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Contact Information

Nova Southeastern University
Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
3200 South University
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
33328
United States
Florida
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
4 years
Required
3 years
No
No
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

21
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/MBI (Biomedical Informatics)
Yes
To obtain additional information about concurrent programs, please contact the associate dean at:

Robb McGory, MS, PharmD
Associate Dean
NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Office (954) 262-1302
rmcgory@nova.edu | nova.edu
Yes

Program Description

Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy offers a unique opportunity for international pharmacy graduates to advance their careers and enter the U.S. health care system. Our Advanced Standing Pharm.D. program allows you to leverage your existing knowledge and experience to quickly earn your Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

What is the Advanced Standing Pharm.D. program?
• A 3-year program designed specifically for international pharmacy graduates.
• Builds upon your existing pharmacy education and prepares you for clinical pharmacy practice in the United States.
• Integrates information and skills necessary to be successful in the profession, including drug therapy principles, business aspects, communication, and legal considerations.
• Provides opportunities to develop essential clinical skills through pharmacy practice experiences in community, hospital, and specialty health care settings.
• Featuring a tailored curriculum that incorporates disease process, pharmacotherapeutic knowledge, and enhanced patient monitoring, the Advanced Standing Pathway is your roadmap to a globally relevant pharmacy education.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) give you hands-on learning in community and hospital settings. You'll integrate knowledge from classes and labs while exploring the role of a clinical pharmacist and honing your communication skills. Successful completion of IPPEs unlocks the next level of your journey: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).

During APPEs, you'll:
• spend six weeks immersing yourself in a supervised pharmacy practice environment.
• apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-life patient care scenarios.
• develop essential competencies like interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based medicine.
• enhance your communication and patient education skills.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.75
2.0
Preferred cumulative GPA of 2.75, on a 4.0 scale. (This is the total accumulation of bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.)
18
18
Applicants must complete a minimum of 66 semester hours of coursework with a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution before enrollment. Up to three ongoing prerequisites are acceptable at the time of the admissions application. Competitive applicants will not be disadvantaged in the interview process or in receiving interview invitations. Acceptance is conditional upon the completion of all prerequisites before the commencement of classes.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and/or Physiology with or without a laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 3 4.5
Biochemistry Biochemistry with a grade of C or higher. 3 4.5
Microbiology Microbiology with a grade of C or higher. 3 3.5
Other Pharmacology with a grade of C or higher. 3 3.5
Other Pharmaceutics with a grade of C or higher. 3 3.5
Other Pharmacokinetics
(Dosage Form and Design can count towards Pharmacokinetics)		 3 4.5
Admission is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisite coursework, the submission of letters of recommendation, and official transcripts before the start of the program. Please ensure you submit documentation for all post-secondary coursework completed, including any credit received for academic or English courses.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Applicants must complete all coursework with a grade of C or higher from an accredited institution.
  • 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
The college may require applicants to complete additional prerequisite courses to strengthen their academic background.
https://pharmacy.nova.edu/intpharmd/admissions.html
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

Yes
DAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, OAT
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

No
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
Yes
Applicants are required to submit three recommendations through PharmCAS. These can be from a pharmacist you’ve worked with, a healthcare supervisor, a faculty member from any field, or another professional reference.

While one recommendation is sufficient to verify your application and be considered for an interview (if qualified), the remaining two must be submitted before matriculation into the program.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Whether you are an in-state or out-of-state student, we invite you to apply to the NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. Our program provides a world-class education, state-of-the-art facilities, and exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our diverse and inclusive community of passionate learners, where you will receive outstanding mentorship and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Submit your application today to embark on an extraordinary journey toward a rewarding career in pharmacy at NSU.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the U.S. should request an official foreign transcript evaluation report from World Education Services (WES - www.wes.org). Please request a course by course evaluation with an overall GPA calculation. Please send WES foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS.
Yes
Proof of English proficiency is required for non-native English speakers. Scores for the following standardized tests currently satisfy NSU’s Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy English requirements:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 80 on the internet-based test (iBT) (toefl.org)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module (ielts.org)
• Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105 (duolingo.com)

Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview.

Countries exempt from the English proficiency test include Great Britain, Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica, and English-speaking parts of English-speaking parts of Canada.

Applicants who have taken the TOEFL or EILTS exams should send them directly to PharmCAS. Duolingo scores should be emailed to pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Foreign-educated pharmacists who do not have a U.S. pharmacy license can still apply to the Entry-Level Pharm.D. program at NSU. To be eligible, you must complete all the required prerequisite courses and meet the minimum GPA requirements listed for the Entry-Level program.

For more details about the required courses and GPA, please visit our website: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admissions/professional.html
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Interviews are part of the admissions process. An interview does not guarantee admission. The Office of Admissions reviews all applications to determine if the applicant will be granted an interview. Interviews are conducted via Zoom.

If you are selected for an interview, you will receive an email invitation from the Office of Admissions. A confirmation email will provide the Zoom link, Interview Day agenda, and other important information.

The Interview Day includes:
• Meeting the NSU Silverman College of Pharmacy admissions counselor
• Information regarding the admissions committee decision process
• Overview presentation of the program, facilities, and student support
• Private interview with faculty members
https://pharmacy.nova.edu/intpharmd/admissions.html
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$1000 deposit required to reserve your seat in the program. The deposit will be credited to your tuition in the program.
2026-08-18
In-person orientation and classes typically begin in mid-August. The official date for orientation and the start of classes will be announced once they've been determined.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes