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Submission Number: 4195
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Contact Information

2575 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Fullerton
California
92831
United States
California
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Quarter (4 terms per academic year)
2 years
Preferred
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

28
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, applied his training in pharmacy and ophthalmology to start a college that would eventually become Marshall B. Ketchum University. With well over 100 years of experience training health care providers, MBKU has both the knowledge and resources to continue providing a world-class educational experience. When the university decided to start a pharmacy program, we did so with the future of health care in mind. It was imperative that the curriculum be setup in a way that graduates would be eligible to work as advanced practice pharmacists and work alongside future clinicians from other healthcare disciplines. With approximately 52 seats per class, students will have substantial access to faculty, administration and each other. This access allows for consistent collaboration in learning and scholarship that will prove to enhance student success in the program and beyond. Additionally, a small class size allows students to customize their educational experience and to gives them the best opportunity to pursue their career goals.

Graduates from MBKU have been offered positions in numerous disciplines of pharmacy. Whether you prefer retail, clinical, specialty, ambulatory care or any other area of pharmacy, MBKU will provide the knowledge and opportunity to pursue your career goals.

As post-graduating training programs become more competitive, MBKU COP graduates have earned residency and fellowship positions in California and numerous other states. These graduates were able to utilize the program's many characteristics to find the opportunities that would propel them to the career options of their choice.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

N/A
N/A
While there is not a minimum GPA requirement, our average overall GPA is a 3.0. If you are concerned about your GPA, please reach out to our office to find out how you can improve your chances of gaining admission.
48
27
71
39
Please contact us directly if you have questions about your coursework qualifying for our admissions requirments.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Biology/Biological Science General Biology (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Microbiology Microbiology 3 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Chemistry General Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Chemistry General Chemistry (with labs, one year sequence) 3 4
Math Calculus 3 4
Anatomy Human Anatomy (with lab) 3 4
Physiology Human Physiology (with lab) 3 4
English Composition / Writing English (Preferred: composition, Critical Reading and Writing, Critical Analysis, Technical Writing)* requirement waived for students with a Bachelors Degree. 3 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Communication course (Preferred: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication) 3 3
Psychology Psychology 3 3
Economics Economics (Macro or Micro) 3 3
Applicants must complete their prerequisite courses before matriculation in August of 2025
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please contact us directly if you have any questions about prerequisite courses and to set up a FREE advising appointment.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please contact us directly if you have any questions about prerequisite courses.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent institution as determined by Marshall B. Ketchum University, is preferred for admission, but not not required for consideration. Outstanding applicants will have also taken courses in Biochemistry, Physics, Statistics, Leadership Development, and Cultural Diversity.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Qualified students will be selected to conduct an interview. They will complete a writing sample during their interview process.
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
We encourage applicants to get us much experience in the field as possible. If a student does not have any experience, please let the admissions team know so that we can potentially schedule an opportunity to gain exposure to the pharmacy profession.
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

No
  • Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY 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 ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Recommended but not required
Yes
Recommended but not required
Yes
Strongly Preferred: Pharmacist and Science Faculty. Also Recommended: Immediate supervisor, healthcare provider, non-science faculty
Yes

Residency

No
No
As a private institution, there are no residency requirements.
Yes

International Applicants

No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Preferred transcript evaluation services:
* Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
* World Education Services, Inc.
* Joseph Silny & Associates, Inc.
* American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Yes
TOEFL scores may be required for applicants with a foreign degree.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Applicants will interview with 2 individuals affiliated with the College of Pharmacy (i.e. faculty, student, preceptors, etc.). These are 30 minute closed file interviews.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
Yes
Deposits are partially refundable for applicants that notify us of their intentions to withdraw by May 1, 2025
2025-08-19
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes