Serve patients with excellence
The Doctor of Pharmacy at 鶹Ƶ University’s College of Pharmacy prepares students for confident, excellent pharmacy practice through innovative curriculum, small class sizes, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art simulation labs. Grounded in a commitment to service and excellence, graduates are equipped to practice effectively in a complex, ever-changing healthcare environment.
Quick Facts
鶹Ƶ University's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois 60603-3446, 312/664-3575; FAX 312/664-4652, web site .
The 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy has received full accreditation through June 2034.
Curriculum
What You'll Study
鶹Ƶ's Doctor of Pharmacy develops pharmacists who are both technically excellent and genuinely committed to the health and flourishing of the people they serve. You'll receive rigorous pharmaceutical education integrated with a Christian worldview — preparing you for a profession where expertise and character both matter enormously.
Serving Patients with Excellence and a Servant's Heart
At 鶹Ƶ, pharmacy education is built on the conviction that the best pharmacists are both highly skilled and deeply committed to the people they serve. Faculty invest personally in your development — preparing you not just to pass boards, but to practice with excellence, integrity, and a genuine desire to improve patient lives.
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Admissions
Admission Standards
Admission to the 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy is by committee action, based on the overall record and aptitude of the applicant. To be considered for admission the candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must complete all prerequisite requirements at an accredited institution recognized by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). See the Prerequisites for more details.
- The cumulative GPA should be greater than or equal to 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- A grade of “C” or higher for each prerequisite course is required.
- All applicants must also complete the online PharmCAS application. The application must be complete and include at least three references.
- An onsite interview is required as part of the admission process. Interviews are conducted by invitation only and will be sent via email. A writing sample will be required as part of the onsite interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as space is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year until the class is filled. The 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy admits only once class per year in the fall semester.
Applicants must also comply with the 鶹Ƶ University Adult Community Values Statement.
Prerequisites
PharmCAS Application
Complete the online application through PharmCAS at . Please be certain that all questions are answered and proper materials are sent to PharmCAS before submitting your application. Items to be submitted to PharmCAS include:
- Official college transcripts from each institution attended. Applicants are required to forward ALL official transcripts of all undergraduate colleges and any graduate and professional school enrollments to PharmCAS. Transcripts are required even if coursework does not apply toward pharmacy prerequisites. Have all transcripts sent to:
PharmCAS
Transcript Department
PO Box 9109
Watertown, MA 02471-4403 - Three letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted directly to PharmCAS. These should be from professors, academic advisors, employers or supervisors of volunteer activities (a reference from a pharmacist is recommended but not required).
Admission Interview
An onsite interview is required as a part of the admission process. Prior to admission, applicant files are reviewed, and interviews are conducted by invitation only.
Criminal Background Check Policy
The 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy requires all students to submit to a criminal background check prior to admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and annually thereafter. Students must pay for the annual criminal background checks.
Acceptance Deposit
Once a candidate is accepted into the 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy, a $500 deposit paid through the Application Status Portal is required to hold your seat in the class.
Drug Screen Policy
The 鶹Ƶ University College of Pharmacy requires all students to submit to a urine drug screen on admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and randomly, but not less than annually, thereafter.
Transfer Application Policy
Students wishing to transfer to the UUCOP from other schools or colleges of pharmacy will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will only be considered if they are seeking transfer from an ACPE-accredited program.
A decision about transfer status will be relayed to the applicant upon receipt of the following documents:
- Letter of intent outlining reason for transfer request
- Letter from previous institution’s Dean of Students outlining current academic status and terms of departure (academic/professionalism status)
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a current faculty member)
- Pharmacy course catalog and syllabi from all courses taken to date
- Official prerequisite and pharmacy transcripts from all institutions
The aforementioned documents should be submitted to the Director of Pharmacy Admissions within the Office of Student Services. In the instance a curricular deficiency is identified, applicants may be offered a competency assessment to demonstrate knowledge and, therefore, secure transfer credit for a particular course. Transfer credit will only be awarded when the applicant has earned a grade of C or better. The Assistant Dean of Student Services, in conjunction with the Chairs of the Admissions and Curriculum Committees, will present a recommendation for transfer to the Admissions Committee. The decision of the Admissions Committee will be final.
Course Waiver Policy
Required courses
Students who have completed graduate-level coursework that is equivalent to a required course may request a waiver of a required course. Students should submit a request for waiver along with a course syllabus and official transcript to the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. This request must be made at least four weeks in advance of the semester in which the class begins in order to be considered. Once matriculated into the UUCOP, students cannot seek courses outside the college in order to waive courses required in the curriculum.
Elective courses
Students who have completed graduate-level coursework (minimum of two credit hours) that is relevant to the professional curriculum may request acceptance of credit. Students should submit a request for waiver along with a course syllabus and official transcript to the Chair of the Curriculum Committee. If deemed acceptable, the course will satisfy two of the eight elective hours that must be earned in order to meet graduation requirements. The remaining six elective hours must be earned through the COP.
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