Dean's Message

Thank you for visiting the Home Page of the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University.  Established in 1886 as the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is one of the oldest and largest institutions of its kind in the nation.  We are proud of our long and distinguished history and of the accomplishments of our faculty and alumni who continue to make important contributions to the profession of pharmacy.

          Dramatic changes are taking place in pharmacy that are creating new and expanded opportunities for our graduates.  The unprecedented demand for pharmacists is coupled with new professional roles that recognize pharmacists as essential healthcare providers.  In this capacity pharmacists are responsible for ensuring safe and effective drug therapy for their patients, and for ensuring that medication-related public health goals are achieved.

          The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a modern and model urban institution that provides access and excellence to those who are interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy and related areas.  An extraordinary faculty and state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities are integrated with the most prestigious and comprehensive array of clinical affiliations in the United States.  Participating in our network are over thirty major medical centers and long-term care facilities, hundreds of community pharmacies, our own world-renowned Drug Information Center, and nearly 1,000 preceptors.

          In addition to our Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program, the College offers M.S. and Ph.D degrees in a variety of pharmacy and related administrative and scientific disciplines of particular interest to the pharmaceutical industry.  These programs provide graduate students with outstanding research opportunities and with the skills for career growth.

          Use our website to keep abreast of various alumni events and our extensive program of continuing education for practicing pharmacists.

          Thank you for visiting with us.

Sincerely,

Stephen M. Gross, Ed.D.
Dean