UK College of Pharmacy to Host Open House

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2015) - The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy will host an open house on Saturday, March 7, for current high school and college students who are interesting in pursuing a pharmacy career.

The event will feature a three-hour information session and will provide an opportunity for students and guests to learn more about the pharmacy profession, career opportunities in the field, and specific information about UK's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program.

An optional 'Preparing and Strengthening' workshop will be held at the end for students who are beginning the application process to pharmacy school. A UK College of Pharmacy advisor will discuss the entire application process, including PharmCAS, UK supplemental application, essays, letters of reference and interviews.

Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Biological Pharmaceutical Complex, located at 789 S. Limestone, with the program beginning promptly at 10 a.m. The event will end by 1 p.m., followed by optional tours. Registration is required and is available here.

Additionally, pre-pharmacy students are encouraged to sign up here for emails concerning future open houses and other special opportunities.