Purdue University College of Pharmacy

What Purdue University College of Pharmacy does

Purdue University College of Pharmacy is an academic college within Purdue University, a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in the 1880s, it is one of the oldest and most distinguished pharmacy colleges in the United States and is consistently ranked among the top 10 pharmacy programs nationally. The college serves prospective and current students through a portfolio of academic programs including a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS), the professional Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), and PhD programs in Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice. It also offers a combined BSPS/MPH 4+1 dual degree and student-success programs such as the Pharmacy Education Program (PEP) residential summer orientation (up to 9 credits) and a First Year Experience Peer Mentoring program.

The college's operational technology centers on educational delivery and pharmaceutical research infrastructure. Course delivery relies on the Brightspace LMS and ExamSoft for secure examinations, supported by Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and WebEx for videoconferencing and Kaltura/MediaSpace for media streaming. Research administration is enabled by Purdue-level systems including PERA (grants management, launched 2024), the Tableau-based Research Account Dashboard (RAD), AIMS, iLab for laboratory management, and SEEMLESS for effort reporting. The institution conducts drug-discovery and clinical-translational research, including a documented partnership with Amplified Sciences on the PanAMP multicenter clinical utility study, and operates in Indianapolis in addition to its West Lafayette campus.

As a non-profit educational unit within a public university, the college's revenue model comprises three documented streams: tuition and fees from undergraduate, PharmD, and graduate programs; research grants and funding from federal agencies (NIH, NSF) and industry partners; and private philanthropy, including $1M+ in scholarships awarded annually. The college employs approximately 197 staff and faculty. Its primary customer segment is prospective pharmacy students (BSPS, PharmD, PhD applicants) and a secondary segment is graduate research students. The go-to-market is direct-to-student via university admissions and outreach, supplemented by branded media including the Living the Pharm Life podcast and The Purdue Pharmacist magazine, plus social channels on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Name

Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Legal name

Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Website

https://pharmacy.purdue.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Purdue University College of Pharmacy is a top-10 nationally ranked public university college in West Lafayette, Indiana, offering PharmD, BSPS, and PhD programs in pharmaceutical sciences to prospective and graduate students, funded by tuition, research grants, and philanthropy.

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Product category

Higher Education - Pharmacy

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Doctoral pharmacy programs
• Drug discovery research
• Pharmacy graduate training

Headquarters

HQ city

West Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, professional (PharmD), and graduate student tuition and fees for educational programs including the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy, and PhD programs.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Federal and private research grants from agencies such as NIH, NSF, and industry partners supporting drug discovery, pharmaceutical sciences, and health outcomes research.
3. Private Philanthropy: Donations and endowed funds from alumni and supporters, with $1M+ in scholarships awarded annually to support student education.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy provides pharmacy education across undergraduate (BSPS), professional (PharmD), and graduate (PhD) levels, along with pharmaceutical sciences research and student success programming. It is consistently ranked among the nation's top 10 pharmacy programs and operates within the public Purdue University system.

Product overview

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student support services. The college provides undergraduate education through the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS), professional preparation through the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program (consistently ranked in the nation's top 10), and research-intensive PhD programs in Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Pharmacy Practice. A 4+1 dual degree option combines the BSPS with a Master of Public Health. Student success initiatives include the Pharmacy Education Program (a summer orientation providing 9 credits), Peer Mentoring for first-year students, and the Educational Opportunities and Student Success office. The college also engages the broader community through media outlets including the Living the Pharm Life Podcast and The Purdue Pharmacist magazine. The institution is supported by technology infrastructure including Brightspace LMS, Microsoft Teams, ExamSoft, and various research administration systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Living the Pharm Life Podcast: A podcast that takes listeners on a journey of exploration, discovery, and inspiration featuring students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Purdue Pharmacy.
• The Purdue Pharmacist

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) Undergraduate pre-professional program providing foundational education in pharmaceutical sciences, designed to prepare students for advanced study in pharmacy, medicine, or research.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Four-year professional doctoral program that prepares students for licensure and practice as pharmacists, including didactic coursework and experiential learning.
• BSPS/MPH 4+1 Dual Degree Program Combined degree pathway allowing students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Master of Public Health in five years.
• PhD in Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics Doctoral research program focused on drug delivery, formulation, and pharmaceutical sciences research.
• PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Doctoral research program in drug design, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacological mechanism research.
• PhD in Pharmacy Practice Doctoral research program focused on clinical pharmacy practice, health outcomes, and pharmaceutical care research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 nationally ranked pharmacy program
• +2 more outcomes

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Integration18 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Southern California Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Top-10 ranked private pharmacy school offering PharmD, BS, and PhD programs; comparable academic scope and research intensity though differs in public/private funding model.
• University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy: Big Ten-adjacent public pharmacy school offering PharmD and graduate research degrees with similarly strong drug discovery and pharmacoeconomics research.
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: Big Ten peer with PharmD and graduate pharmaceutical sciences programs; comparable size, scope, and research emphasis on drug discovery and pharmaceutical sciences.
• University of Iowa College of Pharmacy: Big Ten peer offering PharmD and graduate pharmaceutical sciences programs with strong research emphasis; comparable in mission and program mix.
• University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked public pharmacy school and fellow top-10 program with comparable PharmD/PhD structure and pharmaceutical sciences research portfolio.
• University of Maryland School of Pharmacy: Public pharmacy school with PharmD, MS, and PhD programs and significant pharmaceutical health services research; comparable to Purdue's practice and outcomes research strengths.
• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Public Big Ten peer pharmacy school offering PharmD, BS, and PhD programs; directly comparable to Purdue Pharmacy in mission, program mix, conference affiliation, and applicant pool.
• Ohio State University College of Pharmacy: Big Ten pharmacy school with PharmD, BS, and PhD offerings and significant NIH-funded research; directly comparable in scale, public-university setting, and research breadth.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy: Big Ten peer pharmacy school with strong pharmaceutical sciences and PharmD programs; comparable research footprint and public-university funding model.
• University of California San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences: Top-ranked public pharmacy school within a major research university; directly comparable in PharmD/PhD structure, research output, and ACPE-accredited professional program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@purduepharmacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/purduepharmacy
• Instagraminstagram.com/purduepharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/purdue-college-of-pharmacy

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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