WSU PharmD Locations

Housed in the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) campus, pharmacy students learn alongside PNWU Doctor of Osteopathy and WSU nursing students and work together to serve the area’s rural communities. Being on a shared campus, you will also have access to PNWU resources in addition to those available to WSU students.

Smaller class sizes in Yakima allow for more face-to-face interaction with professors meaning you can personalize your learning experience, focusing on areas of pharmacy that most interest you. As a full extension, Yakima has a dedicated faculty and staff on campus. With class sizes of about 35, you will have a tight-knit support group with all your classmates and professors.

Living in Yakima

Located in the heart of Central Washington, Yakima is perfectly situated to give residents access to the diverse recreation of the Pacific Northwest, and with 300 days of sunshine each year there is plenty of time to enjoy all of it.

The Yakima Valley supports the surrounding agricultural regions known for their apple, wine and hop production. In fact, Yakima is the nation’s largest producer of hops and home to a flourishing craft beer industry. Scenic rivers, mountains and lakes are all within driving distance—as are the big city sites of Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. That’s why the New York Times describes the region as having “serious wines and sweeping vistas.”

As the largest medical hub between Minneapolis and Seattle, Spokane is the ideal place for you to be exposed to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic care in all fields. Students benefit from WSU’s connections to major hospitals and health care providers in the region.

Located on the WSU Health Sciences campus, pharmacy students learn alongside future Cougar nurses and doctors from the WSU College of Nursing and Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. The campus is part of Spokane’s University District with extensions of Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, and the University of Washington all nearby.

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Living in Spokane

Spokane has all the amenities of a big city, with the feel of a small and supportive community. The city has become especially popular in the last 10 years for its cottage industry of craft brew beer, some of the most breathtaking views nature has to offer, and a thriving arts, culture and restaurant scene.

In the heart of downtown Spokane, the WSU Health Sciences campus is just a short walk from all of the best things Spokane has to offer. The campus itself borders the Spokane River and students looking for a few minutes of fresh air between classes can quickly find themselves overlooking the Spokane Falls. With 76 lakes in the Spokane area, and Mt. Spokane less than an hour drive away, the city offers a variety of outdoor recreation year-round.