The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is a ‘zero to six’ program, which means you begin as a freshman and complete the program in six years, graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The program stresses critical thinking, active learning and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of professional settings.
UCAS Advisors
The first champions on your academic journey are professional academic advisors in Roosevelt Hall. Academic advisors provide insight on courses to keep you on track within your major. To make an appointment with your academic advisor, log on to Starfish.
Academic Advisor
College of Engineering/College of Pharmacy
Faculty Advisors
Faculty advisors are content matter and course option experts within each major. Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss research opportunities, career pathways, and preparation for graduate school.
Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only
Pharm.D.
Curriculum Sheets
Major Entry Requirements
- Prospective majors must complete three semesters (45 credits) and have an overall GPA of at least 3.00
- Complete the following courses: COM 100, ECN 201, PHL 212, and WRT 106
- Complete URI 101
- Note: Moving from University College to the College of Pharmacy is done twice a year, once after Spring grades and again after Summer grades.
Additional requirements for students who entered as freshmen:
- Complete 13 of 17 courses from the following list with an average GPA in that set of courses of at least 2.70 and with a grade of at least C- in each individual course: BIO 110 (or BIO 101), 103, 220 and 221 (formerly 121), 222 and 223 (formerly 242 and 244); CHM 101, 102, 112, 114, 226, 227, and 228; CMB 201 and 311; MTH 131; and STA 307.
- All 17 courses must be completed prior to matriculation into the professional curriculum the following fall.
- Students must also successfully complete a formal interview and a writing sample before entry into the major.
