Prospective Pharmacy Students Invited to Open House

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 8, 2013) — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy will host two open house events for prospective students, on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 16. 

These events are intended for high school, college, non-traditional or second-career students who are considering a career in pharmacy. The three-hour information session 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 (Pharm.D.) professional program.

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. The event will end by 2 p.m., followed by optional tours and workshops. Registration is required and is available online at http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/programs/prepharm/openhouse.php.

Pre-pharmacy students may also sign up to receive updates by email to be notified of future open houses and other special opportunities at http://go.uky.edu/prepharmlsv.

MEDIA CONTACT: Keith Hautala, 859-323-2396; keith.hautala@uky.edu