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We have exciting news!! The new Extended Online (XO) pathway at DKICP offers a distance/online curriculum with in-person experiences spanning 5.5 years. We are accepting applications through 12/1/2025! Orientation starts 1/5/2026!!
For more information, please contact us at pharmacy@hawaii.edu. We would love to chat!

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Street 1: 200 West Kawili Street
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City: Hilo
State: Hawaii
Zip: 96720
Country: United States

Program Location:: Hawaii
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Jayden Wagner Kailiawa 
  Title: Admissions Counselor and Student Support Specialist
  Phone (Work): 808-932-7704
  Email: jayden6@hawaii.edu
- Name: Julie Adrian
  Title: Professor, Chair of Admissions Committee
  Email: jluiz@hawaii.edu
- Name: Lara Gomez
  Title: Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
  Email: lhgomez@hawaii.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/

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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?: December 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
December 1, 2025 is our final deadline for the DKICP PharmD Extended Online (XO) pathway.


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 3, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
The DKICP PharmD Extended Online (XO) pathway begins in January 2026, hence the priority application deadline of November 3, 2025.


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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?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
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? : 2 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: :
The DKICP Extended Online (XO) PharmD pathway will be offered over 5.5 years.
The didactic component of the extended track will span 4.5 years with online delivery,
supplemented by immersive in-person, on campus experiences for Introduction Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and skills development (once a year in Hilo for 2-3 weeks
each). The final year of the program, comprised of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences will be full-time, in-person.




Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

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. : Yes

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?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Students may choose to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pharmacy Studies. This degree is available only to students currently enrolled in the PharmD program at UH Hilo DKICP.
To learn more visit: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/ba_baps


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
PharmD traditional pathway, on campus, 4 years.


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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 24
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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? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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Program Description
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Program Description:
The new Extended Online (XO) pathway at DKICP offers a distance/online curriculum with in-person experiences spanning 5.5 years.

In Fall 2023, we launched our Contemporary Curriculum, which allows for threading of topics, such as communication and calculations, throughout the curriculum contributing to cumulative application, scaffolding, and relational learning. Our goal is to help you become a highly focused and compassionate health care professional who is a culturally competent, intellectually adaptable, independent, open-minded, and disciplined individual who will be highly valued by other members of the health care team and by your community.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 52
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 34
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 74
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 50
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Second English Course
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities (examples include Art, Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Linguistics, etc.)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social/Behavioral Sciences (examples include Psychology, Sociology, History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, etc.)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech/Communication (must include a public speaking component)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Pre-calculus or equivalent
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I with Lab (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with Lab (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab  (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab  (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab  (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab  (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with lab preferred (for science majors)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II or Biochemistry with lab preferred (for science majors)
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)?:
Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the FALL term prior to enrolling in the DKICP Pharm.D. XO (extended-online) program in the spring term.

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

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Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions temporarily changed their grading policies to allow students to opt for a Credit/No Credit or Pass/No Pass grading system.  Credit/Pass grades will be accepted for the Winter 2020/Spring 2020 terms.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Students may be in the process of completing prerequisite coursework at the time of application.  

Organic Chemistry II lab is preferred. Biochemistry can be used in lieu of Organic Chemistry II.

Coursework completed over five years ago will be reviewed for acceptability.  It is the applicant's responsibility to be aware and to fulfill the prerequisites as set for the year which they are seeking entry.

If accepted, admission is contingent upon the successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C; (C- grades are not accepted).

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/pharmd-admissions/
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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?: Recommended, but not required
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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?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

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: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Faculty Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

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

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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::
There are some exemptions, such as being Native Hawaiian and living in another state.
Please contact Jayden at jayden6@hawaii.edu for more information.

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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, 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::
Please see https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/international/ for detailed information.
If accepted, international students will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover one year of tuition, health insurance, fees, and cost of living; provide a copy of their Passport, Visa, and Form I-20; and must also attend an international student orientation. 

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
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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.:
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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 can be conducted in-person or via video conference and are partially closed file. The interviewers are only provided the applicant's personal statement to review prior to the interview. This approach was selected by the Admissions Committee as it helps the interviewers get to know the applicant while removing preconceived biases based on students' grades or letters of recommendations.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/pharmd-admissions/
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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::
$500 non-refundable deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2026-01-05
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Mandatory IN-PERSON pharmacy orientation begins 01/5/2026
Online classes will begin on 01/12/2026.
Additional information can be viewed at https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/matriculation-process

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?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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