Temple University School of Pharmacy

What Temple University School of Pharmacy does

Temple University School of Pharmacy is a constituent school of Temple University, a public research university, founded in 1901 and located at 3307 North Broad Street in Philadelphia. It offers the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree, the Early Assurance 0-6 PharmD pathway, a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS and PhD programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, Pharmacokinetics), PGY-2 residencies, and the nation's first graduate program in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance (RAQA), which has produced 2,600+ alumni over 50+ years. The school also offers 15+ graduate certificates, including a new April 2026 Applied Health Outcomes and Artificial Intelligence certificate. Underlying technical assets include the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research, the Jayne Haines Center for Pharmacogenomics and Drug Safety, a Proteomics Facility, and a CGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, all within Temple's R1 (highest research activity) research enterprise. Revenue is generated through tuition (e.g., $23,112 in-state and $38,160 out-of-state for the 2024-2025 PharmD program), philanthropy and endowed scholarships ($2.5M awarded in 2024-2025), research grants, and industry-aligned online RAQA tuition. The customer base consists of prospective PharmD students, graduate researchers, and working professionals in regulated industries, with downstream employers spanning health systems (Geisinger, Virtua, ChristianaCare, Temple Health), pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer), and government (Indian Health Service). ACPE accreditation extends through June 30, 2033.

Name

Temple University School of Pharmacy

Legal name

Temple University School of Pharmacy

Website

https://pharmacy.temple.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Temple University School of Pharmacy, founded 1901 in Philadelphia, offers the PharmD, BS and MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the pioneering RAQA graduate program, serving aspiring pharmacists, graduate researchers, and working professionals in regulated industries.

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Product category

Pharmacy Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Regulatory affairs training
• Clinical pharmacy practice
• Graduate pharmaceutical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PharmD Tuition: Tuition revenue from the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional degree program. In-state tuition for the Early Assurance/Pre-Pharmacy program is $23,112 and out-of-state is $38,160 for 2024-2025. Graduate program tuition rates are set annually by the university.
2. RAQA Graduate Programs: Revenue from Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, MS in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, MS in Global Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Regulations, and associated graduate certificates. These non-thesis programs are offered entirely online with live classes taught by industry experts. Credits from certificate programs can count toward MS degrees.
3. Graduate MS and PhD Programs: Tuition revenue from MS programs (Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, Pharmacokinetics) and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Programs include both thesis and non-thesis tracks. PhD programs typically include financial support for candidates.
4. Donations and Endowed Scholarships: Charitable contributions and endowed scholarship funds, such as the $1 million gift from Marvin Samson establishing the Marvin Samson Endowed Scholarship for PharmD students, and the James S. Benson FDAAA Scholarship supporting RAQA students. The school awarded $2.5 million in scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
5. 125th Pharmacy Scholarship Match Challenge: Campaign-style endowed scholarship fundraising initiative celebrating the school's 125th anniversary, encouraging alumni donations to match or expand scholarship resources for current students.

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Core offering

Temple University School of Pharmacy offers accredited academic degree programs in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, including the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master of Science degrees in Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, Pharmacokinetics, and Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance (RAQA), a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a portfolio of graduate certificates. Programs are delivered on the Philadelphia Health Sciences Campus and fully online, supported by 1,900+ hours of clinical rotations across 500+ affiliated practice sites and ACPE-accredited PGY-2 residencies.

Product overview

Temple University School of Pharmacy offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The core offerings include the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree with experiential education components and PGY-2 residency programs; undergraduate programs including BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Early Assurance 0-6 pathway; MS programs in Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, and Pharmacokinetics plus PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences; and the pioneering Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance (RAQA) graduate program with multiple MS degrees and 15+ certificate programs available online. The school also operates research facilities including the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery, Proteomics Facility, CGMP Facility, and Jayne Haines Center for Pharmacogenomics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RAQA (Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance): The original and most comprehensive graduate program in RA and QA with 50+ years of excellence, offering MS programs and certificates in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and related fields.

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Four-year ACPE-accredited professional degree program training future pharmacists in medication expertise, patient care, wellness, and policy, delivered through lecture, research, hands-on practice, and mentoring. Includes 1,900+ hours of clinical rotations across 500+ affiliated sites and PGY-2 residency options.
• PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency ASHP-accredited postgraduate year two residency program preparing pharmacists for specialized ambulatory care practice.
• PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency ASHP-accredited postgraduate year two residency program training pharmacists in internal medicine pharmacy practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Four-year undergraduate degree providing industry-focused training in drug development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, with concentrations in marketing/sales, manufacturing compliance, or research.
• Early Assurance Program (0-6 PharmD) Six-year direct pathway from high school to PharmD for Temple undergraduates, offering priority application consideration and reduced tuition costs. The only such Pre-Pharmacy Early Assurance program in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
• Master of Science in Drug Delivery Graduate program covering approaches, formulations, manufacturing techniques, and technologies for transporting pharmaceutical compounds to target sites in the body. Available with or without thesis.
• Master of Science in Drug Discovery Graduate program exploring medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, screening science, computational modeling, and cutting-edge technologies for identifying clinical candidates. Covers target identification, hit identification, lead optimization, and preclinical testing. Available with or without thesis.
• Master of Science in Pharmacokinetics Graduate program developing skills in modeling and simulation for prediction of drug pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy in the human body. Available with or without thesis.
• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral program with concentrations in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacodynamics preparing candidates for careers in pharmaceutical research, typically including financial support for candidates.
• Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance (RAQA) The nation's first graduate program in regulatory affairs and quality assurance for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and related regulated industries, established over 50 years ago. Available entirely online with live classes taught by industry and FDA experts.
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences Graduate program in pharmaceutical regulatory sciences available entirely online for working professionals in regulated industries.
• Master of Science in Global Clinical and Pharmacovigilance Regulations (GCPR) Graduate program for PharmDs and MDs in global clinical and pharmacovigilance regulations, available online for working professionals in regulated industries.
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Health Outcomes and Artificial Intelligence 12-credit online certificate combining foundational health outcomes research with AI and machine learning applications, covering real-world evidence evaluation, predictive analytics, and patient-centered outcomes assessment.
• Graduate Certificate in Drug Delivery 12-credit graduate certificate covering pharmaceutical formulations, dosage form development, drug delivery, and nanotechnology. Fully online.
• Graduate Certificate in Drug Discovery 12-credit graduate certificate covering pharmacokinetic principles, pharmacology, drug design, medicinal chemistry, screening science, and lead molecule progression. Fully online.
• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacokinetics and Mechanistic Modeling 12-credit graduate certificate covering in vitro-in vivo extrapolation, mechanism-based PK-PD modeling, and regulatory guidance requirements. Fully online.
• Graduate Certificate in Pharmacogenomics, Precision and Translational Medicine 12-credit graduate certificate covering precision medicine, pharmacogenomics implementation, translational science, clinical trials, and bioethics. Fully online.
• RAQA Pre-Master's Certificates Multiple pre-master's RAQA certificate programs (15 total online certificates) including Drug Development, Basic Pharmaceutical Development, Biologics and Biosimilars, Clinical Trial Management, Medical Devices, Validation Science, and more.
• RAQA Post-Master's Certificates Advanced post-master's RAQA certificate programs for students with existing master's degrees, including Advanced RAQA, Biologics, Clinical Trial Management, Medical Devices, Validation Science, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of graduates are offered a job or residency upon graduation; 83% of Class of 2025 graduates who applied for PGY1 residency matched
• +8 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AMPATH Ghana (Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Through the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Ghana, faculty and students from Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy work with healthcare educators in Ghana to improve healthcare training. This collaboration extends Temple's educational mission globally and provides students with international health experience.
• Temple University Hospital and Temple HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple University Hospital, its attendant clinics, and the Temple Outpatient Pharmacy are integrated into the School of Pharmacy's Health Sciences Campus. Students complete clinical rotations across these facilities, which are located across the street from the school. This is the primary clinical training partner for PharmD experiential education.
• Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry (Temple University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe School of Pharmacy is located on Temple University's Health Sciences Center Campus alongside the Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. This co-location enables cross-disciplinary learning, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary training such as simulation labs and inter-professional healthcare education.
• Indian Health Service (IHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth-year PharmD students (APPE) can complete rotations at Indian Health Service locations, including an American Indian reservation in New Mexico. This partnership provides diverse clinical training experiences in underserved community settings and supports the IHS healthcare mission.
• Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloomsburg University of Pennsylvania offers a Bachelor of Science degree in three years followed by Temple's four-year PharmD. This articulation agreement provides a structured pathway for students to earn a Temple PharmD through a partner institution.
• Bucks County Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBucks County Community College offers an Associate of Science in Biomedical Sciences while students complete PharmD prerequisites. This articulation agreement facilitates transfer to Temple's PharmD program.
• Camden County CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCamden County College offers an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences while students complete PharmD prerequisites. This articulation agreement supports the pathway to Temple's PharmD program.
• Eastern UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEastern University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in four years followed by Temple's four-year PharmD through a dual-degree articulation agreement.
• Montgomery County Community CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontgomery County Community College offers an Associate of Science in Science while students complete PharmD prerequisites. This articulation agreement supports transfer to Temple's PharmD program.
• Susquehanna UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSusquehanna University offers a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in three years followed by Temple's four-year PharmD through a dual-degree articulation agreement.
• Barnett College of Public Health at Temple UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple's School of Pharmacy offers a dual PharmD/Master of Public Health (MPH) in collaboration with Temple's Barnett College of Public Health, enabling students to earn both degrees and pursue careers at the intersection of pharmacy and public health.
• Fox School of Business at Temple UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple's School of Pharmacy offers a dual PharmD/MBA in collaboration with Temple's Fox School of Business, preparing students for leadership roles in pharmaceutical management, healthcare administration, and related business functions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

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Direct peers

• University of Maryland School of Pharmacy: R1 public research university pharmacy school with PharmD, MS/PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a pioneering MS in Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance, making it one of the closest direct peers for both research and RAQA.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy: Top-rated R1 public university pharmacy school offering PharmD and PhD programs with strong drug discovery and pharmacokinetics research — comparable in research depth and graduate training.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy: R1 public research university pharmacy school in Pennsylvania offering PharmD, MS, PhD programs and pharmaceutical sciences research, with comparable scope and regulatory/clinical track positioning to Temple.
• Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy: New Jersey-based R1 public university pharmacy school offering PharmD and graduate pharmaceutical sciences programs, comparable in scale and East Coast research positioning.
• UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked R1 public university pharmacy school with strong PharmD, Pharmacoengineering, and pharmaceutical outcomes research — comparable in scale, ranking, and translational research ambition.
• University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy: R1 public university pharmacy school with large PharmD enrollment and research centers in drug discovery and pharmacognosy, directly competing for research-intensive pharmacy students.
• Duquesne University School of Pharmacy: Private pharmacy school also based in Pittsburgh, with parallel PharmD and graduate offerings including RAQA-adjacent programs, competing for the same regional student and industry pools.
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Private health sciences university with one of the country's oldest pharmacy programs and an online RAQA-adjacent graduate portfolio, competing for the same working-professional regulatory student pool as Temple's RAQA.
• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked R1 public university pharmacy school with PharmD, MS, and PhD programs and substantial research output in drug discovery and pharmacogenomics — directly comparable in research infrastructure and rankings.
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: R1 public university pharmacy school with full PharmD, graduate, and pharmaceutical sciences research portfolio and the Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Innovation, mirroring Temple's research-center strategy.

Market position

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Key highlights7 records

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