College of Pharmacy
The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is consistently ranked among the top 30 PharmD programs by U.S. News & World Report and continues to stand out as a national leader in research and graduate training. According to the 2025 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) rankings, the College is #11 nationally in total research funding (just under $30 million) and #7 in NIH funding, out of more than 140 accredited U.S. colleges of pharmacy.
The College offers four well-established PhD programs in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Molecular Pharmaceutics (formerly Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry), and Pharmacotherapy. These programs provide students with rigorous scientific training and access to advanced research infrastructure across the biomedical, translational, and clinical spectrum.
The College is closely integrated with the University of Utah Health campus, encompassing University Hospital, Primary Children’s Hospital, and the Huntsman Cancer Institute—one of only 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. This positioning enables unmatched access to interdisciplinary research, clinical trials, and patient-centered innovation.
With top-tier funding, nationally recognized faculty, and close ties to a major academic health system, the College of Pharmacy offers an exceptional environment for PharmD and PhD students pursuing impactful careers in science and healthcare.
The University of Utah
The University of Utah is a flagship public institution and one of the nation’s leading research universities. Classified as an R1 university by the Carnegie Classification, it is recognized for “very high research activity”—a distinction held by fewer than 190 institutions in the United States out of ~4,000 degree-granting institutions. It is also a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only group of 71 top-tier research universities in North America known for academic excellence, innovation, and federal research leadership. According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the University of Utah ranks 47th in the U.S. for total research expenditures, with over $780 million in externally funded research in 2024.
Situated at the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and integrated into the heart of Salt Lake City, the campus offers unique access to both metropolitan resources and the outdoors. The university is well-connected by TRAX light rail and public bus lines, making commuting across campus and into the city simple and reliable. Students benefit from a strong sense of community, Division I Pac-12 athletics, and a vibrant cultural scene. With world-class faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a collaborative spirit, the University of Utah offers a comprehensive and inspiring environment for research, learning, and personal growth.
