University of Florida College of Pharmacy

What University of Florida College of Pharmacy does

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is a public academic institution founded in 1923 and operating as part of the University of Florida state university system under the Florida Board of Governors. Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, with additional campuses in Jacksonville and Orlando, the college delivers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, on-campus Ph.D. and M.S. programs in pharmaceutical sciences, and online graduate programs in six specialization areas through the Office of Lifelong Learning. It serves prospective and current pharmacy students, graduate researchers, working pharmacy professionals, and a 16,200-member alumni network spanning all 50 U.S. states and more than 45 countries.

Research is organized across five departments (Cellular and Systems Pharmacology; Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy; Pharmaceutics; Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research) and six research centers, with active programs in drug discovery, pharmacogenomics and precision medicine, pharmaceutical outcomes, drug evaluation and safety, and space-based biomedical research using 3D human tissue models aboard the International Space Station. Faculty and researchers secured $34.5M in total research funding in 2024, including $19.4M in NIH awards in 2025 (#3 nationally), and the college holds the #4 ranking by U.S. News & World Report along with the #1 residency placement record for 9 of the last 11 years (139 students matched in 2026).

The revenue model combines tuition from Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S., and online programs; competitive research grants (primarily NIH); continuing pharmacy education through the Office of Lifelong Learning; alumni giving via the 1923 Challenge planned giving initiative; and clinical services such as the WellCare Health Plans Medication Therapy Management Call Center. Pricing is set under state university regulations rather than market mechanisms. GTM motion spans admissions outreach, regional conferences (Florida Pre-Pharmacy Student Conference), on-campus events (Annual Research Showcase, Florida Winter School, Gator Pharmacy Exploration Camp), and an extensive alumni and industry partnership network.

Name

University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Legal name

University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Website

https://pharmacy.ufl.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is a public pharmacy college founded in 1923, offering Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.S., and online graduate programs across three Florida campuses. It serves prospective students, researchers, and working professionals, supported by $34.5M in annual research funding and ranked #4 nationally.

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Product category

Pharmacy Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

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Schools of Pharmacy

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

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Healthcare & Clinical Professional Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Pharmacogenomics research
• Clinical pharmacy training
• Drug discovery research

Headquarters

HQ city

Gainesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Education: The college generates revenue through tuition from Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Ph.D., M.S., and online graduate programs for working professionals.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Faculty and researchers secured $34.5 million in research funding in 2024, including NIH awards ($19.4 million in 2025) and various foundation grants for research programs.
3. Continuing Pharmacy Education: The Office of Lifelong Learning offers continuing pharmacy education courses for working professionals, generating revenue through professional development programs.
4. Alumni Giving and Planned Giving: The college receives donations through alumni giving programs and the 1923 Challenge planned giving initiative to support college initiatives.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy delivers professional and graduate pharmaceutical education through its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, on-campus Ph.D. and M.S. programs, and online graduate certificates and degrees for working professionals. It conducts funded pharmaceutical research across five departments and six research centers, and operates continuing education programs and clinical services such as the Medication Therapy Management Call Center. Revenue is generated through tuition, federal research grants, alumni giving, and continuing pharmacy education.

Product overview

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is an educational institution offering a portfolio of degree programs and research services. The core academic offerings include the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program, On-Campus Ph.D. and M.S. Programs, and Online Graduate Programs through the Office of Lifelong Learning. Supporting services include the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Call Center, Continuing Pharmacy Education, and the annual Florida Winter School for model-informed drug development training. Research is organized into five main areas: Cellular and Systems Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research. The college also hosts an Annual Research Showcase for student and faculty presentations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program
• On-Campus Ph.D. and M.S. Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #4 nationally among pharmacy colleges
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• WellCare Health Plans, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2011Partnership with WellCare Health Plans established a $2.5 million Medication Therapy Management Call Center to provide comprehensive medication reviews and quarterly follow-ups for Medicare prescription drug benefit recipients.
• Eli Lilly & CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company participant in Florida Winter School program, contributing industry expertise to model-informed drug development education.
• AbbVieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company participant in Florida Winter School program for continuing education in drug development modeling.
• Quanta TherapeuticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner sending senior director to Florida Winter School for pharmacokinetic modeling training and knowledge exchange.
• WalgreenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in Florida Pre-Pharmacy Student Conference providing industry perspective and career pathway insights for prospective pharmacy students.
• Florida Pharmacy Central GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative group of Florida pharmacy schools working together to expand reach to prospective pharmacy students across the state.
• NASA / CASIS / NCATScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for space research involving 3D muscle tissues-on-a-chip experiments aboard the International Space Station, with missions CRS-25, CRS-26, and upcoming 2026 flight.
• Sanford Burnham Prebys Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical GenomicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research institute partnership for postdoctoral training in drug discovery, including international pre-DTL fellowship programs.
• Florida A&M UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint institute launch to promote better health outcomes and job training through collaborative pharmacy education programs.
• AstraZenecaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany whose annotated library was utilized for iPSC-derived hepatocyte phenotypic screening platform research in NAFLD by Dr. Parafati.
• Nemours Children's Specialty CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practice site for Dr. Nathan Seligson's hematology/oncology research and pharmacogenomics specialist services in Jacksonville.
• International Pharmaceutical Students FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization where study abroad students present their international pharmacy experiences upon returning home.
• University of BotswanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFulbright-funded project with UF alumni Joyce Kgatlwane and Jim Scott expanding community pharmacy internship opportunities in Botswana.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lawrence Lesko recruited from FDA to lead pharmacometrics initiative; ongoing collaboration for drug development and regulatory science.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Michigan College of Pharmacy: Top-ranked pharmacy college with significant NIH funding, drug discovery, and pharmacogenomics research. Comparable on structure, ranking, and research scale.
• University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy: Top-ranked US pharmacy school offering Pharm.D., Ph.D., and online graduate programs with substantial NIH-funded research in pharmacogenomics, drug discovery, and pharmaceutical outcomes. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and ranking to UF College of Pharmacy.
• Ohio State University College of Pharmacy: Large public pharmacy college with substantial NIH funding, multiple research centers, and Pharm.D./Pharm.D.-Ph.D. dual degree programs, directly comparable in structure and research output.
• University of Maryland School of Pharmacy: Public pharmacy school with large research portfolio including pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacoeconomics; directly comparable in mission and structure.
• University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: Major public pharmacy school with strong pharmacogenomics and experimental therapeutics research; comparable in scale, ranking, and graduate program mix.
• Purdue University College of Pharmacy: Top public pharmacy school with strong research funding, online M.S. programs, and notable industry partnerships, comparable on continuing education and research scale.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy: Public pharmacy school with significant research funding in pharmacometrics and pharmaceutical sciences; comparable in research scale and Pharm.D./graduate program portfolio.
• University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy: Public pharmacy college with substantial NIH research funding, pharmacotherapy and health outcomes research, and Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs, comparable in scale and mission.
• University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy: Leading public pharmacy school with top NIH funding, precision medicine research, and Pharm.D./Ph.D. programs; comparable on research intensity, ranking, and graduate education portfolio.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy: Major public pharmacy school with strong research in drug discovery and pharmacotherapy; comparable in scale, public-university structure, and Pharm.D./Ph.D. offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UFPharmacy
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• Facebookfacebook.com/UFPharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uf-college-of-pharmacy
• Instagraminstagram.com/ufpharmacy

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries9 records

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