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Contact Information
Now Offering Fall and Spring Entry Terms!
Begin the online pathway in Spring or Fall.
Begin the in-person pathway in the Fall.
Application deadlines and details are included below.
Begin the online pathway in Spring or Fall.
Begin the in-person pathway in the Fall.
Application deadlines and details are included below.
1 University Park Dr.
Nashville
Tennessee
37204
United States
Tennessee
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Name: Laura Ward
Title: Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
Office: Student Affairs
Phone (Work): 6159666656
Email: pharmapp@lipscomb.edu -
Name: Rebekah Osteen
Title: Assistant Director of Pharmacy Admissions
Office: Pharmacy Graduate Admissions
Phone (Work): 6159667181
Email: rebekah.osteen@lipscomb.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 1, 2027
Application deadlines vary based on entry term. Those seeking the Spring 2027 entry term should apply by November 1, 2026. Those seeking Fall 2027 entry should apply by June 1, 2027.
March 1, 2027
Priority deadlines vary based on entry term. Those seeking the Spring 2027 have a priority deadline of October 1, 2026. Those seeking Fall 2027 entry have a priority deadline of March 1, 2027
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
Undergraduates enrolled at Lipscomb University in a 3+1 pre-pharmacy track may earn a bachelor's degree after the first year of the PharmD curriculum.
Yes
Online or distance-learning-based programs
Yes
Last Entering Class
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Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
Yes
Dual degree curriculum outside of the Pharm.D. courses is completed during the summer break periods online or in a hybrid format, depending on the class and the program. These are excellent options for students who need to work during the summer but would like to obtain an additional degree at a reduced cost that will be conferred at the same time as the PharmD degree. Students are eligible to begin dual degrees at the end of the P1 year.
Yes
Program Description
The vision of the College of Pharmacy is to advance health through leadership in pharmacy education, service and innovation. The mission is to cultivate a personalized educational experience characterized by Christian faith and mentorship within an innovative and collaborative learning environment. The College prepares versatile pharmacy professionals who provide compassionate care and leadership while serving locally and globally. Through a combination of educational experiences ranging from basic science coursework to direct patient interactions, curricular experiences will prepare student pharmacists to:
Optimize medication outcomes ethically and compassionately;
Satisfy pre-licensure requirements of Boards of Pharmacy;
Develop student pharmacists into effective practitioners with excellent patient care skills; and
Manage ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic challenges the student pharmacist will encounter throughout everyday practice.
Optimize medication outcomes ethically and compassionately;
Satisfy pre-licensure requirements of Boards of Pharmacy;
Develop student pharmacists into effective practitioners with excellent patient care skills; and
Manage ethical, cultural, and socioeconomic challenges the student pharmacist will encounter throughout everyday practice.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Preference for interviews is given for candidates with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or better. Lipscomb reserves the right to invite candidates whose recent coursework indicates the opportunity for success despite the overall PharmCAS calculation.
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Substitutions may be offered for specific prerequisites outside of the math and science core curriculum to those already having bachelor's degrees through an appeal process.
Achievement of a "C" or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course is mandatory.
Candidates may apply with coursework planned or in progress.
All courses must be completed before beginning the program.
Math and science courses expire after 10 years.
Online courses are accepted.
Achievement of a "C" or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course is mandatory.
Candidates may apply with coursework planned or in progress.
All courses must be completed before beginning the program.
Math and science courses expire after 10 years.
Online courses are accepted.
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry II with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Speech Communication | 3 | 4.5 |
| General Elective(s) | Social Science and Humanities Electives (i.e. psychology, sociology, political science, geography, history, foreign language, literature, philosophy) | 12 | 18 |
| General Elective(s) | General Electives: These courses may come from any discipline. Electives taken in Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics improve candidate competitiveness. | 6 | 10 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology with Lab | 4 | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Science | Biology with lab (i.e. cell and genetics, diversity and ecology, cell biology and/or immunology) | 8 | 12 |
| Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 4.5 |
| Math | College Algebra or Calculus I | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition I | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition II | 3 | 4.5 |
All prerequisites should be completed before classes begin in the first semester of the P1 year.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Pass/Fail grades will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic. If your institution did not provide an option for receiving traditional grades, you will not be penalized. Students should opt for regular course letter grades whenever possible.
All students must complete the math and science core curriculum. Students enrolling with a bachelor's degree may be given special consideration for the substitution of courses toward requirements, which are outside the math and science core provided competency can be demonstrated through alternate coursework. Required pre-pharmacy courses should be completed by the end of the summer semester prior to desired enrollment. Applicants must achieve a grade of "C" or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course. A cumulative academic grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is preferred for all coursework. To learn more about the prerequisite requirements, please visit the Admissions Requirements tab of the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy website. https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Three (3)
- Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Recommended but not required
Yes
Recommended but not required
Yes
All applicants should submit one letter from a supervisor in a work or volunteer setting, ideally, this is a pharmacist.
All candidates should have two academic recommendations. At least one of them should be from a math or science faculty member.
If a candidate has attended a PharmD program before, one recommendation should come from that PharmD program.
All candidates should have two academic recommendations. At least one of them should be from a math or science faculty member.
If a candidate has attended a PharmD program before, one recommendation should come from that PharmD program.
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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy only considers international students who have been enrolled at an accredited US college or university for the completion of the math and science core pre-requisites before the planned enrollment date. Credits from international pharmacy programs are not accepted toward the PharmD degree. The College accepts evaluations from WES or ECE submitted to PharmCAS for consideration of pre-requisite courses, provided the student has also attended a US institution for 2 years. Applicants are urged to review additional details for international student admission at https://www.lipscomb.edu/academics/programs/pharmacy.
Yes
The TOEFL is required for all international students and is recommended for any student who has English as a second language regardless of residency status.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Qualified applicants are invited to interview with two members of the Admissions Committee either in person and on campus or virtually over Zoom. Interviewers will seek to get to know you as an individual and learn the motivations, goals and expectations influencing your career choice. Interviews generally from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Expect to participate in the interview, panel discussion & a campus tour. Additional activities will be included to allow you to meet student pharmacists and experience Lipscomb's unique culture.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Lipscomb requires a $500 deposit to confirm your seat in the class. Candidates are given ample time to consider Lipscomb's acceptance and scholarships prior to an acceptance deadline. Seats are filled on a rolling admissions basis.
2027-08-16
For students beginning in the January 2027 start term, an orientation program will be held in December of 2026. Lipscomb will hold an optional summer orientation program for accepted and confirmed students in June 2027 for the Fall 2027 start.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes