Careers: Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate

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08.15.2025

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Career Outlook

The Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate offers individuals already working in a pharmacy setting an opportunity to advance their leadership and management skills while building knowledge of the issues facing the health care system and changes in business operations. Individuals who choose to complete a leadership program gain experience that may improve their job prospects. Notably, all credits taken as part of this certificate may be subsequently applied toward the Masters in Pharmacy Leadership.

What You Can do with a Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate

Successful completion of the program prepares graduates for leadership positions in numerous health care settings, including independent and chain community pharmacies, health-system inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and clinical pharmacies, managed care, and more.

Graduates earning their Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate move on to successful careers in various senior leadership roles. Below you will find career outlook, and wage data from BLS for Pharmacists comparing entry and senior-level roles.

Clinical setting leadership titles include:

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Clinical Manager
Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager
Pharmacy Supervisor
Pharmacy Assistant Director
Pharmacy Associate Director
Pharmacy Director

Responsibilities for leadership roles may include:

Managing and supervising a pharmacy team
Providing leadership through development and involvement in clinical pharmacy consult services, drug informatics, and hospital quality initiatives
Assisting in the development of a drug formulary and involvement in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Planning, developing and providing drug information and educational sessions to professionals within the pharmacy setting, as well as to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care professionals
Teaching, precepting, and mentoring students and residents

Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate Testimonial

“With this Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Leadership, you will be equipped to make the greatest impact on patient health outcomes, pharmacy practices, and our profession. ”

Certificate in Pharmacy Leadership Graduate

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate?

The Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate is typically completed in 2 semesters or less than 1 year based on taking 2 courses per semester, which is the average pace.
Are Scholarships Available for Pharmacy Leadership Programs?

Students accepted to the UC Pharmacy Leadership program are eligible to apply for UC Foundation scholarships for tuition support. Information and the scholarship application can be found at the link below.

https://pharmacy.uc.edu/plscholarships
What are the admission requirements for the Pharmacy Leadership Graduate Certificate?
Requirements include:
- BS or PharmD degree from an accredited institution (pharmacist) OR enrollment in a PharmD program. (Student Pharmacist)
- PharmD students must have completed the required Foundational coursework to enroll (e.g. 1 year of Pharmacy School)
- PharmD students who do not have a BS degree must contact the program director to apply
- Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended
- For international students, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 90 (internet-based) or 235 (computer-based), or a Duolingo English Test of at least 110 is accepted.
  - Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).
Please visit the Admissions Requirements page for more information.