With more career opportunities for pharmacy graduates than ever before, our approach to focused study and hands-on training will prepare you to be a professional pharmacist. In addition to providing didactic and and pharmacy practice experiences, ACP also plays an important role in positively impacting economic development, education and healthcare in the Appalachian region.
Why Appalachian College of Pharmacy?
The 100k Advantage
Our innovative approach allows students to complete a three-year program ending in the PharmD degree. This allows students to:
- Enter the workforce once year earlier than a traditional four-year program
- Save one year of tuition and related expenses
- Get a head start on earning an extra year of salary
You will benefit from the opportunity for educational growth, mastery of skills and professional development needed for you to succeed as a pharmacist.
Scenic and State-of-the-Art
Our campus in Oakwood, Virginia is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwestern Virginia. The 30,000 square feet of state-of-the-art McGlothlin Hall is the heart of campus, housing research, lab and classroom facilities.
Near the borders of Kentucky and Virginia, our campus is surrounded by the incredible beauty of our region. Students enjoy the low cost of living and incredible outdoor adventures, including hiking, fishing and kayaking that are just minutes from our campus.
Serving Our Community
Giving back to the community is the very foundation of Appalachian College of Pharmacy. Our students benefit from the unique opportunity to directly invest in this mission by completing 150 hours of service through our various pharmacy practice experiences and community outreach programs prior to graduation.
ACP is located in a medically underserved community where students have direct exposure to the role a pharmacist plays in patient care and community health.
Pharmacy Exploration Center
Discover where a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Appalachian College of Pharmacy can take you?
Welcome to the Appalachian College of Pharmacy’s Exploration Center. Explore our activities covering various Pharmacy Career Paths to discover the diverse and dynamic opportunities a degree in pharmacy provides!
Meet the Dean
As the Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Susan L. Mayhew is
one of ACP’s founding administrators and educators. In addition to
leading the faculty and teaching at ACP, Dr. Mayhew is also active in
state, regional and national pharmacy organizations and serves on the
Southwest Virginia Health Authority Board.
