Apply to PharmD Program

PharmD Application Process

The application process for the 
Doctor of Pharmacy program is 
reviewed including PharmCAS, 
letters of evaluation, and 
supporting materials.

Learn more about the Application Process

 

Pharmacy Guarantee

Review the pharmacy guarantee 
criteria and application process. 
Awarded to high school applicants 
to the University of Pittsburgh who 
apply for first-year admission.

Learn about the Pharmacy Guarantee

 

Applicant Evaluation

Review what makes a competitive 
PharmD applicant for students who 
are applying from Pitt who do not 
have the pharmacy guarantee or 
are not attending Pitt.

Learn more about the Applicant Evaluation

 

Prerequisite Coursework

Details are provided on the coursework 
that is required to be completed prior 
to attending pharmacy school. Students 
are required to complete a minimum 
number of credits of defined academic 
prerequisites before entering the 
professional program.

Learn more about Prerequisite Coursework

Financial Aid and Scholarship

Resources are available to support 
learning about financial aid and 
scholarship. Tuition and residency 
information are also listed. Find 
out what scholarships are available 
to our students.

Learn more about our Financial Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

The target class size is 120 students in each professional year of the PharmD program.

No, there is no preference for colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.

Yes, beginning in the Fall.

Admission is competitive and is based on holistic review of all aspects of the application. A science GPA of a 3.0 is considered competitive.

No, a Bachelor's degree is not required. Applicants are required to have successfully completed the preprofessional courses at any accredited US institution or English-speaking Canadian institutions to be eligible for admission.

Credits are accepted from any accredited US institution or English-speaking Canadian institutions. Letter grades of a C or better must be earned for all preprofessional courses. Credits outside these institutions and WES evaluations are not accepted.

We notify every applicant via email as soon as a decision is made by the admissions committee. The contact information you provided in PharmCAS is used for all communications.

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