Pacific University offers a 3-year accelerated and an extended 5-year PharmD pathway. Earn your PharmD in the way that meets your needs!
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Contact Information
Pacific University offers a 3-year accelerated and an extended 5-year PharmD pathway. Earn your PharmD in the way that meets your needs!
222 SE 8th Avenue
Hillsboro
Oregon
97123
United States
Oregon
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Name: Dalyce Barss
Title: Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Office: Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Phone (Work): 503-352-7229
Email: pharmd@pacificu.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
March 2, 2026
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
Other
We offer both a 3-year Accelerated PharmD and a 5-year Extended PharmD pathway.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Students can use credits from their first professional year of pharmacy school towards completion of a Bachelor's degree at participating institutions. Please contact pharmd@pacificu.edu for more details.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
47
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)
No
More information about the PharmD/MS can be found here:
https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/pacific-priority/pacific-pathways/doctor-pharmacy-ms-pharmaceutical-science-joint-degree#:~:text=The%20PharmD%2FMS%20in%20Pharmaceutical,in%20the%20craft%20of%20research
https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/pacific-priority/pacific-pathways/doctor-pharmacy-ms-pharmaceutical-science-joint-degree#:~:text=The%20PharmD%2FMS%20in%20Pharmaceutical,in%20the%20craft%20of%20research
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Program Description
The Pacific University School of Pharmacy prepares leaders, scholars and healthcare providers to elevate the pharmacy profession, provide patient-focused care, and advance discovery in the pharmaceutical sciences.
Pacific is proud to offer the only accelerated, three-year PharmD pathway in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and the only extended five-year pathway in the U.S. The intensive academic schedule in the three-year pathway enables you to graduate one year earlier than traditional PharmD programs. The extended schedule in the five-year pathway provides greater flexibility, making a PharmD education accessible for different needs, challenges, and paths in life. Choose the format that fits you best; both PharmD pathways share the same dedicated faculty, student-centered curriculum, and robust clinical experiences.
Our curriculum emphasizes integration of concepts and application to clinical practice and patient care, as well as teamwork and collaboration. We cultivate a student-centered environment through faculty and staff interaction and student support. As one of several programs offered at the Pacific University Health Profession Campus, we incorporate interprofessional learning experiences for our students throughout the program.
Pacific is proud to offer the only accelerated, three-year PharmD pathway in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, and the only extended five-year pathway in the U.S. The intensive academic schedule in the three-year pathway enables you to graduate one year earlier than traditional PharmD programs. The extended schedule in the five-year pathway provides greater flexibility, making a PharmD education accessible for different needs, challenges, and paths in life. Choose the format that fits you best; both PharmD pathways share the same dedicated faculty, student-centered curriculum, and robust clinical experiences.
Our curriculum emphasizes integration of concepts and application to clinical practice and patient care, as well as teamwork and collaboration. We cultivate a student-centered environment through faculty and staff interaction and student support. As one of several programs offered at the Pacific University Health Profession Campus, we incorporate interprofessional learning experiences for our students throughout the program.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
We do not require a minimum GPA. We have a recommended minimum GPA of 2.7.
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33
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | General Chemistry with labs | 8 | 12 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry with labs | 8 | 12 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology with labs | 8 | 12 |
| Physiology | Physiology | 3 | 4 |
| Science/Math Elective(s) | Six additional credits from: the following: Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physics and more on a case by case basis | 6 | 8 |
| Math | Precalculus or higher | 3 | 4 |
| Economics | Economics (Micro or Macro) | 3 | 4 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition (will be waived for applicants with a bachelor’s degree) | 3 | 4 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Speech/Communication course (will be waived for applicants with a bachelor’s degree) | 3 | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology or related field (will be waived for applicants with a bachelor’s degree) | 3 | 4 |
| Humanities | Humanities, Art, Language or related field (will be waived for applicants with a bachelor’s degree) | 3 | 4 |
| General Elective(s) | Refer to the following link for additional guidance: https://www.pacificu.edu/pharmacy-pharmd/admissions/prerequisites | 3 | 4 |
Prior to our fall semester programmatic start date.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- 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
Science courses must be designed for science majors or pre-professional students. Must receive a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite and complete all courses before the program begins in August. AP credit (must show proof of a 4 or 5 on the exam) is acceptable for prerequisite courses. For the physiology prerequisite, where institutional requirements exist for Human Anatomy as a prerequisite for Human Physiology, or where the topics are taught in an integrated A&P course, the full course series may be required. Additional credits may count toward the upper division science prerequisite.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
We do not require pharmacy experience but it is highly recommended.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
No answer
Pacific University requires two letters of reference, but a candidate can submit up to four through PharmCAS. The admissions committee will review all of the letters of reference received at the time the application is submitted (up to four). Students must submit these letters through PharmCAS. Overall, candidates should be asking individuals who know them well, and can attest to the applicant's academic and/or professional capabilities. Letters from pharmacists, employers or science professors are preferred, but not required.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Pacific University only accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES; www.wes.org). Please see specific instructions on our web page at: https://www.pacificu.edu/pharmacy-pharmd/admissions/international-admissions-requirements
No
The following criteria represent different ways to prove English proficiency for this program:
TOEFL or IELTS: Achieving the minimum required official score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Test scores are valid for two years after the test date.
The TOEFL or IELTS can be waived if an applicant has:
1. Completed an associate degree or higher at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction.
2. Completed at least two years as a full time student from an institution where English is the only language of instruction.
3. Demonstrated applied professional experience of a minimum of 5 years where English is the principal language.
Minimum Test Score Requirements:
TOEFL (Internet) - 100 overall and at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall and 6.0 on each test band
TOEFL or IELTS: Achieving the minimum required official score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Test scores are valid for two years after the test date.
The TOEFL or IELTS can be waived if an applicant has:
1. Completed an associate degree or higher at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction.
2. Completed at least two years as a full time student from an institution where English is the only language of instruction.
3. Demonstrated applied professional experience of a minimum of 5 years where English is the principal language.
Minimum Test Score Requirements:
TOEFL (Internet) - 100 overall and at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas
IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall and 6.0 on each test band
Yes
Applicants who completed a degree in pharmacy from a foreign college or university are handled on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are encouraged to complete an unofficial prerequisite worksheet first to have their foreign coursework evaluated by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions.
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Interviews take place either in-person or online (preferred) through Zoom. Students typically interview with two representative of the School, at least one of which is a faculty member. Interviews take about 30-45 minutes. After the interview and upon admission the applicant will receive an email with further instructions on how to deposit to secure a seat and information about pre-arrival requirements.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
We require a $250 non-refundable deposit to secure a candidates seat in the class once they are admitted.
2026-08-10
Our start date is always in August. This specific date changes every year and will be communicated to applicants by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions, or upon request by emailing pharmd@pacificu.edu.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
Yes
Yes