The Florida pharmacy schools were built for those who own a bachelor degree and want to pursue a four-year advanced degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (or PharmD) in Florida. Please note that PCAT which stands for Pharmacy College Admissions Test is required for applicants for admissions to pharmacy schools, while Doctor of Pharmacy is a must for those who want to consider working as a pharmacist in Florida.
This page lists all Florida pharmacy colleges that are accredited by the ACPE – Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Included are complete contact information and website addresses of all Pharmacy schools, colleges, and universities within the state of Florida.
Rank | Pharmacy University | Pharmacy Department | |
1 | University of Florida College of Pharmacy Address: PO Box 100484, Gainesville, FL 32610-0484 Phone: (352) 273-6312 E-mail: frontdesk@cop.ufl.edu Website: http://www.cop.ufl.edu |
College of Pharmacy | |
2 | Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy Address: 3200 S. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 Phone: (800) 356-0026 E-mail: dpetracy@nsu.nova.edu Website: http://pharmacy.nova.edu |
College of Pharmacy | |
3 | Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Address: 311 New Pharmacy Building, Tallahassee, FL 32307-3800 Phone: (850) 599-3301 E-mail: Karam.Soliman@famu.edu Website: http://pharmacy.famu.edu |
College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | |
4 | Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy Address: PO Box 24708, West Palm Beach, FL 33416 Phone: (561) 803-2122 E-mail: grad@pba.edu Website: http://www.pba.edu/school-of-pharmacy |
School of Pharmacy |
Florida
Florida is a US state with its capital in Tallahassee, located on a long peninsula of the same name between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Bordered by the states of Alabama and Georgia
- Area – 170,451 km²
- Population (2000) – 15,982,378 people.
The largest cities are Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville.
Climate
In most of the territory the climate is humid subtropical, in the south – tropical. There is a constant risk of hurricanes in summer and autumn. On the southern part of the peninsula, in the area of the city of Fort Myers and below, there is a mild tropical climate, which allows the local population to swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico all year round.
History
Before the arrival of Europeans in America, the peninsula was inhabited for thousands of years by Indian tribes. The Spaniards, who landed here in 1513, claimed the region as their territory, which they called la tierra florida (“blooming land”). In 1819, Spain sold Florida to the United States. The agreement entered into force on 22 February.
In 1845 Florida became the 27th state of the USA.
Administrative device
The state legislature has two chambers, a 40-member Senate and a 120-member House of Representatives.
Democratic positions have traditionally been strong in the state, but recently, due to the influx of visitors, the influence of Republicans has grown.
POMPANO BEACH
Population: 100,000 thousand people (2010)
Area: 65.8 sq. km
Founded: 1898
City status since: 1947
Time zone: UTC-5, summer UTC-4
Altitude: 4 m
Nearest airport: Executive
Pompano Beach is a city in the state of Florida, located on its east coast. It has stunningly beautiful sandy beaches, warm and vibrant ocean waters, and soothing breezes. The first settlers appeared here at the end of the 19th century. The second half of the 20th century gave impetus to the mass construction and development of the city’s infrastructure.
Pompano Beach is the perfect destination for adventure, beach fun and fun. Here you can enjoy deep sea fishing, visit one of the parks, play golf or tennis, or just relax on the beach.
You can get here by plane, train, car or bus. Pompano Beach has a huge selection of hotels – from the usual four-star hotels on the beach to boutique apartments. The local beach is one of the most beautiful in the entire state. It is over a hundred yards wide and has fine golden sand. The very name of the city comes from a local species of fish that lives in abundance in coastal waters.
This place is very convenient for fishing lovers. This does not require a license. There are unique conditions for diving. In the local waters you can see magnificent natural coral reefs and there are even several sunken ships.
Pompano Beach has large supermarkets, shops, a flea market, and more. Parks are scattered throughout the city. Local museums and art galleries will attract art lovers. Colorful events are held annually in the city, for example, a seafood festival.
This city, whose coat of arms depicts a fish, is simply created for lovers of recreation on the ocean coast, divers, connoisseurs of fishing and shopping fans.
Hollywood
Population: 140,700 thousand people (2010)
Area: 70.8 sq. km
Founded: 1921
City status since: 1925
Time zone: UTC
Altitude: 3[1] m
The city of Hollywood was founded in 1920 and is constantly growing. Like its Californian namesake, this is a vibrant beach town offering tourists a wealth of natural beauty and entertainment for all tastes and incomes.
The city was founded by Joseph W. Young. Until now, his Mediterranean-style mansion has been preserved on Hollywood Boulevard. This is one of the old houses in this city.
These places have a tropical monsoon climate: humid summers and warm winters.
There are two and a half miles of luxurious cobbled waterfront, many beautiful hotels, hundreds of restaurants and shops, a theater, three beautiful parks on the ocean and a museum. Tourists who love the combination of sun, sand and entertainment will find plenty of opportunities in Hollywood.
Dazzling white sand, palm trees and blue waters will enchant every traveler. This is the perfect place to watch beautiful sunsets on the Atlantic coast.
Waterfront walks along the ocean are popular with joggers, cyclists and walkers. In the city center of cultural institutions, boutiques, art galleries, nightclubs and shopping centers.
A local attraction is Arts Park, which has ten acres of green space, paved walking or jogging alleys, and a children’s play area with an interactive fountain. The arts center features contemporary art exhibitions, as well as dance and music performances. There are many bars and clubs, and you can listen to live jazz, blues, rock or latin. This city is just perfect for relaxing, there are many beaches, shops and comfortable hotels.