ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Earn your PharmD in the picturesque mountains of Northeast Tennessee.
Founded in 2005, ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has grown quickly into a nationally recognized program, and its excellence continues to endure as part of the 100+ year-old University.
Tailor Your Training
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 Track, and interprofessional education.
Make an Impact
With over 100 opportunities for student leadership in our national award-winning organizations
and co-ed fraternities, it’s easy to get involved and make a difference in local rural
communities or across the world in our study abroad and global experience programs.
Find a Community
At other schools, you might call those around you classmates or faculty. Here, they are part of a tight-knit community. Situated in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Johnson City has a lot to offer, from a bustling downtown to nearby Smoky Mountains; Asheville, North Carolina; and a variety of world-class outdoor activities.
Get Career Ready
We are ranked No. 2 in the nation for NAPLEX among accredited pharmacy schools. Our first-attempt pass rate for the Class of 2023 was 95.4% (national avg: 78.6%). A pharmacy school graduate must pass the NAPLEX exam in order to be awarded a license to practice.
The Class of 2024 Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) match rate of 92% is ranked No. 1 in Tennessee and the Southeast, as well as No. 6 in the nation among pharmacy schools. The national average is 74%.
The Class of 2023 achieved a 78% PGY2 match rate, above the national average.
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Gatton offers the PharmD, two dual degrees, as well as postgraduate residencies and fellowships.
Support Gatton students and faculty as we equip students to advance pharmacy education, research and practice.