The Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana (UM) is excited to announce their new academic scholarship opportunity for out-of-state students:
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD
This award is based on academic merit and gives high-achieving and academically strong out-of-state students the opportunity to complete their Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree at significantly reduced out-of-state cost, a reduction of up to $15,000 per year. This is new opportunity was established in Fall 2020 and will be awarded to select out-of-state students who would start the program in Fall 2021, based on merit. Thus, it applies to this year’s application period.
Click here to learn more about the out-of-state tuition academic merit award!
ABOUT US
The Skaggs Pharm.D. program is a traditional four-year program that combines rigorous basic science education with extensive and varied clinical and interprofessional experiences in and outside of the classroom while offering training and support by highly accomplished and caring faculty, staff and administrators. We are passionate about the importance of pharmacy for rural communities, and committed to the highest quality of education and academic support in a student-centered environment with dedicated faculty, staff and administrators. The students are involved early in clinical experiences and health outreach; and throughout their studies continue with progressively challenging clinical experiences.
In addition to solid high-quality education, our program offers unique clinical experiences and exposure throughout the Pharm.D. program, equipping our graduates with skills for providing pharmaceutical care as a member of an interprofessional team, population health and outreach, and rural and underserved health:
- Pharmacy-based immunization training and certificate during first semester of pharmacy school.
- Innovative small group discussion and problem-solving throughout P1-P3 years.
- Students provide immunizations and wellness screenings to the UM campus and people in Montana who may not have access to these services.
- Variety of clinical embedded introductory pharmacy experiences and simulations in the didactic curriculum through P1-P3 years.
- Frequent college- and statewide interprofessional experiences.
- Availability of longitudinal introductory practice experiences and training in antibiotic stewardship.
- Required clinical rotations and experiences in rural and underserved health.
- In-house Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Center and retail pharmacy.
- Extensive dual degree offerings: Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./M.S., Pharm.D./MPH, and Pharm.D./MBA.
- Opportunity to participate in International Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in India, Borneo, Scotland, France, Peru, and/or Romania.
OUR LOCATION
In addition, our Pharm.D. program is located in beautiful Missoula, Montana, where we can offer a safe and calm, inclusive, culturally-stimulating environment that offers a variety of sporting and outdoor activities to provide ample opportunities to rejuvenate and relieve stress.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You should feel free to contact our team at:
pharmadmission@mso.umt.edu or Phone: (406) 243-4656
Our staff and faculty are readily available to answer any questions you might have.
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