University Of Florida

University Of Florida

Overview of University of Florida Online

The University of Florida was formed in 1905 in the city of Gainesville by a consolidation of the state-funded East Florida Seminary and the Florida Agricultural College. The University today is one of the largest in the nation, with a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings. Florida offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees via distance learning. Of particular interest is their Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Points of Distinction

• Coursework can be accessed on student's own time
• Same nationally respected education as is provided on campus
• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges

Areas of Study

The University's Online program offers a Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy degree. This program is comprised of nine semesters of study utilizing a combination of group interaction, multimedia lecture presentations, Internet based communication, and competency based evaluations. The format allows students to maximize their time and energies spent in attaining their Doctor of Pharmacy degree without disrupting their lifestyle.

University of Florida Online Admissions

The University of Florida's Distance Learning pages on the school's website contains specific information regarding admission criteria. The University can be contacted online for an admission form.

University of Florida Online Faculty Quality

The University has more than 4,000 distinguished faculty members with outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service. Instructors have attracted hundreds of millions in research and training grants.

University of Florida Online Student Body

Annual enrollment at the University is approximately 50,000 students. About 70% of this total are undergraduates.

University of Florida Online Student Life

Courses are delivered both synchronously (on a set schedule similar to on-campus courses) or asynchronously (on an open, flexible schedule). They are provided through some type of technology (videotape, videoconferencing, Web/WebCT, streaming video) and students have the flexibility of accessing them on their own time. Interaction with the instructor most often occurs via phone, email, or chat rooms.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Doctorate

Campus Locations

Online

College and Career Sections of the Site

• College Search Tools and Reference. Find colleges by location, size, degree programs, athletics, admission requirements, student body characteristics, and more.
• Career Directory. Detailed info on hundreds of career types, including numbers of jobs and salaries by city.

Link to This Resource Page

Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.

Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.