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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - To Advance Health and Transform Communities
Published Survey
Submission Number: 4184
Submission ID: 132
Submission UUID: a3f682d6-d56b-46fc-af28-92832f0187d3
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Sun, 08/25/2019 - 19:09
Completed: Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:39
Changed: Mon, 06/16/2025 - 14:35

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Contact Information

The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - To Advance Health and Transform Communities
College of Pharmacy
7 Greenhouse Road
Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
United States
Rhode Island
Yes

Program Application Deadline

November 3, 2025
Students currently in the 0 - 6 pathway, the application deadline is November 3rd.
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
Other
Direct Admissions for 6 years, accepting students for 4 year professional degree pathway.
No
Yes
Yes
Students may choose to double major and complete a bachelor's degree in programs outside the College of Pharmacy.
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

108
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)
Yes
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-mba/doctor-of-pharmacy-master-of-business-administration-curriculum/
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-ms/
Yes

Program Description

The PharmD program at the University of Rhode Island is a 0/6 program. While most students come from high school, we have a limited number of transfer students into the P1 year. The curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average score over the past five years is above 90 percentage for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 96% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey. For the class of 2025, over 50% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship training program. Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-eight percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again. For more information, please visit our web page: http://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
2.7
No grade less than C- in required prerequisite course if taken at the University of Rhode Island. Courses outside the University of Rhode Island require a minimum of C to transfer to the institution.
42
29
0
No grade less than C- in required prerequisite course if taken at the University of Rhode Island. Courses outside the University of Rhode Island require a minimum of C to transfer to the institution.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II
 8
Biochemistry Introductory Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Science Prinicples of Biology I
Principles of Biology Lab I		 4
Chemistry General Chemistry Lecture I and II
General Chemistry Lab I and Lab II
Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II
Organic Chemistry Lab		 16
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Communication Fundamentals I 3
Economics Principles of Economics: Microeconomics 3
English Composition / Writing Introduction to Research Writing 3
Ethics Ethics 3
Math Calculus I 3
Microbiology Introductory Medical Microbiology Lecture
Introductory Medical Microbiology Lab		 4
Statistics Introductory Biostatistics 4
By the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the Fall P1 year.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Usually no, though many institutions incorporated P/F with COVID-19 considerations.
Students entering the program must meet the criteria listed at the website below:
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd/admission/

The College requires students to complete the general education requirements of the University prior to graduation.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

Yes
ACT, SAT
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Students are encouraged to include experiences in pharmacy, patient care, shadowing, internships, and community service or volunteer work.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

No
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
No Answer
Not Accepted
For admission directly out of high school to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area. No letters are required to be submitted when applying for the professional program through PharmCAS if 0 - 6 entry due to previous submissions.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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
If you are an international transfer student, your transcripts of university studies must be formally evaluated by any NACES certified agency. Please visit NACES.org for a list of approved credit evaluators. Please request a course-by-course evaluation and have an official report sent directly to URI and PharmCAS. For International applicants, please visit the following website for more detailed information: http://web.uri.edu/admission/international-admission-requirements/ .
Yes
All international applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 125
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 100
IELTS: minimum score of 7.0
Cambridge English: Advanced: 185-190
Pearson Test of English: 68
Eiken Test of English: Completion of Grade 1

https://web.uri.edu/admission/international/
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
No
For students admitted to the PharmD program through direct entry from high school, students must complete a formal interview during the sophomore year after submitting an application. The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students' verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

No
2026-09-09
September 8th will be a Professionalism Day (orientation) on the advising day.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes