California Northstate University College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the nation's first 3+4 PharmD-MD Pathway and 3+4 PharmD-DMD Pathway, with both beginning Fall of 2026. These innovative pathways reflect our commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and expanding opportunities for our students. For additional details, please contact us at COPadmissions@cnsu.edu
4 Year PharmD Curriculum
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COURSE# |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
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P1 - Fall Semester I |
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PBS 601 |
Cell and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry |
4 |
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PBS 603 |
Medicinal Chemistry & Physical Pharmacy |
3 |
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PBS 605 |
Pharmaceutics |
4 |
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IPP 607 |
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Professionalism |
3.5 |
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PRC 609 |
Longitudinal Practicum I |
1 |
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PRC 613 |
Pharmaceutical Calculations |
1.5 |
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Semester total |
17 |
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P1 - Spring Semester II |
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PBS 602 |
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I |
6 |
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PBS 604 |
Pharmacokinetics |
5 |
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CAS 606 |
Biostatistics and Pharmacoepidemiology |
3 |
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CAS 608 |
Introduction to Clinical Topics |
5 |
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PRC 610 |
Longitudinal Practicum II |
1 |
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Semester total |
20 |
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P2 - Fall Semester III |
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PBS 701 |
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II |
6 |
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CAS 703 |
Drug Literature Information & Evaluation |
3 |
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CAS 705 |
Pharmacotherapy I |
6 |
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PRC 709 |
Longitudinal Practicum III |
2 |
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Semester total |
17 |
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P2 - Spring Semester IV |
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ELC 700 |
Elective I |
2 |
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PBS 704 |
Pathophysiology & Pharmacology III |
6 |
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CAS 706 |
Pharmacotherapy II |
6 |
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PRC 710 |
Longitudinal Practicum IV |
2 |
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Semester total |
16 |
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P3 - Fall Semester V |
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ELC 800 |
Elective II |
2 |
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CAS 801 |
Pharmacy and the HealthCare System |
3 |
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PBS 803 |
Immunology and Rheumatology |
3 |
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CAS 805 |
Pharmacotherapy III |
6 |
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PRC 809 |
Longitudinal Practicum V |
2 |
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Semester total |
16 |
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P3 - Spring Semester VI |
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CAS 802 |
Pharmacy Law and Ethics |
3 |
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CAS 804 |
Pharmacy Management |
3 |
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CAS 806 |
Pharmacotherapy IV |
6 |
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PRC 810 |
Longitudinal Practicum VI |
2 |
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CAS 812 |
Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Calculations |
2 |
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Semester total |
16 |
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*IPPE Requirements (Available in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring Term) |
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*IPP 707 |
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I |
4 |
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*IPP 807 |
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II |
2 |
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*IPP 808 |
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III |
2 |
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P4 – Year-6 Blocks over Summer, Fall and Spring |
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APP 901 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Community |
6 |
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APP 902 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Hospital/Health System |
6 |
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APP 903 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: General Medicine |
6 |
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APP 904 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Am Care |
6 |
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APP 905 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Specialty I |
6 |
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APP 906 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Specialty II |
6 |
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APP 910 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Seminar I |
1 |
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APP 911 |
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Seminar II |
1 |
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Year total |
38 |
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Program total credits |
148 |
*Students might be required to complete IPPEs in the Summer or Winter Breaks and must be completed prior to the start of the P4 Year.
Version date: 11/16/2022 (subject to change)
By partnering with PioneerRx Pharmacy Software, our program allows students to learn in a real-world environment using the most installed software for independent pharmacies. Students enhance their clinical and functional skills by training in a pharmacy system that is innovative, robust, and feature-rich.