Founded in 1897, the School of Pharmacy is a leading pharmacy program at one of the country's premier
research universities. The School’s graduates are universally recognized for their leadership, their level of preparedness upon entering the field, their skills and abilities, and their desire to serve the profession and contribute to their communities.

Strong academics lay at the core of the School’s program in which internationally recognized faculty and progressive practitioners work with an active student body. Located on a health sciences campus that promotes collaboration with other health disciplines, faculty and students enjoy high-quality facilities that create an atmosphere where the highest aspirations can be attained. This outstanding combination of talented faculty, committed students and quality resources is the reason U.S. News and World Report ranks the School as having one of the top three programs in the nation. In addition, students gain experience at UNC Hospitals, cited as one of “America’s Best Hospitals,” in the areas of pulmonology and endocrinology to name a few.

Students train statewide with other health science students in nine Area Health Education Centers, the nation’s model program in public health service. More than 700 pharmacy preceptors in 500 sites across the state serve students throughout the AHEC network, providing pharmacy students with a unique venue in which to practice their skills.

The School’s students are very active in community service and professional organizations. They staff two indigent care clinics, host numerous health fairs, and hold office in many local, state, and national organizations. The diversity and passionate commitment of our student body is a true strength of our program.

Attending the School of Pharmacy means living in one of America’s great college towns. Chapel Hill lies in the Research Triangle, a region anchored by the cities of Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. The area is home to numerous scientific research centers and corporate headquarters. Long considered “the southern part of heaven,” Chapel Hill is a picturesque community and of course, home to the UNC Tar Heels.

The School of Pharmacy’s outstanding faculty, students and staff are the backbone of our program. Our faculty is not only involved in innovative and breakthrough research, but are passionately dedicated to the instruction of our students. 

Our students are known across the state and the nation for being leaders in pharmacy and are dedicated to providing quality health care to their patients.

The School places a strong emphasis on hands-on experience and personal interaction, which is the hallmark of an excellent pharmacist. The Pharmaceutical Care Lab (also known as the Skills Lab) gives students practical, real-world experience from the moment they enter the program.