Medicine is a demanding field — especially within the realm of pharmaceuticals. Therefore, pursuing an education beyond the common is necessary, with students being urged to seek outstanding programs instead.

University of California, San Francisco

Established in 1873, the University of California (the San Francisco chapter) offers an education recognized throughout the world. The college — which provides degrees in pharmacy, nursing, dentistry and other specialized forms of healthcare — boasts a campus of 135 acres, a staggering academic staff of almost 2000, and a dedication to graduate studies that ensures its place among the country’s best medical facilities; as of 2011, the National Institute of Health ranked it first.

University of Minnesota

Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is one of the country’s most prestigious — and expansive — institutions. It offers a Public Ivy philosophy (supporting an estimated average of 50,000 students per year) and has 19 individual colleges, with its pharmacy department offering the state’s only specialized training facility. It ranks consistently within the U. S. News and World Report’s top 10 list, and it provides exceptional graduate programs. Those seeking pharmacy careers in the Midwest rely on its high standards.

Purdue University

Providing a long history of technical excellence, Purdue University began in 1869. Its benefactor, John Purdue, sought to create a college devoted to science, and his intention succeeded; the institution is often ranked among the country’s top 10 schools (and even within the top 100 of international listings). Its pharmacy department shares this prestige, listed among the top five healthcare programs of the United States. Almost 2,500 acres and over 6,000 staffers support Purdue, creating a diverse — and stimulating — campus.

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