It’s a transformation built for bold, curious minds like yours.

At UMSOP, we don’t just teach pharmacy—we shape the future of it. Through education, research, practice, and service, we’re driving discoveries and making a difference in health and well-being worldwide.

Fall 2026. Your moment. Your M-Pact.