Graduate School

Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. In 2024 ACP expanded its offerings at RHEC to include an online Doctor of Public Health degree.

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About ACP at RHEC

At a glance

Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is Virginia's only three-year Doctor of Pharmacy Program. The college emphasizes preparing healthcare professionals to serve rural and underserved communities, particularly in Central Appalachia. At the Roanoke location, ACP delivers the second-year classroom instruction for its Doctor of Pharmacy degree. In 2024 ACP expanded to include online offerings in public health, giving the region access to advanced graduate health education without leaving the Roanoke Valley.

Key highlights

  • Virginia's only three-year Pharm.D. program
  • Focus on rural and underserved community healthcare
  • Expanded public health offerings added in 2024
  • Students have full access to RHEC campus services

Programs offered at RHEC

  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Doctor of Public Health (online)
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