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Contact Information

1 University Plaza
L-130
Brooklyn
New York
11201
United States
New York
  • Name: Frederick Davis
    Title: Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions
    Office: LIU Pharmacy - Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Phone (Work): (718) 488-3411
    Email: frederick.davis@liu.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 1, 2026
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
All students enrolled in the PharmD program will be eligible to receive their Bachelor of Professional Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the conclusion of their second professional year of study.
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

133
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Cosmetic Science)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Industrial Pharmacy)
No
Yes

Program Description

Entering its twelfth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral institution. One of the largest and most comprehensive private nonsectarian universities in the country, it offers more than 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates and educates more than 18,000 students. The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1886 and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located on the Brooklyn Campus, the College of Pharmacy educates students in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time professional students and approximately 250 graduate students enrolled each year. The professional segment of the Doctor of Pharmacy program consists of six semesters of didactic and early experiential coursework and an extramural year of advanced practice experiences, which students complete in hospital, community and other pharmacy practice settings. The professional program provides the specialized education necessary to develop expertise in the ever-broadening field of pharmacy and prepares the student for professional licensure examinations. For additional information please visit the college website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.7
2.7
To be eligible for application review and admission consideration, applicants must have a prerequisite science/math course GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) and a cumulative prerequisite course GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of PharmCas application and thereafter. (Note: in the event of repeated courses, the prerequisite science/math course GPA and cumulative prerequisite course GPA are calculated using the highest grade received.)
69
40
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 1 (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 120) 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO120L) 1
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 2 (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 122) 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 122L) 1
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 103) 3
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 103L) 1
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 104) 3
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM104L) 1
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 221) 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM221L) 1
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 222) 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM222L) 1
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology 1 (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 237) 3
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO237L) 1
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology 2 (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 238) 3
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology 2 Lab (LIU Brooklyn - 238L) 1
Microbiology Microbiology (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 205) 3
Microbiology Microbiology Lab (LIU Brooklyn - 205L) 1
Physics Physics for Pharmacy (LIU Brooklyn - PHY 127) *General physics will satisfy this requirement 3
Physics Physics for Pharmacy Lab (LIU Brooklyn - PHY 127L) *General physics lab will satisfy this requirement 1
Math Calculus 1 (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 140) 4
Statistics Introductory Statistics (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 100) 3
English Composition / Writing English Composition (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 110) 3
Humanities English Literature (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 111, 112-115) 3
English Composition / Writing Writing in the Sciences (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 178) *For non-LIU applicants - a second English composition or writing intensive course will satisfy this requirement 3
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Oral Communication (LIU Brooklyn - SPE 100) 3
Psychology Introduction to Psychology (LIU Brooklyn - PSY 103) 3
Economics Introduction to Economics - Macro or Micro (LIU Brooklyn ECO 101 or 102) 3
Humanities Perspectives in World History (LIU Brooklyn - HIS 101 or 102) OR Philosophical Explorations (LIU Brooklyn - PHI 100) 3
Other Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (LIU Brooklyn - PHM 1) *LIU students only 0
Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2026 term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the Fall 2026 term.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please contact the Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding online courses.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Please contact the Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding Pass/Fail courses.
Preference will be given to students who complete all prerequisites by the end of Spring2026. Additionally, it is the applicant's responsibility to be aware and to fulfill the pre-requisite courses required for entry into the Professional Phase (P3) of the PharmD Program. Since the program is very competitive, a grade of "C" or higher in all pre-requisite courses is recommended. Students cannot complete prerequisites once they begin course work in the fall of the P3-professional phase.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
No Answer
No answer
Two letters of reference are required. These letters may be from an employer, professor, supervisor of a community service project, etc.; however, they may not come from a family member, teaching assistant, co-worker, or friend.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.
Yes
Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL PBT / iBT or IELTS will be considered.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Foreign-trained pharmacists are required to demonstrate completion of the pre-requisite science, math, and liberal arts coursework.
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Yes
Interviews are conducted weekly from August - June, with additional interviews as needed. The interview is required and the most competitive applicants are invited for interview. At the time of review of the applications, the committee will decide to invite the candidate for an interview, place the candidate on hold for further review, or reject the applicant.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Non-refundable $500.00 deposit.
2025-09-03
Once admitted, you will receive an email from the College of Pharmacy with next steps on how to secure your seat, orientation dates, course registration and information regarding your academic advisor. You will also have tasks to complete in your LIU portal. Should you need assistance at any time, please contact your academic advisor or the Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions.
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes