Academics

UB SPPS students working in Compounding Lab.

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) is proud to be the No. 16 ranked pharmacy school in the nation and No. 1 in New York State.*

*2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School Rankings

We were the first pharmacy school and PharmD program within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Our pharmaceutical sciences programs are internationally renowned and taught by world leaders in the field. We strive to provide innovative, student focused educational programs, preparing you for dynamic and progressive positions in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.

Learn more about our student focused initiatives and academic programs below!

  • Student Focused Initiatives
    8/24/26
    At the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS), we strive to provide innovative, student focused educational programs, preparing you for dynamic and progressive positions in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
    9/23/26
    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.
  • MS in Clinical and Translational Therapeutics
    10/6/26
    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 (BS, MS, PhD)
    10/9/25
    The pharmaceutical sciences combine a broad range of scientific disciplines that are critical to the discovery and development of new drugs and therapies.
  • Postgraduate Education
    9/10/26
    Are you ready to move your PharmD degree forward?
  • Continuing Pharmacy Education
    9/22/26
    We provide continuing pharmacy education programs designed to maintain competence and bridge identified gaps in knowledge and skills for pharmacists in all practice settings.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    10/12/23
    Find answers to your questions about pharmacy school here!