Contact Information
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Class of 2026 PharmD graduates achieved an 88% residency match rate for post-graduate residency placement
In 2025-2026, Temple University School of Pharmacy ranked 9th out of 140 pharmacy schools for pharmaceutical industry fellowship placement


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Street 1: 3307 N. Broad Street
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City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19140
Country: United States

Program Location:: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Tomas Varela
  Title: Assistant Director of Undergraduate Pharmacy students
  Office: Office of Admissions
  Phone (Work): 215-707-5098
  Email: tomas.varela@temple.edu
- Name: Joan Hankins
  Title: Director
  Office: Office of Admissions
  Phone (Work):  215 707 4900
  Email: joan.hankins@temple.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.temple.edu/
- https://www.youvisit.com/tour/temple/143302?command=3

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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?: January 4, 2027
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

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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?: 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? : 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: :
Temple offers two pathways to the PharmD degree. The Six-Year Early Assurance/Direct Admit Program includes two years of pre-pharmacy coursework at Temple University followed by the four-year PharmD curriculum. 
The traditional Professional Entry Pathway is for students who have completed the required prerequisite courses through at least two years of college study (many applicants have three years of coursework or a bachelor's degree) before entering the four-year PharmD program.


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?: 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:: 97
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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), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

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: :
Students do not need to decide whether to pursue a dual-degree program at this time. Dual-degree opportunities will be introduced during the first and second years of the PharmD program, and information about the available options and application processes will be provided at that time.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Temple University School of Pharmacy's (TUSP) Early Assurance Program provides highly motivated high school students with a direct pathway to earning their Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Through this 2+4 program, students complete two years of prerequisite coursework in Temple University's Pharmaceutical Sciences/Pre-Pharmacy program on the Main Campus before transitioning into the four-year PharmD curriculum at TUSP.
Students who successfully meet all academic and progression requirements during the two-year Pre-Pharmacy program secure a seat in the first professional year of the PharmD program. Throughout their undergraduate experience, students receive personalized advising and have opportunities to engage with pharmacy faculty, current PharmD students, and the profession through a variety of academic and professional development activities.
Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) is located on Temple University’s Health Sciences Center campus in Philadelphia, alongside the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University Hospital, and affiliated healthcare facilities.




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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.7
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.7
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Students must successfully complete prerequisite courses and earn a C- or above.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 59
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 34
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics I (algebra or calculus based)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics I Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus I 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Analytical Reading/Writing English Composition 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title:  General Chemistry II  
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 1
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy/Physiology I (lab is not required)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy/Physiology II (lab is not required)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities - Electives
Semester Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Sciences-Electives
Semester Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics will be counted towards the 18 required elective credits (recommended, not required)

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Must be completed at an accredited institution.

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::
Pass/fail classes will only be accepted if the course grading policy was modified for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Electives: Students must complete at least 18 elective credits in the following disciplines and must meet the minimal requirements defined: Social Sciences (6-9); Humanities (6-9); Recommended but not required: Statistics (0-3). 
Holders of a degree (BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D.) may be exempt from completing up to 9 elective credits.  Please contact the Office of Admissions at (215) 707-4900 or rxadmis@temple.edu for questions regarding course requirements.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.temple.edu/pharmdprereqs
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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?: No

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of recommendation are NOT required for Early Assurance Temple University students only. Letters can be submitted optionally but are not required for admission.



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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
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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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, 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::
School only accepts evaluations from World Education Service (WES).  Students must have a social security number before matriculation.

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: :
International applicants if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English OR U.S. applicants that completed all prerequisite courses at a college where classes was not conducted in English are required to submit either a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, Duolingo English Test score or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
If undergraduate coursework was completed in the U.S. at a school where the primary language of instruction is in English does NOT need to submit these scores.

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 one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Early Assurance applicants will have the option to interview on Temple University's main campus, or on the Health Science campus in the School of Pharmacy. The interview includes an overview of the PharmD program, meetings with an admission team member, and a formal interview with one faculty member. Applicants will also have the opportunity to interact with current PharmD students on the Health Sciences Center campus.


Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.temple.edu/admissions/applying-pharmd-program
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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 non-refundable tuition deposit of $500.00 is required with 21 days of acceptance.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2027-08-23
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Academic Calendar  -   https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar-guidelines


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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