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Texas Pharmacy operates longstanding and well-developed M.S. and Ph.D. graduate training programs in pharmaceutical sciences and translational sciences.
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Texas Pharmacy strives to be the leading institution for innovative interdisciplinary education, research and service to revolutionize patient care and health outcomes.

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We are internationally recognized for groundbreaking research among the highest quality in the nation, with research funding over $20 million.

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Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) meets the life-long professional development and practice needs of a variety of pharmacy audiences.

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#6

Best Pharmacy School

U.S. News & World Report

442

Pharm.D. Students

Total Enrollment

92%

Residency Match Rate

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118

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Total Enrollment

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The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy was founded in 1893 and is one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation.  The college's mission is to provide exemplary education, training, research, and professional development for Pharm.D. students, graduate students and postgraduates in the pharmaceutical sciences; to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society.

 

Current College News

Texas Pharmacy's Cui Among UT Faculty Awarded TRC4 Grants for Groundbreaking Trauma Research

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Oct. 27, 2025
Zhengrong Cui, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery and Alfred and Dorothy Mannino Fellow in Pharmacy, is among the UT faculty awarded TRC4 grants. His project focuses on developing dry powders of whole blood to improve storage and transport for trauma care. This innovative approach could expand access to life-saving transfusions in emergency situations.

Back-to-Back Champions: Texas Pharmacy Students Win National Business Plan Competition

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Oct. 21, 2025
A team of student pharmacists from The University of Texas at Austin won first place—for the second year in a row—in the 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. The prestigious national contest challenges students to develop innovative business plans for independent community pharmacies.

Meet the Class of 2029: Future Pharmacists with Purpose (and Personality!)

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Sept. 29, 2025
The newest Pharm.D. students at UT Austin are already thinking like healthcare leaders, bringing bold ideas in equity, innovation and patient care. From aspiring perioperative pharmacists to health educators, they're driven to make a difference—and beyond the classroom, they're poets, performers, runners and more.

UT Austin Pharmacy Students Gain Transformative Experience at SIMS Program

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Sept. 26, 2025
Each summer, UT Austin pharmacy students attend the Hazelden Betty Ford SIMS program to gain firsthand insight into substance use and recovery. This immersive experience builds empathy, reduces stigma and prepares students to lead in addiction care. The college proudly supports this transformative experience through dedicated funding.

College of Pharmacy at a "New Ivy": UT Austin Makes Forbes List

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Sept. 21, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin has been named one of Forbes' "New Ivies" in its 2025 Top Colleges list! Even more exciting, our College of Pharmacy is one of only a few pharmacy schools represented—alongside peers like Purdue, Michigan, UNC, and Pitt.

Supporting Your Mental Health: Resources for Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day

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Sept. 19, 2025
In honor of Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day, the College of Pharmacy is highlighting the importance of mental health support for students, faculty and staff. With help from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), a variety of resources are available to support well-being and encourage reaching out—whether for yourself or someone else.

Acosta Honored with 2025–26 Faculty Mentoring Award

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Sept. 15, 2025
Dean W. Renee' Acosta has been recognized for her exceptional dedication to faculty mentoring at the College of Pharmacy. Her leadership and commitment continue to foster professional growth and academic excellence across the faculty community.

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