Preparing Pharmacists for the Future
As health care becomes more team-based and personalized, pharmacists continue to play a vital role in the safe and effective use of medications in patient care. Shenandoah University pharmacy students train to become astute and insightful decision makers on the health care team. As professionals, they’re prepared to meet the complex needs of an increasingly diverse patient population.
Admissions Information
Admission to the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy occurs on a rolling basis for acceptance into the program each fall.

Winchester & Fairfax
Become an expert drug information, drug dosing, and pharmacotherapy.

Online
This pathway is for licensed and practicing pharmacists.

Winchester, Fairfax, & Online
Address today’s most challenging population health care issues.

Winchester, Fairfax, & Online
Explore individual’s genetic make-up and their response to medications.

Online
Apply knowledge of the human genome to clinical practice.

Online
Interpret genomic tests correctly and explain the results to patients.

Online
Improve quality of care, reduce costs and increase patient safety.
Experiential Learning
Shenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy is a progressive and technologically advanced school of pharmacy in the United States. Housed in state-of-the-art facilities, students experience small class sizes, accessible faculty, individualized attention, innovative technology and international travel.
Working with faculty members, pharmacist preceptors, other healthcare professionals, and fellow students from Shenandoah’s nursing & respiratory care, physician assistant and physical therapy programs, you’ll provide invaluable medical services that make a difference to underserved populations in the local community and around the world. Our close proximity to Washington, D.C., and federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the FDA, provide access to summer internships, unique experiential rotations and valuable career experiences.
Campuses
Our nationally recognized pharmacy program offers several degree pathways at two campus locations, so you can study in the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley or immerse yourself in the dynamic, urban lifestyle of Northern Virginia, near Washington, D.C.
Pharmacy Facts
3.3
Average GPA
90.1%
NAPLEX Pass Rate
61%
Residency match rate
41
Faculty Members
395
Enrolled students
12
Student Organizations
Faculty
The Dunn School of Pharmacy faculty is committed to providing a positive learning environment where students can grow both professionally and personally. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, you’ll enjoy close relationships with faculty who are caring and dedicated to preparing you for a professional career in pharmacy. During your first semester, you’ll partner with a faculty adviser who will provide you with guidance for the duration of the program.
Ademutola Akinnuoye '22
"We have one of the best professional schools in the country. Shenandoah is very innovative, very high-technology. Also, if you want to focus on a smaller school, the educators at the school of pharmacy know you by name. I have faculty members who I call my 'mom' and my 'dad' because I'm so far from home. Shenandoah University caters to the student, entirely."
PharmD

Gina Fu ’17
"I experienced so much personal and professional growth at Shenandoah University and a large part of that was because of the remarkable faculty members who work incredibly hard to help the students succeed. I found many mentors who provided me with endless guidance and unique opportunities that allowed me to pave my own path in the profession."
PharmD

Drew Scott '20
"There's not a ton of schools with the MBA/Pharm.D. dual degree. But I was really looking for a kind of smaller school ,and I also wanted a really solid school with a lot of opportunities. Shenandoah is really close to D.C. – that gives you a lot of opportunities, nationally. One of my favorite things is going to Capitol Hill and speaking with senators and their staff about different policies that pertain to pharmacy. We also have an affiliation with Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, Maryland) for fourth-year rotations. We have a clinical track with them."
PharmD/MBA

Ashley Myers '18, '22
"I chose SU because when started searching in high school, they had everything I wanted, and with the guaranteed admit, I didn't have to reapply to graduate school, later on. Everyone here is just great. Your friends are great; the professors are so awesome. In undergrad, for my research, I went fishing with my professor every week, and I got help from them, whenever I needed it, during their office hours. My undergraduate classes prepared me for graduate school. I think they really set us up for success here."
PharmD

Jennifer Lloyd '22
"Shenandoah felt like family - it felt like home. All the faculty and staff are very friendly. The students are very friendly. It just seemed like the right place for me. There are so many different options that I never knew were possible with a pharmacy degree. I don't just have to go to retail; I can do so many other things: outpatient, inpatient, hospital, I can do long-term care - anything that I can imagine is out there for me."
PharmD

Pharmacy News

Shenandoah Shines at VPhA Conference
The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy made its presence well known at this year’s Virginia Pharmacists Association conference in August in Virginia Beach. Inova Center for Personalized Health P3 Pharmacy students Christian Sowalla, Geoffry Genna, ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Shines at VPhA Conference

School of Pharmacy News: Summer 2019
A research article by Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration Sean Hyungwoo Kim, Pharm.D., and pharmacy student Connor McKay '20, "Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pharmacist-Led Transitions of Care Services on the 30-Day All-Cause ... Continue Reading School of Pharmacy News: Summer…

Pharmacy Course Addresses Specific Challenges of Transgender Community
A course at Shenandoah University aims to increase pharmacists’ knowledge about gender identity and the unique health care challenges of transgender patients. According to Jonn Bailey, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the university’s ... Continue Reading Pharmacy Course Addresses Specific Challenges…
Student Life
More than 85% of our student pharmacists participate in student organizations and their contributions are broad and diverse. Our student pharmacists sponsor and coordinate community projects and health fairs; are active in professional organizations at the local, state and national levels; and influence decisions within the School and on campus through representation in governing committees and special projects.
Are You Seeking An Affordable And Efficient Solution For Your Students’ Course Remediation Needs?
Shenandoah University, a leader in online pharmacy education, now offers a remediation solution available via institutional contract agreement or visiting student status.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools and ACPE Shenandoah Universityʼs School of Pharmacy has been a leading provider of remediation courses since 1999. Our online learning environment provides engaging, rich media course material in a flexible, easy-to-access format that is available 24/7.
Pharmacy Remediation Courses
I have been using Shenandoah as a remediation site for our school since 1999. I feel they offer remediation programs for roughly 90% of our Pharmacotherapeutics Modules. The modules are up-to-date and comprehensive for the material, and the synchronization of voice and PowerPoint makes it easy for the student to follow. They worked with us to provide hard-copy exams and keys, rather than make the students take the online exams. This allows more flexibility in scheduling the exams and makes it more efficient for me and the students. The faculty and staff are very accommodating and provide an efficient and professional service. I am very pleased with the process and will continue to do so.”
Harvey Jacobs, Ph.D., R.Ph. | Assistant Dean and Associate Professor, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University