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Institution Name Palm Beach Atlantic University
College or School Name Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy
Short Name Palm Beach Atlantic U
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Street 1 901 South Flagler Drive
Street 2 P.O. Box 24708
Street 3
City West Palm Beach
State Florida
Zip 33401
Country United States
Program Location: Florida
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 1, 2023
Final Application Deadline Description: We align our final application deadline with that of PharmCAS to best ensure eligible student have ample time to submit their application. Hope to see your application come through soon.
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? No
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 2 - 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
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: 40
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 75
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: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
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: Students interested in the dual degree should consider taking financial accounting and managerial accounting in addition to the Pharmacy prerequisite requirements. If not, they will need to complete these classes after acceptance into the program, prior to taking the MBA courses required for degree completion.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 25-acre campus is minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful south Florida beaches, and is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at PBA started in 2001 and graduated its first Pharm.D. class in 2005. Accredited by ACPE, the Gregory School of Pharmacy admits 75 students annually so teaching and learning are personalized and interactive. Community service, leadership opportunities, international and local medical mission trips are just some of the unique experiences pharmacy students at PBA experience. The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy exists to develop servant-leaders within the profession of pharmacy by following Christ's example of serving, teaching, and healing those in need. Teaching is geared toward the primary purpose of preparing future pharmacists who excel in patient care and embrace the practice of pharmacy as a calling. The faculty strives to help all students, regardless of religious background, integrate their own spiritual beliefs into a value system that promotes the highest standards of character, compassion, and leadership.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Our minimum prerequisite GPA is 2.75
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 66
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 39
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)
English Composition / Writing English (one course must be English composition) 6 8
Economics Economics (Micro or Macro Economics preferred) 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking or Speech 3 4
General Elective(s) Humanities (Social/Behavioral Sciences may be substituted) 9 12
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Math Calculus 3 4
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 8 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 8 8
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and II with Laboratory 8 8
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Laboratory 8 8
Microbiology Microbiology with Lab 4 4
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Students should aim at completing the required courses by the end of the spring term for the year that they plan on starting into the program (i.e. Spring of 2023 for a Fall of 2023 start). Students who have been accepted to the program will be provided guidance for any remaining courses. With an admissions approved plan, summer classes can be considered for any remaining requirements.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
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: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Grades below a "C-" cannot be accepted towards completion of these requirements. A preferred grade point average of 2.75 is expected for cumulative GPA and required for the science prerequisite courses. All science and math courses must be taken within ten years. Exceptions to the above criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. ***All requirements must be satisfied by the end of the Spring term the year of anticipated enrollment into Pharmacy program, unless approved by Admissions prior to paying initial deposit (i.e. Spring 2023 for enrollment into the Fall 2023 class)***
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.pba.edu/academics/schools/gregory-pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.html
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: Conditionally Required
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information: PCAT test scores may be required for students where the admissions committee has concerns surrounding some of the grades achieved in targeted coursework. Additionally, high scores on the PCAT examination may factor into scholarship related decisions and serve as a basis to award scholarships to students who have a GPA below the stated requirement.
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. Yes
If yes, select which other admission tests you accept or require: DAT, MCAT
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? Three (3)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Recommended but not required
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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, 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:
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: Required if Eniglish is not a candidate's first language, and the primary language of instruction with undergraduate studies was not in English.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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: Candidates who have completed their PharmCAS application, and are selected for interviews will be contacted directly by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Interview Day experiences will include: An overview of PBA and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, Student panel, interviews (teams consist of faculty, students, and/or preceptors), and Tours of the PBA campus and pharmacy building.
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: Accepted student have up to 2 weeks to pay their deposit of $500. Students depositing within 2 weeks of their interview are eligible for reduced deposit fee. Any students accepted after May 1st will pay the full $500 enrollment deposit. These deposits will be applied towards the Fall tuition and are non-refundable if a student later decides to withdraw.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2023-08-07
Additional details for accepted applicants: Classes start the Monday after orientation (generally the 2nd Monday in August).
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
Admin Status Published
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