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Pharmacy Early Admissions Program (PEAP)

In Person
Campus: Jackson
A person in a lab coat, safety goggles, and blue gloves uses a mortar and pestle in a spacious science laboratory—perfect for students preparing for the Pharmacy Early Admissions Program, with wooden cabinets, sinks, and bottles of chemicals on the benches.

Your pharmacy career starts here

The Pharmacy Early Admissions Program at 鶹Ƶ University offers highly qualified students a streamlined, guaranteed pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. PEAP secures admission to the College of Pharmacy pending adherence to progression criteria and an onsite interview, allowing students to pursue their pharmacy career with confidence and clarity from the start of their undergraduate studies.

Quick Facts

Department

Pharmacy

Format

In Person

Program Type

Pre-Professional

Curriculum

What You'll Study

The Pharmacy Early Admissions Program at 鶹Ƶ gives undergraduate students guaranteed admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy program, creating a structured, supported six-year pathway from freshman year to PharmD. PEAP students become part of the pharmacy community from the start, with mentorship, early exposure, and a clear roadmap to the profession.

Two people with a PharmD, wearing lab coats, safety glasses, and blue gloves, examine a small object in a laboratory setting filled with scientific equipment and cabinets.
A medical professional with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in a white coat uses a stethoscope to examine a patient lying in a hospital bed. The focus is on the PharmD, with the patient partially visible and out of focus.

Starting Your Pharmacy Career with Confidence and Clarity

At 鶹Ƶ, PEAP is for students who know they want to be pharmacists and who are ready to commit to that calling early. Faculty and pharmacy staff support your journey from day one, equipping you for the academic rigor and professional formation that excellent pharmacy practice requires.

Program Details

Benefits

  • PEAP students with a GPA ≥3.0 are not required to pay the $1,000 deposit.
  • PEAP students will be mentored by COP staff members.
  • PEAP offers opportunities for social connections with other PEAP students, COP faculty, and COP students.
  • Research opportunities may be available to qualified students.

Eligibility

  • Students admitted to 鶹Ƶ University as freshmen automatically qualify for PEAP.
  • A currently enrolled 鶹Ƶ student who has completed one full academic year (fall and spring semesters) and a minimum of 28 of the required pharmacy prerequisite hours at 鶹Ƶ University (at least 14 hours of science and math) with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Progression Criteria

To enter the PEAP program or to maintain eligibility, students must

  • Notify the College of Pharmacy of interest in PEAP upon admission to 鶹Ƶ University or upon completion of qualifications for PEAP (if a current student or transfer student). This notification should be given to the COP admissions office no later than October 15. Registration with the COP is critical as space is limited for each admitted class.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of ≥2.5.
  • Achieve an ACT ≥22 or CLT ≥72 prior to matriculation into the College of Pharmacy.
  • Complete all pharmacy prerequisites prior to matriculation into the College of Pharmacy with a grade of “C” or above in each course.
  • Attend one announced COP event annually.
  • Meet each semester with their pharmacy mentor.
  • Register for and complete a minimum of 14 hours per semester (fall and spring) at 鶹Ƶ University while in PEAP.

Prerequisite Courses

PEAP Prerequisite Courses
CoursesSemesters
*Biology or Zoology 2
*General Chemistry 2
*Organic Chemistry 2
*Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
*Upper-Level Science/Math 1
*Microbiology 1
*Calculus 1
*Statistics 1
Written Composition 2
Communications/Speech 1
+Humanities Electives 1
+Social Sciences Electives 1

Notes regarding prerequisites

Courses that will increase the strength of the applicant's candidacy include biochemistry, immunology, genetics, and a second semester of physics. Not all introductory courses in the sciences, calculus, or statistics will be accepted in fulfillment of pre-pharmacy requirements.

*For all science, calculus or statistics courses, the prospective pharmacy student should take courses which are suitable for science majors intending graduate study and should include laboratories when available.

+Elective courses must conform to the following distribution and requirements:

Matriculation

To matriculate into the College of Pharmacy via the PEAP, students must:

  • Complete the by September 1 of the year prior to matriculation.
  • Participate in an onsite interview. The interview will be scheduled by the COP Office of Admissions once the application is complete.

Additional Information

  • PEAP students are eligible to matriculate into the COP upon successful completion of prerequisite courses or the Bachelor’s degree.
  • Conditional admission will be granted to a PEAP student until the completion of the final undergraduate semester (contingent upon satisfactory completion of spring courses).
  • In some cases, PEAP students will be able to apply to have a Bachelor’s degree awarded after the first year of their Pharm.D. coursework. For information on this, the student is encouraged to contact their undergraduate advisor.
  • The COP admits only one cohort class per year (August).
  • It is also strongly recommended that candidates for a Doctor of Pharmacy program gain work experience in a pharmacy setting prior to matriculation.

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