Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: Nova Southeastern University 
Street 2: Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
Street 3: 3200 South University 
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: Florida
Zip: 33328
Country: United States

Program Location:: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy 
  Office: NSU Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 954-262-1101
  Email: pharmacyadmissions@nova.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.nova.edu/intpharmd/admissions.html

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 1, 2027
Final Application Deadline Description::
Applicants must submit their PharmCAS application by the published final (enforced) deadline to be considered for admission. Meeting the deadline ensures sufficient time for application verification, review, interviews, and admissions decisions before classes begin. While supporting documents may be updated after submission, applications received after the final deadline may not be reviewed. Submitting on time provides the best opportunity for admission consideration.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : May 3, 2027
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Submitting your PharmCAS application by the priority deadline provides the best opportunity for admission consideration, scholarship review, and early interview scheduling. It also allows time to address any missing documents or requirements before seats begin to fill. Applicants who apply early typically have access to the greatest number of available seats and campus options.


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 4 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 3 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : No

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 9
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
PharmD/MBI (Biomedical Informatics)


Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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

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Program Description
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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 processes, 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.



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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
A preferred cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale is recommended. The cumulative GPA includes all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral coursework completed by the applicant. This calculation must also include the required 18–29 semester hours of prerequisite coursework used to satisfy the program's admissions requirements.


Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 18
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 18
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher. If coursework is completed at a U.S. institution, it must be earned from a regionally accredited institution. Up to three ongoing prerequisites are acceptable in the admissions application. Competitive applicants will not be hindered from interviewing or receiving interview invitations. Acceptance is conditional, dependent on completing all prerequisites before classes begin.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and/or Physiology with or without a laboratory with a grade of C or higher. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry with a grade of C or higher. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with a grade of C or higher. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Pharmacology with a grade of C or higher. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Pharmaceutics with a grade of C or higher. 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Pharmacokinetics
(Dosage Form and Design can count towards Pharmacokinetics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Admission is conditional upon the successful completion of prerequisite coursework and the submission of recommendations 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 courses.

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::
Applicants must complete all coursework with a grade of C or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

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

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Students are encouraged to select letter grades rather than pass/fail grading options whenever possible, as letter grades provide a more accurate assessment of academic performance and help support the admissions review process.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
The college may require applicants to complete additional prerequisite courses to strengthen their academic background.

Applicants who graduated from pharmacy school 10 or more years prior must have either:

•	taken two upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) science courses or one upper-level science course and one upper-level statistics course at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States within the last two years, or

•	practiced as a licensed pharmacist for greater than 50 percent of the time since pharmacy school graduation (proof of licensed pharmacist employment, including dates and position(s) held, must be provided via a letter of recommendation from the applicant's employer).


Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/intpharmd/admissions.html
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Family Member: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
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.


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Residency
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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::
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 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.

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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the United States must obtain an official foreign transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES). Please request a course-by-course evaluation that includes an overall GPA calculation. The official WES Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report (FTER) must be sent directly to PharmCAS for review.

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: :
•	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
	     Internet-based test (iTB) 0 – 120 scale: minimum score 80
	     Internet-based test (iTB) 1 – 6 scale: minimum score 4
•	International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum score of 6.0 on the test module
•	Duolingo Test of English: minimum score of 105
•	Scores must be no more than two years old at the time of the interview.

Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional, or Master's degree in the United States or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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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.:
The Advanced Standing Pharm.D. program is a specialized 3-year pathway for international pharmacy graduates seeking to practice in the United States. Build on your existing pharmacy education while gaining advanced clinical training, hands-on patient care experience, and a deeper understanding of the U.S. healthcare system. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE).


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
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 team
• Information regarding the admissions committee decision process
• Overview presentation of the program, facilities, and student support
• Private interview with faculty members

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.nova.edu/intpharmd/admissions.html
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes
Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
A $1,000 seat deposit is required to reserve your place in the program. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Upon enrollment, the deposit will be applied toward your tuition and fees.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2027-08-15
Additional details for accepted applicants::
In-person orientation and classes typically begin in mid-August. The official orientation and class start dates will be announced once they have been finalized. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the website below:

https://pharmacy.nova.edu/admitted/index.html

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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