Curriculum
The Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum at Regis University uniquely combines a highly integrated course curriculum with Team-Based Learning (TBL) in a Jesuit learning environment. The curricular content integrates biological, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences so that basic biological and pharmaceutical concepts are discussed in the context of disease management. Simultaneous to on-campus curricular content, students will take part in an experiential component where they will work directly with patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Presenting the course curriculum in this manner encourages students to learn course concepts, and better understand how biological, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences fit together.
Most courses are taught using TBL as the main instructional strategy. In a TBL course, students are divided into groups of 5 to 7 members that, as they work together over time, develop into highly functional learning teams. TBL requires students to learn course content before coming to class. Students spend classroom time, in their teams, applying their knowledge of course content to solving problems. To ensure course content comprehension, students are evaluated individually and as a team for each TBL unit, and during mid-term and final exams. Students develop strong teamwork skills in TBL courses, enhancing their ability to function as an effective member of a healthcare team.
The tenets of Jesuit education are threaded throughout the curriculum in ethics, faith and service learning courses and experiences. The Regis University School of Pharmacy is the only pharmacy school in the United States to completely integrate the entire course curriculum AND use TBL. Additional information about TBL is available by following the links below.
www.teambasedlearning.org
The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum was developed based on the Regis University School of Pharmacy Educational Outcomes. In essence, the Educational Outcomes describe what a Regis graduate pharmacist will be: knowledgeable, skillful and principled. The Educational Outcomes are available by following the link below.
The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum contains six curricular sequences: experiential, integrated pharmacotherapy, pharmacy skills, public health, pharmacy systems, and course electives. The experiential sequence runs throughout the four professional years, while the other sequences end after the third professional year. A detailed description for each sequence is available by following the link below.
The schedule for the Doctor of Pharmacy courses was designed to balance student learning throughout all curricular sequences over the course of three years, with the fourth year focusing on advanced pharmacy practice experiences. A detailed description for each course is available by following the link below the course schedule table.
| PROFESSIONAL YEAR 1 | |||||
| Fall Semester | CR | Spring Semester | CR |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Practice | 2 | IPPE-1 | 2 |
| Integrated Pharmacotherapy 1 | 4 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy 3 | 4 |
| Integrated Pharmacotherapy 2 | 4 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy 4 | 4 |
| Integrated Laboratory 1 | 1 | Integrated Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| Pharmacy Law & Policy | 3 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| Therapeutic Principles of Self Care | 3 | Pharmacy & U.S. Heath Care
System |
3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | Total Semester Hours | 17 |
| PROFESSIONAL YEAR 2 | |||||
| Fall Semester | CR | Spring Semester | CR |
| IPPE-2 | 2 | IPPE-3 | 2 |
| Integrated Pharmacotherapy 5 | 4 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy 7 | 4 |
| Integrated Pharmacotherapy 6 | 4 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy 8 | 4 |
| Integrated Laboratory 3 | 1 | Integrated Laboratory 4 | 1 |
| Drug Info & Literature Evaluation | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Inquiry & Research in Pharmacy Practice |
3 | Pharmacoeconomics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | Total Semester Hours | 17 |
| PROFESSIONAL YEAR 3 | |||||
| Fall Semester | CR | Spring Semester | CR | Summer Semester |
CR |
| IPPE-4 | 2 | IPPE-5 | 2 | APPE | 12 |
| Integrated Pharmacotherapy 9 |
4 | Integrated Pharmacotherapy 11 |
4 | ||
| Integrated Laboratory 5 |
1 | Integrated Laboratory 6 |
1 | ||
| Leadership & Management |
3 | Faith Traditions in Healthcare |
3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Semester Hours |
17 | Total Semester Hours |
17 | Total Semester Hours |
12 |
| PROFESSIONAL YEAR 4 | |||
| Fall Semester | CR | Spring Semester | CR |
| APPE | 18 | APPE | 18 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | Total Semester Hours | 18 |
APPE: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience