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Submission Number: 4075
Submission ID: 23
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Created: Thu, 08/29/2019 - 17:52
Completed: Thu, 06/15/2023 - 14:19
Changed: Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:13

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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Institution Name Loma Linda University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name Loma Linda U
Banner Image: PharmCASbanner2.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 Admissions Office, Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Street 2 Shryock Hall, Room 106
Street 3 24745 Stewart Street
City Loma Linda
State California
Zip 92350
Country United States
Program Location: California
Admissions Office Contact(s):
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? June 3, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Academic Term Type: Block
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Preferred
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 45
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 55
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 60
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list: Pharm.D./M.A. in Bioethics
Pharm.D./M.S. in Health Informatics
Pharm. D./M.S. in Health Professions Education
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) is the only faith-based pharmacy school on an academic medical center campus in the Western United States. LLUSP, and the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health, behavioral health, public health, and religion, are the eight schools that make up Loma Linda University. We offer an excellent classroom environment for basic science and clinical science courses, and outstanding pharmacy practice experiential opportunities in Southern California and beyond. The Loma Linda University Medical Center is the largest teaching medical center in the Inland Empire region of California. Our diverse student body, faculty, and staff are committed to excellence in pharmacy education and practice.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: It is preferable that an applicant have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a cumulative science/math GPA of 2.75 at the time of application
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 85
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 44
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology: One year of General Biology lectures and labs designed for science majors. Courses should be a course sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Chemistry General Chemistry: One year of General Chemistry lectures with labs. Courses should be a course sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry: One year of Organic Chemistry lectures with labs. Courses should be a sequence designed for science majors. 8 12
Physics General Physics I: One course of General Physics lecture with lab. (Survey Courses okay) 4 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree should complete the freshman composition sequence. Remedial English & ESL courses are not acceptable. 6 9
Humanities Humanities/Fine Arts: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree must complete courses in history, literature, philosophy, religion, fine art appreciation/history, classics and ethics 12 16
Social/Behavioral Science Social and Behavioral Sciences: Students Not Planning to Receive a Bachelor's Degree must complete courses anthropology, political science, psychology, psychobiology, economics, geography, & sociology. 12 16
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? One week prior to matriculating into the program on August 12, 2024.
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: Science Course Prerequisites with and without labs will be accepted as online courses within the years 2020 and 2021.
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: Science Course Prerequisites with and without labs will be accepted as Pass/ Fail courses within the year 2020.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.llu.edu/admissions/requirements
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • 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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary: Foreign transcripts must be reviewed by World Education Services (WES) prior to applying and submitted to PharmCAS by April 3, 2023. Evaluations by different companies are not accepted.

Students must also submit a WES International Credential Advantage Package (WES ICAP: Course-by-course) directly to Admissions Processing Loma Linda University, 11139 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92350

International applicants who have done academic work in countries outside of the U.S. must have all prerequisites completed at a regionally accredited U.S. two-year or four-year institution. In addition, the international student must complete 9 quarter or 6-semester units of English Composition. This should be the freshman composition sequence (equivalent to ENGL 1A and 1B). Remedial English and English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are not accepted.

For the most up-to-date info visit: https://pharmacy.llu.edu/admissions/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: The TOEFL may be required if a student has completed the majority of their undergraduate work in a non-English speaking environment or if they are an international student whose native language is not English.

Select code 8246 to report TOEFL scores directly to PharmCAS.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Qualified students who are selected for interviews are contacted by the Admissions Office and instructed on how to self-schedule their interview. On the day of the interview, applicants will complete a short essay, be interviewed by two faculty members, and provided a tour of the School of Pharmacy.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://pharmacy.llu.edu/admissions/requirements
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Accepted students have 30 days from the date the acceptance e-mail is sent to respond with their deposit. The non-refundable deposit amount is $350. The deposit will be applied to the first year's tuition.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-19
Additional details for accepted applicants: Orientation is August 12-16, 2024
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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