Doctor of Pharmacy Admissions

 The admissions committee takes a number of attributes into consideration when doing a holistic review of applications.  

Application Requirements for Fall 2024

• Sixty-five (65) prerequisite credits 
• Accepted from any accredited two or four year institution (undergraduate courses not offered at UM SOP)
• GPA minimum of 2.5 overall and science
• B.S. or A.A. degree not required
• Complete prerequisites by Fall of entry
• Submit the following to PharmCAS by May 1, 2024
• Transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Work experience (recommended, not required)
• Extracurricular/Leadership (recommended, not required)
• Submit supplemental application
• Take part in admissions interviews

Recommendations

The items listed below are not required; however, they are recommended for prospective students who wish to strengthen their applications. Please include these items in your PharmCAS application if applicable.

• Work experience
• Pharmacy experience
• Extracurricular and/or service activities
• Upload a Resume/CV
• Indicate on PharmCAS if you have courses planned/in progress
• Check out an event on campus or online to learn more

SUGGESTIONS:

• Apply Early: Applications are reviewed and interviews are held on a rolling basis. Priority Deadline: Nov. 1, 2023
• Submit a FAFSA: Scholarship funds are available and disbursed through federal aid.
• Upper level science coursework is encouraged.
• Taking a full-time course load for at least two semester.
• Attending an online information session or campus open house to become more familiar with the application process and our School of Pharmacy. 

Other Applicant Types

• International Students
• Same criteria as above
• Can accept evaluated foreign transcripts
• Minimum of twelve (12) credits in U.S. institution required
• International Pharmacists
• Have a license to practice pharmacy in another country
• Do not go through PharmCAS, follow instructions on website
• Transfer Students
• Transferring from another Pharmacy School
• Must be in good standing
• Do not go through PharmCAS, follow instructions on website