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.
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.
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.
$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.
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!
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.
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Latest News…
ACP Students, Alumni Match for Residencies in Six States
OAKWOOD, VA (MAY 13, 2024) — Six of the Appalachian College of Pharmacy’s members of the recently graduated Class of 2024 and two of its alumni members matched for residency positions for 2024-2025 in the recently held second round of the national pharmacy residency match program. ACP students will be completing those residencies in six…Keep Reading ACP Students, Alumni Match for Residencies in Six States
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ACP Recognizes Third Year Pharmacy Student Achievements at Awards Luncheon
OAKWOOD, VA (MAY 9, 2024) – The Appalachian College of Pharmacy recognized its third-year pharmacy students, who graduated May 4, for their achievements at the college during the past year during a luncheon awards ceremony earlier this month. “We are very proud of our third-year pharmacy students for their accomplishments during the past year and…Keep Reading ACP Recognizes Third Year Pharmacy Student Achievements at Awards Luncheon
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Appalachian College of Pharmacy Releases Spring 2024 Dean’s List
OAKWOOD, VA (MAY 9, 2024) — The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) has issued its Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the list have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher in the Appalachian College of Pharmacy’s accelerated three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. “The Appalachian College of Pharmacy is extremely proud of these students…Keep Reading Appalachian College of Pharmacy Releases Spring 2024 Dean’s List
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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
