Doctor of (Pharm.D.) Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University

The admission requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy program are listed below. Meeting these requirements does not, however, guarantee acceptance into VCU School of Pharmacy.Official application submitted online through PharmCAS, including personal statement.Official transcripts supplied to PharmCAS from all colleges and universities attended. Applications are considered by the admissions committee only after transcripts on file show completion of no fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of college work.Three letters of reference supplied directly to PharmCAS. These include a reference from a professor or faculty member (science-focused preferred), a health professional (pharmacist preferred) and an employer.Prerequisites completed for admissions, including a minimum 52 semester hours (78 quarter hours) of course work taken at a U.S.-accredited college or university. Applicants must have earned a C or better in the courses specified to meet minimum academic requirements for admission. When offered, an acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all prerequisite courses listed below.Credits earned through Advanced Placement tests, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge examinations may be accepted for prerequisite completion, but the credits must be made up through additional electives/course work to ensure the minimum 52 semester hour requirement.