Butler University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) strives to build a community of next generation healthcare leaders to overcome tomorrow’s challenges. Professors, researchers, career mentors, community partners, and you as donors provide the critical and holistic support our students need to thrive in school and create positive impact in communities beyond. On this Day of Giving 2024, we invite you to join us in strengthening and shaping our future Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, and other leaders in healthcare.
Pharmacists. Since 1904, Butler has been a first-choice Pharmacy program across the nation. Butler Pharmacists exceed the national and state licensure exams, with a 96% first-time aggregate pass rate, compared to 89% and 91%, respectively. Our combined degree program of PharmD/MBA also gives students a distinct niche in the job market.
Physician Assistants. We are proud to be the home of the longest-running Physician Assistant (PA) program in Indiana. Additionally, we offer a fully online Doctor of Medical Science degree designed for PAs interested in advancing in the medical field to stand out among their peers.
Leaders Beyond. In 2014, we launched the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) program, which includes options to major in Health Sciences or Healthcare and Business, giving undergraduate students a point of entry into the fields of medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, dentistry, and hospital administration.
COPHS Featured Initiatives
Dean’s Priority Needs Fund
Help us unlock additional support for the COPHS Dean's Priority Needs Fund! This fund enables Dean Robert Soltis to respond to the greatest needs of the College, including student professional development, collaborative research opportunities with faculty and more. This Day of Giving, 150 gifts made to any COPHS fund will unlock $15,000 towards the Dean's Priority Needs Fund.
Patrick and Rita Murphy Scholarship
50 gifts to the Pat & Rita Murphy Endowed Scholarship Fund will unlock $7,000 in scholarship funds for any undergraduate student enrolled in COPHS. Hear from one student athlete recipient: "Butler's education is one thing I do not take for granted and I truly believe that I am getting set up for success. Butler has pushed me to be my absolute best and none of this would be possible without my scholarship. Thank you so much Rita & Pat Murphy!" - Channing Garner, second year Healthcare Business student and Cheerleader
COPHS faculty TikTok Challenge (Wednesday 2/28)
15 gifts between 9-11am will unlock the BSHS Department Chair video
15 gifts between 11am-1pm will unlock the PA Program video
15 gifts between 1-3pm will unlock the BSHS Program video
15 gifts between 3-5pm will unlock the Pharmacy Program video
Check the COPHS Instagram (@butler.cophs) for updates and to see the videos!