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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - To Advance Health and Transform Communities

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The University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy - To Advance Health and Transform Communities

Institution Address:

College of Pharmacy

7 Greenhouse Road

Kingston

Rhode Island

02881

United States

Program Location:

Rhode Island

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Denise Gorenski
Title: Assistant Dean
Office: Office of Student and Academic Affairs
Phone (Work): 401-874-5842
Email: rxadmission@uri.edu
Name: Anthony Cheng
Title: Admissions and Recruiting Coordinator
Office: Office of Student and Academic Affairs
Phone (Work): 401-874-5636
Email: rxadmission@uri.edu

Institutional Website:

https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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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?

December 1, 2025

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Availability for college-based transfer scholarships with a priority deadline.

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?

2 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?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Direct Admissions for 6 years, accepting students for 4 year professional degree pathway.

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.

Yes

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?

Yes

If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe:

Students may choose to double major and complete a bachelor's degree in programs outside the College of Pharmacy.

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:

108

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

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:

https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-mba/doctor-of-pharmacy-master-of-business-administration-curriculum/
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd-ms/

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Yes

Program Description

The PharmD program at the University of Rhode Island is a 0/6 program. While most students come from high school, we have a limited number of transfer students into the P1 year. The curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average score over the past five years is above 90 percentage for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 96% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey. For the class of 2025, over 50% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship training program. Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-eight percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again. For more information, please visit our web page: http://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.7

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

No grade less than C- in required prerequisite course if taken at the University of Rhode Island. Courses outside the University of Rhode Island require a minimum of C to transfer to the institution.

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:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

No grade less than C- in required prerequisite course if taken at the University of Rhode Island. Courses outside the University of Rhode Island require a minimum of C to transfer to the institution.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology	Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology I Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology II Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II	8
Biochemistry	Introductory Biochemistry	3
Biology/Biological Science	Prinicples of Biology I Principles of Biology Lab I	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry Lecture I and II General Chemistry Lab I and Lab II Organic Chemistry Lecture I and II Organic Chemistry Lab	16
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Communication Fundamentals I	3
Economics	Principles of Economics: Microeconomics	3
English Composition / Writing	Introduction to Research Writing	3
Ethics	Ethics	3
Math	Calculus I	3
Microbiology	Introductory Medical Microbiology Lecture Introductory Medical Microbiology Lab	4
Statistics	Introductory Biostatistics	4

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

By the end of the spring semester prior to the start of the Fall P1 year.

Can applicants use online 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

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:

Usually no, though many institutions incorporated P/F with COVID-19 considerations.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Students entering the program must meet the criteria listed at the website below:
https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/academics/pharmd/admission/

The College requires students to complete the general education requirements of the University prior to graduation.

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?

Varies

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Will require a high school transcript if transferring to the University without completion of an undergraduate degree.

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.

Yes

If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:

ACT, SAT

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

Please note any additional relevant information:

Students are encouraged to include experiences in pharmacy, patient care, shadowing, internships, and community service or volunteer work.

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?

Two (2)

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

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

No Answer

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

For admission directly out of high school to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area. For direct entry into the professional program, two letters of recommendation are required. These letters of recommendation should comment on your personal motivation, initiative, and interpersonal skills.

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, 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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

If you are an international transfer student, your transcripts of university studies must be formally evaluated by any NACES certified agency. Please visit NACES.org for a list of approved credit evaluators. Please request a course-by-course evaluation and have an official report sent directly to URI and PharmCAS. For International applicants, please visit the following website for more detailed information: http://web.uri.edu/admission/international-admission-requirements/ .

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 applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum score of 125
TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 100
IELTS: minimum score of 7.0
Cambridge English: Advanced: 185-190
Pearson Test of English: 68
Eiken Test of English: Completion of Grade 1

https://web.uri.edu/admission/international/

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students' verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care. Candidates must complete an interview after their application is submitted and reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

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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 University of Rhode Island will follow the Cooperative Agreement Guidelines with deposits prior to March 1st.

After March 1st, students will have 2 weeks after an admission offer is made to submit a deposit for their seat.

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

2026-09-09

Additional details for accepted applicants:

A Professionalism Day (orientation) for incoming students is planned on the advising day prior to classes starting, September 8, 2026.

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

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

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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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