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University Highlights

FOUNDING

“Founding Father” Eugene Massot, an apothecary from Kentucky, founded the college in 1864 with four of his medical colleagues. 

MISSION

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis provides an inclusive, supportive and enriching environment for growth, learning and leadership to prepare our students, residents, faculty staff and alumni to positively impact patients and society. 

VISION

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis will be a globally prominent leader in pharmacy and health care education, interprofessional, patient-centered care and collaborative research. 

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment

649

Female Students

63%

Male Students

37%

Non-Binary Students

<1%

States Represented

39

Countries Represented

10

Colleges

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Home to our flagship Doctor of Pharmacy program. The college is focused on preparing students for expert practice and leadership in pharmacy careers.

College of Arts and Sciences

Home to health sciences undergraduate degrees, including pre-professional pathways, as well as the Medicinal Chemistry graduate program.

College of Global Population Health

Home to our global and population health-related academic and research programs, including undergraduate degrees and our online MPH program.

College of Graduate Studies

Oversees administration of the University’s master’s, dual degree and graduate certificate programs, as well as the University’s postdoctoral scholar activity.

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Applied Behavioral Sciences 
Biochemistry 
Biomedical Sciences 
Biopsychology 
Exercise Physiology 

Medical Humanities 
Neuroscience 
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
Pharmaceutical Sciences 
Public Health 

Graduate and Professional Programs

Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry 
Doctor of Pharmacy 

Featured Sports

With 20 men’s, women’s and coed teams, UHSP offers year-round opportunities to get in the game or cheer from the sidelines.

Men’s

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Rugby
Soccer
Track and field—Indoor
Track and field—Outdoor
Volleyball

Women’s

Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track and field—Indoor
Track and field—Outdoor
Volleyball

CoEd

Competitive Cheer
Esports

Students playing yard games on the quad during the 2024 solar eclipse

Activities and Organizations

There are more than 35 student organizations on the UHSP campus. Students can also take part in theater productions, on-campus leadership opportunities and a variety of campus traditions, including Founders Day, Spirit Week, Move-In Day, Fall Extravaganza and more. 

Alumni

Living Alumni

8,557

States

50

Countries

15

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