WesternU-how does it compare to other schools?

[koola]

Hi all,
I'm just wondering how Western University of Health Sciences in California compares to other California pharmacy schools? I've recently decided to pursue pharmacy so I am researching on California schools. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

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[koola]

anyone?

 

[howyoudoin450]

It's a great program but not as high ranking as USC or ucsf.

 

[30Percent]

Its a good school.

 

[riggylou]

Hi all,
I'm just wondering how Western University of Health Sciences in California compares to other California pharmacy schools? I've recently decided to pursue pharmacy so I am researching on California schools. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you

I have visited and interviewed here and I was impressed. The block program they offer distinguishes them from other schools. I have heard they have a good reputation in the area from pharmacists that I have spoken to. Check out the Western thread in the school specific forum..some current students have given great answers to questions in there.

 

[koola]

so would you say it's better or worse than Loma Linda, Touro CA, University of the Pacific and California Northstate?

 

[riggylou]

IMO, it is better than both Northstate (at this time) and Touro and about equal w/ LLU and UOP. Between those three, the main difference is how the curriculum is presented:

LLU has three 10 week "quarters", Western has modified-block for the first year and block system following that, and UOP is an accelerated three year program.

 

[BelowTheMean]

Western U is great compared to the 50+ crap schools that opened in recent history. Back in the late 90s, it was considered a backup school for people in cali, but 2013, it's up there since all the other crap schools opened. Why would anyone want to do pharmacy today is beyond me.

 

[owlegrad]

Moved to SSD