We gathered frequently asked questions about applying to the 托马斯J. 龙药学院's doctor of pharmacy program.
常见问题
The minimum cumulative GPA to be considered for the PharmD program is 2.70. Students who have lower than the minimum cumulative GPA can be considered under extenuating circumstances. Please contact the Office of 药店 入学 at pharmdadmission@lloveu.net for additional information.
No, only the prerequisites are necessary. 然而, a degree can make an applicant more competitive for admission, 近年来, a majority of our successful applicants have held degrees. Many others have junior st和ing 和 have completed upper division math/science preparatory courses. Recommended electives include anatomy, 遗传学, 生理学, 微生物学, 生物化学, analytical chemistry 和 physical chemistry.
No, the 药店 College 入学 Test (PCAT) is not required 和 Pacific will not consider the scores if they are sent.
是的, all qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews are held starting in late September. Students who are not offered admission early in the cycle will be rereviewed toward the end of the review period, late March through the end of the cycle.
应用ing early can enhance your chances of receiving an interview invitation. There are fewer applications 和 more interview spaces earlier in the admissions cycle.
You must inform us in writing of all changes to your schedule, including the changes not related to pharmacy prerequisites. 请使用 PharmD Planned Courses form. You must also notify us immediately if you will not be receiving a bachelor's degree as anticipated.
No, but you must have a plan in place which allows you to complete all requirements prior to entering our program.
No later than the fall semester prior to the year you are applying.
是的, you may check your application status. Please allows us two to four weeks to process your application.
No. Our PharmD program is an accelerated, year-round program.
Questions about prerequisites
No, but you must have a plan in place which allows you to complete all requirements prior to entering our program. You should enroll in 有机化学 no later than the fall semester prior to the year you are applying. You may enroll through the summer prior to entrance to fulfill requirements.
是的, you may, but not for all requirements. We do not accept test scores for 生物学 or chemistry. You must have scored a 4 or 5 in AP or a 5, 6, or 7 in higher level IB exams to fulfill a prerequisite.
是的, if you completed coursework in the military you are required to send an official copy of the ACE transcript directly to Pacific with a copy of the DD214 form. You will receive credit for coursework that meets our requirements.
Microeconomics is acceptable IF you complete your bachelor's degree prior to entering our program OR if you have completed a course in U.S. 历史 or Introductory Sociology.
No, prerequisite coursework does not expire. 然而，托马斯J. 龙药学院 reserves the right to ask a student to enroll in refresher courses in 有机化学 和 生物学 after reviewing the applicant’s academic transcripts. Such requests are typically made if it has been longer than seven years since completion of the prerequisite coursework. Please contact the Office of 药店 入学 at pharmdadmission@lloveu.net for additional information.
No, students must complete a course in public speaking. No substitutions are allowed.
