Curriculum
The College of Health Professions offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program that prepares students to be compassionate pharmacy practitioners who possess the knowledge and skills required as authorities on the use of medications, and who can apply pharmaceutical and biomedical science to the clinical application of drug therapy.
All didactic coursework, earned Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) hours, and University Core Curriculum requirements must be completed before beginning the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) hours in the P4 year of the curriculum.
Students are required to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy program of study with a minimum of 201 credit hours.
Successful completion of the professional curriculum requires that the student not exceed five hours of coursework with earned grades less than C (2.0) in PX and RX courses numbered 300 or higher. Additionally, the student’s professional GPA must be 2.0 or higher. The professional curriculum consists of those courses designated PX and RX. The proper sequence of courses must be maintained and the prerequisites for each course satisfied. The student is responsible for making certain that he or she has completed all required courses in the curriculum. Students must maintain their eligibility to continue in the pharmacy program.
For a description of courses, visit Class Search.
Note: Degree requirements for incoming students may not reflect the actual degree requirements of current students.
First Year—Pre-Pharmacy
Courses (Fall Semester)
- FYS 101, First Year Seminar (3)
- CH 105, General Chemistry (with lab) or CH 107 if qualified (4)
- BI 105, Introductory to Cell Biology (3) or MA 106, Calculus & Geometry (4) or equivalent (MA 104/105)
- Core (TI, PCA, or SW)* or Liberal Education Elective (3)
- PX 100, Exploring Pharmacy 1 (1)
- FYS 102, First Year Seminar (3)
- CH 106, General Chemistry (with lab) (4)
- BI 105, Introductory to Cell Biology (3) or MA 106, Calculus & Geometry (4) or equivalent (MA 104/105)
- Core (TI, PCA, or SWA)* (3)
- PWB, Physical Well Being (1)
- PX 102, Exploring Pharmacy 2 (1)
Must earn C or better in CH 105 to advance to CH 106.
Must earn a C or better in CH 106 (or CH 107) to be eligible to take CH 351.
Must earn a passing grade in BI 105 to take BI 325 and BI 323.
Second Year—Pre-Pharmacy
Courses (Fall Semester)
- GHS 201-2019, Global and Historical Studies (3)
- CH 351, Organic Chemistry with lab (4)
- PX 326, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (4)
- PX 201, The Science of Pharmacy (1)
- Core (PCA, TI, or SW)* (3)
- GHS 201-209, Global and Historical Studies (3)
- CH 352, Organic Chemistry with lab (4)
- PX 327, Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (4)
- BI 325, Pathogenic Microbiology with lab (3)
- Core (PCA, TI, or SWA)*
Must earn a C or better in CH 351 to advance to CH 352.
Must earn passing grades in CH 351 and CH 352 to be eligible to take RX 312.
Must earn passing grades in BI 325 & PX 326/327 to be eligible to take RX 314 & RX 316.
*TI=Texts and Ideas, PCA=Perspectives in the Creative Arts, SW=Social World. Students (except previously degreed students) must take at least one core course in each of the divisions listed.
First Professional Year (P1)
- RX 312, Clinical Biochemistry (4)
- RX 316, Pathophysiology (3)
- RX 319, Introduction to Healthcare Analytics (2)
- RX 321, SJD – Diversity and Inclusivity in Healthcare (3)
- BI 323, Immunology (2)
- RX 361, Approval to Administration: How Drugs Get to Patients (3)
- Professional Elective (0-3)
- RX 314, Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology (3)
- RX 318, Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (4)
- RX 324, Pharmacy Assessment and Immunization (2)
- RX 351, Basic Pharmaceutics (4)
- RX 301, IPE and Professional Development (1)
- RX 415, Self Care & Health Promotion 1 (3)
- Professional Electives (0-3)
All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher)
Must earn a passing grade in RX 312 to be eligible to take RX 314, RX 318, and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 314 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 316 to be eligible to take RX 318 and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 318 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 324 to be eligible to take RX 403 and RX 413.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 351 to be eligible to take RX 421.
Second Professional Year (P2)
- RX 400s, IPE and Professional Development 2 (1)
- RX 411, PDA 1 (4)
- RX 413, Therapeutics 1 & Case Studies (4)
- RX 416, Self Care & Health Promotion 2 (3)
- RX 421, Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 427, Pharmacy Applications of Biostatistics and Research Design (2)
- RX 401, IPE and Professional Development 3 (1)
- RX 412, PDA 2 (4)
- RX 414, Therapeutics 2 & Case Studies (4)
- RX 422, Advanced Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 432, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management (2)
RX 416 will fulfill the Core requirement for Speaking Across the Curriculum
RX 403 and RX 411 are co-requisites for RX 413
RX 404 and RX 412 are co-requisites for RX 414
Must earn a passing grade in RX 412 to be eligible to take RX 522
Must earn a C or better in RX 413 to be eligible to take RX 404 & RX 414
Must earn a C or better in RX 414 to be eligible to take RX 503, RX 513, and RX 522
Must earn a passing grade in RX 415 to advance to RX 416
Must earn a passing grade in RX 421 to advance to RX 422
Must earn a passing grade in RX 422 to be eligible to take RX 522
Third Professional Year (P3)
- RX 501, IPE and Professional Development 4 (1)
- RX 513, Therapeutics & Case Studies 3 (4)
- RX 511, PDA 3 (4)
- RX 523, Clinical Pharmacokinetics (4)
- PX 531, Evidence Based Medicine (2)
- Professional Electives – (0–4) Must have a minimum of 7 hours of professional electives by the end of the P3 year
- RX 502, Introduction to Rotations (1)
- RX 517, Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
- RX 526, Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law (3)
- RX 527, Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics (2)
- Professional Electives or Liberal Education Elective (3-6) Must have a minimum of 7 hours of professional electives by the end of the P3 year
Official P3 standing and anticipated P4 standing in May is required for RX 500.
Official P3 standing is required for RX 526
RX 503, RX 511, and RX 522 are co- or prerequisites for RX 513.
RX 517 is a co-requisite for RX 523.
Must earn passing grades in RX 503, RX 511, RX 513, and RX 522 to be eligible to take RX 523.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 503 and RX 513 to be eligible to take RX 517.
RX 517 will fulfill the university core requirement for a writing intensive course.
Fourth Professional Year
Courses (Summer I)
- RX 6_ Rotation Blocks 1 & 2* (8)
Courses (Summer II)
- RX 6_ Rotation Blocks 3 & 4* (8)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 5–8* (12)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 9–12* (12)
*Specific rotations are scheduled through the Experiential Education Office. Students must take 10 rotations during the 12 rotation blocks, for a total of 40 credit hours of rotations by the end of spring semester.
Academic advisors are not responsible for ensuring the correctness of rotation scheduling or completion. All aspects of rotations are managed though the Office of Experiential Education. Academic advisors are responsible for ensuring students enroll in and appropriately complete RX 607 & RX 608.
Minimum number of credit hours required for graduation = 201
The Doctor of Pharmacy online pathway is a full-time, four-year curriculum with fall, spring, and summer terms each year. Students are required to complete immersion experiences at least three times during their course of study on our Indianapolis campus.
A completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required for application to the online pathway. Visit this site for more information on admission requirements, important dates, and curriculum highlights.
First Professional Year (P1)
Fall (Term 1)
- RX 312 – Clinical Biochemistry (4)
- RX 316 – Pathophysiology (3)
- BI 323 – Immunology (2)
- RX 361 – Approval to Administration: How Drugs Get to Patients (3)
Spring (Term 2)
- RX 314 – Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology (3)
- RX 324 – Pharmacist Assessment and Immunization (2)
- RX 351 – Basic Pharmaceutics (4)*
- RX 301 – IPE and Professional Development (1)
- RX 415 – Self Care & Health Promotion 1 (3) – blood pressure assessments in spring P1 on-campus immersion
*RX 351 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams and includes the blood pressure assessment for Self-Care & Health Promotion 1.
Summer (Term 3)
- RX 318 – Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (4)
- RX 319 – Introduction to Healthcare Analytics (2)
- RX 321 – Social Justice & Diversity (SJD) – Diversity and Inclusivity in Healthcare (3)
- IPPE 1 – Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Community) | [160 hrs] (Experiential) (credit hours tied to IPE RX400s course)
All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher).
Must earn a passing grade in RX 312 to be eligible to take RX 314, RX 318, and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 314 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 316 to be eligible to take RX 318 and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 318 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 324 to be eligible to take RX 403 and RX 413.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 351 to be eligible to take RX 421.
Second Professional Year (P2)
Fall (Term 4)
- RX 427 – Pharmacy Applications of Biostatistics and Research Design (2)
- RX 416 – Self Care & Health Promotion 2 (3) – labs online
- RX 400s – IPE and Professional Development 2 (1)
- RX 411 – PDA 1 (4)
- RX 413 – Therapeutics 1 (4)
Spring (Term 5)
- RX 401 – IPE and Professional Development 3 (1)
- RX 412 – PDA 2 (4)
- RX 414 – Therapeutics 2 (4)
- RX 421 – Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)*
*RX 421 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams.
*Course grade will not be assigned until successful completion of the on-campus lab portion.
Summer (Term 6)
- RX 432 – Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management (2)
- RX 422 – Advanced Dosage Forms (4)*
- Professional Electives – 600 level (4-5)
- IPPE 2 – Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Institutional) | [160 hrs] (Experiential) (1 credit hour tied to IPE RX 501 course)
*RX 422 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams.
*Course grade will not be assigned until successful completion of the on-campus lab portion.
RX 416 will fulfill the core requirement for Speaking Across the Curriculum.
RX 403 and RX 411 are co-requisites for RX 413.
RX 404 and RX 412 are co-requisites for RX 414.
Must earn a C or better in RX 413 to be eligible to take RX 414.
Must earn a C or better in RX 414 to be eligible to take RX 513 and RX 522.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 415 to advance to RX 416.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 421 to advance to RX 422.
Third Professional Year (P3)
Fall (Term 7)
- RX 501 – IPE and Professional Development 4 (1)
- RX 513 – Therapeutics 3 (4)
- RX 511 – PDA 3 (4)
- PX 531 – Evidence Based Medicine (2)
- RX 526 – Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law (3)
Spring (Term 8)
- RX 502 – Introduction to Rotations (1)
- RX 517 – Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
- RX 523 – Clinical Pharmacokinetics (4)
- RX 527 – Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics (2)
- Professional Electives (2-3) [Must have a minimum of 7 hours of professional electives by the end of the P3 year].
Official P3 standing and anticipated P4 standing in May are required for RX 500.
Official P3 standing is required for RX 526.
RX 511 is a co-requisite for RX513.
RX517 is a co-requisite for RX 523.
Must earn passing grades in RX 511 and RX 513 to be eligible to take RX 523.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 513 to be eligible to take RX 517.
RX 517 will fulfill the university core requirement for a writing-intensive course.
Forth Professional Year (P4)
During the fourth year of the professional phase, you will participate in 10 one-month clinical rotations, each consisting of 40 hours per week (160 hours) for four weeks. Clinical rotations can take place at a variety of sites, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and ambulatory clinic practices as well as other nontraditional pharmacy settings, such as clinical work and basic research in the laboratory. A placement coordinator will work directly with you to help you find a placement close to your residence. If a rotation site(s) cannot be secured near your residence, we will place you in one of our existing rotation sites in the Indianapolis area. Travel and housing costs will be the student’s responsibility.
Summer I (Term 9)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 1 & 2* (8)
Summer II (Term 9)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 3 & 4* (8)
Fall (Term 10)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 5–8* (16)
Spring (Term 11)
- RX 6_Rotation Blocks 9 & 10* (8)
*Specific rotations are scheduled through the Experiential Education Office. You must complete 10 rotations during the 10 rotation blocks for a total of 40 credit hours of rotations by the end of the spring semester.
Minimum number of credit hours required for graduation = 139
Required Experiential Rotations
Experiential rotations of 160 hours each. You will complete two Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) before commencing a series of 10 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in the following areas:
- 1 Community (IPPE)
- 1 Institutional (IPPE)
- 1 General Medicine
- 1 Acute Care (In-Patient)
- 1 Hospital/Health System
- 1 Ambulatory Care
- 2 Community Practice
- 2 Patient Care Electives (In-Patient or Out-Patient)
- 2 Elective Rotations (Patient Care or Non-Patient Care)
There are numerous options for rotation sites throughout Indiana, across the nation, and abroad. A placement coordinator will work with you to find placements in your area. If a rotation site(s) cannot be secured near your residence, we will place you in one of our existing rotation sites in the Indianapolis area. Travel and housing costs will be the student’s responsibility.
Doctor of Pharmacy with Honors Curriculum
First Year—Pre-Pharmacy
Courses (Fall Semester)
- HN 110, Honors Freshman Seminar (or FYS 101) (3-4)
- CH 105, General Chemistry (with lab) or CH 107 if qualified (5)
- BI 105, Introductory to Cell Biology (3) or MA 106 Calculus & Geometry (5)
- PX 100, Exploring Pharmacy (1)
- CHOICE*
Courses (Spring Semester)
- HN 111 Honors Freshman Seminar (or FYS 102) (3-4)
- CH 106, General Chemistry (with lab) (5)
- BI 105, Introductory Cell Biology (3) or MA 106, Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (5)
- CHOICE*
Must have C or better in CH 105 to advance to CH 106.
Must earn a C or better in CH 106 (or CH 107) to be eligible to take CH 351.
Must earn a passing grade in BI 105 to take BI 325, and BI 323.
Must earn a passing grade in MA 106 to be eligible to take RX 350.
Must earn a passing grade in CH 105 and BI 105 to be eligible to take PX 326.
Second Year—Pre-Pharmacy
Courses (Fall Semester)
- GHS, Global and Historical Studies (3)
- CH 351, Organic Chemistry with lab (5)
- PX 326, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (4)
- PX 325, Ethical Issues in Health Care (3) or PX 200, Introduction to Professional Pharmacy Practice (1)
- CHOICE* (suggest HN 200 and/or HN 300 level classes) (2-4)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- GHS, Global and Historical Studies (3)
- CH 352, Organic Chemistry with lab (5)
- PX 325, Ethical Issues in Health Care (3) or PX 200, Introduction to Professional Pharmacy Practice (1)
- PX 327, Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (4)
- BI 325, Microbiology with lab (3)
- CHOICE* (suggest HN 200 or HN 300 level classes) (0-3)
Must earn a C or better in CH 351 to advance to CH 352.
Must earn passing grades in CH 351 and CH 352 to be eligible to take RX 312.
Must earn passing grades in BI 325 & PX 326/327 to be eligible to take RX 314 & RX 316.
The elective patient care research track within the doctor of pharmacy curriculum will provide students an opportunity to participate in patient-care focused research. The research activity will be completed in a clinical practice setting and will be performed under the direct supervision of a College of Health Professions faculty member.
First Professional Year (P1)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 312, Clinical Biochemistry (4)
- RX 316, Pathophysiology (4)
- BI 323, Immunology (2)
- RX 361, Pharmacy Practice & Health Admin 1 (3)
- CHOICE* (suggest Core class, if not complete, or honors course) (3)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 314, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3)
- RX 362, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 2 (3)
- RX 318, Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (5)
- RX 324, Clinical Assessment (2)
- RX 351, Basic Pharmaceutics (4)
All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher)
Must earn a passing grade in RX 312 to be eligible to take RX 314, RX 318, and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 314 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 316 to be eligible to take RX 318 and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 318 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 324 to be eligible to take RX 403 and RX 413.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 351 to be eligible to take RX 421.
Second Professional Year (P2)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 403, Therapeutics 1 Case Studies (1)
- RX 411, Principles of Drug Action 1 (4)
- RX 413, Therapeutics 1 (3)
- RX 415, Self-care and Health Promotion 1 (2)
- RX 421, Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 461S, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 3 (3)
- CHOICE* (as needed to complete core and honors requirements—if both complete, consider professional elective) (0-3)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 404, Therapeutics 2 Case Studies (1)
- RX 412, Principles of Drug Action 2 (4)
- RX 414, Therapeutics 2 (3)
- RX 416C, Self-care and Health Promotion 2 (3)
- RX 422, Advanced Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 462, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 4 (3)
RX 403 and RX 411 are co-requisites for RX 413.
RX 404 and RX 412 are co-requisites for RX 414. Must achieve a C or better in RX 404, RX 414 to be eligible to take RX 513.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 412, RX 422 to be eligible to take RX 522.
Must earn a C or better in RX 413 to be eligible to take RX 404 & RX 414.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 415 to advance to RX 416.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 421 to advance to RX 422.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 412, RX 422 to be eligible to take RX 522.
RX 416 Self Care fulfills the core requirement for Speaking Across the Curriculum.
RX 461 will incorporate the Core Indianapolis Community Requirement.
Third Professional Year (P3)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 432, Personnel & Financial Management (3)
- RX 503, Therapeutics 3 Case Studies (1)
- RX 511, Principles of Drug Action 3 (4)
- RX 513, Therapeutics 3 (3)
- RX 522, Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics (3)
- RX 6xx, Professional Elective (2–3)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 500, Introduction to Experiential Rotations (1)
- RX 517W, Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
- RX 523, Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3)
- RX 526, Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law (3)
- RX 6xx, Professional Elective (3)
- HN 397 or (HN 398) Honors Independent Study (1-2)
Official P3 standing and anticipated P4 standing in May is required for RX 500.
Official P3 standing is required for RX 526.
RX 503, RX 511, and RX 522 are co- or prerequisites for RX 513.
RX 517 is a co-requisite for RX 523.
RX 503 and RX 513 are pre-requisites for RX 517; RX 523 is a co-requisite to RX517.
Must earn a passing grades in RX 503, RX 511, RX 513, and RX 522 to be eligible to take RX 523.
In general, students must have all professional electives (and Butler Cultural Requirements—BCRs) completed before starting the P4 year. However, students working on RX 605 and RX 606 projects may enroll in these courses during the P4 year.
Must have at least 168 credit hours completed by end of third professional year to go on rotations, honors students should have 170 hours.
Fourth Professional Year (P4)
Courses (Summer I)
- RX 6_ Rotation Blocks 1 & 2* (8)
Courses (Summer II)
- RX 6_ Rotation Blocks 3 & 4* (8)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX6_Rotation Blocks 5–8* (8)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX6_Rotation Blocks 9–12* (12)
*Specific rotations are scheduled through the Experiential Education Office. Students must take 10 rotations during the 12 rotation blocks, for a total of 40 credit hours of rotations by the end of spring semester.
Academic advisors are not responsible for ensuring the correctness of rotation scheduling or completion. All aspects of rotations are managed though the Office of Experiential Education.
Minimum number of credit hours required for graduation = 210
Honors students should have at least 211 hours; and may often have more.
Doctor of Pharmacy with Medical Spanish Concentration
Pharmacy students may declare the medical Spanish concentration upon successful completion of RX 482, Advanced Medical Spanish. Students must formally register for the track by adding it as a minor using the Butler University Major/Program Change Form. Successful completion of the medical Spanish concentration requires a minimum of 12 credit hours of medical Spanish coursework having the RX course designator. The 12 credit hours must include an APPE rotation with a Spanish-language focus. RX 482, Advanced Medical Spanish, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite for the APPE rotation.
Curriculum
The following courses may be used to satisfy completion of the medical Spanish concentration:
- RX 481, Introduction to Medical Spanish (3)
- RX 482, Advanced Medical Spanish (3)
- RX 483, Medical Spanish Service Learning (3)
- RX 484, Spanish Immersion (3)
- RX 692, Indigent Care (with Spanish emphasis) rotation (4)
Doctor of Pharmacy with Patient Care Research Concentration
The elective patient care research concentration within the doctor of pharmacy curriculum will provide students an opportunity to participate in patient-care focused research. The research activity will be completed in a clinical practice setting and will be performed under the direct supervision of a College of Health Professions faculty member.
Curriculum
- Years 1–2 as above (Pre-Pharmacy)
First Professional Year (P1)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 312, Clinical Biochemistry (4)
- RX 316, Pathophysiology (4)
- BI 323, Immunology (2)
- RX 361, Pharmacy Practice & Health Admin 1 (3)
- CHOICE* (3)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 314, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3)
- RX 362, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 2 (3)
- RX 318, Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (5)
- RX 324, Clinical Assessment (2)
- RX 351, Basic Pharmaceutics (4)
All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher)
Must earn a passing grade in RX 312 to be eligible to take RX 314, RX 318, and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 314 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 316 to be eligible to take RX 318 and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 318 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 324 to be eligible to take RX 403 and RX 413.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 351 to be eligible to take RX 421.
Second Professional Year (P2)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 400S, IPE and Professional Development 2 (1)
- RX 403, Therapeutics 1 Case Studies (1)
- RX 411, Principles of Drug Action 1 (4)
- RX 413, Therapeutics 1 (3)
- RX 415, Self-care and Health Promotion 1 (3)
- RX 421, Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 427, Pharmacy Applications of Biostatistics and Research Design (2)
- RX 602/603 Independent Study (2)
Total Semester Hours (20)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 401, IPE and Professional Development 3 (1)
- RX 404, Therapeutics 2 Case Studies (1)
- RX 412, Principles of Drug Action 2 (4)
- RX 414, Therapeutics 2 (3)
- RX 416C, Self-care and Health Promotion 2 (3)
- RX 422, Advanced Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 432, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management (2)
Total Semester Hours (18)
Third Professional Year (P3)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 501, IPE and Professional Development 4 (1)
- RX 503, Therapeutics 3 Case Studies (1)
- RX 511, Principles of Drug Action 3 (4)
- RX 513, Therapeutics 3 (3)
- RX 522, Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics (3)
- RX 531, Evidence Based Medicine (2)
- RX 6xx, Professional Elective (0-4)
- RX 633, Incurrent Topics in Pharm Sci (1)
Total Semester Hours (15-19)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 502, Introduction to Rotations (1)
- RX 517W, Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
- RX 523, Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3)
- RX 526, Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law
- RX 527, Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics (2)
- Professional Elective or Liberal Education Elective (3-6)
- RX 634, Seminars in Pharmacy Sci (1)
Total Semester Hours (17-20)
Fourth Professional Year (P4)
Rotations
- 3 Patient Care Research Rotations (12)
- 7 Patient Care Rotations (28)
- 1 General Medicine
- 2 Acute Care
- 1 Ambulatory Care
- 2 Community Practice
- 1 Patient Care Elective
- RX604, Pharmacy Project (1)
- RX605, Pharmacy Project (1)
- RX606, Pharmacy Project (1)
Total hours (40)
Total credit hours required for graduation: (210)
Doctor of Pharmacy with Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Concentration
The elective pharmaceutical sciences research concentration within the doctor of pharmacy curriculum will provide students an opportunity to participate in pharmaceutical sciences-focused research. The research activity will be completed in a pharmaceutical sciences laboratory and will be performed under the direct supervision of a College of Health Professions faculty member.
Curriculum
- Years 1–2 as above (Pre-Pharmacy)
First Professional Year (P1)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 312, Clinical Biochemistry (4)
- RX 316, Pathophysiology (4)
- BI 323, Immunology (2)
- RX 361, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 1 (3)
- CHOICE* (3)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 314, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3)
- RX 362, Pharmacy Practice & Health Administration 2 (3)
- RX 318, Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (5)
- RX 324, Clinical Assessment (2)
- RX 351, Basic Pharmaceutics (4)
All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher).
Must earn a passing grade in RX 312 to be eligible to take RX 314, RX 318, and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 314 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 316 to be eligible to take RX 318 and RX 324.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 318 to be eligible to take RX 411, RX 412, and RX 511.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 324 to be eligible to take RX 403 and RX 413.
Must earn a passing grade in RX 351 to be eligible to take RX 421.
Second Professional Year (P2)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 411, Principles of Drug Action 1 (4)
- RX 413, Therapeutics 1 (3)
- RX 415, Self-care and Health Promotion 1 (3)
- RX 421, Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 427, Pharmacy Applications of Biostatistics and Research Design (2)
- RX 400S, IPE and Professional Development 2 (1)
- RX 601/602 Independent Study (1–2)
Total Semester Hours (19-20)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 410, IPE and Professional Development 3 (1)
- RX 404, Therapeutics 2 Case Studies (1)
- RX 412, Principles of Drug Action 2 (4)
- RX 414, Therapeutics 2 (3)
- RX 416C, Self-care and Health Promotion 2 (3)
- RX 422, Advanced Dosage Forms (4)
- RX 432, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management (2)
- RX 601, Independent Study (optional) (1)
Total Semester Hours (18-19)
Third Professional Year (P3)
Courses (Fall Semester)
- RX 501, IPE and Professional Development 4 (1)
- RX 503, Therapeutics 3 Case Studies (1)
- RX 511, Principles of Drug Action 3 (4)
- RX 513, Therapeutics 3 (3)
- RX 531, Evidence Based Medicine (2)
- RX 6xx, Pharmaceutical Science Elective (0–4)
- RX 633, Current Topics in Pharm Sci (1)
Total Semester Hours (15-19)
Courses (Spring Semester)
- RX 502, Intro to Rotations (1)
- RX 517W, Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
- RX 523, Clinical Pharmacokinetics (3)
- RX 526, Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law (3)
- RX 527, Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics (2)
- Liberal Education Elective or Professional Elective (3)
- RX 601/602, Independent Study or Pharm Sci Electives (1–2)
- RX 634, Seminars in Pharm Sci (1)
Total Semester Hours (18–19)
Fourth Professional Year (P4)
- 3 Research Rotations** (12 weeks total)—May through July (12)
- 7 Patient Care Rotations (28)
- 1 General Medicine
- 2 Acute Care
- 1 Ambulatory Care
- 2 Community Practice
- 1 Patient Care Elective
- RX 604, Pharmacy Project (1)
- RX 605, Pharmacy Project (1)
- RX 606, Pharmacy Project (1)
Total hours (42)
**Prerequisite for research rotations: grade of C or better in research concentration basic science courses; all three research rotations are to be completed consecutively.
Total credit hours required for graduation: 208
Doctor of Pharmacy with Entrepreneurship Concentration
There is an increasing need for entrepreneurial skills in health care to encourage the creation of new and innovative health-related services, technologies, and therapies. To date, the entrepreneurial endeavors within the profession of pharmacy have been undertaken largely without formal training in entrepreneurship within the traditional pharmacy curriculum. Importantly, entrepreneurship is generally associated with the establishment of innovative and progressive services; entrepreneurship and its associated skills are key to the development of a range of health services in community, hospital, industry, and various other sectors.
Strong entrepreneurial skills form a dual, interactive process, where students develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their ideas, and of themselves, in relation to the wider environment. Students who pursue this concentration will be better equipped to identify emerging problems, develop thoughtful solutions, and lead the pharmacy profession forward.
Goals and Outcomes
- Provide students with a fundamental knowledge of concepts and skills necessary for practice in traditional and emerging areas of the profession.
- Teach students how to apply principles of operations, financial management, marketing, and innovation to pharmacy practice-related problems.
- Make students problem-solvers, helping them to overcome the unique and ever-changing challenges of delivering healthcare.
Concentration Curriculum
| Professional Year | Course | Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | EI 201: Real Business Experience | Fall or Spring | 3 |
| P2 | RX 432: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, & Management | Spring | 2 |
| P3 | EI 315: Creativity and Innovation | Fall | 3 |
| EI 485: Entrepreneurial Accelerator | Spring | 3 | |
| P4 | Administrative APPE Rotation | Fall or Spring | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Pharmacy students may declare the Entrepreneurial Concentration upon completion of their second pre-professional year. Successful completion of the Entrepreneurial Concentration requires a minimum of 15* credit hours, which includes an APPE administrative rotation.
Concentration Courses:
EI201: Real Business Experience
Course Description: This class teaches students how to develop a real business plan. Working in teams, students identify a business initiative, develop business strategies, write a business plan report, and make a major presentation. Teams potentially receive funding for a (follow-up class) real business start-up.
Prerequisites: must at least have sophomore standing
RX 432: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management
Course Description: This course introduces the principles and practice of entrepreneurship, leadership, and management in pharmacy. This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of concepts and basic skills necessary for practice in traditional and emerging areas of the pharmacy profession. Equipped with this essential information, students will be able to apply principles of operations, financial management, marketing, and innovation to pharmacy practice-related problems. Ultimately, this course is not designed to make students management or economics experts, but will help prepare students to overcome the unique and ever-changing challenges of delivering healthcare.
Prerequisites: none
EI 315: Creativity and Innovation
Course Description: This one semester writing intensive course is designed to develop personal creativity skills and entrepreneurial mindset while learning the impact of innovation strategies across industries and organizations. Students will be exposed to concepts and principles engaged in mind mapping, creative problem solving, leadership, and self-reflection.
Prerequisites: must earn a passing grade in EI 201; must be at least junior standing
EI 485: Entrepreneurial Accelerator
Course Description: This course is designed as the capstone for students in entrepreneurship and innovation. A lean startup approach is used to get ideas as close to launch as possible, or if already launched, to experience accelerated growth.
This is a brand new course that will be offered in the form of two (2) sections every spring, starting in the spring of 2020.
Prerequisites: must earn a passing grade in EI 315
Experiential Experience: Administrative APPE Rotation
One (1) Administration Rotation in the following setting: hospital, community, managed care, or administrative; 4 credit hours
In collaboration with the Lacy School of Business, the College of Health Professions offers the PharmD/MBA dual degree upon simultaneous completion of the respective degree requirements. Students are encouraged to talk with their academic advisor if they are interested in pursuing the dual PharmD/MBA degree.
College of Health Professions
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Beth Goodman
bgoodman1@butler.edu
317-940-8268