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UNE's expansive, holistic vision of a healthier world goes beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional and intellectual fulfillment — as well as economic opportunity — for individuals, prosperous and supportive communities, and cooperative environmental stewardship across the globe.

Bringing that vision to life requires the deep involvement of all of our programs, often working in cross-disciplinary combinations. UNE offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees and 30-plus graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in needed fields, including the natural and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, business, and health.

Maine's Largest Provider of Health Professionals

ABOUT UNE

Hands-on experiential learning, career support, and UNE's reputation drew Michelle to the 3+2 Pharm.D. program, making her lifelong goal of becoming a pharmacist a reality.

Michelle O'Meara,  Class of 2019

Justin's love of animals fits in perfectly with his new job at Covetrus, a UNE veterinary pharmacy partner and provider of animal health technology and services.

Justin Richards, Class of 2020

Develop your skills in our cutting-edge pharmacy learning labs, biomedical research labs, compounding labs, and UNE’s simulation center, equipped with robotic patient simulators and standardized patient actors for real-life clinical experience.

Tour State-of-the-Art Facilities in Portland, ME

5,000-square-foot research space featuring state-of-the-art facilities for students pursuing careers in biotechnology and health sciences. 

Cutting-Edge Laboratory for Biotechnology & Health Sciences

Today’s pharmacists go beyond the counter to provide an array of services and expertise for which they are well compensated. Through UNE's experiential learning focus and innovative curriculum, you'll gain the specialized and general skills needed to land your dream job doing more than just counting pills. 

With merit scholarships available, modern facilities, and a close-knit student and alumni network spanning across the health disciplines, you'll join a community of professionals who share your passion for helping others.  

Doctor of Pharmacy

Hear From Pharm.D. Alums

See how UNE Pharm.D. program alumni are putting their degrees to work and excelling in their careers

Shape the Future of Human & Drug Interaction

Your Eight Pharmacy Practice Experiences At-A-Glance

Career Support & Mentorship

With small class sizes, interdisciplinary training and facilities, and a close-knit community, faculty pay attention to the career success of each student.

IPE is the hallmark of UNE’s approach to health professions education. Collaborate with a variety of students from related programs for research, clinical immersions, and simulations.

Interprofessional Education (IPE)

Global Travel Courses

Explore pharmacy practice globally with courses in Spain, Ghana, and more! Gain unique perspectives and enhance your understanding of international practices.

(Pharm.D.)

UNE ALUMNA

Naima Abdirhmon

Engage in experiential education to gain hands-on experience across diverse pharmacy practice environments. 

Exposure to Various Pharmacy Practice Settings

Impressive Salaries & Easy Job Placement

There is a significant need for pharmacists across the country, making for a steady job market ripe with opportunity, plus starting salaries that typically begin around $130K.

Two Introductory (IPPE) & Six Advanced (APPE) Practice Experiences

IPPEs

Summers After 1st and 2nd Years

APPEs

Six Rotations, Six Weeks Each (36 weeks total)

REQUIRED SETTINGS

Inpatient, Outpatient, Community, Institutional

ELECTIVES

Choose Two Electives of Interest To You