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The University of Toledo PharmD program provides students with an exceptional education at an affordable price.
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Created: Mon, 08/19/2019 - 01:16
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Institution Name The University of Toledo
College or School Name College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Short Name U of Toledo, The
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If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here: The University of Toledo PharmD program provides students with an exceptional education at an affordable price.
Street 1 3000 Arlington Avenue
Street 2 Mail Stop 1014
Street 3
City Toledo
State Ohio
Zip 43614
Country United States
Program Location: Ohio
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? None
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? No
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
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?  Other
If Other, please briefly describe UToledo offers Direct Admission to qualified high school students. Direct Admission students can complete the program in six years or less.

Students completing prerequisite coursework, as well as students with a Bachelor's degree, can also apply.

Students who enter the program without a degree will be granted a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree at the completion of the P2 year.
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?  Yes
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: Students who have not earned a Bachelor’s degree prior to the P1 year will earn a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree (BSPS) at the completion of the P2 year. In addition to PharmD prerequisites, these students are required to complete core electives in the following areas: diversity, social sciences, humanities and civics.
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: 83
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 120
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 120
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 49
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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: PharmD/MBA
PharmD/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry
PharmD/PhD in Experimental Therapeutics
MS in Cosmetic Science (100% online)
MS in Forensic Toxicology (100% online)
MS in Medicinal Chemistry
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences:
-Health Outcomes and Value Analysis (100% online)
-Industrial Pharmacy
-Health Outcomes and Socioeconomic Sciences
-Pharmacology/Toxicology
7 Online Graduate Certificates
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Toledo is a nationally recognized public R1 research university where students receive a top-tier education grounded in research, community, student-centeredness, communication, and leadership excellence.
Founded in 1904, UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences provides exceptional educational, experiential, and research opportunities designed to prepare PharmD students for successful and impactful careers in an evolving healthcare landscape.
UToledo offers a four-year PharmD program for students entering with or without a prior bachelor’s degree. The curriculum combines interactive classroom instruction with hands-on, real-world experiences beginning early in the program.
Professional Years 1-3 are delivered on the UToledo Health Science Campus, home to The University of Toledo Medical Center. Student pharmacists benefit from extensive interprofessional education alongside medical, nursing, and allied health students, including training within the state-of-the-art Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center.
The 4th professional year focuses exclusively on Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in real-world healthcare settings. Students may complete clinical rotations in areas such as internal medicine, infectious diseases, oncology, critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, transplant, and many other specialties. Additional experiences are available in hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, compounding, long-term care, the pharmaceutical industry, nuclear pharmacy, and more. Experiential opportunities are available locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
UToledo PharmD graduates consistently outperform the national average on first-time NAPLEX pass rates and PGY1 residency match rates. In addition, graduates report nearly half the average student debt compared to PharmD graduates nationwide, making our program a high-quality and affordable pathway to a rewarding healthcare career.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: The UToledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences conducts a holistic review of applicants and considers all submitted information in making admissions decisions.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 30
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: Students must earn 60 credit hours by the end of the summer term prior to enrollement in order to apply for the Ohio Pharmacy Intern License.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science Biological Sciences Lecture w/ Lab (Biomolecules, Cells and Inheritance) 4
Chemistry General Chemistry Lecture I w/Lab 3
Chemistry General Chemistry II Lecture w/ Lab 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Lecture w/Lab 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II Lecture w/Lab 3
Math Single Variable Calculus (OR Calculus for the Life Sciences with Applications I & II) 3
Physiology Introductory Physiology (OR Anatomy and Physiology I & II) 3
Physics Introduction to Physics (OR General Physics I) 3
Statistics Statistics 3
English Composition / Writing English Composition I (May not be required for students enrolling with with Bachelor's degree.) 3
English Composition / Writing English Composition II (May not be required for students enrolling with with Bachelor's degree.) 3
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Summer term prior to enrollment.
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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
Can applicants use pass/fail 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
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: For questions regarding course equivalencies, please consult http://transferology.com, or contact pharmadmissions@utoledo.edu.

For matriculation into the professional year 1 (P1), the course prerequisites (or their transfer equivalents) must be completed.

Students who have not earned a Bachelor's degree prior to matriculation into the P1 year, must complete courses in the following areas by the end of the spring semester of the P2 year:
*Diversity of U.S. Culture (1 course; 3 credit hours)
*Non-U.S. Culture (1 course; 3 credit hours)
*Social Sciences (2 courses; 6 credit hours; no more than one course from any department/discipline)
*Humanities and Fine Arts (2 courses; 6 credit hours; no more than one course from any department/discipline)
*Civics (1 course; 3 credit hours)

For these students, a Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree (BSPS) will be awarded after successful completion of required coursework and prior to matriculation to the P3 year.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
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? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: Although not an application requirement, students must submit health documentation by May 1, 2027, or upon acceptance of provisional admission.
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? Two (2)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Evaluations from UToledo CPPS faculty may be accepted as additional evaluations to the two required, if the faculty served as a research mentor to the applicant. UToledo applicants for Early Admission, and UToledo students with Direct Admission status are not required to submit evaluations.
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:
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, 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: Foreign coursework/transcript evaluations must be requested through WES. International course syllabi may be requested for evaluation by UToledo.
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: A total score of greater than or equal to 80 iBT AND a score of greater than or equal to 18 in each of the four sub-categories of the iBT (reading, listening, speaking and writing) is preferred.

International students from English language proficiency-exempt countries are not required to submit official iBT scores.

Official iBT scores must be sent directly from ETS to PharmCAS. Official iBT scores must be received by the PharmCAS office by the PharmCAS application deadline.
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, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI), 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: Applicants will be offered an interview on a competitive basis following a review of the application and all required application materials. Onsite interviews, which may include campus tours and informational meetings, are preferred; telephone and/or virtual platforms may be utilized as required.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://www.utoledo.edu/programs/pharmd/
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class? Varies
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2027-08-23
Additional details for accepted applicants: External applicants are required to pay a $500 non-refundable seat deposit.
Attendance at orientation the week prior to the start of classes is required.
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
Admin Status Published
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AACP Institution Number 5100
SIDS 133