Why the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy?
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Why the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy?

Just a few of the reasons to start your path to a career in pharmacy with us
- You will be part of one of the leading PharmD programs in the country (ranked No. 2 in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report). Our graduates are universally recognized for their leadership, level of preparedness upon entering the field, their skills and abilities, and their desire to serve the profession and their communities.
- You will reap the benefits of being part of one of the country’s premier research universities and a health-sciences campus that promotes collaboration with other health disciplines.
- You will work with renowned faculty who are not only conducting innovative research, but are also passionate about passing on their knowledge to our students.
- You will be picking up practical, real-world experience from the moment you arrive here, thanks to our award-winning Pharmaceutical Care Labs (also known as Skills Lab).
- You will have access to high-quality facilities and technology.
- You will get to hone your practice skills under the tutelage of experienced and dedicated preceptors at nine Area Health Education Centers.
- You will receive your pharmacy education at one of three sites: Chapel Hill, one of America’s great college towns and part of the Research Triangle; Elizabeth City, which sits on the Intracoastal Waterway; and Asheville, nestled in the scenic North Carolina mountains.