2020 Conference Host School: St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the oldest colleges of pharmacy in the United States, and has served as the starting point for pharmacists, biomedical researchers, nurses, physicians, health care administrators, industry executives, entrepreneurs and leaders in a variety of other fields.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, within one of the world’s finest biomedical complexes, the College provides students with access to unmatched education, research and networking opportunities with some of the top health care professionals, faculty and researchers in the nation.

Our world-renowned neighbors include:

• Barnes-Jewish Hospital

• St. Louis Children’s Hospital

• Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

• Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

• Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

The College’s unique location is currently serving as a catalyst for its growth as a research enterprise, with faculty and students across the College collaborating on innovative research projects within individual laboratories and through the College’s academic and research centers. This spring, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranked the College among the top 50 colleges of pharmacy in the nation for total research awards in its “Annual Funded Research Grant Institutional Rankings” report for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

Courses at the College are taught through the lens of health care, ensuring that work done in the classroom can be seamlessly applied in patient care settings. The College features an engaging learning environment that allows students to explore a variety of career paths, develop practical expertise and become leaders in their professions and communities.

The College’s flagship Doctor of Pharmacy program prepares students to be leaders and innovators in the profession of pharmacy, with graduates working in practice settings ranging from community pharmacies to biomedical research facilities.

The College also offers bachelor’s degrees designed to prepare students for careers in the health professions, and/or serve as a foundation for graduate or professional studies. Through partnerships with neighboring institutions, the College also provides students with graduate degree opportunities to help them expand their knowledge and advance their careers.

Campus Maps

You can use the STLCOP interactive map to get an inside look at the buildings and facilities.

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Driving Directions

St. Louis College of Pharmacy is conveniently accessible to the major highways in St. Louis.

From Highways 40/64 and 44:

1. Exit at Kingshighway Boulevard. Head north on Kingshighway.
2. Make a right onto Forest Park Parkway.
3. Make a right onto Taylor Avenue.
4. Make a right at the second stop sign onto Children's Place.
5. Turn right into the College parking garage, just past the MetroLink garage.

Access complete driving directions from your location or download a printable PDF of the College's campus and surrounding Central West End neighborhood.