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Created: Thu, 08/22/2019 - 10:53
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Contact Information

Health 2
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Room 3044
Houston
Texas
77204
United States
Texas
Yes

Program Application Deadline

April 1, 2026
UHCOP Supplemental Application (https://ssl.uh.edu/pharmacy-supplemental/) and $100.00 Supplemental Application fee must also be received by Application deadline.
October 1, 2025
If you want to be offered admission by November 7, we encourage pursuing Priority Admission.

In addition to PharmCAS application, all official transcripts must be in to PharmCAS by 10/1/2025.

UHCOP Supplemental app. & fee also due by 10/1/2025.

Other required items such as letters of reference and volunteer service should be provided without delay. If received after October 1, consideration for Priority Admission is still possible IF received in time for committee review.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
No
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

113
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
No
https://uh.edu/pharmacy/current-students/dual-and-consecutive-programs/index
Yes

Program Description

University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) combines the opportunities and experiences of the Texas Medical Center's world-class healthcare community with resources of the University of Houston, Texas' premier urban teaching and research university, to offer the best possible education. We are located on the UH main campus, in Houston, TX.

UH main campus has 2 large stadium-style classrooms, active learning classrooms, compounding and sterile products lab, OSCE suites, and state-of-the-art pharmacology, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry core labs. We feature active-learning technologies, including patient simulation, patient-care & research labs.

UHCOP graduates continue to achieve exemplary results on the NAPLEX national licensing exam, ranked highest in the state of Texas. https://uh.edu/pharmacy/_documents/acpe/acpe-program-disclosure-2024-1-30-25.pdf


Many UHCOP students successfully match to Phase I/II Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) residencies upon graduation. In fact, 81.5% of our 2024 Pharm.D. graduates (53 total) matched to residency, with UHCOP recording the highest total number of matched students among Texas pharmacy schools. https://natmatch.com/ashprmp/stats.html

UHCOP YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversityofHoustonCollegeofPharmacy

The UHCOP's Pharm.D. Satellite program is an optional program, based in the lower Rio Grande Valley (RGV), the southernmost area of Texas bordering Mexico. The RGV Pharm.D. Satellite Program is based on a 3+1 model, with Years 1-3 (with the possible exception of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences) in Houston and Year 4 at DHR in Edinburg. Learn more about RGV: http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/rgv-pharmd-satellite/

Sign up to learn more:
https://uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/request-information/

Pharm.D. curriculum:
http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/pharmd-curriculum/
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.0
2.0
All Pharm.D. prerequisite courses are necessary for admission to the College of Pharmacy. The UHCOP Admissions Committee will look at an applicant's all prerequisite GPA, which includes all required courses. Applicants must receive no less than a "C" (2.0 GPA) in all prerequisite courses in order to be considered for admittance.
•Grades of repeated courses are averaged; not replaced.
•2.50 or higher in all prerequisite and math/science prerequisite GPAs is preferred.
https://uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/admissions-requirements/
73
43
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science Biology I lecture with lab 4
Biology/Biological Science Biology II lecture with lab 4
Microbiology Microbiology lecture with lab (for science majors) 4
Biology/Biological Science Genetics lecture 3
Chemistry Chemistry I lecture with lab 4
Chemistry Chemistry II lecture with lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I lecture with lab 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II lecture with lab 4
Math Calculus I 4
Statistics Statistics (Psychology Statistics or Biostatistics may be used) 3
Physics Physics I (one year of high school physics in U.S. may be used to meet College Physics prerequisite) 3
Social/Behavioral Science Introduction to Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology (no substitutions) 3
Humanities Government/Political Science I* 3
Humanities Government/Political Science II* 3
Humanities American History I* 3
Humanities American History II* 3
English Composition / Writing English I* 3
English Composition / Writing English II* 3
Humanities Language, Philosophy and Culture* 3
Humanities Creative Arts* 3
Other Component Area Option Course* 3
All Science and Math prerequisites must be completed by end of Spring 2026 semester. Applicants must complete all required prerequisites by 8/16/2026, which is prior to beginning the Pharm.D. program in the fall.

An applicant may petition to complete math or science prerequisites in the summer prior to beginning the Pharm.D. program, final course must end by 8/16/2026. Petitions will be reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Beginning the summer 2021 semester, a letter-grade of 'C' (2.0 GPA) or higher is required for meeting all prerequisite courses. For coursework completed prior to summer 2021 semester, a Pass grade will be used for meeting the prerequisite course.
All prerequisites must have a letter grade no less than a "C" (2.0 GPA) to be accepted. Repeated course grades are averaged, not replaced. All Science and Math prerequisites must be completed by end of Spring 2026 semester. The Biology I & II lecture/lab series may be met by taking BOTH Botany lecture/lab, AND Zoology lecture/lab courses designed for science majors. If Biology I lecture/lab is taken, Biology II lecture/lab should be completed at that same institution to complete the Biology I & II lecture/lab series. It is NOT permissible to take either Botany lecture/lab or Zoology lecture/lab at one institution, then take Biology I lecture/lab or Biology II lecture/lab at another institution. There are no exemptions from completing the Intro. to Psychology or Intro. to Sociology prerequisite.
*Applicants are exempt from certain courses if core curriculum is complete from an accredited public Texas college/university OR have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college/university prior to the fall 2026 semester. The Component Area Option course is unique to Texas. To learn more visit the TX Core curriculum link http://board.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/TCC/
https://uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/prerequisites/
Yes

Supplemental Materials

Yes
https://ssl.uh.edu/pharmacy-supplemental/
Yes
$100.00
https://ssl.uh.edu/pharmacy-supplemental/
Applicants should submit the online UHCOP Supplemental Application as soon as they get a PharmCAS ID.

The online UHCOP Supplemental Application consists of:
*$100.00 nonrefundable Supplemental Application Fee. (MC, Visa, Discover, AMEX).
*Residency Questionnaire (documentation may be required)
*Important Disclosures
*Technical Standards
*Certification Page

No supplemental fee waivers are available.

The following items are to be mailed to directly to UHCOP. Include the PharmCAS ID if at all possible.
*Official U.S. high school transcript to verify completion of one year of high school physics (ONLY if requesting College Physics exemption)
*Credit by Examination Documentation (ONLY if specific course credit is not clearly indicated on transcripts sent in to PharmCAS)
*Official, sealed international transcripts (ONLY if requesting credit for prerequisites)

To learn more: https://uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/application/
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Although not required, working or volunteering in pharmacy settings is encouraged. Observation hours or shadowing a pharmacist is not considered toward meeting the volunteer/community service requirement.

A minimum of twenty-five (25) volunteer/community service hours is required for admission. Volunteer activities do not have to be in health-care settings, and can be whatever type they choose, so long as it is non-paid and clearly benefits the community at-large. Hours must begin in college.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Three (3)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Conditionally accepted
A Committee letter consisting of letters from several individuals can serve as one to three (1-3) LORs.
Yes
Conditionally accepted
Composite letters will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Varies
Letters of Reference from family members and close friends are NOT accepted. All Letters of Reference must be from individuals residing in the U.S.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
To have international courses considered for Pharm.D. prerequisite courses, applicants are REQUIRED to provide all the following items by the October 1st Priority Deadline:
*UHCOP Supplemental Application & fee
*Unofficial international transcript(s) uploaded to PharmCAS in the Program Materials Section under Documents
*Syllabi and/or catalog course descriptions uploaded to PharmCAS in the Program Materials Section under Documents
*A course by course evaluation performed by World Education Services, Inc. (submitted to PharmCAS)

Official, sealed international transcript(s) must be mailed directly to UHCOP and received no later than April 1, 2026.

UHCOP will only review international courses after the PharmCAS and UHCOP Supplemental Application have been submitted. There is no guarantee requests received after October 1, 2025 will be processed. No Pharm.D. course credit is granted from international courses. A valid Social Security number is required for acceptance.
No
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes
Interviews will be either in-person and occur in Health 2 on the Houston-campus OR virtually through Zoom technology.

The interview day lasts about 5 hours and consists of the following:
*Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), assessing non-cognitive skills
*Individual written exercise (computer-based)
*Informational session covering key features of the program, four-year curriculum, and financial aid
*Student panel session, with current Pharm.D. students and faculty
*Brief building tour

Link to interview preparation video:
https://youtu.be/ZPq7LbjwXuM?si=1V0zlNW8TxOs6PJM
https://uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/application/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
The $400.00 seat deposit is due within seven (14) days of an applicant's offer of acceptance. A portion of the deposit will be applied to the student's tuition and fees.
2026-08-17
Pharm.D. Orientation is mandatory and occurs Monday (8/17/2026) through Friday (8/21/2026) , the week before fall classes begin. The first day of classes will be August 24, 2026.

A valid Social Security Number is required to begin the Pharm.D. program. Under the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, a student is required to register as an intern trainee upon entry into the professional pharmacy degree program. A Social Security number is mandatory and required to be issued an intern trainee card. Individuals who do not currently possess a Social Security Number are advised to begin the process immediately through the U.S. Social Security Office.

Accepted students are required to complete an online, self-paced, pre-matriculation program in the weeks leading to Orientation. This program is designed to help incoming students prepare for the 1st year of Pharmacy school and beyond.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes