“After attending my first open house as a prospective student, I instantly became drawn to the faculty, staff, and current students. I also found that the program offered students a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and professional opportunities to get involved in the profession. I knew that I would be able to grow within the profession after witnessing how active the faculty and current students were.”
FOURTH YEAR PHARMD STUDENT
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has two campuses in downtown Baltimore and Shady Grove and offers a number of programs online.
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The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is home to more than 20 student organizations, including professional pharmacy organizations, professional fraternities, and an honor society. These organizations are committed to helping students engage in community outreach, professional development, and social interaction.
A Bridge to Academic Excellence (ABAE) is an interdisciplinary student organization that provides tutoring and mentoring services for middle and high school students in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) helps student pharmacists develop as professionals through educational and community service initiatives that promote managed care pharmacy within the School.
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists—Student Chapter (AAPS) organizes seminars and other educational events to promote scientific exchange among students studying the pharmaceutical sciences.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy – Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP-SCCP) is an international association of clinical pharmacists dedicated to advancing human health by extending the frontiers of clinical pharmacy.
American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) serves as the collective voice of student pharmacists at the School, providing opportunities for students to grow professionally and promote the pharmacy profession.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) strives to increase awareness about the opportunities available for students in consultant pharmacy and provides educational programs that help prepare students to enter the field.
American Society of Health System Pharmacists - STUDENT SECTION OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACISTS (ASHP-SSHP) works to promote awareness, provide information, and conduct community outreach that highlights the role of pharmacists as members of acute and ambulatory care health teams.
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) strives to promote and support the spiritual growth of its members through the cultivation of a strong community of Christian student pharmacists at the School.
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) provides student pharmacists with information and opportunities designed to help them assess and prepare for careers in the field of neuropsychiatric pharmacy.
Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) works to advance the careers of industry-based pharmacists and to recognize their valuable contributions to the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) provides opportunities for students to connect with pharmacoeconomics and health outcomes professionals, as well as fellow ISPOR students.
International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) is an international organization dedicated to advancing the health of the public by providing a global forum for the open exchange of scientific information and for the development of policy, education, and advocacy for the field of pharmacoepidemiology.
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity works to advance the pharmacy profession by organizing events designed to encourage scholastic achievement and promote fellowship among all student pharmacists at the School.
Medical Cannabis Student Association is a grassroots organization of students and alumni with the mission to promote the highest standards in medical cannabis science and therapeutics through education, advocacy, social innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) connects student pharmacists with leadership, networking, and volunteer opportunities to help promote the importance of independent pharmacy and pharmacy ownership.
Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) oversees student networking opportunities, educational programming, and community outreach activities designed to help members raise awareness about children's unique medication therapy needs.
Pharmacy Graduate Student Association (PGSA) works to improve recruitment, retention, professional growth, and student life by advocating and providing services for graduate students in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Phi Delta Chi Professional Fraternity (PDC) leads numerous initiatives within the School and surrounding community that are designed to advance the pharmacy profession while promoting a spirit of fellowship among its members.
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society (PLS) works in collaboration with other student organizations to support leadership among student pharmacists by recognizing student leaders and hosting events and other initiatives to foster leadership development.
Rho Chi Honor Society brings student pharmacists and graduate students together to help advance sound scholarship, high standards of conduct and character, and critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy.
Student Government Association (PharmD) works to enhance student pharmacists' educational experience by representing their interests before the University Student Government Association and overseeing student activities and events.
Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) brings students from all of the professional schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore together to increase public health awareness and eliminate health care disparities.
Student Section of Maryland Public Health Association (SMdPHA) brings students from all of the professional schools at the University of Maryland, Baltimore together to increase public health awareness and eliminate health care disparities.
Students Promoting Awareness (SPA) organizes public campaigns and hosts community outreach events designed to increase awareness about substance abuse across the University as well as within the surrounding community.
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) promotes student awareness of careers in clinical and hospital pharmacy by offering opportunities for members to enhance their personal and professional development and engage in community outreach.
University Graduate Student Association is an interdisciplinary student-run organization that works to enhance student life by serving and representing the interests of all graduate students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
University Student Government Association works to enhance student life across the University of Maryland, Baltimore by addressing student-related concerns that arise throughout the academic year, including parking and campus safety.
80% of our students qualify for financial aid or scholarship assistance
40+ scholarships are offered to our students
Tuition and fees are set by the University and are based on residency status. Students will be assessed a fee for late payment of tuition and fees. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other University publication, the University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
Scholarships are made available through a combination of funds from the University System of Maryland Foundation, corporate scholarships, and scholarships from the Dean's Office. To qualify for these awards, students must complete an application and have an updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the School. Scholarship applications are emailed to students at the end of each spring semester. Completed applications are reviewed by the Office of Student Affairs, with scholarship recipients announced at the beginning of the fall semester.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus provides a wide variety of services to our students, including academic support, counseling, and recreation.
Campus Life Services provides interprofessional support services, leadership development, and recreational opportunities.
Educational Support and Disability Services coordinates services to assist students with disabilities in obtaining reasonable accommodations through an interactive process involving the student and the school.
International Services helps international students, scholars, and their families with federal immigration regulations as well as personal, academic, and cultural matters.
The One Card is the official identification card for students, faculty, and staff, and is required for entrance into all buildings on campus. It can also be used for payment with a variety of on-campus vendors.
Police and Public Safety provides law enforcement services to the campus and surrounding communities, as well as vehicle and walking escort services.
The PROMISE Program develops initiatives to help successfully cultivate and retain new science, technology, engineering, and math students from diverse ethnicities.
The Seven Scholars Bookstore is the official bookstore for UMB, offering textbooks, supplies, and apparel for students, faculty, and staff.
SMC Campus Center houses fitness facilities, convenient dining options, numerous campus events, and the Seven Scholars University Store.
Student Accounting assists students with the management of their student loans, billing, and tuition and fee payments.
The Student Center for Global Education supports global interprofessional educational experiences for students and offers resources for global experiential learning.
Student Counseling helps promote the emotional well-being of students by offering professional counseling and psychiatric services.
Student Financial Assistance and Education provides assistance to students who need help obtaining funding to finance their education.
Student Health operates within UMaryland Immediate Care to provide students with the highest quality health care in a friendly and expedient manner
University Recreation & Fitness offers programs that encourage the physical, mindful, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and social development of the campus community.
Veterans' Success and Support provides dedicated programming and support services for students from the military community.
The Wellness Hub helps students balance their academic lives through interprofessional workshops, lectures, coaching, and family support resources.
The Writing Center offers one-on-one consultations, online writing resources, and other workshops and events designed to help students become self-sufficient writers.