UF is accepting applications through 6/1/26.
Findlay’s College of Pharmacy is Leading In Licensure Success! Our students perform well above the national average when it comes to licensure exams year after year.
NAPLEX 3-Year Pass Rate: 85.8% | National Average: 76.1%
MPJE 3-Year Pass Rate: 90.7% | National Average: 75.9%
2024 First-Time NAPLEX Pass Rate: 84.8% | National Average: 75.7%
2024 First-Time MPJE Pass Rate: 93.3% | National Average: 78.4%
The #1 Private Pharmacy School in Ohio!
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UF is accepting applications through 6/1/26.
Findlay’s College of Pharmacy is Leading In Licensure Success! Our students perform well above the national average when it comes to licensure exams year after year.
NAPLEX 3-Year Pass Rate: 85.8% | National Average: 76.1%
MPJE 3-Year Pass Rate: 90.7% | National Average: 75.9%
2024 First-Time NAPLEX Pass Rate: 84.8% | National Average: 75.7%
2024 First-Time MPJE Pass Rate: 93.3% | National Average: 78.4%
The #1 Private Pharmacy School in Ohio!
1000 N. Main Street
Findlay
Ohio
45840
United States
Ohio
  • Name: Liz Trevino
    Title: Coordinator of External Engagement and Enrollment
    Office: College of Pharmacy/Admissions
    Phone (Work): 419-434-5646
    Email: trevino@findlay.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2026
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
Other
Our program offers the Direct Admissions 6 (Six) Year Pharm.D. for applicants directly out of high school and the 4 (Four) Year Pharm.D. for applicants who have completed the two years of pre-requisites.
No
Yes
Yes
Students in the direct entry (0+6) pathway have the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree after completing year 4 of the program.
Yes
Online or distance-learning-based programs 
Yes

Last Entering Class

94
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
Yes
Please visit the following websites to learn more about each of our dual degree opportunities.
PharmD/MBA: https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-mba
PharmD/MSHI: https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-health-informatics
Yes

Program Description

We offer a fully accredited doctor of pharmacy program. (www.findlay.edu/pharmacy) We accept students each year directly as high school graduates, as transfer students, or directly into the final four professional years (with or without a Bachelor Degree) if all pre-professional requirements have been met.
What makes Findlay different?
*Academic Quality
The University of Findlay and the College of Pharmacy are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and other esteemed organizations (https://newsroom.findlay.edu/findlay-ranked-in-u-s-news-best-national-universities-for-16th-year/). Our students perform well above the national average when it comes to licensure exams year after year. Findlay’s College of Pharmacy is Leading In Licensure Success! In fact, our composite three-year pass rate for both the NAPLEX & MPJE places us as the #1 Private Pharmacy School in Ohio!
Our students are prepared for the workforce and we report a 100% employment rate. (https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/quality-indicators)
*Upperclassmen mentors are paired with incoming students to ensure a seamless entry into your educational experience.
*Class sizes lend themselves to personalized career preparation.
*Classes are taught interactively, with a faculty to student ratio of 1:7 during on-campus professional years.
*Students are offered two dual degree options, an MBA or a Master of Science in Health Informatics, along with the PharmD.
*Experiential Learning comprises 30% of the curriculum.
*During the program's first 3 years, you will complete 300 hours (100 each year) of supervised and structured training. These guided experiences follow standard U.S. practice models and help you gain confidence and skills.
*Final year students complete nine months of clinical education at established learning sites and can also choose from a variety of elective experiences across the country and around the world to help each student meet personal and professional goals.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

3.0
N/A
The minimum recommended cumulative GPA from all institutions of higher education attended is 3.0, however, applicants with less than 3.0 may still be considered for acceptance into the program following a holistic admissions review process.
66
39
0
0
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs 8
Biology/Biological Science Cell & Molecular Biology with lab 4
Chemistry General Chemistry I & II with labs 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I & II with labs 8
Physics Physics 4
Math Calculus I 4
Statistics Statistics 3
English Composition / Writing English composition 6
General Elective(s) General Education (CORE+) Courses*
(6 courses at 3 semester hours each)
*Only necessary if applicant does not hold a Bachelor's degree.
21
Applicants must complete and send final transcripts for all required course prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the PharmD program.
*Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree will not be required to complete the University of Findlay’s general education (CORE+) coursework.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Consideration will be given for courses listed as pass/fail, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applicants must have a "C" or better in each required prerequisite course for which a grade was awarded.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

No
Conditionally required
No
No answer
Though not required, letters of recommendation that are submitted may be utilized in a holistic admissions decision-making process.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, 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
The University of Findlay only accepts evaluations from WES and English translation is required.
Yes
Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet all other admissions criteria and must also have a verified: IELTS of 7.5 composite score with all bands at 7 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
Offers to interview are based on completed applications, transcripts & test scores. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Students will be asked to type a short essay and will also interview, one-on-one, with a member of College of Pharmacy. Each interview will be approximately 60 minutes in length and is an important part of the admission decision. A computer or iPad for the essay will be furnished for on campus interviews. A photo ID may be required.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
Yes
Contact your admissions advisor for more information on your deposit and/or refund.
2026-08-24
The Academic Calendar can be found at the following address:
https://findlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Undergraduate-Catalog/Academic-Calendar/
Yes
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes