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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

Banner Image:

Institution Address:

1401 Albrecht Blvd

Dept 2650

Fargo

North Dakota

58102

United States

Program Location:

North Dakota

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Michael Kelsch, PharmD, BCPS
Title: Senior Associate Dean for Pharmacy / Professor
Office: Sudro Hall room 123
Phone (Work): 701-231-7601
Extension: 1-7601
Email: michael.kelsch@ndsu.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

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

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Application fee for PharmD (first professional) program for non-PharmCAS schools only:

$150

Application Deadline - For non-PharmCAS participating schools only.

November 03, 2025

Final Application Deadline Description:

For more information regarding the application process please contact Jamie Berg @ jamie.L.berg@ndsu.edu

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?

3 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Yes

If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe:

Students must meet all of the university's undergraduate requirements prior to being awarded a bachelor's degree.
For more information go to: https://catalog.ndsu.edu/academic-policies/undergraduate-policies/degree-and-graduation/

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

We offer several pathways in which one can meet our admission requirements and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

The Early Admissions Pathway and the Traditional Pathway, are for students who do not hold a bachelor degree in a health or STEM-related field. Our pre-professional curriculum requires the completion of approximately 77 hours of coursework. Some students can complete this work in two years, while other students may take three years. In what follows, we will refer to a two year pre-pharmacy curriculum with the possibility of a three year track implied where necessary. In the first two years of the curriculum (prepharmacy), emphasis is placed on chemical, biological, administrative, behavioral or social sciences, and humanities needed for the four-year professional pharmacy curriculum. The third, fourth and fifth years provide the students with the professional educational background necessary for the sixth year of clinical rotations. In addition to general adult medicine, students may pursue rotations in specialized areas of interest such as pediatrics, oncology, infectious disease, cardiology, ambulatory care, critical care, rural health, and managed care.

For the Post-Baccalaureate Pathway - Applicants who hold a bachelor degree in a health-related, biological, physical, or chemical sciences field may apply through our Post-Baccalaureate Pathway. Pathway requirements are substantially streamlined, and applicants are evaluated on an individual basis.

For more information on our different pathways go to:
Traditional Pathway:
https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/traditional_pathway/
Early Assurance Pathway (EAP): https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/eap/
Post Baccalaureate Admission Pathway:
https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/post_bac/

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

3.0

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

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Other	PHRM 190 Critical Thinking, Academic, and Professional Skills for the Health Professions	3
English Composition / Writing	ENGL 110 College Composition I	3
English Composition / Writing	ENGL 120 College Composition II *	3
English Composition / Writing	Upper Level English - ENGL 324 Writing in the Sciences or ENGL 325 Writing in the Health Professions	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking *	3
Math	MATH 146 Applied Calculus I *	4
Physics	PHYS 211 College Physics I	3
Economics	ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics *	3
Statistics	STAT 330 Introductory Statistics *	3
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 150 General Biology I *	3
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 150L General Biology I Lab *	1
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 151 General Biology II *	3
Biology/Biological Science	BIOL 151L General Biology II Lab *	1
Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I *	3
Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 220L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab *	1
Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3
Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 221L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab	1
Microbiology	MICR 350 General Microbiology *	3
Microbiology	MICR 350L General Microbiology Lab *	2
Chemistry	CHEM 121 General Chemistry I *	3
Chemistry	CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Lab	1
Chemistry	CHEM 122 General Chemistry II *	3
Chemistry	CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Lab	1
Chemistry	CHEM 341 Organic Chemistry I *	3
Chemistry	CHEM 341L Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
Chemistry	CHEM 342 Organic Chemistry II	3
Biochemistry	BIOC 460 Biochemistry I	3
Biochemistry	BIOC 461 Biochemistry II	3
Humanities	Humanities and Fine Arts Elective	6
Other	Wellness Elective	2
Social/Behavioral Science	Social & Behavior Science Elective	6
Other	Cultural Diversity Elective	3

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

For students who are applying through the Early Admissions Pathway and the Traditional Pathway, all core courses MUST be completed by the end of the fall semester in which students are applying to the pharmacy program. ALL remaining courses must be completed the last spring semester pre-requisite courses are taken.

Post-Baccalaureate Pathway applicants who have completed a bachelor degree by the end of the spring semester in which they have applied will be evaluated on an individual basis.

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

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

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

* Denotes core courses used in admission GPA. All required Courses MUST be Completed with at Least a Grade of "C" In order to apply for the professional program.
For information on equivalents to NDSU courses go to https://tes.collegesource.com/publicview/TES_publicview01.aspx?rid=5d038207-fb86-4259-8655-c0d69965378d&aid=5c0de629-4869-42d0-90c2-0982a58e9616

Information on all required coursework for each admissions pathway can be found here: https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/degrees_and_programs/pharmacy_program/traditional_pathway/pre_pharmacy_curriculum/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Students will need to fill out a general university admission application (transfer undergraduate) and send transcripts to the general university admissions office. Once this is completed, they will fill out an application for the School of Pharmacy and submit this along with a $150 application fee.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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

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

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:

Evaluations (letters of reference) are NOT required by our institution. They will not be reviewed if submitted.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

Preference is given to students who complete some or all prerequisite coursework at North Dakota State University or another college or university in the North Dakota University System.

I would like to mark this section as done.

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, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens

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

Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

NDSU must receive an official evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (i.e. WES or ECE). You will need to apply initially through the NDSU International Office of Students Services and submit your evaluation to them 4-6 weeks prior to the application deadline to ensure course evaluations are completed in time. Once, this is completed you will fill out the School of Pharmacy application online and submit with a $150 application fee before the stated deadline for priority interviews.

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:

Send TOEFL scores directly to NDSU. The TOEFL may be required for admission to university as a whole, not specifically or exclusively the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Please contact the NDSU International Office of Students Services for more information.

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

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only if the campus is closed to visitors

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

An interview on campus is part of the evaluation process for students who receive final consideration for admission. An online interview option will be available in cases when the campus is closed to visitors.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy/

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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:

Once you matriculate into the P1 cohort, your $500 deposit will go towards the first semester fall tuition.

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

2025-08-25

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

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

We are not a participating PharmCAS institution

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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