Larkin University is a
501(c)(3) not-for-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
institution of higher education founded in 2013 and located in
Miami Gardens, Florida
Miami Gardens is a city in north-central Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is located north of Downtown Miami with city boundaries that stretch from I-95 and Northeast 2nd Avenue to its east to Northwest 47th and Northwest 57th Avenues to its w ...
.
The College of Biomedical Sciences offers three post-Baccalaureate
Master's degree
A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. programs in
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical sciences are a set of sciences applying portions of natural science or formal science, or both, to develop knowledge, interventions, or technology that are of use in healthcare or public health. Such disciplines as medical micro ...
.
The College of Pharmacy offers a three-year
Doctor of Pharmacy
A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD; New Latin: ''Pharmaciae Doctor'') is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a doctoral degree to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a clinical pharmacist. In many countries th ...
program (the only one of its kind in Florida), and graduated its inaugural class in May 2019.
Larkin University is Regionally Accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
See also
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Larkin Community Hospital, which initiated the startup of Larkin University
References
External links
Official website
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2013 establishments in Florida
Educational institutions established in 2013
Universities and colleges in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Pharmacy schools in Florida
Private universities and colleges in Florida