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Institution Address:

Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

360 Huntington Avenue

Boston

Massachusetts

02115

United States

Program Location:

Massachusetts

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Title: Manager, Admissions & Enrollment
Office: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Office of Student Affairs
Email: PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu

Institutional Website:

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Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 1, 2023

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2022

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

All applicants that submit a complete application before the November 1, deadline will be given priority consideration for scholarships.

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Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Trimester with summer term

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Yes

If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply:

Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance , Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Transfer pathway into the professional year( P1) for those without a bachelor's degree.
Early Assurance for high school students or students transferring into pre-pharmacy coursework
Affiliation agreement with Assumption University

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MPH (Public Health)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Yes

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Pathway to a second-degree program (MBA) is available.

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Program Description

Northeastern’s PharmD offers the personal attention of a small program, backed by the resources of a top research university.

Northeastern Advantage CO-OP = MORE EXPERIENCE: We are the ONLY school in the US that offers at least 8 months of introductory pharmacy practice experience through our paid cooperative education program. Hourly pay rates range from $13.50- $25.00 depending on the type, location of the position, and previous experiences.

PARTNERSHIPS: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston’s top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliations include major medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare facilities. Northeastern also offers a variety of post-PharmD research fellowships with innovative industry partners.

RESEARCH: Ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in NIH funding

Success: Placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed

• Northeastern University students have the #1 pass rate of the NAPLEX exam in the region at 97.4% and are #2 in the nation. The average
national pass rate is 83.7%

• Of the students that elected to pursue a post-grad training program in 2021, 76% secured a position in a post-grad year 1 or 2 residency or
fellowship

• From the class of 2021, 100% of graduates eligible for US employment were employed within 12 months of graduation with almost 62%
employed before graduation or within 1 month after
From the class of 2022 72% were employed before graduation or within 1 month after

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.50

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.00

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

A preferred cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher AND cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

120

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

180

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

For questions about course stale dates please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu.

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I	3	4.5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II *must include at least one lab component between the two biology courses	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry I	3	4.5
Chemistry	General Chemistry II *must include at least one lab component between the two courses	4	6
Physics	Physics	3	4.5
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab *unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab *unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab	4	6
Biochemistry	Biochemistry	3	4.5
Math	Calculus or other high-level math	3	4.5
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab Notes on fulfilling the Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Course Sequence: A total of 8 accredited semester hours of HUMAN-based Physiology and Anatomy are required by the program (which must include one lab). Courses designed for health professions are highly preferred. Please check with an advisor at your current institution to see which courses fit these requirements. If a general anatomy or physiology course is taken, 80% of the course content must be based on HUMAN systems. Most students fulfill this requirement by taking: OPTION 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence) OPTION 2: Human Physiology I and Human Anatomy I (at least one lab as part of sequence) OPTION 3: Human Physiology I and Human Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence)	4	6
Humanities	General humanities	4	6

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

July 15, 2023
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for additional terms & conditions about online courses.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

Grades taken as Pass, Fail, or Satisfactory taken during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. Proof of institutional COVID-19 exception policies may be required.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

*Must be taken at a locally and nationally accredited institution
*AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit
* 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher

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Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Not Required or Considered

Additional PCAT information:

Not required or considered. No other standardized tests are considered except for TOEFL

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not Accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals. The same person cannot write two letters in different capacities.

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Northeastern University accepts international students and considers foreign prerequisite courses and degrees. However, we do not allow domestic-based or international students to enter the program with advanced academic standing. All successful applicants must complete the four full professional years at Northeastern in order to receive a PharmD. All foreign transcripts must be submitted for verification through World Education Services (WES) Inc. A course-by-course GPA and degree equivalency evaluation is required. International students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculating. Missing prerequisite will prevent a student from being invited to interview. Exceptions are not made for international students, in relation to the number of accredited hours earned or grades obtained.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

For students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. Minimum TOEFL scores 95, with a 25+ score in listening & a 25+ score in speaking.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern.

* Please note that the dual MPH/PharmD degree has different (higher) TOEFL requirements

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

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Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, current students, and in-person interviews. Co-op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/programs/pharmd-graduate-admission/

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Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Northeastern University requires a $500 deposit. This deposit is applied to the 1st-semester fall tuition.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2023-09-06

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Please see the Northeastern University Registrar's website for more detailed information about the full academic schedule.
The PharmD program follows the "Undergraduate Day" schedule, even for those applying through the direct-entry pathway: http://www.northeastern.edu/registrar/calendars.html

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

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Yes

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Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

PCAT and Other Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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