No. 19 in the United States and No. 1 in New York State
4/9/24

We are ranked No. 19 in the United States and No. 1 in New York State by U.S. News & World Report, and the flagship school of pharmacy in the State University of New York system.

Reimagining Our Approach to Education
9/25/23

Our student focused educational programs support our students' academic, social, emotional and professional success.

Improving medical health literacy for refugees
4/3/24

Our Refugee Medication Health Literacy Program is one of the only programs in the country that assists displaced refugees with medication management education.

SPPS wins multiple awards at 2024 AMCP Nexus conference
11/14/24

The SPPS student chapter of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) proudly celebrated several individual and chapter awards at the 2024 AMCP Nexus conference.

DDDE Hub welcomes new faculty to fuel innovation
8/14/24

Our Drug Discovery, Development and Evaluation (DDDE) Hub is proud to announce seven strategic new hires who will launch and lead critical components of the DDDE Hub. 

UB SPPS LECs announce official houses
7/18/24

UB SPPS is thrilled to announce the official launch of our six newly established Learning and Engagement Community (LEC) houses.

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Our Degree Programs

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences BS/MS
    11/4/24
    The BS/MS is a five-year accelerated program for academically qualified students who enroll at UB as first-year/freshman students, or who are already enrolled in our BS degree program. Graduates of this program are highly sought after by pharmaceutical companies.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences BS
    10/9/24
    The BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is a four-year program that focuses on the design, development and rational use of medication for the prevention and treatment of disease.
  • Online Pharmaceutical Sciences MS in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy
    11/15/24
    This new and unique online graduate program focuses on the methodology and application of mathematical models for disease and pharmacological measurement while utilizing extensive training in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and systems pharmacology.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences MS in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy
    10/30/24
    This unique graduate program focuses on advanced training in pharmacokinetics (study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs) and pharmacodynamics (study of drug effects and toxicity in treatment of diseases) to enhance personalized medicine.
  • MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics
    11/7/24
    The only pharmacy school based program of its kind in the country, our Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics provides you with a valuable opportunity to be involved in research and training to combat disease.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD
    10/31/24
    Our highly sought-after PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences is the foremost destination for graduate scholars interested in challenging the boundaries of drug discovery, development and evaluation.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
    8/30/24
    Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a professional degree program that prepares students to be therapeutic drug managers, working as integrated members of the health-care team.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
    11/19/24
    Our MS program is for students who have previously earned a BS degree and wish to acquire high-impact positions in research, industry, education and health care settings. The MS program is research-focused, immersing our students in diverse aspects of drug action, from drug discovery to various elements of drug evaluation.

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Opioid Prescriber Education Program
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Points of Pride

  • Ranking in NYS.
    4/9/24

    Ranked No. 1 pharmacy school in New York State and No. 19 pharmacy school in the country.

    Source: U.S. News & World Report

  • 6/18/24

    We are one of the oldest pharmacy schools in the nation and the first pharmacy school within the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

  • 9/14/23

    We proudly graduate pharmacy leaders—our established network of more than 6,100 active alumni offers mentoring and career guidance to students.

  • Academic Health Center.
    4/22/19

    We are part of the University at Buffalo Academic Health Center, one of only a handful of institutions across the nation that includes the full complement of health schools.

  • 8/29/22

    We offer 18 degree pathways, including dual PharmD degrees, combined university PharmD degrees, BS, BS/MS, MS and PhD.

  • 1/26/24

    We have 29 student organizations: 25 professional student organizations and 4 class governments to develop professionalism and create career opportunities.

  • Ranking.
    9/16/21

    Ranked the 12th most affordable pharmacy program in the U.S.

    Source: College Affordability Guide

  • Flagship.
    11/22/22

    New York’s Flagship

    Recognized for advancing the state’s public higher education mission as a leading center for academics and research.

  • UB SPPS LEC.
    1/26/24

    Learning and Engagement Communities

    Our students live and learn in Learning and Engagement Communities (LEC), where faculty and staff foster their professional and personal journeys.

  • UB SPPS LEC.
    1/26/24

    H/S/U PharmD Grading System

    Our Honors/ Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory (H/S/U) PharmD grading system emphasizes learning over the attainment of traditional letter grades, improving student success and PharmD program quality.

  • UB SPPS LEC.
    1/26/24

    Renewed PharmD Curriculum

    Our renewed PharmD curriculum provides a more integrated learning experience and a comprehensive path for student success, guiding our PharmD students academically, professionally and personally. 

  • Lightbulb with dollar sign.
    1/26/24

    Million Dollar Leaders

    Over 50% of our tenure track faculty have $1 million+ research grants.

    Based on 2023 data.

  • Scientific research.
    1/26/24

    DDDE Research Hub

    Our Drug Discovery, Development and Evaluation (DDDE) Hub provides creative approaches to support core innovations in drug discovery and development along with the development of a translational therapeutic core.

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Faculty Leaders

Developing Antibiotics to Fight Resistant Bacteria
9/3/24

Yanan (Nancy) Zhao, MD, PhD, received a $4 million grant from NIH to create a novel antibiotic within the class called biamyxins (BMX) to combat the growing issue of antibiotic resistance.

Exceptional Performance in Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Research
9/3/24

Calvin Meaney, PharmD, was named a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) for his teaching and research on the optimization of drug therapy through the application of quantitative clinical pharmacology. He was also named a 2023 Outstanding Reviewer for ACCP's Pharmacotherapy Journal for consistently providing high quality reviews.

Outstanding Student Mentor
11/8/23

Ashley Woodruff, PharmD, was awarded the 2023 Adult Medicine Practice and Research Network Mentoring Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy in recognition of her outstanding mentorship of our students and postgraduate trainees.

Biopharmaceutical Startup Acquired by Merck
9/3/24

Abceutics, Inc., a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical startup founded in 2020 by Joseph Balthasar, PhD, and based at UB, has been acquired by the global biopharmaceutical company Merck.

A Lifetime of Achievements in Pharmaceutical Sciences
1/23/24

William Jusko, PhD, was honored in a special issue edition of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences for his long-term contributions to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and his work in the evolution of PK-PD modeling.

Accelerating Discoveries of New Drug Targets and Biomarkers
9/3/24

Jun Qu, PhD, is leading a research group using UB's revolutionary new mass spectrometer, the Orbitrap Astral, that aims to accelerate the discovery of new drug targets and biomarkers.

Enhancing Student Success and Engagement
11/8/23

Nicole Albanese, PharmD, was appointed assistant dean for Student Success and Engagement and will provide leadership in the areas of recruiting and admissions, onboarding and academic advisement, registrar, career development and our new learning and engagement communities.

Specialization in Community Pharmacy Practice
1/23/24

Anthony Pattin, PharmD, specializes in directed clinical services and maintains an experiential training site and research program in community pharmacy practice.

Developing Drugs to Treat Ovarian Cancer
11/8/23

Sukyung Woo, PhD, was selected by the National Institutes of Health to serve as a member of its Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology C Study Section. She will contribute to the national biomedical research effort by reviewing cancer-related applications that are potentially useful in cancer therapy of solid tumors and leukemias.

Education and Research in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
1/23/24

Christ Ange Cellino, PharmD/MBA '19, teaches in ambulatory care, engages in community and global health initiatives, and maintains an experiential training site and research program in ambulatory care pharmacy practice.

Furthering Interprofessional Practice and Care
7/21/23

Nicholas Fusco, PharmD, was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice for his work in interprofessional collaboration, innovative teaching accomplishments and scholarship.

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