Through innovative teaching, hands‑on learning, and meaningful partnerships, CPHS offers high‑quality educational experiences that connect classroom knowledge to real‑world impact. Our collaborative, forward‑looking community of faculty, clinicians, researchers, and students is united by a shared commitment: improving health outcomes and shaping the future of care.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provides an intellectually stimulating learning environment with collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff. Graduates are liberally educated professionals who are dedicated to serving their clients, patients, profession, and community. The College emphasizes excellence and leadership in education, service, and scholarship.

Vision: A diverse community of learners leading the way to a healthy world.

Our Core Values

Collaboration, Collegiality, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Innovation, Professionalism, Student/Learner-Centered.

Experiential Learning that Prepares You for Practice

In CPHS, learning doesn’t stop at lectures or labs. From early in your Drake experience, you’ll apply your learning through community engagement, internships, research, clinical experiences, and service opportunities that connect coursework to real people and real challenges.

These experiences help you develop practical skills, explore career paths, and understand how healthcare works across diverse communities—so you graduate prepared, adaptable, and ready to contribute from day one.

A Community that Stays with You

Pursuing a degree with CPHS is more than just a program—it’s a community you become part of. The connections you build with classmates, faculty, and mentors often extend well beyond graduation, creating a lasting network of support and opportunity.

As your career evolves, CPHS remains a place to reconnect, find mentors, and stay engaged with a college committed to advancing healthcare and serving communities.