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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

203 Pharmacy Building

Corvallis

Oregon

97331

United States

Program Location:

Oregon

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Melissa Shaner
Title: Admissions & Recruitment Manager
Email: pharmacy@oregonstate.edu

Institutional Website:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 2, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 1, 2024

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Quarter (3 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled

Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

The Pharm.D./MBA dual-degree is designed to enhance the business skills, knowledge and practical experience of students in the Pharm.D program.
There are recommended courses to take in undergraduate. Please contact us for more information.
The dual-degree Pharm.D./Ph.D. is an option for students who have an intense interest in participating in drug discovery and development as a research scientist, applying clinical knowledge to developing or enhancing the use of medications.

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Yes

Program Description

Get personal with pharmacy at OSU!

Pharmacy needs future practitioners like you: passionate, dedicated, and courageous enough to make a real difference in your community. At OSU, you’ll develop the skills, empathy, and cultural competence you need to lead on the frontlines of community care.

When you join the OSU College of Pharmacy program, you’ll gain access to a forward- looking curriculum grounded in experiential learning, a uniquely supportive learning community, and instant access to advisors and mentors helping you land your dream career opportunities.

With flexible degrees, hand-crafted graduate programs, and a thriving partnership with OHSU, it’s no surprise we lead the field in graduation and residency placement rates.
Ready to join a like-minded community of healers and innovators and make the science of health personal? Apply today!

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Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Recommended Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
While the recommended prerequisite GPA is 2.75, we strongly encourage applicants below a 2.75 to apply. The OSU College of Pharmacy practices a holistic admission process, and will assess a complete application for additional student strengths besides GPA.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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:

A bachelors degree is not required for admission to the Pharm.D. program. Contact Pharm.D. Admissions for additional information at pharmacy@oregonstate.edu.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry I w/Lab	4	5
Chemistry	General Chemistry II w/Lab	4	5
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I	4	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II	4	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I w/Lab	4	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II w/Lab	4	4
Physiology	Human Physiology - if physiology is part of a sequence, the whole sequence must be completed.	4	4
Biochemistry	Biochemistry with Molecular Biology	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology	3	3
Math	Calculus	3	4
Statistics	Statistics	3	3

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 term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

All applicants should review the detailed list of prerequisites on our website to make sure you have met or will meet the requirements, particularly related to physiology and biochemistry.
We encourage you to contact us to have your transcripts evaluated for prerequisites.

If a student is planning to start the Pharm.D. program before completing a bachelors degree, they need the following courses in addition to the prerequisites:
- One course in Writing or English Composition; a second course is preferred.
- One course in Interpersonal Communication or Speech; Interpersonal Communication is preferred.
- One course in the social or behavioral sciences, such as sociology, psychology, ethnic studies, or anthropology.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/pharmd-prerequisites

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Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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.

Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters from family friends are not accepted regardless of their involvement in the medical/health care field.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

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:

Foreign transcripts are evaluated on a case by case basis.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

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 educated pharmacists are encouraged to reach out to OSU directly to discuss their case at pharmacy@oregonstate.edu.

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Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Oregon State University has implemented a modified Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) process. Candidates will have four 7 minute interviews. Candidates will also have the opportunity to talk with current Pharm.D. students and meet our faculty.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/pharmd-admissions-process

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Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Candidates have 14 calendar days from when the offer was sent to accept the offer of admission and pay the initial $100 deposit.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-09-24

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

About PharmCAS

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