College of Pharmacy
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Application Requirements
Prerequisite Coursework
Successful completion of the following courses is required for matriculation into the PharmD program. You may apply and gain admission with coursework in progress.
| Prerequisite | Required Courses (#) | Semester Hours | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 2 courses (with 1 lab) | 6 | General Biology I and II, or any other advanced biology course. |
| General Chemistry | 2 courses (each with lab) | 6 | General Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Physical Chemistry. |
| Organic Chemistry | 2 courses (with 1 lab) | 6 | Organic Chemistry I and II or equivalent. |
| Microbiology | 1 course | 3 | Lab optional |
| Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology | 1 course | 3 | Lab optional |
| College level-math | 1 course | 3 | "Algebra (level 100 or higher), calculus, life science calculus, business calculus, trigonometry, physics (algebra or calculus based; lab optional)." |
| Statistics | 1 course | 3 | Introduction to Statistics or any other advanced statistics course. |
| Written Communication | 2 courses | 6 | 100 level or other intense writing course. |
| Other/General Electives | 5 courses | 15 |
Academics
- Due to the interprofessional nature of the curriculum the College of Pharmacy does not accept transfer students.
- The College of Pharmacy welcomes candidates for admission from any academic discipline or undergraduate major who have completed 65 semester hours (95 quarter hours) of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university.
- Competitive applicants will have an overall GPA of 2.50 or better.
- Competitive applicants will have a science GPA of 2.50 or better.
- A grade of “C” or better in all prerequisite coursework is required.
Letters of Recommendation
- Either two individual letters of recommendation or one committee letter is required.
- The College of Pharmacy prefers to receive two letters of recommendation from individual members of the faculty (preferably science), employers, supervisors, or pharmacy professionals.
- Letters from additional health professionals, personal references, or other recommendations may be submitted in addition to the academic evaluations at the applicant’s option.
- All letters must be sent directly to PharmCAS service. Strongly encourage your evaluators to send electronic letters of recommendation (eLOR) to PharmCAS. Read the PharmCAS reference section for instructions on how to submit letters of recommendation. If the evaluator plans to send a paper recommendation, the applicant must print the PharmCAS reference request form.
Pharmacy Experience
Applicants are encouraged to seek out experiences (paid or unpaid) that will help them confirm pharmacy as their career choice. Applicants are also encouraged to display leadership characteristics through academic or community service activities.
Service
Applicants may distinguish themselves through demonstration of commitment to public service through a variety of humanitarian activities.
Experience
Applicants should exhibit motivation and commitment to healthcare as demonstrated by previous employment, volunteer work, or other experiences.
Communication Skills
Successful applicants demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.