{"id":54596,"date":"2025-04-15T16:16:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T20:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/?page_id=54596"},"modified":"2025-09-17T12:48:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:48:56","slug":"admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Pharmacy Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctor of Pharmacy<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Pharm.D.\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-pharm-d\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-54783\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54783\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54794\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54794\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54621\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54621\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/admission\/\">Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54793\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54793\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/careers\/\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-54616\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-54616\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for driven students who are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference. Whether you\u2019re entering from high school, or transferring from URI or another college, or looking to advance your career, we\u2019re thrilled to have you consider joining our community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-1024x392.jpg\" alt=\"students working in a pharmacy\" class=\"wp-image-54547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-1024x392.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-768x294.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-1536x589.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-2048x785.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-364x139.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-500x192.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-1000x383.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-1280x491.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero-2000x766.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/why-hero.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Why Pharmacy at URI?<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborative Community:<\/strong> Flourish in our inclusive environment, where supportive faculty and passionate peers help you build a rewarding and impactful college experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct Entry from High School:<\/strong>&nbsp;Start as a freshman, successfully&nbsp;complete your first two years of pre-professional study and requirements, and&nbsp;progress directly&nbsp;into&nbsp;the&nbsp;Professional Years of Our Pharm.D. Program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-World Experience:<\/strong> Gain hands-on training through cutting-edge labs, clinical rotations, and research opportunities designed to prepare you for the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experiential Opportunities: <\/strong>Complete rotations&nbsp;with over 250 industry partners in a variety of settings including including CVS Health, Merck, Northwell Health, Yale New Haven Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brown University Health System.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expert Faculty: <\/strong>Learn from a team of renowned faculty members who bring industry expertise and real-world experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Research:<\/strong> Get involved in groundbreaking drug discoveries and treatment advancements, supported by millions in annual research funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact and Leadership:<\/strong> Take on roles in student clubs, present your research, and actively contribute to initiatives that extend beyond the local community, shaping positive change on a global scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accreditation:<\/strong> The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpe-accredit.org\/\">Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)<\/a>,&nbsp;the national agency for the accreditation of pharmacy professional degree programs and providers of continuing pharmacy education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p>Our candidates come from diverse academic backgrounds, typically with an interest in science and mathematics, and a passion for engaging in transformative healthcare practices. Regardless of your background, we are here to support you through the process and help you succeed in our program. We have two entry paths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High School Admission<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Start as a freshman, complete the first two years of pre-professional study, and transition directly into the Professional Years of our Pharm.D. program. Applicants to the PharmD program must complete 18 units of high school preparatory work, including English, math, science, history, and foreign language courses. The Admissions Office considers academic performance, standardized test scores, a personal essay, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. During the sophomore year, students must successfully complete a formal interview to assess their commitment to the pharmacy profession and maintain a 2.7 grade point average in the required math and science prerequisite courses. We encourage you to submit your application materials by the Early Action deadline. The Admission Office makes every effort to notify pharmacy applicants of their admission status by January 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2026 &#8211; Deadlines for High School Admission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The URI College of Pharmacy begins accepting applications in mid-July, with a deadline in early February the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Early Decision<\/th><th>Early Action<\/th><th>Regular Decision<\/th><th>Enrollment\/Housing Deposit<\/th><th><\/th><th>FAFSA Filing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>November 1<\/td><td>December 1<\/td><td>February 1<\/td><td>May 1<\/td><td><\/td><td>March 1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Ready to Take the Next Step?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/applying-to-uri\/\" title=\"\">Apply from High School<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional Entry<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enter into First Professional Year (P1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional applicants may seek direct admission to our Professional Program if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Already have a bachelor\u2019s degree from a U.S. accredited institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have completed, or have in progress, the required coursework at another university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are interested in applying as a transfer applicant from another University of Rhode Island college.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Priority deadline is <strong>December 1<\/strong> for scholarship consideration. We strongly encourage you to complete your application by <strong>March 1<\/strong> to ensure you have time for interviews. The official deadline is <strong>May 1<\/strong>. We utilize the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)<strong>\u2014<\/strong>a centralized application system. You can learn more about our program requirements on our <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.pharmcas.org\/node\/32\/webform\/submission\/218__;!!Jh1S!nw93DgIl8Aaaci3QZEZxocI6gfKneFN7kbEfJi0xi4eBJSxHNo5qm6HpY8JHLd2CelShvsNZWQ$\">PharmCAS Directory page<\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/CCRI_PharmD25TransferGuide_Anthony-Cheng-1.pdf\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/ccri-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Interested in Transferring from CCRI?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2026  &#8211; Deadlines for Professional Entry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The URI College of Pharmacy begins accepting applications in mid-July via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmcas.org\/node\/32\/webform\/submission\/132\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pharmcas.org\/node\/32\/webform\/submission\/132\">PharmCAS<\/a>, with a deadline in early May the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Priority Deadline<\/th><th><\/th><th>Regular Application<\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><th>FAFSA Filing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>December 1<\/td><td><\/td><td>May 1<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>March 1<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-cca01b2e-d53f-48cc-a776-3edb954d4de9\"><em>Ready to Take the Next Step?<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.pharmcas.org\/node\/32\/webform\/submission\/218__;!!Jh1S!nw93DgIl8Aaaci3QZEZxocI6gfKneFN7kbEfJi0xi4eBJSxHNo5qm6HpY8JHLd2CelShvsNZWQ$\" title=\"\">apply for transfer via pharmcas<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1223\/CCRI_PharmD25TransferGuide_Anthony-Cheng-1.pdf\" title=\"\"> CCRI Transfer Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the academic requirements, students must be able to meet the requirements for a pharmacy <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academic\/pharmd\/license\/\">intern license<\/a> and certain introductory and advanced practice sites also require you to undergo a <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/criminal-background-check\/\">criminal background check<\/a> and submit to <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/drug-testing\/\">drug testing<\/a>. Students are expected to meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academics\/pharmd\/technical-standards\/\">technical standards<\/a> and adhere to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/academic\/pharmd\/professional-standards\/\">professional standards of behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/admission\/\">Undergraduate Admission<\/a>&nbsp;or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/pharmacy\/meet\/erica-estus\/\">Erica Estus<\/a>, Clinical Professor and Director of Recruitment and Engagement, at 401.874.7638 or <a href=\"mailto:rxadmission@uri.edu\">rxadmission@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctor of Pharmacy Admission We\u2019re looking for driven students who are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference. 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