BUTLER UNIVERSITY DOCTOR OF PHARMACY ONLINE PATHWAY

Fall (Term 1)

• RX312 – Clinical Biochemistry (4)
• RX316 – Pathophysiology (3)
• BI323 – Immunology (2)
• RX361 – Approval to Administration: How Drugs Get to Patients (3)

Spring (Term 2)

• RX314 – Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology (3)
• RX324 – Pharmacist Assessment and Immunization (2)
• RX351 – Basic Pharmaceutics (4)*
• RX301 – IPE and Professional Development (1)
• RX415 – Self Care & Health Promotion 1 (3) – blood pressure assessments in spring P1 on-campus immersion

*RX351 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams and includes the blood pressure assessment for Self-Care & Health Promotion 1.

Summer (Term 3)

• RX318 – Introduction to Principles of Drug Action (PDA) (4)
• RX319 – Introduction to Healthcare Analytics (2)
• RX321 – Social Justice & Diversity (SJD) – Diversity and Inclusivity in Healthcare (3)
• IPPE 1 – Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Community) | [160 hrs] (Experiential) (credit hours tied to IPE RX400s course)

All RX courses numbered 300 or higher require official acceptance into the pharmacy program and P1 standing (or higher).

Must earn a passing grade in RX312 to be eligible to take RX314, RX318, and RX324.

Must earn a passing grade in RX314 to be eligible to take RX411, RX412, and RX511.

Must earn a passing grade in RX316 to be eligible to take RX318 and RX324.

Must earn a passing grade in RX318 to be eligible to take RX411, RX412, and RX511.

Must earn a passing grade in RX324 to be eligible to take RX403 and RX413.

Must earn a passing grade in RX351 to be eligible to take RX421.

Fall (Term 4)

• RX427 – Pharmacy Applications of Biostatistics and Research Design (2)
• RX416 – Self Care & Health Promotion 2 (3) – labs online
• RX400s – IPE and Professional Development 2 (1)
• RX411 – PDA 1 (4)
• RX413 – Therapeutics 1 (4)

Spring (Term 5)

• RX401 – IPE and Professional Development 3 (1)
• RX412 – PDA 2 (4)
• RX414 – Therapeutics 2 (4)
• RX421 – Introduction to Dosage Forms (4)*

*RX421 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams.

*Course grade will not be assigned until successful completion of the on-campus lab portion.

Summer (Term 6)

• RX432 – Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management (2)
• RX422 – Advanced Dosage Forms (4)*
• Professional Electives – 600 level (4-5)
• IPPE 2 – Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Institutional) | [160 hrs] (Experiential) (1 credit hour tied to IPE RX501 course)

* RX422 requires a five-day, on-campus lab immersion after final exams.

* Course grade will not be assigned until successful completion of the on-campus lab portion.

RX416 will fulfill the core requirement for Speaking Across the Curriculum.

RX 403 and RX411 are co-requisites for RX413.

RX404 and RX412 are co-requisites for RX414.

Must earn a C or better in RX413 to be eligible to take RX414.

Must earn a C or better in RX414 to be eligible to take RX513 and RX522.

Must earn a passing grade in RX415 to advance to RX416.

Must earn a passing grade in RX421 to advance to RX422.

Fall (Term 7)

• RX501 – IPE and Professional Development 4 (1)
• RX513 – Therapeutics 3 (4)
• RX511 – PDA 3 (4)
• PX531 – Evidence Based Medicine (2)
• RX526 – Pharmacy, Policy, and the Law (3)

Spring (Term 8)

• RX502 – Introduction to Rotations (1)
• RX517 – Therapeutics & Case Studies 4 (4)
• RX523 – Clinical Pharmacokinetics (4)
• RX527 – Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics (2)
• Professional Electives (2-3) [Must have a minimum of 7 hours of professional electives by the end of the P3 year].

Official P3 standing and anticipated P4 standing in May are required for RX500.

Official P3 standing is required for RX526.

RX511 is a co-requisite for RX513.

RX517 is a co-requisite for RX523.

Must earn passing grades in RX511 and RX513 to be eligible to take RX523.

Must earn a passing grade in 513 to be eligible to take RX517.

RX517 will fulfill the university core requirement for a writing-intensive course.

During the fourth year of the professional phase, you will participate in 10 one-month clinical rotations, each consisting of 40 hours per week (160 hours) for four weeks. Clinical rotations can take place at a variety of sites, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and ambulatory clinic practices as well as other nontraditional pharmacy settings, such as clinical work and basic research in the laboratory. A placement coordinator will work directly with you to help you find a placement close to your residence.

Summer I (Term 9)

• RX 6_Rotation Blocks 1 & 2* (8)

Summer II (Term 9)

• RX 6_Rotation Blocks 3 & 4* (8)

Fall (Term 10)

• RX 6_Rotation Blocks 5–8* (16)

Spring (Term 11)

• RX 6_Rotation Blocks 9 & 10* (8)

*Specific rotations are scheduled through the Experiential Education Office. You must complete 10 rotations during the 10 rotation blocks for a total of 40 credit hours of rotations by the end of the spring semester.

Minimum number of credit hours required for graduation = 139.

Experiential rotations allow you to demonstrate acquired knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a professional setting. You will complete 12 one-month experiential rotations of 160 hours each. You will complete two Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) before commencing a series of 10 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in the following areas:

• 1 Community (IPPE)
• 1 Institutional (IPPE)
• 1 General Medicine
• 1 Acute Care (In-Patient)
• 1 Hospital/Health System
• 1 Ambulatory Care
• 2 Community Practice
• 2 Patient Care Electives (In-Patient or Out-Patient)
• 2 Elective Rotations (Patient Care or Non-Patient Care)

There are numerous options for rotation sites throughout Indiana, across the nation, and abroad. A placement coordinator will work with you to find placements in your area.