College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

View of pharmacy students in a lab.

Dan Hansen, Laughrey Endowed Dean
Brad Laible, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
James Clem, Associate Dean of Student Services
Sanku Mallik, Associate Dean of Research
College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
Avera Health and Science Center 133, Box 2202C
605-688-6197

Overview

The mission of the SDSU College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions is to provide high quality, interprofessional, student-centered education; foster discovery through innovative research and scholarship; and advance the provision of health care. The College is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing students to provide high quality, patient-centered, and population-based health care. Our undergraduate programs feature learning opportunities in the healthcare setting and research laboratories as well as educational experiences with students from other healthcare professions. Research teams of faculty and students are making progress on projects that can enhance the health and wellbeing of people around the world. The College’s growing research portfolio includes oncology, unique drug delivery systems, opioid addiction, perinatal health, pharmacogenomics, ophthalmic medicine, and new models of care.

Departments

Degrees Offered

Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Public Health
Master of Science
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctor of Philosophy

* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Degree Requirements/Regulations

Pharmaceutical Sciences Program

During the first two years of the B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree, students primarily complete general education requirements and a strong science core. These students then take courses alongside students who have been admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program during their third and fourth year in the plan of study. The Pharm.D. is a graduate program and does require students to go through a competitive admission process.

Medical Laboratory Science Program

The Medical Laboratory Science degree contains two years of pre-MLS and 2 years of MLS coursework as either a fully face-to-face on campus program or an online program for practicing associate degree professionals (upward mobility program). An accelerated option is available for students that complete 90 college credits or a B.S. and prerequisites for the MLS program. Students must meet all of the system and general education requirements, as well as complete the specific program requirements as listed in the specific MLS degree option.

Respiratory Care Program

The respiratory care programs are designed as either an associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory care. The first fall and spring semesters of the A.S. program completing general education requirements. After the first year’s classes are completed, the student has class and clinical experiences at the primary clinical affiliate hospitals. Following completion of the A.S. portion, students can complete the B.S. degree (third and fourth year). Students must complete the general education requirements and the program specific requirements outlined in the specific degree option.

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Programs