UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

#14 in the United States and #1 in New York State

11/11/21

We are ranked #14 in the United States and #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.

11/17/21 Learn more about what sets us apart.

NIH grant aims to prevent life-threatening drug interactions

11/23/21

A new study led by Jason Sprowl, PhD, seeks to develop new therapeutics and dosing strategies to mitigate life-threatening side effects of drug interactions in patients.

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MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics

7/7/21

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.

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UB Leads Regionally and Nationally in First-Time Pass Rates

10/22/21

The results are in for 2020! The University at Buffalo leads regionally and nationally in first-time pass rates for the NAPLEX and MPJE.

10/22/21 Learn more about our noteworthy outcomes

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Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
11/11/21
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.
PharmD/MS in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy
10/6/21
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Masters of Science in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy (MS) program focuses on advanced training in advanced pharmacokinetics (study of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs) and pharmacodynamics (study of drug effects and toxicity in treatment of diseases).
Pharmaceutical Sciences MS in Pharmacometrics and Personalized Pharmacotherapy
9/30/20
This new and 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.
Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD
9/30/20
Our highly sought-after PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences gives you the opportunity to work with internationally-renowned faculty specializing in the fields of systems pharmacology and drug delivery.
PharmD/MS
9/30/20
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MS) program provides students with a better understanding of how the chemical and physical properties of drugs and their dosage forms affect drug performance in a variety of disease systems.
MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics
11/11/21
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.
PharmD/PhD
11/16/20
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) program integrates the skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice with a focus on cutting-edge research for the development of treatments to prevent disease and improve health.
PharmD/MPH
9/30/20
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Masters of Public Health (MPH) program gives you the opportunity to engage in important public health policy development and health care research to improve patient outcomes.
Pharmaceutical Sciences MS
9/30/20
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.
Pharmaceutical Sciences BS/MS
9/30/20
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.
PharmD/JD
9/30/20
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Juris Doctorate (JD) program is designed to respond to the shifting dynamics in the delivery of health care, providing the scientific and legal training to excel in careers in biotechnology, intellectual property and the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaceutical Sciences BS
9/30/20
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.
PharmD/MBA
9/30/20
Our Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)/Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program is our most popular dual degree program. It instills the business background and health science skills necessary to enter leadership positions in health care and beyond.

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COVID-19 vaccine and booster shots are available at clinics on the UB North, South and Downtown campuses through December 16, 2021. Shots are also available at the New York State vaccination site in Harriman Hall on UB’s South Campus.

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Why Choose Us?

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10/29/20
Ranked #1 pharmacy school in New York State and #14 pharmacy school in the country.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
5/3/19
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.
6/5/19
We proudly graduate pharmacy leaders—our established network of more than 5,000 active alumni offers mentoring and career guidance to students.
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.
8/2/21
We offer 17 degree programs, including dual PharmD degrees, combined university PharmD degrees, BS, BS/MS, MS and PhD.
12/10/20
We have more than 1,200 preceptors at over 750 experiential training sites around the world.
5/1/19
We have 24 student organizations to develop professionalism and create career opportunities.
9/16/21
Ranked the 12th most affordable pharmacy program in the U.S.
Source: College Affordability Guide

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Faculty Leaders

Using Research to Improve Clinical Outcomes

11/17/21

May 2021

David Jacobs, PharmD, PhD, received a K23 Career Development Award from the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to improve clinical outcomes for COPD.

Novel Research in Protein Therapeutics

11/17/21

November 2020

Dhaval K. Shah, PhD, received the International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics North American New Investigator Award for his novel protein therapeutics research.

Leadership in the Pharmaceutical Sciences

11/17/21

September 2020

Marilyn Morris, PhD, was named a Fellow of the International Pharmaceutical Federation for her strong international leadership in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Advancing Global Pharmacometrics

11/17/21

November 2020

Robert Bies, PhD, was named a Fellow of the International Society for Pharmacometrics for his outstanding professional and scientific contributions to the global pharmacometrics community.

Innovation in Systems Pharmacology

11/17/21

September 2021

Donald Mager, BS, PharmD & PhD, was appointed a Fellow of the International Pharmaceutical Federation for his strong history of international collaboration and service in the pharmaceutical sciences.

International Collaboration in Cancer Research

11/17/21

July 2021

Robert Straubinger, PhD, received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to develop nanotechnology approaches and bio-inspired therapeutic agents to improve treatment of fatal cancers.

A Lifetime of Achievements in Pharmaceutical Sciences

11/17/21

October 2020

William Jusko, PhD, was honored with the Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award from the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

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