Introduction

The six-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree offered at Ajou College of Pharmacy (ACP) is the highest level of professional education in pharmacy and has been approved by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Located just minutes from Ajou University Hospital, ACP offers a dynamic and innovative curriculum designed to help students excel in the pharmacy profession, which has gradually evolved with the paradigm shifted towards patient-centered care. The school provides all ACP students with exciting opportunities to engage in inter-professional education through full-time experiential rotations which are closely associated with the outstanding clinical and academic programs in the School of Medicine. Surrounding the ACP campus are the leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies whose researchers participate in constant collaboration with our faculty members in drug discovery and development. The school is committed to becoming a premier, world-class educational institution for clinical and industrial pharmacy profession by the year 2023 to mark 50 years of education.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ajou College of Pharmacy is to improve health, wellness and quality of life of individuals and communities by educating students, pharmacy practitioners and pharmaceutical researchers. It reflects our commitment to uphold the core values of the Ajou University - respect for humans, seeking truth from fact, one world and one family.

College Goals

1) Equip students with sufficient knowledge and skills to meet the professional standards relating to clinical pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical industry

2) Foster a learning environment where students can pursue their personal development and increase their research capacity

3) Develop students exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers and society.

4) Help students build global leadership competencies in health care through commitment to lifelong learning

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Ajou Brief History