School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Bouvé College of Health Sciences
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School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Bouvé College of Health Sciences
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Real-world experience along side faculty experts and innovators
Dedicated to excellence in pharmacy-related education, research, and service including the provision of patient care, we prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and values for careers in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences.
Our programs promote intellectual growth, professionalism, and lifelong learning. The school contributes to improved individual and population health through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and through scholarship and community service.
at a glance
#1
in U.S. among private schools of pharmacy for research funding
— NIH
120+
affiliated hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, private companies, and government agencies
93.8%
first time NAPLEX licensure exam Pass Rate — consistently above the national average
100%
of students complete at least two six-month co-ops
Departments
Pharmaceutical Sciences
With programs in Biomedical Science, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacology.
Learn more
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
With programs focused on the field of pharmacy, including Pharmacy Studies, Doctor of Pharmacy, and a dual degree with Public Health.
Learn more
Chose northeastern because the Farm D program is completely unmatched, and I chose Bube because the Farm D program is amazing. It’s six years instead of the traditional to get your doctor. This past summer, I was a pharmacy intern at Massachusetts General Hospital, and I actually started in a role, like, right during the middle of the COVID outbreak. I feel like I learned a lot about how healthcare systems respond to things like that, and it was just a great opportunity to grow as a person and as a professional. Who various help prepare me in so many ways. We’ve done a lot of simulated patient experience last year, I was in a pharmacy practice class, and you practice counseling actors like their patients, which prepares you before you go and call up so that you know how to interact with patients and answer their difficult questions, that otherwise you might not know. I feel like everyone in Bubei just helps each other out. You help each other study. It’s just a really good tight knit community. On campus, I am in the Delta Fi Epsilon sorority, and then I’m also a presidential ambassador school, which I feel like has really helped me make more connections and know more about the school. Do what you need to do for yourself and keep working hard and know that things will hopefully be better soon, and I’ll be with it.
Research Labs and Centers
Center for Drug Discovery
The CDD conducts multidisciplinary research aimed at the discovery of new therapeutic medicines.
Learn more
The Center for Translational NeuroImaging (CTNI)
(CTNI) offers state-of-the-art technology and expertise in the area of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with the purpose of understanding the central nervous system in health and disease.
Learn more
Advanced BioTech Solutions for Healthcare
The Konry lab researches cell to cell interactions, tissue engineering, vaccine delivery methods, diagnostic tools, and assay development, amongst other research.
Learn more
Translational Therapeutic Delivery Lab
Our lab is focused on the development of clinically and commercially translatable therapeutic delivery technologies to address unmet medical needs
Learn more
Laboratory of Addiction Genetics
This lab integrates classical forward genetics in mice with contemporary genome editing and -omics approaches to understanding the mechanisms that confer susceptibility versus resistance toward substance use disorders.
Learn more
Video:
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School News
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Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium features industry leaders and student innovations
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How AI can create a virtual programmable human and revolutionize drug discovery
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Pioneering RNA Therapeutics: Dr. Stanley Crooke Inspires at Berkowitz Distinguished Seminar
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New treatment offers hope to end the pain of neuropathy for millions
Read more
Bouvé College Faculty Member Receives Award for Women’s Health Innovation
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Programs
Undergraduate
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor
Master’s
Biomedical Science (MS)
Medical Chemistry and Drug Discovery (MS)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (MS)
Pharmacology (MS)
PhD and Clinical Doctorates
CLINICAL DOCTORATE
S
Pharmacy – (PharmD EA) Undergraduate Admissions
Pharmacy — (PharmD DE) Graduate Admissions
Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH)
— Graduate Direct Entry
Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH)
— Early Assurance for Current NU Students only
RESEARCH DOCTORATES
Biomedical Science (PhD)
Medical Chemistry and Drug Discovery (PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Pharmacology (PhD)
Postgraduate
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs
Continuing Pharmacy Education
Find
your program
Strategic Plan and More
Mission and Core Values
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences embraces and upholds the university’s core values of:
Contribution –
Northeastern seeks to contribute to the individual fulfillment of each member of the campus, to the welfare of the surrounding communities, and to solutions that will address global and societal needs.
Diversity –
Northeastern celebrates diversity in all its forms and fosters a culture of respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds community.
Engagement –
Northeastern promotes active engagement in teaching and learning, in scholarship and research, in the life of urban communities and with our alumni and friends.
Integrity –
Northeastern pursues each of its activities and interactions with integrity, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Opportunity –
Northeastern provides opportunities to those who strive to overcome disadvantages and show great promise for future success.
Strategic Plan Initiatives
1. Advance the curricula of all programs to meet and exceed institutional, professional and accreditation standards.
2. Recruit and develop students to reflect institutional values
3. Attract, retain and develop faculty and staff to support the mission and goals of the school
4. Strengthen and expand research and other scholarly activity in the school’s disciplinary areas.
5. Strategically engage external stakeholders in activities of the school and support faculty visibility locally, regionally, nationally, internationally.
Strategic Plan and Comments
2022 – 27 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Strategic Plan
Comments on strategic plan welcomed.
Please email:
[email protected]
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through June 30, 2026. The school’s Continuing Professional Education Program is fully accredited by ACPE through January 31, 2029.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
ACPE (until 2003 known as the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) was established in 1932 for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy, and in 1975 its scope was broadened to include accreditation of providers of continuing pharmacy education.
The mission of ACPE is to assure and advance quality in pharmacy education. ACPE is an autonomous and independent agency whose Board of Directors is appointed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) (three appointments each), and the American Council on Education (one appointment).
Since the inception of its accreditation agency recognition program in 1952, ACPE has been recognized continuously by the U.S. Department of Education, and it gained recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in April 2004.
State boards of pharmacy require that licensure applicants from the United States have graduated from an accredited pharmacy degree program to be eligible to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure ExaminationTM (NAPLEX®).
ACPE Accreditation Standards and Guidelines
First Time NAPLEX Attempts
Consistently above national averages for first time pass rate
First time NAPLEX attempts
2023
2024
2025
Northeastern
87.0%
90.9%
93.8%
National
76.6%
77.5%
86.8%
*
Source NABP
Comparison On-Time Graduation Rates
On-Time Graduation Rates
2022
2023
2024
Northeastern
87.7%
78.6%
73.5%
National
86.7%
84.7%
Pending
*Source AAMS (up until 2023)
Employment
Class of:
Percentage
2025
72% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation
2024
68% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation, 100% within 1 year*
2023
75% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation, 100% within 1 year*
* Graduates that responded to our survey
Residency, Fellowship, and Postgraduate Training
Percent achieving postgraduate education and training.
Graduating Class
Percentage
2025
55% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
2024
54% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
2023
59% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Core Learning Outcomes for all Programs
Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (e.g., biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, or clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health, patient-centered care and/or drug discovery and development.
Apply scientific principles to design research and/or educational strategies with the aim of improving health and wellness.
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate viable solutions with a goal of generating new knowledge.
Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess learning.
Actively participate and engage as a healthcare and/or drug discovery and development team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values.
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with individuals, groups, organizations, and other team members.
Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to their profession.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Retrieve scientific information and literature in order to make presentations of the information in an audience appropriate manner
Analyze existing primary literature and data to answer open questions in the biomedical sciences
Apply scientific knowledge and principles of biomedical sciences to generate a testable scientific hypothesis
Implement appropriate safety awareness in the research laboratory, for example to accurately and safely prepare, store and use drugs and chemicals in accordance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations
Collaborate with other members of an interdisciplinary laboratory research team
Communicate in an effective manner for both written and verbal presentations in order to present scientific knowledge in a coherent manner
Manage projects, including project design, implementation, and control
Think critically and solve problems in order to answer open questions in scientific research or scientific ethics
Identify appropriate ethical behavior and resolve dilemmas that arise in the research laboratory setting based on ethical principles of research
Biomedical Science (MS)
The MS program learning outcomes are the following:
Apply interdisciplinary principles of pharmacology, human (patho)physiology, and drug design/discovery to improve pharmacotherapy
Evaluate critically literature reports and data in the biomedical sciences
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and problems for improving drug invention, action, and therapeutic utility
Recognize and analyze critically topics in the biomedical sciences with contemporary and future therapeutic impact
Execute laboratory experiments in the biomedical sciences that improve our understanding of drugs and their effects
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles in the biomedical sciences
Medicinal Chemistry (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply chemistry and pharmacology principles to drug design, synthesis, and mechanisms of action
Evaluate critically literature reports and data on therapeutics design, discovery, and action
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems related to drug design, profiling, and medical applications
Recognize and analyze critically topics in medicinal chemistry with contemporary and future impact on drug design, synthesis, and therapeutic action
Design and synthesize novel chemical matter as potential probes/drugs
Utilize modern chemistry methods to advance drug discovery and translational medicine
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply principles of drug design, development, targeting, delivery, and metabolism
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus regarding the influence of chemical and physical drug properties and dosage forms on therapeutic performance
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps to improve drug delivery, formulation, bioavailability, targeting, and efficacy
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus in the pharmaceutical sciences
Design and execute laboratory experiments in the pharmaceutical sciences that advance our understanding of drug delivery systems and their application for improving pharmacotherapeutics
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing drug-delivery, pharmacokinetic, and biopharmaceutic principles and technologies
Pharmacology (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply principles of drug action to living systems
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus regarding drug design, discovery, and modes of action
3.Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems to improve drug action, profiling, and therapeutic application
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus in pharmacology
Design and execute laboratory experiments in pharmacology that increase our understanding of drugs and their effects
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles of drug design and drug action
Biomedical Science (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems for improving drug invention, action, and therapeutic utility
Apply biomedical science knowledge and scholarship to generate novel insights into drugs and their application to disease treatment from original independent research.
Integrate findings in the biomedical sciences and related disciplines to generate and improve treatment options.
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply independently original chemistry research to design and synthesize new, biologically active chemical matter as potential probes/drugs
Utilize methods of chemical synthesis in laboratory research to generate new, drug-like chemical matter.
Demonstrate how medicinal chemistry can be used to satisfy current therapeutic needs
Practice high-level drug-discovery decision-making strategies.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1.Identify major themes and knowledge gaps to improve drug safety, delivery, formulation, bioavailability, targeting, and efficacy.
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles and technology of drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and physical pharmacy through independent research.
Utilize and evaluate critically technologies for delivering/targeting drugs and optimizing their therapeutic effects.
Pharmacology (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program learning outcomes are the following:
Generate novel insights into treatment options by integrating information across pharmacology and related disciplines from original pharmacology research.
Apply pharmacology knowledge and scholarship to generate new ideas and insights as to therapeutic drug action in living systems
Integrate findings in pharmacology and related disciplines to devise new treatments that potentially address unmet medical needs.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Outcomes — Sept ’23 onwards
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Collect information necessary to identify a patient’s medication-related problems and health-related needs.
Assess collected information to determine a patient’s medication-related problems and health-related needs.
Create a care plan in collaboration with the patient, others trusted by the patient, and other health professionals to optimize pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment.
Contribute patient specific medication-related expertise as part of an interprofessional care team.
Answer medication related questions using scientific literature.
Implement a care plan in collaboration with the patient, others trusted by the patient, and other health professionals.
Fulfill a medication order.
Educate the patient and others trusted by the patient regarding the appropriate use of a medication, device to administer a medication, or self-monitoring test.
Monitor and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a care plan.
Report adverse drug events and/or medication errors in accordance with site specific procedures.
Deliver medication or health-related education to health professionals or the public.
Identify populations at risk for prevalent diseases and preventable adverse medication outcomes.
Perform the technical, administrative, and supporting operations of a pharmacy practice site.
Create a written plan for continuous professional development.
Outcomes — Through Spring ’26 (Legacy)
Ability based outcomes for the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree†
Domain 1 – Foundational Knowledge
1.1. Learner (Learner)
Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient— centered care.
Domain 2 – Essentials for Practice and Care
2.1. Patient—centered care (Caregiver)
Provide patient—centered care as the medication expert (collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations, implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities).
2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager)
Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
2.3. Health and wellness (Promoter)
Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness.
2.4. Population—based care (Provider)
Describe how population—based care influences patient— centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence—based best practices.
Domain 3 — Approach to Practice and Care
3.1. Problem Solving (Problem Solver)
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
3.2. Educator (Educator)
Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.
3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate)
Assure that patients’ best interests are represented.
3.4. Interprofessional collaboration (Collaborator)
Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer)
Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care.
3.6. Communication (Communicator)
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization.
Domain 4 – Personal and Professional Development
4.1. Self-awareness (Self-aware)
Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
4.2. Leadership (Leader)
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Innovator)
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
4.4. Professionalism (Professional)
Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
† Adopted from Medina M, Plaza CM, Stowe CD, et al. Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education 2013 Educational Outcomes. Am J Pharm Ed. 2013;77(8):162.
Approved, 2013
Code of Professional Conduct
Download the Code of Professional Conduct
Download the Professionalism Concern Form
Policy
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the pharmacy school accreditation agency, is required by the U.S. Department of Education to assure that pharmacy programs have a policy to record and address student complaints regarding a school’s adherence to the ACPE Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for the Professional Program in Pharmacy Leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree hereinafter referred to as the “ACPE Standards”.
The purpose of this policy is to provide the opportunity for pharmacy students to document complaints about the School’s adherence to any of the ACPE Standards. Complaints may relate to matters involving the curriculum, faculty, student affairs or other areas relating to specific ACPE standards. In the case of common academic matters within the School (e.g., grade challenges, academic standing reviews and appeals, etc.), students should refer to policies of procedures of the school and college, as outlined in the Undergraduate Student Information Manual,
and the Graduate Student Information Manual
.
Procedure
Student complaints are filed with the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS). Complaints must be submitted in writing using
the complaint form
. The student must specify which ACPE standard, policy or procedure is in question, provide a summary of the claim and include supporting evidence, as applicable. The receipt of the Complaint Form will be acknowledged via e-mail by the Dean’s office.
The student will be invited to meet with the Dean to discuss the complaint. The Dean will review the complaint and render a decision within 10 business days of the meeting.
The student will receive a written response from the Dean within five business days of the conclusion of Dean’s review. The response will include an evaluation of the complaint and the Dean’s decision. Should the Dean find that a violation of an accreditation standard has occurred, a proposal for corrective action and a corresponding timeline will be outlined.
If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Dean, they/them may escalate the complaint directly to ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) for further review.
This process is the sole mechanism within the SOPPS for submission of student complaints regarding ACPE Standards.
Any student who wishes to file a complaint with ACPE for unresolved issues related to ACPE Standards may visit the
ACPE website
and follow the student link to access the procedures for filing a complaint.
All written complaints, investigations, committee meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence relating to the complaints will be retained in a confidential file and made available to an ACPE site-visit team in accordance with ACPE Accreditation Standards.
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Administrative Offices Located at
140 Fenway
Mailing Address
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
360 Huntington Avenue, R218 TF
Boston, MA 02115
Office of the Dean
Tel: 617-373-5209
[email protected]
PharmD Admission Inquiries:
[email protected]
Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Programs:
[email protected]
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
617-373-3224
[email protected]
Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
617-373-5226
[email protected]
Continuing Pharmacy Education
617-373-5418
[email protected]
Office of Experiential Education
617-373-4176
[email protected]
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
617-373-2297
[email protected]
Meet the Interim Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Gonyeau, PharmD, MEd, FNAP, FCCP, BCPS, RPh
Dr. Gonyeau is an accomplished board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the National Academies of Practice, and has completed the AACP leadership fellows program. His research interests include course design and innovation, teaching with technology, and
clinical pharmacy.
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School Leadership
Michael Gonyeau
PharmD, MEd, FNAP, FCCP, BCPS, RPh
Interim Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Interim Associate Dean, Bouvé College of Health Sciences; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
X203TF
617-373-5127
Email
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Stephanie Sibicky
PharmD, MEd, BCGP, BCPS, FASCP
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; School Leadership Team; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
R232, 140 The Fenway
617-373-3203
Email
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Tali Konry
PhD
Interim Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Associate Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences
148 TF
617-373-2423
Email
Read Full Bio
Jason W. Lancaster
PharmD, MEd, FCCP, BCPS
Chair, Department of Pharmacy and Health System Sciences; School Leadership Team; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
R212, 140 The Fenway
617-373-2655
Email
Read Full Bio
J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin
PharmD, RPh, BCOP
Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, Director of Introductory to Pharmacy Practice Experience; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
140 The Fenway, X205
617-373-4166
Email
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Karen Stanley
MBA
Director of Operations, Finance and Administration
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
140 The Fenway, R218-F
617-373-3380
Email
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Dawn Swain
PharmD
Assistant Dean, Office of Experiential Education; Assistant Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
140 The Fenway, R227
617-373-8096
Email
Read Full Bio
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Real-world experience along side faculty experts and innovators
Dedicated to excellence in pharmacy-related education, research, and service including the provision of patient care, we prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and values for careers in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences.
Our programs promote intellectual growth, professionalism, and lifelong learning. The school contributes to improved individual and population health through the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and through scholarship and community service.
at a glance
#1
in U.S. among private schools of pharmacy for research funding
— NIH
120+
affiliated hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies, private companies, and government agencies
93.8%
first time NAPLEX licensure exam Pass Rate — consistently above the national average
100%
of students complete at least two six-month co-ops
Departments
Pharmaceutical Sciences
With programs in Biomedical Science, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, Pharmacology.
Learn more
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
With programs focused on the field of pharmacy, including Pharmacy Studies, Doctor of Pharmacy, and a dual degree with Public Health.
Learn more
Chose northeastern because the Farm D program is completely unmatched, and I chose Bube because the Farm D program is amazing. It’s six years instead of the traditional to get your doctor. This past summer, I was a pharmacy intern at Massachusetts General Hospital, and I actually started in a role, like, right during the middle of the COVID outbreak. I feel like I learned a lot about how healthcare systems respond to things like that, and it was just a great opportunity to grow as a person and as a professional. Who various help prepare me in so many ways. We’ve done a lot of simulated patient experience last year, I was in a pharmacy practice class, and you practice counseling actors like their patients, which prepares you before you go and call up so that you know how to interact with patients and answer their difficult questions, that otherwise you might not know. I feel like everyone in Bubei just helps each other out. You help each other study. It’s just a really good tight knit community. On campus, I am in the Delta Fi Epsilon sorority, and then I’m also a presidential ambassador school, which I feel like has really helped me make more connections and know more about the school. Do what you need to do for yourself and keep working hard and know that things will hopefully be better soon, and I’ll be with it.
Research Labs and Centers
Center for Drug Discovery
The CDD conducts multidisciplinary research aimed at the discovery of new therapeutic medicines.
Learn more
The Center for Translational NeuroImaging (CTNI)
(CTNI) offers state-of-the-art technology and expertise in the area of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with the purpose of understanding the central nervous system in health and disease.
Learn more
Advanced BioTech Solutions for Healthcare
The Konry lab researches cell to cell interactions, tissue engineering, vaccine delivery methods, diagnostic tools, and assay development, amongst other research.
Learn more
Translational Therapeutic Delivery Lab
Our lab is focused on the development of clinically and commercially translatable therapeutic delivery technologies to address unmet medical needs
Learn more
Laboratory of Addiction Genetics
This lab integrates classical forward genetics in mice with contemporary genome editing and -omics approaches to understanding the mechanisms that confer susceptibility versus resistance toward substance use disorders.
Learn more
Video:
School News
School News
Explore all news
Annual Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Symposium features industry leaders and student innovations
Read more
How AI can create a virtual programmable human and revolutionize drug discovery
Read more
Pioneering RNA Therapeutics: Dr. Stanley Crooke Inspires at Berkowitz Distinguished Seminar
Read more
New treatment offers hope to end the pain of neuropathy for millions
Read more
Bouvé College Faculty Member Receives Award for Women’s Health Innovation
Read more
Programs
Undergraduate
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Minor
Master’s
Biomedical Science (MS)
Medical Chemistry and Drug Discovery (MS)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (MS)
Pharmacology (MS)
PhD and Clinical Doctorates
CLINICAL DOCTORATE
S
Pharmacy – (PharmD EA) Undergraduate Admissions
Pharmacy — (PharmD DE) Graduate Admissions
Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH)
— Graduate Direct Entry
Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Public Health (PharmD/MPH)
— Early Assurance for Current NU Students only
RESEARCH DOCTORATES
Biomedical Science (PhD)
Medical Chemistry and Drug Discovery (PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Pharmacology (PhD)
Postgraduate
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Programs
Continuing Pharmacy Education
Find
your program
Strategic Plan and More
Mission and Core Values
The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences embraces and upholds the university’s core values of:
Contribution –
Northeastern seeks to contribute to the individual fulfillment of each member of the campus, to the welfare of the surrounding communities, and to solutions that will address global and societal needs.
Diversity –
Northeastern celebrates diversity in all its forms and fosters a culture of respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds community.
Engagement –
Northeastern promotes active engagement in teaching and learning, in scholarship and research, in the life of urban communities and with our alumni and friends.
Integrity –
Northeastern pursues each of its activities and interactions with integrity, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Opportunity –
Northeastern provides opportunities to those who strive to overcome disadvantages and show great promise for future success.
Strategic Plan Initiatives
1. Advance the curricula of all programs to meet and exceed institutional, professional and accreditation standards.
2. Recruit and develop students to reflect institutional values
3. Attract, retain and develop faculty and staff to support the mission and goals of the school
4. Strengthen and expand research and other scholarly activity in the school’s disciplinary areas.
5. Strategically engage external stakeholders in activities of the school and support faculty visibility locally, regionally, nationally, internationally.
Strategic Plan and Comments
2022 – 27 School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Strategic Plan
Comments on strategic plan welcomed.
Please email:
[email protected]
The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through June 30, 2026. The school’s Continuing Professional Education Program is fully accredited by ACPE through January 31, 2029.
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
ACPE (until 2003 known as the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) was established in 1932 for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy, and in 1975 its scope was broadened to include accreditation of providers of continuing pharmacy education.
The mission of ACPE is to assure and advance quality in pharmacy education. ACPE is an autonomous and independent agency whose Board of Directors is appointed by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) (three appointments each), and the American Council on Education (one appointment).
Since the inception of its accreditation agency recognition program in 1952, ACPE has been recognized continuously by the U.S. Department of Education, and it gained recognition by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation in April 2004.
State boards of pharmacy require that licensure applicants from the United States have graduated from an accredited pharmacy degree program to be eligible to sit for the North American Pharmacist Licensure ExaminationTM (NAPLEX®).
ACPE Accreditation Standards and Guidelines
First Time NAPLEX Attempts
Consistently above national averages for first time pass rate
First time NAPLEX attempts
2023
2024
2025
Northeastern
87.0%
90.9%
93.8%
National
76.6%
77.5%
86.8%
*
Source NABP
Comparison On-Time Graduation Rates
On-Time Graduation Rates
2022
2023
2024
Northeastern
87.7%
78.6%
73.5%
National
86.7%
84.7%
Pending
*Source AAMS (up until 2023)
Employment
Class of:
Percentage
2025
72% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation
2024
68% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation, 100% within 1 year*
2023
75% of graduates employed within 1 month of graduation, 100% within 1 year*
* Graduates that responded to our survey
Residency, Fellowship, and Postgraduate Training
Percent achieving postgraduate education and training.
Graduating Class
Percentage
2025
55% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
2024
54% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
2023
59% of class that pursued residency, fellowship or postgraduate training
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Core Learning Outcomes for all Programs
Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (e.g., biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, or clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health, patient-centered care and/or drug discovery and development.
Apply scientific principles to design research and/or educational strategies with the aim of improving health and wellness.
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate viable solutions with a goal of generating new knowledge.
Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess learning.
Actively participate and engage as a healthcare and/or drug discovery and development team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values.
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with individuals, groups, organizations, and other team members.
Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
Exhibit behaviors and values consistent with the trust given to their profession.
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Retrieve scientific information and literature in order to make presentations of the information in an audience appropriate manner
Analyze existing primary literature and data to answer open questions in the biomedical sciences
Apply scientific knowledge and principles of biomedical sciences to generate a testable scientific hypothesis
Implement appropriate safety awareness in the research laboratory, for example to accurately and safely prepare, store and use drugs and chemicals in accordance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations
Collaborate with other members of an interdisciplinary laboratory research team
Communicate in an effective manner for both written and verbal presentations in order to present scientific knowledge in a coherent manner
Manage projects, including project design, implementation, and control
Think critically and solve problems in order to answer open questions in scientific research or scientific ethics
Identify appropriate ethical behavior and resolve dilemmas that arise in the research laboratory setting based on ethical principles of research
Biomedical Science (MS)
The MS program learning outcomes are the following:
Apply interdisciplinary principles of pharmacology, human (patho)physiology, and drug design/discovery to improve pharmacotherapy
Evaluate critically literature reports and data in the biomedical sciences
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and problems for improving drug invention, action, and therapeutic utility
Recognize and analyze critically topics in the biomedical sciences with contemporary and future therapeutic impact
Execute laboratory experiments in the biomedical sciences that improve our understanding of drugs and their effects
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles in the biomedical sciences
Medicinal Chemistry (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply chemistry and pharmacology principles to drug design, synthesis, and mechanisms of action
Evaluate critically literature reports and data on therapeutics design, discovery, and action
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems related to drug design, profiling, and medical applications
Recognize and analyze critically topics in medicinal chemistry with contemporary and future impact on drug design, synthesis, and therapeutic action
Design and synthesize novel chemical matter as potential probes/drugs
Utilize modern chemistry methods to advance drug discovery and translational medicine
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply principles of drug design, development, targeting, delivery, and metabolism
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus regarding the influence of chemical and physical drug properties and dosage forms on therapeutic performance
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps to improve drug delivery, formulation, bioavailability, targeting, and efficacy
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus in the pharmaceutical sciences
Design and execute laboratory experiments in the pharmaceutical sciences that advance our understanding of drug delivery systems and their application for improving pharmacotherapeutics
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing drug-delivery, pharmacokinetic, and biopharmaceutic principles and technologies
Pharmacology (MS)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply principles of drug action to living systems
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus regarding drug design, discovery, and modes of action
3.Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems to improve drug action, profiling, and therapeutic application
Evaluate critically topics of contemporary focus in pharmacology
Design and execute laboratory experiments in pharmacology that increase our understanding of drugs and their effects
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles of drug design and drug action
Biomedical Science (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Identify major themes, knowledge gaps, and research problems for improving drug invention, action, and therapeutic utility
Apply biomedical science knowledge and scholarship to generate novel insights into drugs and their application to disease treatment from original independent research.
Integrate findings in the biomedical sciences and related disciplines to generate and improve treatment options.
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Apply independently original chemistry research to design and synthesize new, biologically active chemical matter as potential probes/drugs
Utilize methods of chemical synthesis in laboratory research to generate new, drug-like chemical matter.
Demonstrate how medicinal chemistry can be used to satisfy current therapeutic needs
Practice high-level drug-discovery decision-making strategies.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (PhD)
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1.Identify major themes and knowledge gaps to improve drug safety, delivery, formulation, bioavailability, targeting, and efficacy.
Advance drug discovery and translational medicine by employing principles and technology of drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, and physical pharmacy through independent research.
Utilize and evaluate critically technologies for delivering/targeting drugs and optimizing their therapeutic effects.
Pharmacology (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program learning outcomes are the following:
Generate novel insights into treatment options by integrating information across pharmacology and related disciplines from original pharmacology research.
Apply pharmacology knowledge and scholarship to generate new ideas and insights as to therapeutic drug action in living systems
Integrate findings in pharmacology and related disciplines to devise new treatments that potentially address unmet medical needs.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Outcomes — Sept ’23 onwards
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Collect information necessary to identify a patient’s medication-related problems and health-related needs.
Assess collected information to determine a patient’s medication-related problems and health-related needs.
Create a care plan in collaboration with the patient, others trusted by the patient, and other health professionals to optimize pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment.
Contribute patient specific medication-related expertise as part of an interprofessional care team.
Answer medication related questions using scientific literature.
Implement a care plan in collaboration with the patient, others trusted by the patient, and other health professionals.
Fulfill a medication order.
Educate the patient and others trusted by the patient regarding the appropriate use of a medication, device to administer a medication, or self-monitoring test.
Monitor and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a care plan.
Report adverse drug events and/or medication errors in accordance with site specific procedures.
Deliver medication or health-related education to health professionals or the public.
Identify populations at risk for prevalent diseases and preventable adverse medication outcomes.
Perform the technical, administrative, and supporting operations of a pharmacy practice site.
Create a written plan for continuous professional development.
Outcomes — Through Spring ’26 (Legacy)
Ability based outcomes for the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree†
Domain 1 – Foundational Knowledge
1.1. Learner (Learner)
Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient— centered care.
Domain 2 – Essentials for Practice and Care
2.1. Patient—centered care (Caregiver)
Provide patient—centered care as the medication expert (collect and interpret evidence, prioritize, formulate assessments and recommendations, implement, monitor and adjust plans, and document activities).
2.2. Medication use systems management (Manager)
Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
2.3. Health and wellness (Promoter)
Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness.
2.4. Population—based care (Provider)
Describe how population—based care influences patient— centered care and influences the development of practice guidelines and evidence—based best practices.
Domain 3 — Approach to Practice and Care
3.1. Problem Solving (Problem Solver)
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
3.2. Educator (Educator)
Educate all audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.
3.3. Patient Advocacy (Advocate)
Assure that patients’ best interests are represented.
3.4. Interprofessional collaboration (Collaborator)
Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
3.5. Cultural Sensitivity (Includer)
Recognize social determinants of health to diminish disparities and inequities in access to quality care.
3.6. Communication (Communicator)
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization.
Domain 4 – Personal and Professional Development
4.1. Self-awareness (Self-aware)
Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
4.2. Leadership (Leader)
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.
4.3. Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Innovator)
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals.
4.4. Professionalism (Professional)
Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.
† Adopted from Medina M, Plaza CM, Stowe CD, et al. Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education 2013 Educational Outcomes. Am J Pharm Ed. 2013;77(8):162.
Approved, 2013
Code of Professional Conduct
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Download the Professionalism Concern Form
Policy
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the pharmacy school accreditation agency, is required by the U.S. Department of Education to assure that pharmacy programs have a policy to record and address student complaints regarding a school’s adherence to the ACPE Accreditation Standards and Guidelines for the Professional Program in Pharmacy Leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree hereinafter referred to as the “ACPE Standards”.
The purpose of this policy is to provide the opportunity for pharmacy students to document complaints about the School’s adherence to any of the ACPE Standards. Complaints may relate to matters involving the curriculum, faculty, student affairs or other areas relating to specific ACPE standards. In the case of common academic matters within the School (e.g., grade challenges, academic standing reviews and appeals, etc.), students should refer to policies of procedures of the school and college, as outlined in the Undergraduate Student Information Manual,
and the Graduate Student Information Manual
.
Procedure
Student complaints are filed with the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS). Complaints must be submitted in writing using
the complaint form
. The student must specify which ACPE standard, policy or procedure is in question, provide a summary of the claim and include supporting evidence, as applicable. The receipt of the Complaint Form will be acknowledged via e-mail by the Dean’s office.
The student will be invited to meet with the Dean to discuss the complaint. The Dean will review the complaint and render a decision within 10 business days of the meeting.
The student will receive a written response from the Dean within five business days of the conclusion of Dean’s review. The response will include an evaluation of the complaint and the Dean’s decision. Should the Dean find that a violation of an accreditation standard has occurred, a proposal for corrective action and a corresponding timeline will be outlined.
If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Dean, they/them may escalate the complaint directly to ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) for further review.
This process is the sole mechanism within the SOPPS for submission of student complaints regarding ACPE Standards.
Any student who wishes to file a complaint with ACPE for unresolved issues related to ACPE Standards may visit the
ACPE website
and follow the student link to access the procedures for filing a complaint.
All written complaints, investigations, committee meeting minutes, reports, and correspondence relating to the complaints will be retained in a confidential file and made available to an ACPE site-visit team in accordance with ACPE Accreditation Standards.
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Administrative Offices Located at
140 Fenway
Mailing Address
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
360 Huntington Avenue, R218 TF
Boston, MA 02115
Office of the Dean
Tel: 617-373-5209
[email protected]
PharmD Admission Inquiries:
[email protected]
Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Programs:
[email protected]
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
617-373-3224
[email protected]
Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
617-373-5226
[email protected]
Continuing Pharmacy Education
617-373-5418
[email protected]
Office of Experiential Education
617-373-4176
[email protected]
Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program
617-373-2297
[email protected]
Meet the Interim Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Gonyeau, PharmD, MEd, FNAP, FCCP, BCPS, RPh
Dr. Gonyeau is an accomplished board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the National Academies of Practice, and has completed the AACP leadership fellows program. His research interests include course design and innovation, teaching with technology, and
clinical pharmacy.
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School Leadership
Michael Gonyeau
PharmD, MEd, FNAP, FCCP, BCPS, RPh
Interim Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Interim Associate Dean, Bouvé College of Health Sciences; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
X203TF
617-373-5127
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Stephanie Sibicky
PharmD, MEd, BCGP, BCPS, FASCP
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; School Leadership Team; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
R232, 140 The Fenway
617-373-3203
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Tali Konry
PhD
Interim Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Associate Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences
148 TF
617-373-2423
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Jason W. Lancaster
PharmD, MEd, FCCP, BCPS
Chair, Department of Pharmacy and Health System Sciences; School Leadership Team; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
R212, 140 The Fenway
617-373-2655
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J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin
PharmD, RPh, BCOP
Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, Director of Introductory to Pharmacy Practice Experience; Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
140 The Fenway, X205
617-373-4166
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Karen Stanley
MBA
Director of Operations, Finance and Administration
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
140 The Fenway, R218-F
617-373-3380
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Dawn Swain
PharmD
Assistant Dean, Office of Experiential Education; Assistant Clinical Professor
Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences
140 The Fenway, R227
617-373-8096
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