Graduate Programs
You have many choices in pharmacy education. But not all of them offer the same opportunities. Make sure your final choice is one that will prepare you to be the pharmacist you truly want to be.
Our Graduate Programs
College of Pharmacy
100% Job Placement for Licensed Graduates.
Being a part of another person’s care and health is quite a responsibility. That’s why our experienced faculty will holistically prepare you to take on that responsibility — academically, professionally and personally. We’ll equip you to be a lifelong expert in the safe and effective use of medicines and to be a respected member of health care teams alongside physicians, nurses and others. It’s also why our challenging curriculum is filled with important ethical and relevant discussions. Rooted in the Christian faith, we are committed to developing pharmacists who not only know how to execute in their field but see a deeper level of caring as essential to their work and the communities they serve.
100%
Job placement rate
Doctor of Pharmacy
Our Doctor of Pharmacy degree is a demanding, full-time, four-year course of study that adheres to the highest professional standards, while providing an educational foundation for a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. The program includes three years of integrated scientific and clinical coursework along with introductory practice experiences followed by a year of advanced practices. Or maximize your time, money and effort by choosing one of our two dual degree programs.
About Our PharmD
Get your Pharm.D. or Health Care Informatics degree in the health care capital
By obtaining your master's degree or certificate in health care informatics (HCI) or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, you can meet the growing demands of this industry. According to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce half of the US population lives within 650 miles of our city. Health care contributes $38.8 billion annually to Nashville’s economy with the more than 250 diverse health companies headquartered in the city. Simply put, we have choices here that ensure your pharmacy practice experiences are more diverse, of higher quality and cover a large expanse of the industry.
Our Academic Programs 93%
NAPLEX 6 year pass rate
100%
Residency Placement Rate--National Average 83%
People
Meet the key people that make up the College of Pharmacy.
Off-Script: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the College of Pharmacy
Is a Lipscomb Pharm.D. Degree the Right Fit for You?
You have many choices in pharmacy education. But not all of them offer the same opportunities. As the June 1 PharmCAS application deadline approaches, learn what sets a Lipscomb Pharm.D. degree apart from the rest and determine if it is the right fit for you. According to our students and alumni, a...
An Admissions Update From The Admissions Coordinator
As most of you know, the last couple of years have been… different. We’ve heard the word ‘unprecedented’ more often than we would ever care to hear it. COVID-19 affected almost every facet of society, including colleges of pharmacy. After nearly two full years, the CDC has ended the nationwide...
Who's Who In the College of Pharmacy: Dr. McGraw
How were you introduced to pharmacy? I started as a technician at Walgreens. The manager of the pharmacy at the time was Dr. Katrina R. Bell. I walked up to the counter and asked her if she would hire me because I wanted to be a pharmacist. The rest is history. How...