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Larkin University

#2803 in US ranking Miami, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What is the history of Larkin University?

Larkin University was established in 2013 as a private institution focused on health professions education. Its development has centered on professional pharmacy training and graduate-level biomedical science rather than a broad range of undergraduate majors.

The university's connection to the Larkin health care network helps explain its emphasis on clinical practice and health sciences. Prospective students should evaluate the university in that context: it is a specialized institution, not a traditional four-year college with a wide selection of majors and campus activities.

What are the faculties and departments at Larkin University?

Larkin University's academic offerings focus on pharmacy and biomedical science. Its College of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy, or PharmD, a professional degree designed for students pursuing pharmacist licensure. The university also offers graduate study in biomedical science.

These pathways have different entry requirements and outcomes. A biomedical science degree is not a substitute for the PharmD, and admission to one program does not establish eligibility for the other. Applicants should use the current program catalog to compare prerequisites, curriculum length, clinical or laboratory requirements, and the credential awarded.

What is the location of Larkin University?

Larkin University is in Miami, Florida, in the northern part of the metropolitan area. Students should expect a health-sciences campus experience rather than a large, self-contained residential campus.

Location matters particularly for programs with scheduled labs, clinical training, or other in-person requirements. Before enrolling, students who plan to commute should check the address of their classes and any clinical placements separately; a placement may require travel beyond the university's main teaching location.

What is the mission and vision of Larkin University?

Larkin University's stated educational focus is preparing students for work in health care and biomedical science. Its specialized programs emphasize professional knowledge and its application in clinical or scientific settings.

For applicants, the practical question is how that focus appears in a particular curriculum. Pharmacy students, for example, should examine the sequence of classroom work and experiential training, while biomedical science applicants should examine laboratory opportunities and the program's intended preparation for further study or employment. A stated mission describes institutional priorities; it is not evidence of an individual student's outcome.

Larkin University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Larkin University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, graduate with no undergraduate degrees

Institution size category

Under 1,000

Larkin University Accreditation

Larkin University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Larkin University Programs and Degrees

iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - professional practice

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.