
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Earn Your Degree Sooner and Save $$
Choose the two-year prepharmacy option and you can complete your Pharm.D. in six years instead of seven, saving up to $20,000 on your overall costs.

Grant Provides Free Flu Shots
The Cedarville University chapter of Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) has been awarded a $500 grant to provide free influenza vaccines.
Professor Helping Lead Central Nervous System Network
Dr. McKenzie Shenk, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University, has been elected chair-elect of the Central Nervous System Practice and Research Network.
NAPLEX Pass Rate Exceeds National and State Averages
Cedarville University’s School of Pharmacy class of 2020 currently has a first-time pass rate of 92.5% on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).
Pharmacy Students Help with Contact Tracing
Students will collaborate with help notify and provide medical insight to those who have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.Program Faculty

Aleda Chen, R.Ph., Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Interim Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 251
- 937-766-7454

Jeffrey A. Bates, Pharm.D., BS Pharm, FMPA
Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
- HSC 238 B
- 937-766-3016
Doctor of Pharmacy Program Curriculum
Your four-year professional curriculum was designed to meet the latest accreditation standards, including contemporary topics in pharmacy. It features a modular approach, allowing you to master course content progressively. Coupled with a class schedule that facilitates extensive practical experience and small-group learning with faculty mentors, this educational experience provides exceptional preparation for your career as a pharmacist.
How long is pharmacy school at Cedarville? The Pharm.D. is offered in both six-year or seven-year completion plans.
- Bioethics
- Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences 1-6