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Institution Name Texas Southern University
College or School Name College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Short Name Texas Southern U
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International: January 4, 2027
In-State: March 1, 2027
Out-of-State: March 1, 2027
Street 1 3100 Cleburne St.
Street 2 Gray Hall
Street 3
City Houston
State Texas
Zip 77004
Country United States
Program Location: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 1, 2027
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? January 4, 2027
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Applicants wanting to be considered for Priority Admission must meet the following requirements:

Submit PharmCAS application, TSU Supplemental Application (SA), and $100 SA fee no later than January 4, 2027;

All Math & Science coursework must be completed by the end of the Spring 2027 semester;

Both overall prepharmacy GPA & Math/Science GPA must be a minimum of 2.5;

No more than 6hrs in prepharmacy courses are accepted in Summer I;

No classes in Summer II due to Summer Academy.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?  2 years
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  No
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: We offer a Biomedical Science 3+4 Accelerated PrePharmacy degree. Students complete 3 years of undergrad (including the prerequisites for the PharmD Program) and 4 years of pharmacy school. Upon successful completion of their first year of Pharmacy School, they apply for graduation to receive their Bachelor's Degree. The Accelerated 3+4 Concentration must be declared prior to the start of the student's junior year.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 38
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 60
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 100
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? No
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Texas Southern University's Joan M Lafleur College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program committed to developing practice-ready pharmacists, leaders, and advocates for improving health outcomes in diverse communities. Located in the heart of Houston and adjacent to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the program provides students with access to one of the nation's largest healthcare ecosystems and a wide range of experiential learning opportunities.

The curriculum integrates biomedical, pharmaceutical, clinical, and social sciences with progressive experiential education to prepare graduates for contemporary pharmacy practice. Students learn through classroom instruction, simulation, interprofessional collaboration, community engagement, and clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings.

The College is committed to student success through enhanced academic support, mentoring, professional development, wellness initiatives, and career readiness programming designed to promote progression, persistence, and licensure success. Faculty, staff, alumni, and preceptors work collaboratively to provide personalized guidance and meaningful learning experiences that support each student's professional journey.

As one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Texas Southern University is dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing healthcare disparities through service, scholarship, research, and community engagement. Graduates emerge as compassionate, culturally responsive healthcare professionals equipped to provide patient-centered care and contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice at the local, national, and global levels.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: We calculate two GPAs for admission consideration: an Overall Prerequisite GPA and a Math and Science GPA. All attempts of prerequisite coursework are included in both GPA calculations, and applicants must earn a minimum 2.5 GPA in each category. Grades of D- through C- are accepted for prerequisite coursework; however, because admission to the PharmD program is competitive, applicants with multiple grades below a C may be subject to additional review by the Admissions Committee. Meeting the minimum GPA requirements does not guarantee an interview or admission to the program.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 77
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing English Composition I or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication) 3 4.5
English Composition / Writing English Composition II or any course that satisfies the 010 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Communication) 3 4.5
Math Any course that satisfies the 020 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Mathematics)

Example(s): Pre-calculus or College Algebra is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well.
Example(s): General Chemistry I Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 030 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Life and Physical Science)

***Courses that satisfy additional science requirements below may satisfy this requirement as well.
Example: General Chemistry II Lecture is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 040 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Language, Philosophy, and Culture)

Example(s): American Literature, African American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Western Civilizations I, Intro to Philosophy, or Ethics is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 050 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Creative Arts)

Example(s): Art Appreciation, Dance Appreciation, Music Appreciation, or Intro to Theater Appreciation are used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History)

Example(s): United States History II, African American History II, or Mexican American History II is used to satisfy this requirement. Any combination of the (6) history classes listed are accepted 		3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 060 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (American History)

Example(s): United States History II, African American History II, or Mexican American History II is used to satisfy this requirement. Any combination of the (6) history classes listed are accepted		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science)

Example: Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 070 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Government/Political Science)

Example: Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics) is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Social/Behavioral Science Any course that satisfies the 080 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Example(s): Generally Psychology, Principles of Macroeconomics, General Anthropology, Introduction to Sociology, or Minority Studies is used to satisfy this requirement		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement

Example: Public Speaking, Computer Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology II, or any additional Math course not explicitly listed		 3 4.5
Other Any course that satisfies the 090 Texas Core Curriculum Requirement

Example(s): Public Speaking, Computer Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology II, or any additional Math course not explicitly listed		 3 4.5
Math Elementary Statistics or Psych Statistics 3 4.5
Math Calculus I

***A 3hr calculus course may be accepted, but an additional semester credit hour of general electives will be required.		 4 6.0
Biology/Biological Science Biology I with Lab

*** If your school separates Biology I into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Biology/Biological Science Biology II with Lab

*** If your school separates Biology II into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology I with lab

*** If your school separates Anatomy & Physiology into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required.

*For TSU students, BIOL 245 (now BIOL 2404) Anatomy & Physiology satisfy this requirement of Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs.		 4 6.0
Microbiology Microbiology

*** If your school separates Microbiology into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Chemistry General Chemistry I

*** If your school separates General Chemistry I into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Chemistry General Chemistry II

*** If your school separates General Chemistry II into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I

*** If your school separates Organic Chemistry I into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II

*** If your school separates Organic Chemistry II into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
Physics College Physics I

*** If your school separates College Physics I into a 3hr lecture and 1hr lab, both individual courses are required. 		4 6.0
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All Math and Science courses must be completed by the end of Spring 2027. Students with at least 70hrs are approved to take a maximum of 6hrs in non-Math/Science prerequisite courses during the Summer I 2027 term. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to Summer Academy which begins in July 2027.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: All science courses must have the associated labs.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: We accept Pass/Fail courses to fulfill the prerequisite requirements, however, a letter grade of C is assigned for Pass grades to calculate the GPA. Note that this will impact the GPA calculations.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: We only require 4hrs of Human Anatomy & Physiology (lecture and lab). We highly recommend students take the 4hrs Human Anatomy & Physiology (lecture and lab) that encompasses but Human Anatomy & Physiology (lecture and lab) I and II such as BIOL 2404. If Human Anatomy & Physiology is not offered as a combined course, it is highly recommended but not required that students take both Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (lecture and lab). We do not accept Physiology alone nor Vertebrae Anatomy.

***Prerequisite courses are not waived. Any course substitutions must be reviewed and approved by the program before an admissions interview is extended.

***Coursework from being previously enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy Program or Graduate Program does not transfer as prerequisites nor credit for our PharmD courses.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/cophs/admissions-overview/index.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: https://tsupharmacy.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBeEAdTYDArf6Rg
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount: $100
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions: https://secure.touchnet.com/C21492_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=461&SINGLESTORE=true
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: To be fully considered for admission both the PharmCAS application and the supplemental application and fee must be received by the published deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required? Three (3)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Not Accepted
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: * Letters should be from individuals who know you professionally and/or academically. Letters from family, friends, or clergy are NOT accepted.
* Letters should address the applicant’s character traits in relation to adaptability, empathy, ethics, intellectual ability, interpersonal relations, judgment, leadership, oral communication, reliability, and written communication. Evaluators should provide specific examples supporting their ratings.
* Letters of Recommendations should be submitted directly from the evaluator to the PharmCAS portal to be considered for review with our Admissions Committee and meet application deadlines.
* All Letters of Recommendation must be from individuals residing in the U.S.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is preference given to state residents? No
Is preference given to residents of other states? No
Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements: Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences does not give admissions preference based on state residency. All applicants are reviewed under the same criteria.

Residency is used for tuition classification only. For tuition purposes, applicants are classified as Texas residents or non-residents based on Texas domicile, not citizenship. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and naturalized citizens establish Texas residency in the same manner, by demonstrating domicile in Texas, generally defined as 12 months of physical presence with intent to remain. Residing in the United States alone does not establish Texas residency.

Applicants seeking classification as Texas residents must provide documentation to verify Texas domicile. Applicants who completed prior education outside of Texas may also be required to submit documentation.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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, 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary: To have international courses considered for PharmD prerequisite courses, applicants are required to provide all the following items by the January 4, 2027 Priority Deadline:
*Supplemental Application & $100 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. or SpanTran must be submitted to PharmCAS

The Admissions Committee will only review international courses after the PharmCAS and the PharmD Supplemental Application/fee have been submitted. There is no guarantee requests received after January 4, 2027 will be processed. No PharmD course credit is granted from international courses.

A valid Social Security number is required for acceptance.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program? Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Applicants selected for an interview participate in a holistic admissions process designed to assess academic readiness, communication skills, professionalism, ethical reasoning, motivation for pursuing pharmacy, and alignment with the College's mission. Interviews are conducted virtually through Kira Talent and include a live panel interview with faculty, staff, alumni, and/or pharmacy practitioners. Interview evaluations are completed using a standardized rubric to ensure consistency and fairness in the admissions process. The Admissions Committee considers interview performance alongside academic achievement, leadership, service, healthcare exposure, and other experiences when making admission decisions.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://tsu.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/cophs/admissions-overview/admission-requirements.php
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: The $500 non-refundable seat fee is due within 14 days of accepting the admissions' offer. This seat fee can be paid in installments of $200 and $300.

Students granted a fee waiver through PharmCAS must submit that waiver to cophsadmissions@tsu.edu within 14 days of accepting the admissions' offer in order to waive the seat fee.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2026-08-17
Additional details for accepted applicants: Incoming first-year pharmacy students are required to participate in our Summer Academy, a preparation program designed to help students transition in a professional level learning environment. Summer Academy will take place in July 2027.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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