Master of Science [M.S] [Pharmacy] From University of Iowa

In order to carry out these activities, pharmacists specialize in the science of drugs and drug information.

The dispensing of medications and information at the corner pharmacy is just one aspect of the profession. Pharmacists work in many health care settings, engaging in research, clinical practice, teaching, and counseling. Along with their training in science and drug preparation, they learn the business and communication skills necessary for their multifaceted careers.

Demand for qualified pharmacists is high. Iowa's pharmacy students study with professors who, in many cases, are pioneering the development of new drugs and are defining the appropriate use of others to solve chronic health problems. They also enjoy advanced research facilities, including those of Iowa's drug research and manufacturing area, where experimental drugs are produced for testing and licensing by manufacturers before being introduced worldwide.

The College of Pharmacy offers graduate programs in four areas: clinical pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal and natural products chemistry, pharmaceutical socioeconomics, and pharmaceutics.

Advanced study in the pharmaceutical sciences prepares students for research, teaching, and administrative positions in the pharmaceutical industry, in colleges and universities, in government agencies, and in health-related institutions and organizations.