Contact Information
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Address 1: 3255 Eden Avenue 









Address 2: 337 Kowalewski Hall









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City: Cincinnati









State: Ohio









Zip/Postal Code: 45229









Country: United States













Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Erin Smith
  Title: Program Director- Graduate Online Programs
  Phone (Work): 513-558-7601
  Email: smith4e7@ucmail.uc.edu
- Name: Katelyn Eisenmann
  Title: Assistant Director of Student Recruitment
  Phone (Work): 513-556-6826
  Email: onlineenrollment@uc.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://www.online.uc.edu/degrees-programs/bachelors-required/masters/ms-pharmacy-leadership.html?utm_source=pharmgrad&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=PHLD-PharmGradListing-FY27&utm_content=Persona5
- https://www.online.uc.edu/degrees-programs/professional-development/graduate-certificates/pharmacy-leadership.html?utm_source=pharmgrad&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Cert-PHLD-PharmGradListing-FY27&utm_content=Persona5










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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: August 15, 2026









Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes













Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No









Link to Application: https://online.uc.edu/apply-now/













Application Fee:: $65.00









Application Deadline Description::
Fall 2025 Semester - August 15
Spring 2026 Semester - December 15
Summer Semester - April 15










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Program Description
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Program Description:
Combining leadership and professional development content in a series of health care business and management courses, the Pharmacy Leadership Graduate program customizes the learning and growth experience. Pharmacist professionals, technicians, and student pharmacists will be prepared for career advancement in numerous healthcare roles. The program has a uniquely combined curriculum with courses provided by the Winkle College of Pharmacy, Lindner College of Business MBA Program, and College of Allied Health Sciences Master's in Health Administration (MHA) and Master's in Health Informatics (MHI) Programs. 










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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public









Are you currently accepting applications for this program?: Yes









Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer









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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 30









Required Rotations:: Not Required









Seminars:: Not Required









College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required









Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required









Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required









Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
In addition to the 27 hours of didactic coursework, students are required to complete a 3 credit hour capstone course with an applied project reflecting application and integration of their knowledge and skills in pharmacy leadership and management. Projects must be pre-approved by the Course Coordinator. The student will have project oversight and advising from a three-member capstone committee. This capstone prepares the student for independent application of leadership and management skills.










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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online









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Area(s) of Study:: Administrative Science, Education, Health Policy, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy Care, Pharmacy Communication, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacy Marketing









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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes









Last academic year-number of matriculated students for your program:: 77









Last academic year-country of origin of the matriculated students:
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United States: 73









International: 4













Last academic year-average overall GPA of the matriculated students:: 3.86









Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes









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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 1.5









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GRE and Other Tests
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 Is the GRE required?: No













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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS









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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes









 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 2













Enter any additional information regarding recommendations: :
References should come from individuals who can attest to your academic and professional skills. References from family, friends, current students, politicians, or clergy are not accepted.










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Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0









Enter any additional information regarding application or admission requirements: :
BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree from an accredited institution (pharmacist)
OR Currently enrolled in a PharmD program
PharmD students must have completed the required foundational coursework to enroll (e.g. 1 year of pharmacy school)
OR Bachelor’s degree (Preferred in Science/Health related field) with work experience in pharmacy-related role
2 years minimum working experience, 5+ years experience preferred
Preference will be given to those with leadership or managerial experience in pharmacy-related positions










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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 20









Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship









What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A









Enter any additional information regarding financial support: :
The Taylor-Frank Fund was endowed to provide scholarships designated for graduate student support. The Marianne F. Ivey Fund was endowed to provide scholarships designated for graduate student support in the Pharmacy Leadership Program. Together, these funds provide annual scholarships awarded to students pursuing the Graduate Certificate or Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Leadership. Scholarship amounts will cover tuition of one course in the program. In some cases, smaller amounts will be awarded.










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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program









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