Our revised Pharmacy curriculum is now fully competency driven. We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning. Northeastern University Pharmacy students are eligible to participate in 2 6-month paid co-op experiences.
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Our revised Pharmacy curriculum is now fully competency driven. We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning. Northeastern University Pharmacy students are eligible to participate in 2 6-month paid co-op experiences.
Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
Massachusetts
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Name: Adrienne Gibbons
Title: Manager, Admissions and Enrollment
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Email: PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
February 3, 2025
None
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Other
Fall and Spring Semester, Summer I and II
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
Undergraduate transfer students are awarded a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of year 5.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
66
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Transfer students will receive a Bachelor's of Pharmacy degree upon completing P1 to P3 coursework.
Transfer students are eligible to explore the PharmD/MPH.
Transfer students are eligible to explore the PharmD/MPH.
Yes
Program Description
Northeastern Advantage:
Co-op Experience: We are the only US school of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with a cooperative education (co-op) program. Students complete 2 full-time, 6-month, paid co-op experiences providing more than 4 times the number of IPPE hours as compared the most PharmD programs.
Partnerships: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston's top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliation includes major medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare.
Research: ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in NIH funding
Success: Placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed
Success: Passing the NAPLEX, placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed
• Northeastern University students have the #1 first-time pass rate of the NAPLEX exam for private universities, and #5 nationally of all US accredited Pharmacy Schools at 94%. The average national first-time attempt pass rate is 79%
• Of the students pursuing post-grad training in 2024, 88% secured a position in a post-grad year 1 (PGY1) residency above the national average match rate at 81%. 83% secured a post-grad year 2 (PGY2) residency which is comparable to the national average match rate of 84%.
• From the class of 2023, 100% of graduates* were employed within 12 months of graduation with 77% employed before graduation
Applying:
Transfer Admission: Please note that Transfer applicants must also complete the Northeastern University Undergraduate Transfer application. Please review the Northeastern Transfer information https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/transfer-applicants/
Final admissions decisions and timeline follow Northeastern University's Undergraduate Transfers guidelines.
Co-op Experience: We are the only US school of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with a cooperative education (co-op) program. Students complete 2 full-time, 6-month, paid co-op experiences providing more than 4 times the number of IPPE hours as compared the most PharmD programs.
Partnerships: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston's top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliation includes major medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare.
Research: ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in NIH funding
Success: Placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed
Success: Passing the NAPLEX, placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed
• Northeastern University students have the #1 first-time pass rate of the NAPLEX exam for private universities, and #5 nationally of all US accredited Pharmacy Schools at 94%. The average national first-time attempt pass rate is 79%
• Of the students pursuing post-grad training in 2024, 88% secured a position in a post-grad year 1 (PGY1) residency above the national average match rate at 81%. 83% secured a post-grad year 2 (PGY2) residency which is comparable to the national average match rate of 84%.
• From the class of 2023, 100% of graduates* were employed within 12 months of graduation with 77% employed before graduation
Applying:
Transfer Admission: Please note that Transfer applicants must also complete the Northeastern University Undergraduate Transfer application. Please review the Northeastern Transfer information https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/transfer-applicants/
Final admissions decisions and timeline follow Northeastern University's Undergraduate Transfers guidelines.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.50
2.00
A preferred cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher AND cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
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If you would like to see if a course you have taken has already been evaluated for equivalency by Northeastern University, please visit our equivalency database.
https://ugadmissions.northeastern.edu/transfercredit/TransferCreditevaluatedstudent2.asp#_ga=2.117508809.1729580784.1623685095-1004465697.1622641828
https://ugadmissions.northeastern.edu/transfercredit/TransferCreditevaluatedstudent2.asp#_ga=2.117508809.1729580784.1623685095-1004465697.1622641828
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology I | 3 | 4.5 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology II *must include at least one lab component between the two biology courses |
4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I |
3 | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry II *must include at least one lab component between the two courses |
4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with lab *unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab |
4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with lab *unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab |
4 | 6 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry | 3 | 4.5 |
| Math | Calculus or other high-level math | 3 | 4.5 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
3 | 4.5 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab Notes on fulfilling the Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Course Sequence: A total of 7 accredited semester hours of HUMAN-based Physiology and Anatomy are required by the program (which must include one lab). Courses designed for health professions are highly preferred. Please check with an advisor at your current institution to see which courses fit these requirements. If a general anatomy or physiology course is taken, 80% of the course content must be based on HUMAN systems. Most students fulfill this requirement by taking: OPTION 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence) OPTION 2: Human Physiology I and Human Anatomy I (at least one lab as part of sequence) OPTION 3: Human Physiology I and Human Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence) |
4 | 6 |
| English Composition / Writing | College Writing (equivalent to ENGW 1111) | 4 | 6 |
| Psychology | Foundations of Psychology | 4 | 6 |
July 15, 2025
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for additional terms & conditions about online courses.
- 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
Grades taken as Pass, Fail, or Satisfactory taken during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. Proof of institutional COVID-19 exception policies may be required.
*Must be taken at a locally and nationally accredited institution
*AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit
* 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher
*AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit
* 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
Supplemental instructional documentation will be provided.
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT 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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Teaching Assistant: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Northeastern University accepts international students and considers foreign prerequisite courses and degrees. However, we do not allow domestic-based or international students to enter the program with advanced academic standing. All successful applicants must complete the four full professional years at Northeastern in order to receive a PharmD. All foreign transcripts must be submitted for verification through World Education Services (WES) Inc. A course-by-course GPA and degree equivalency evaluation is required. International students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculating. Missing prerequisite will prevent a student from being invited to interview. Exceptions are not made for international students, in relation to the number of accredited hours earned or grades obtained.
Yes
For students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern.
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, current students, and in-person interviews. Co-Op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Deposits must be paid through the myNortheastern Admitted Students Portal.
2025-09-03
Please see the Northeastern University Registrar's website for more detailed information about the full academic schedule.
The PharmD program follows the "Undergraduate Day" schedule, even for those applying through the direct-entry pathway: https://registrar.northeastern.edu/article/academic-calendar/
The PharmD program follows the "Undergraduate Day" schedule, even for those applying through the direct-entry pathway: https://registrar.northeastern.edu/article/academic-calendar/
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes