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Small Class Sizes
We offer an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, with caring faculty who mentor you every step of the way.
No. 2 for NAPLEX
We are ranked No. 2 in the nation for NAPLEX among accredited pharmacy schools, as well as No. 1 in Tennessee and the Southeast.
No. 6 for PGY1 Match Rate
Our Class of 2024 PGY1 match rate of 92% is ranked No. 6 in the nation, as well as No. 1 in Tennessee and the Southeast.
Earn your PharmD in the picturesque mountains of Northeast Tennessee, and go where you want with our nationally recognized program.
Our PharmD program prepares you to explore a variety of pharmacy career options and tailor your studies to your dream path with dual degree options in PharmD/MBA or PharmD/MPH, research track, residency prep track, and interprofessional education.
With over 100 opportunities for student leadership in our national award-winning organizations and co-ed fraternities, as well as our study abroad and global experience programs, it's easy to get involved and make a difference in local rural communities or across the world.
At other schools, you might call those around you classmates or faculty. Here, we are part of a tight-knit community. Our region has a lot to offer, from a bustling downtown to nearby Smoky Mountains; Asheville, North Carolina; and a variety of world-class outdoor activities.
PharmD
Versatile & In-Demand
Our Doctor of Pharmacy is a four-year degree program that prepares students to provide skilled, ethical, and compassionate patient care as pharmacists. Our program offers 30+ career option experiences in a variety of fields. In addition, you can tailor your studies to your dream path with multiple options.
Research & Residency Track
Post-Graduate Success
Propel your career. Our Research Track prepares student pharmacists to collaborate with faculty on both lab-based and clinical research projects ranging from cancer studies to prescription opioid abuse. The Residency Track prepares student pharmacists for careers in progressive practice while also providing additional opportunities to strengthen their candidacy for competitive post-graduate training programs.
Dual Degree Program
Business Driven
With our PharmD/Master of Business Administration, gain a broader perspective on the business side of pharmacy across various health care settings. With our PharmD/Master of Public Health, deepen your understanding of health with a special focus on disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
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I chose Gatton because of the opportunities that the college offers students and the family atmosphere that is displayed. Gatton makes every student feel like they are welcome, heard, cared for, and supported in their journey to become a pharmacist.
Whitney Blessing, ’25
Future Pharmacist
Kingsport, TN
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