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Learning Comes First

The Appalachian College of Pharmacy, a college of higher education conferring the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, provides academic, scientific, and professional pharmacy education to address the health-related needs of rural and underserved communities, particularly those in Appalachia, through education, service, and scholarship. The philosophy of the College is to cultivate a learning community committed to education, community outreach, and the professional development of pharmacists.

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Our Pharmacy Education

At the Appalachian College of Pharmacy, we provide our students with a quality pharmacy education leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Our three-year program provides substantial monetary savings for our students while maintaining the rigorous standards found in traditional four-year programs.

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Degree in 3 Years

The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is the only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Therefore, our students graduate and enter the workforce one year earlier than graduates from a traditional four-year program and they do so with equivalent classroom hours and clinical training.

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$100K Advantage

Our students save one year of tuition and related expenses while earning income one year sooner. A recent analysis of the differences found the overall monetary advantage ACP students derive, when compared with Pharm.D. graduates at other schools, is nearly $100,000 — considered our $100k Advantage.

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Careers in Pharmacy – Join the Healthcare Team Today!

Pharmacy is one of the most diverse healthcare professions with career specialties in clinical, nuclear, geriatric, oncology, veterinary and many more. Did you know that pharmacists are the medication experts and on average earn a median salary of $128,000? Currently, careers in pharmacy are projected to increase 6% by 2026, so it is an excellent time to begin your journey to a rewarding career of one of the most trusted and accessible healthcare professions. We invite you to take a moment to discover the diverse and dynamic opportunities a degree in pharmacy provides!

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Come See for Yourself

The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is located at Oakwood, Virginia, in Buchanan County, which is in the rugged Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. ACP offers a three-year doctor of pharmacy program, and is committed to serving the needs of rural and under-served communities in Appalachia as well as throughout the world. Curious about ACP’s campus and the area, click below to schedule your visit and come see for yourself.

In Their Own Words…

Questions answered by current students and recent graduates
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Do I need a bachelor degree to enroll at ACP?
No, the only requirement is the 72 hours of prerequisite coursework.
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Do I need to take the PCAT or another entrance exam?
No, ACP does not require the PCAT or any other entrance exam.
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How long will it take to complete my degree?
ACP offers Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. You can complete your program in 33 months.
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Latest News…

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ACP Confers Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees on Class of 2024

OAKWOOD, VA (MAY 4, 2024) – Members of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) Class of 2024 received their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees Saturday during the college’s seventeenth commencement exercises. United Company Chairman Jim McGlothlin was the commencement speaker and Andrew Lee, of Cleveland, OH, a member of the ACP graduating class of 2024, was…Keep Reading ACP Confers Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees on Class of 2024

  • ACP Inducts New Members Into Rho Chi Honor Society

    OAKWOOD, VA (May 3, 2024) – Nine new members were inducted into the Delta Alpha chapter of Rho Chi at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Rho Chi is the honor society for pharmacy students. As the academic honor society in pharmacy, the Rho Chi Society encourages and recognizes intellectual achievement; stimulates critical inquiry to advance…Keep Reading ACP Inducts New Members Into Rho Chi Honor Society

  • ACP, Food City Collaborate to Offer New Pharmacy Technician Program

    ABINGDON, VA (May 1, 2024) – Recognizing the current shortage of certified pharmacy technicians in the Appalachian region, as well as Virginia Board of Pharmacy requirements for new pharmacy technicians to be trained in accredited training programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) has teamed up with Food City to…Keep Reading ACP, Food City Collaborate to Offer New Pharmacy Technician Program

  • ACP Names Bowman as Dean for Strategic Partnerships, Engagement

    OAKWOOD, VA (APRIL 25, 2024) –The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) has announced Dr. Andy Bowman has joined the college as its new Assistant Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Engagement and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. Bowman comes to ACP from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences where he has taught for the…Keep Reading ACP Names Bowman as Dean for Strategic Partnerships, Engagement