Contact Information
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Street 1: 901 South Flagler Drive
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City: West Palm Beach
State: Florida
Zip: 33401
Country: United States

Program Location:: Florida
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Pam Newsome
  Title: Assistant Director of Graduate Health Professions Admissions
  Office: Pharmacy Admissions
  Phone (Work): 561-803-2751
  Email: PharmD@pba.edu
- Name: Devynn Fletcher
  Title: Senior Admissions Counselor
  Phone (Work): 561-803-2722
  Email: Devynn_Fletcher@pba.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.pba.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/admissions/

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 1, 2027
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : March 1, 2027
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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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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
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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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
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 48
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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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: :
Interest in the dual degree program should be expressed before the end of the P1 year. 
It is helpful if students are interested in the dual degree to have taken Economics, 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. 

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy offers a relevant curriculum designed to prepare students to become dynamic and knowledgeable pharmacists who are servant leaders and patient advocates. We believe that in training future pharmacists, knowledge is a minimum competency; true impact comes through a personal and tangible investment into the lives of the patients. We accomplish these programmatic objectives through a multi-faceted approach:

Small Class Sizes:  Our small class sizes create a personalized and nurturing learning environment, giving students direct access to faculty members. Your professors, advisor, and even the dean will know your name! You are more than a number and face to us.

Student Centered Support for Success: Pharmacy school is difficult, and you shouldn't go through it alone! Mondays are usually Flexible Learning Days, giving students the opportunity to study, complete assignments, and prepare for the week without normally scheduled classes. 
Dress code is flexible to accommodate working students. P1 Modularized Schedule is to allow for a smooth transition to a rigorous doctorate level graduate program. Our Open Door Policy ensures all students have consistent access to faculty before and after classes.

Cutting-Edge Research: Many of our science faculty are actively engaging research initiatives, including nanoparticle technology, molecular microbiology of bacterial and viral infections, and others. Our clinical faculty actively pursue scholarly activities in the clinical setting.

Pharmacy with Faith: As a Christ-centered program, our holistic approach to pharmacy education has led to an outstanding reputation within the community. Employers often remark that our students not only excel clinically, they exude compassion! Pharmacy students have the opportunity to participate in medical mission work both locally and globally, providing health services to those with little to no access to healthcare.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Additional math, science and English courses may be included in Admissions consideration. 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 39
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English (one course must be English composition) 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Public Speaking or Speech
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Humanities (Social/Behavioral Sciences may be substituted) 
Semester Hours (Min): 9
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics 
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Laboratory 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry (Cellular and Molecular Biology can be used as a substitute if Biochemistry is not available)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 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 2027 for a Fall of 2027 start). Students who have been accepted to the program are responsible for updating any remaining required prerequisite course grades. Summer classes can be considered for any remaining prerequisite courses.

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::
Online courses must be from an accredited institution. 

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::
Pass/fail courses cannot not be calculated in a student's science perquisite GPA and may result in not meeting admissions requirements. 

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Grades below a "C-" cannot be accepted towards completion of these requirements. A grade point average of 2.75 is preferred 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 start of anticipated enrollment into Pharmacy. 

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.pba.edu/academics/schools/gregory-pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.html
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: Yes
If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:: DAT, GRE, MCAT

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Evaluations from a science Professor and/or from a health related professional is highly preferred if applicable. 

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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International Applicants
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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
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Our program prefers evaluations from WES.

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 is required if English is not a candidate's first language and the primary language with undergraduate studies was not in English. 

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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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.:
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Interviews
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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: Dean's welcome, an overview of PBA and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, pharmacy student panel, interview with faculty and tour of the school of pharmacy and optional campus tour.

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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 should decide and deposit the $500 enrollment fee as soon as possible to secure their seat. Students depositing within two weeks of their interview may be eligible for a reduced deposit fee. These deposits are non-refundable if a student later decides to withdraw.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2027-08-17
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Orientation will be prior to the start of pharmacy classes.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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