University Of Southern Nevada

05/16/2007 - Program Overview

The University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy curriculum emphasizes a student-centered, active learning environment where students participate in experiential education in the first year of the program. Rather than semesters or quarters, the curriculum is organized into blocks that allow students to take one course at a time. Students are in class from 8 am to 3 p.m. 4 days a week allowing them time to concentrate and focus on achieving the desired professional outcomes. It provides opportunities for students to be active participants in the learning process by facilitating the incorporation of a variety of learning activities other than the traditional lecture format. In 2 weeks a student covers the same material given in 1 semester. Every other Friday students are tested on the material covered during those two weeks. There are no grades given at USN, it's pass/no pass - 90% or higher to pass. 1 day every other week is devoted to the introductory pharmacy practice experience which is designed to enhance and support the didactic curriculum by allowing students to actually see, feel, and understand what was presented in the classroom in an actual pharmacy setting. By restructuring the curriculum in the block format, students can complete the requirements for the Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD) in three years, rather than the traditional four.

The University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy offers a doctorate of pharmacy (PharmD) program at two campuses, Henderson, Nevada and South Jordan, Utah. The educational philosophy, policies and procedures are the same for both campuses.

Our application for classes beginning fall of 2009 will be available on the website in September to download, type on, printout and return. The deadline to apply is December 8, 2008. For fall of 2008 we received almost 1600 applications for 227 available positions. The Admissions Office in Henderson, Nevada is responsible for admissions to the pharmacy programs for both the Nevada and Utah campuses. For more information about both programs and to schedule a tour of the Henderson, Nevada campus please contact:

Laurie Briggs
Administrative Assistant
Admission and Student Affairs
USN College of Pharmacy
11 Sunset Way
Henderson, Nevada 89014
702-968-2007 phone
702-968-1644 fax
Email

DIRECTIONS TO NEVADA CAMPUS:  From I-15 take Tropicana Exit going EAST (approximately 5 miles).  Turn RIGHT onto Mountain Vista then LEFT onto Sunset Way.  11 Sunset Way is at the end of the Green Valley Business Park on the LEFT.  The main entrance is on the east side of the building.

To schedule a tour only of the South Jordan, Utah campus, please contact:

Jacklyn Perry
Administrative Assistant
South Jordan Campus Dean’s Office
USN College of Pharmacy
10920 S. River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
801-878-1054 phone
801-302-0768 fax
Email

DIRECTIONS TO UTAH CAMPUS:  From I-15 take 10600 South / West South Jordan Parkway Exit 293 going WEST.  Turn LEFT onto River Front Parkway.  The building is 0.2 miles ahead on the right side of the street.