Our Mission
At UHSP, it is our mission to educate and advance communities of discovery to foster a healthier society. As we strive to improve community health worldwide, we aspire to make UHSP the institution of choice for students, faculty and staff across a range of health care practices and fields, with an inspiring culture that drives success.
Our Vision
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis will be a transformational leader in health education and research.
Review the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis mission, vision and values at uhsp.edu/about/mission-vision-values.html.
Values
- Discovery
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Service
History
Founded in 1864 as St. Louis College of Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis has educated innovators and leaders who impact health care locally, nationally and globally. The University includes the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Global Population Health, the College of Graduate Studies, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy, the third-oldest college in the United States and the oldest college of pharmacy west of the Mississippi River. At University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, we educate the whole student through a challenging curriculum taught through the lens of health care. We offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees that prepare students for a variety of health professions careers and lays the perfect foundation for professional or graduate studies. Surrounded by one of the nation’s preeminent biomedical complexes, the University provides exceptional education, research and practice opportunities for students to best prepare them for a dynamic career in health care. The University offers a full student-life experience, including more than 65 student organizations and NAIA athletics. The student body includes nearly 700 students representing 30 states and 17 countries.
The University’s more than 8,500 living alumni reside and practice in 50 states and 15 different countries, providing a strong network that assists students with their goals.
The University is located on nine acres within the Washington University Medical Campus. Our location allows us to actively forge partnerships with nearby institutions such as Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College.
In addition to our undergraduate, master’s and professional degrees, the University provides, through partnerships with neighboring institutions, pathways for students to complete graduate and professional study in a variety of health care fields.
- Integrated Pharm.D. and MBA or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offered in partnership with University of Missouri-St. Louis
- Integrated “3+2” bachelor’s degree and Master of Science (M.S.) in Occupational Therapy, offered in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Integrated “3+3” bachelor’s degree and Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD), offered in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) through a “4+3” pathway with three spaces reserved each year, offered in partnership with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing, offered in partnership with Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College through a dual admission “2+2” or “4+1” pathway
- Reserved interview slots exclusively for UHSP students applying for general admission to A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program or the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program, in partnership with A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, who meet the minimum admission requirements. Additionally, UHSP students can apply to A.T. Still University’s Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program.
Colleges
College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences oversees many Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science undergraduate programs. This college is housed in Jones Hall. Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences have offices located on the second, fourth and fifth floors.
Patrick J. Van Fleet, Ph.D., is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, which includes the Department of Liberal Arts and the Department of Basic Sciences.
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy oversees the professional Doctor of Pharmacy. This college is housed in the Academic and Research Building. Faculty of St. Louis College of Pharmacy have offices located on the third, fourth and sixth floors.
Terri L. Warholak, RPh, Ph.D., FAPhA, is the 16th dean of St. Louis College of Pharmacy. The college includes the Department of Pharmaceutical and Administrative Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Office of Experiential Education.
College of Global Population Health
UHSP’s College of Global Population Health was founded with a mission to be a multi-faceted change agent in improving the health of populations locally and across the globe.
Led by Founding Dean David Steeb, Pharm.D., MPH, the college is dedicated to providing students with a global educational experience that will help them become leaders who can transform the health and well-being of communities locally and worldwide.
The college serves as the primary home for the University’s global and population health-related academic and research programs, while also helping to grow University engagement with the St. Louis community to promote health equity and positively impact health outcomes.
College of Graduate Studies
The College of Graduate Studies oversees administration of master’s and graduate certificate programs. In addition, it leads activities designed to enrich the experience of postdoctoral trainees, so they can pursue of a wide range of professional career options. The administrative offices of the college are located on the third floor of the Academic and Research Building.
Giovanni Pauletti, Ph.D., is the dean of the College of Graduate Studies, which includes graduate faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Global Population Health, St. Louis College of Pharmacy and various partner institutions.
Accreditation
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis’ Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Public Health (MPH), and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Pharm.D. is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
Phone: 312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462
hlcomission.org
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
190 S. LaSalle St.,
Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60603-3446
Phone: 312.664.3575
Fax: 866.228.2631
acpe-accredit.org
Student Consumer Information
Consumer information (e.g., graduation rates, student demographic information, financial aid programs and campus crime statistics) is located on the University’s public website at uhsp.edu/policies/student-consumer-information.html.
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