About Our College

The College of Pharmacy offers degrees in the programs of pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS, and BLS). 

The pharmacy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. The occupational therapy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. The medical laboratory sciences program is offered on the Twin Cities campus. Interactive technology is used to keep all campuses connected.

To lead innovative health education, research, and practice that leverages our programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Practice, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Sciences to deliver evidence-based, interprofessional, person-centered care that significantly improves the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations within Minnesota and beyond.

We, as a College of Pharmacy, act with integrity to live our values across all mission areas. With community as our cornerstone, we assume shared responsibility and accountability for creating a healthy and caring organization that contributes to society.

• Dignity
• Community
• Excellence

The College of Pharmacy has a strategic plan for 2020-2025 that aligns with the University strategic plan. A team within the college manages project teams to accelerate the advancement of strategic priorities.

Strategic plan overview

Tackling Society’s Toughest Healthcare Problems

Since our founding in 1892, the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has improved the health of Minnesotans and people around the world through innovative education, pioneering research, and interdisciplinary practice development.

Our faculty, staff, students, alumni and partners work together to shape the field of pharmacy, accelerate innovations in education, drug discovery and development, healthcare, economics and policy, pharmaceutical care, medication management and progressive practice.