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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

Banner Image:

Institution Address:

500 W. University Avenue

El Paso

Texas

79902

United States

Program Location:

Texas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Sergio Frias
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 915-747-8688
Email: applypharmacy@utep.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.utep.edu/pharmacy

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?

May 1, 2026

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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?

Yes

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?

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?

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?

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

The University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy (SoP) is committed to preparing IDEAL pharmacists to meet the needs of a 21st century demographic. Our vision is "to be a pioneer in the advancement of pharmacy education through Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and Leadership (IDEAL) in our community and beyond." The UTEP SoP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum provides unique experiences to prepare its students. Some examples are:
- Training in Technical Pharmacy Spanish
- Study away/Study abroad experiences in locations such as, Nashville TN, Presidio TX, Wichita KS, Ireland, Egypt, Spain
- Research Methods
- Robust interprofessional activities with nursing, medical, physical therapy, and other healthcare students

We are looking for students who meet or believe the SoP will help them grow to meet our IDEAL. We are looking for a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds, opinions, and experiences. Feel free to explore our website (www.utep.edu/pharmacy) to learn more about our innovative pharmacy program.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

The UTEP School of Pharmacy has no minimum GPA requirements, but there are preferred GPA guidelines.

Preferred Undergraduate Math/Science GPA: 3.2
Preferred Undergraduate Overall GPA: 2.75

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)
Math	Calculus I (a course in Business Calculus does not meet the requirement)	3
Statistics	Elementary Statistical Methods (a course in Business/Psychology Statistics does not meet the requirement)	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy/Physiology I with Lab (Can be fulfilled with a Human Anatomy only class with Lab)	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy/Physiology II with Lab (Can be fulfilled with a Human Physiology only class with Lab)	4
Biology/Biological Science	Genetics I OR Molecular Biology	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry with Lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
Microbiology	General Microbiology with Lab	4
Physics	General Physics I	3
Foreign Language	Spanish Placement Exam (SPAN II or higher) If unable to test into Spanish II, 3 SCH will be required.	0
English Composition / Writing	Rhetoric and Composition I or English I (Core curriculum course)	3
English Composition / Writing	Rhetoric and Composition II or English II (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	Language, Philosophy & Culture (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	Creative Arts (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	History of the United States to 1865 (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	History of the United States Since 1865 (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	Introduction to Politics (Core curriculum course)	3
Humanities	American Government and Politics (Core curriculum course)	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social & Behavioral Sciences (Core curriculum course)	3
Other	Component Area Option I (Core curriculum course)	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Component Area Option II (Core curriculum course)	3

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

All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the first day of school.

Applicants interviewed or accepted may be required to complete a math placement assessment to help determine need for noncredit math courses or tutoring.

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:

See our website for full details regarding the use of online courses to fulfill prerequisites (link at the bottom of the page).

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

See our website for full details regarding the use of pass/fail courses to fulfill prerequisites (link at the bottom of the page).

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree must complete all math and science prerequisites, and the Spanish placement exam, but the Core Curriculum requirements will be automatically marked complete.

Applicants must be core-complete to be admitted to our program. If you do not have a bachelors degree please see the full list of UTEP courses that meet the Texas Core Curriculum at the following page: http://catalog.utep.edu/undergrad/core-curriculum/

Applicants who are applying from another Texas institution of higher education, and do not have a bachelor's degree, please see the Transfer student policies on the above page for rules on how your core curriculum will be accepted.

The Spanish prerequisite can be completed by taking any college-level Spanish course, AP credit, dual credit, CLEP exam, or by taking the Spanish placement exam and placing into SPAN II or higher.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/admissions-requirements.html

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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

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.net/C21711_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=27&SINGLESTORE=true

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?

Recommended, but not required

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?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

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

Clergy: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

For a complete application, three (3) letters of recommendation must be submitted via PharmCAS. These letters should discuss your professional, research, academic, and service/civic experiences. Letters from family members, friends, or close relations are not accepted. It is strongly recommended that one letter be from a faculty member (all disciplines accepted, but a science faculty member is preferred), or healthcare professional.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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, 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:

Our program only accepts evaluations from WES.

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:

All international students must submit their official TOEFL scores. TOEFL (paper based): Minimum score of 500. TOEFL Internet Based (IBT): Minimum score of 79. Regiser and request your score be sent to our program at www.ets.org/toefl. Our school code 6829.

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?

Yes

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Contact our Office of Student Affairs at applypharmacy@utep.edu for more information.

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

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The UTEP School of Pharmacy (SoP) interview process consists of online Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT).

The MMI will assess non-cognitive qualities and how the applicant fits the UTEP SoP IDEAL vision. For more information see: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html

For more information on the HSRT see: https://insightassessment.com/iaproduct/health-science-reasoning-test/

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html

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:

The $200 deposit is non-refundable but will be distributed back to every admitted applicant's account after Fall census day.

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

2026-08-24

Additional details for accepted applicants:

The UTEP Academic Calendar can be found here: https://www.utep.edu/student-affairs/registrar/Academic%20Calendars/academic-calendar.html

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

Yes

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?

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

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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