College of Pharmacy

- Education Overview
- Doctor of Pharmacy
  The PharmD degree gives you the scientific background and clinical skills you need to offer the best in patient-centered care.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Students receive a rigorous academic education, while also conducting cutting edge research in the laboratory using state-of-the art equipment and facilities.
- Bachelor of Science-Pharmaceutical Sciences
  The BSPS degree meets prerequisites for several UNMC health professions programs, making it ideal for students interested in health or biomedical research but are undecided on their ultimate career path.
- Pharmacy Technician
  Our pharmacy technician program provides state certification for those practicing in Nebraska and prepares those wishing to obtain national certification.
- Pathway Programs
  Students can get a head start on their PharmD degree by participating in one of the Pathway Programs we offer.
- Student Experience Overview
- Student Organizations
  Students have opportunities to participate in college, campus and professional level organizations.
- Student Resources
  Class schedules and popular links for students currently enrolled.
- Student Spotlights
  Our PharmD students share their experiences while attending our college.
- Faculty Overview
- College Leadership
  The Deans and Chairs of our college.
- Pharmacy Practice and Science Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science.
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
  The faculty members of our Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- College Staff
  The support staff of our college.
- Experiential Programs Overview
- Our Office
  The team supporting the Office of Experiential Programs.
- Preceptors
  The tools to help our Preceptors succeed.
- Preceptor Spotlights
  Our Preceptors share stories from the field.
- Research Overview
- Drug Discovery, Design & Delivery
  A major research focus in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is innovations in the area of delivery and/or targeting of drugs and genes.
- Clinical Pharmacology Research
  Our Clinical Pharmacologists research the effects of drugs on a population and develop new drug therapies to better focus on their target.
- Clinical Pharmacy Practice Research
  Research in the field of Clinical Pharmacy Practice focuses on the care a pharmacist provides.
- Research Labs
  Explore our labs to see how science is translated into better patient outcomes.
News & Events

Rural Preceptor Toolkit

Counties Supported by UNMC College of Pharmacy Preceptors in Rural Communities

How You Can Support Recruitment

Preceptors play a vital role in identifying and nurturing the next generation of rural pharmacists. Whether you work directly with high school students, connect with college undergraduates, or mentor pharmacy learners in your practice, your involvement helps bridge the gap between interest and opportunity. Rural students often need encouragement and a clear pathway to see themselves in healthcare careers.

UNMC’s Rural Pathway Programs provide that structure. Your local insight and mentorship provide the spark.

Program Benefits

Free tuition during undergrad program
Guaranteed admission to UNMC
Connect with a community of future healthcare professionals who share your passion for rural care.

Pathway Programs

Partner Undergraduate Institutions

Chadron State College

Peru State College

Wayne State College

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Participating UNMC Programs

Pharmacy is Right For Me

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's campaign is designed to help students explore careers in pharmacy. It provides clear, student-friendly information about what pharmacists do, the wide variety of career paths available, and how to begin the journey toward a Pharm.D. degree.

We're Your Pharmacist

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists aims to bring awareness to the roles that hospital and health-system pharmacists play in patient care. The site not only explains what pharmacists do across hospitals, clinics, and health systems, but also shares stories and videos of others in the field.

UNMC College of Pharmacy

There’s no better resource for students interested in exploring a future in pharmacy than our website!

Request Printed Materials

Reach out if you would like brochures, pamphlets, and fun facts sheets sent directly to you.

How many pharmacy students are admitted to the Pathway Programs?

Each partner institute sets their student admission limits. Currently they are:

Chadron- 3
Peru-3
Wayne State- 6
University of Nebraska Kearney- 6

When are Pathway Program applications due?

December 1 of each year

How many students are accepted for each College of Pharmacy class?

60

What is the UNMC College of Pharmacy Application Deadline?

Priority Deadline: October 1
Regular Deadline: March 1

If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out!

Amber Hawk MS Ed

Amber Hawk, MS Ed

Director of Admissions & Recruitment

Phone: 402-559-5366

Fax: 402-559-5060