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Submission Number: 4090
Submission ID: 38
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Created: Wed, 09/11/2019 - 20:39
Completed: Fri, 06/09/2023 - 15:33
Changed: Mon, 06/12/2023 - 10:37

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Institution Name Purdue University
College or School Name College of Pharmacy
Short Name Purdue U
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Street 1 College of Pharmacy
Street 2 Purdue University
Street 3 575 Stadium Mall Drive
City West Lafayette
State Indiana
Zip 47907
Country United States
Program Location: Indiana
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? December 1, 2023
Final Application Deadline Description: All applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 1, 2023 for full consideration.
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? Public
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? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 155
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 150
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 150
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/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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: Students interested in the PharmD/PhD dual degree apply to the PhD program in the fall of their P2 year. PhD courses count as electives in the PharmD curriculum. Upon completion of the PharmD degree students will return to Purdue to complete their PhD and are eligible for PhD benefits.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The mission of the Purdue University College of Pharmacy is to: Educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists, Advocate scientific discovery and development, and Maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service. Purdue University was established in 1869 and the College of Pharmacy was established in 1884. Purdue is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of higher learning. The programs offer excellent opportunities to prepare for careers in pharmacy practice, industry, research, or education. Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Over 1000 campus organizations cater to the varied interests of students, including 25 professional organizations in the College of Pharmacy and a variety of music, theater, hobby, and sports clubs campus-wide. Purdue is a member of the Big Ten athletic conference and participates in a large number of both men's and women's athletics. For more information on our admissions process, please visit https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.50
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Admitted students must be in good academic standing by the end of the spring semester prior to matriculation into the Purdue PharmD program. Good academic standing is defined as having both a semester GPA above a 2.0 and a cumulative GPA above a 2.5.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 52
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 96
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 78
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Students who earn a C- or better in a General Chemistry II course that is 5 semester hours or more will have 3 semester hours of General Chemistry I waived.
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/Writing Skills 3 4.5
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II with lab 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II with lab 8 12
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and II with lab 8 12
Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy/Physiology with lab 8 12
Microbiology Microbiology with lab 4 6
Math Calculus 3 4.5
Physics General Physics with lab 4 6
Economics Economics 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics 3 4.5
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4.5
Biology/Biological Science Molecular/Cellular Biological Sciences
(Immunology-Preferred, will also accept one of the following: upper level Genetics, upper level Molecular Biology, upper level Cancer Biology, upper level Cell Biology, or comparable alternatives)
 3 4.5
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Communication/Speech 3 4.5
Other Prefer one of the following courses:
Logic, Ethics, Medical/Healthcare Ethics, Intercultural Communications but will accept any Humanities/Social Science course as long as it was taken during college (AP/IB credit not accepted).		 3 4.5
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All coursework must be completed by August 12, 2024.

Any admitted or wait-listed student enrolling in summer 2024 courses must email pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by May 24, 2024 with the following information: summer course title, institution enrolled, and enrollment dates. Upon completion of summer courses an unofficial transcript must be sent to pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu by August 12, 2024.
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
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Due to COVID-19, the Purdue College of Pharmacy will accept online science prerequisites with labs for Spring 2020 - Summer 2021 terms. Please contact us at pharmacy-admissions@purdue.edu with any questions.
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites: The Purdue College of Pharmacy will consider individual institutions policy as it relates to academic terms affected by COVID-19.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or better prior to matriculation into the program. Also, all prerequisite coursework cannot be older than 5 years from the time of matriculation.

Course credit can only be applied to one admissions prerequisite requirement.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/future-students/admissions/pharm-d/pharm-d-prerequisites
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: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
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. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information: We strongly recommend shadowing when available and/or Pharmacist interviews. Applicants will want to vary the type of career paths of the Pharmacists they shadow/interview.
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.
  • Clergy: ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
  • Politician: ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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: Letters of Evaluation should be from individuals who know the applicants work ethic, personality, and commitment to task. Strong letters come from supervisors, advisors in college or community organizational involvement in which the applicant is actively involved (through leadership roles, planning committees, task forces, etc),. Faculty members in which the applicant served as a teaching instructor/assistant or performed research under are also encouraged. Faculty letters much demonstrate they know the applicant more than as a "student in their course."
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: Our program only accepts evaluations from World Education Services (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: A waiver will be granted if a transcript from a U.S. college or university shows completion of college level English composition I and II (for non-ESL students) with earned grades of C- or higher.
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. All applicants must meet Purdue's PharmD admissions prerequisite requirements. This requirement includes courses that are not older than 5 years at time of matriculation.

The Purdue College of Pharmacy does not waive courses in the PharmD program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Personal interview will include an admissions committee member and a faculty or staff member, written communication exercise, and video-recorded oral exercise. Optional meeting with student services advisor for off-campus applicants. For applicants who are selected for an interview we will send directions through email in mid-January. All interviews will occur mid-February.
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: Applicants admitted will have 14 days from date of acceptance letter to pay the $500.00 deposit (deposit amount is set by university and is subject to change).
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-19
Additional details for accepted applicants: 08/16/2024: New to Purdue P1's Orientation
08/17/2024: Entire P1 Class Orientation
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? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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