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Submission Number: 4165
Submission ID: 113
Submission UUID: ae2fa2c4-9271-48ae-a578-4a3ce12986cb
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
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Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 23:52
Completed: Tue, 06/09/2026 - 13:34
Changed: Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:10
Remote IP address: 56.65.153.181
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
590 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles
California
90004
United States
California
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Name: PharmD Admissions Department
Office: Admissions Department
Phone (Work): (323) 454-5064
Email: PharmDAdmissions@westcoastuniversity.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2027
Additional document/transcript collection may be allowed after the final application deadline. Please contact admissions department for more information related to your scenario.
None
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Trimester with summer term
Not Required
3 years
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
51
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
Why Pursue a PharmD Degree at WCU?
WCU is one of the first pharmacy schools in the nation to launch an accelerated hybrid curriculum! Earn your PharmD degree in as little as 33 months — that’s less than three years.
WCU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program (hybrid program) helps you develop the skills needed to take on the challenges of today’s pharmacy field through a combination of classroom learning, in-person clinical practice, and community outreach activities, such as wellness fairs and immunization clinics. Study online while completing one week per trimester of hands-on practice at our Center for Graduate Studies campus in the heart of Los Angeles.
From online learning tools to practice time at your own virtual pharmacy, our goal is to help develop you into a skilled pharmacist capable of practicing in diverse settings, from research labs to community drug stores. Graduates of the program are prepared to succeed in the industry.
Program Location: Center for Graduate Studies Campus. 590 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Program Credits: 144 Credits
Time to Complete: 33 Months
Program Length: 8 Trimesters, 132 Instructional Weeks
WCU is one of the first pharmacy schools in the nation to launch an accelerated hybrid curriculum! Earn your PharmD degree in as little as 33 months — that’s less than three years.
WCU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program (hybrid program) helps you develop the skills needed to take on the challenges of today’s pharmacy field through a combination of classroom learning, in-person clinical practice, and community outreach activities, such as wellness fairs and immunization clinics. Study online while completing one week per trimester of hands-on practice at our Center for Graduate Studies campus in the heart of Los Angeles.
From online learning tools to practice time at your own virtual pharmacy, our goal is to help develop you into a skilled pharmacist capable of practicing in diverse settings, from research labs to community drug stores. Graduates of the program are prepared to succeed in the industry.
Program Location: Center for Graduate Studies Campus. 590 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004
Program Credits: 144 Credits
Time to Complete: 33 Months
Program Length: 8 Trimesters, 132 Instructional Weeks
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Completion of prerequisite coursework with a cumulative math/science grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required.
A minimum prerequisite course grade of “C” is required.
A minimum prerequisite course grade of “C” is required.
51
34
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | General Chemistry (with laboratory) | 8 | 12 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry (with laboratory) | 8 | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology (with Cell Biology) | 8 | 12 |
| Physiology | Human/Mammalian Physiology (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Anatomy | Human Anatomy (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Math | Calculus (with Analytical Geometry) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4.5 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Speech Communication/Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication or Debate | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 6 | 9 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 4.5 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology (with laboratory) | 3 | 4.5 |
By June 1, 2027, unless otherwise approved by the Admissions Department.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Completion of prerequisite coursework with a cumulative math/science grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required. Coursework completed through foreign institutions may be considered.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Completion of prerequisite coursework with a cumulative math/science grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 is required.
A minimum prerequisite course grade of “C” is required.
A minimum prerequisite course grade of “C” is required.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
While not required, we encourage applicants to update any relevant details regarding their pharmacy experience hours and extracurricular activities in the experiences tab/section.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
Submit 2 letters of recommendation (math/science professor, pharmacist (supervisor), employer (supervisor), healthcare professional (supervisor), liberal arts professor).
Yes
Residency
No
Yes
West Coast University’s Doctor of Pharmacy hybrid program currently only accepts applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Vermont. This list is subject to change, please contact admissions for any questions by emailing PharmDAdmissions@westcoastuniversity.edu.
Yes
International Applicants
No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
International applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of the required pre-pharmacy coursework. Coursework from international institutions must be assessed by a credential evaluation service.
Yes
Applicants for whom English is not their primary language must submit documentation for verification. A passing score on the admissions test is evidence that an applicant meets effective English language requirements at West Coast University.
West Coast University readily accepts test scores from the English Language assessment exams listed:
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 125.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum composite score of 90 with sub-scores of 21 or higher. For MPA applicants, a minimum composite score of 100 with sub-scores of 25 or higher is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no less than 6.5 on each band score.
Test scores are valid for two years from the exam date. Test score results must be sent directly from TOEFL, IELTS, or DET to the West Coast University admissions department. Unofficial copies are not acceptable.
West Coast University readily accepts test scores from the English Language assessment exams listed:
Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 125.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum composite score of 90 with sub-scores of 21 or higher. For MPA applicants, a minimum composite score of 100 with sub-scores of 25 or higher is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no less than 6.5 on each band score.
Test scores are valid for two years from the exam date. Test score results must be sent directly from TOEFL, IELTS, or DET to the West Coast University admissions department. Unofficial copies are not acceptable.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
The interview offers an opportunity for faculty and candidates to connect and learn more about each other. During the interview, a general program overview is provided, a prompt for a Live essay, and an interview with two faculty members with the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
Yes
Applicants are conditionally accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program until a non-refundable $200 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit has been submitted. The Seat Deposit is not a separate charge but will be credited to the program costs should the student not cancel their enrollment. The University will retain the full amount of this deposit should the student cancel their enrollment at any time, for any reason. Seat Deposits may be paid by credit card, debit card, money order, or cashier's check made payable to West Coast University.
2027-08-16
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes