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Institution Name Long Island University
College or School Name Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Short Name Long Island U
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Street 1 1 University Plaza
Street 2 L-130
Street 3
City Brooklyn
State New York
Zip 11201
Country United States
Program Location: New York
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • 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
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 1, 2026
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? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe: 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.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 133
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 200
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 225
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 75
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: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list: 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)
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. 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
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.7
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.7
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: 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.)
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 69
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
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 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
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? 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.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Please contact the Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding online courses.
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: Please contact the Senior Associate Director of Pharmacy Admissions regarding any questions you may have regarding Pass/Fail courses.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: 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.
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
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
Do you accept or consider any standardized 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? No
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.
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? No Answer
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: 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.
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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: Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.
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: Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL PBT / iBT or IELTS will be considered.
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. Foreign-trained pharmacists are required to demonstrate completion of the pre-requisite science, math, and liberal arts coursework.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: 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.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
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: Non-refundable $500.00 deposit.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-09-03
Additional details for accepted applicants: 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.
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? Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? Yes
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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