- Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway (students choose their pathway after completing the first semester of their P1 year)
- Unique and interactive team-based learning environment
- Generous scholarship program that awards all admitted students a $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarship
- Scholarships available to cover interview costs
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- Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway (students choose their pathway after completing the first semester of their P1 year)
- Unique and interactive team-based learning environment
- Generous scholarship program that awards all admitted students a $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarship
- Scholarships available to cover interview costs
3333 Regis Boulevard, A-12
Denver
Colorado
80221
United States
Colorado
  • Name: Grace Maddox
    Title: Assistant Director of Admissions
    Office: School of Pharmacy Office of Admissions
    Phone (Work): 303-964-6204
    Email: gmaddox001@regis.edu
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Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 3, 2024
March 1, 2024
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
* Other
Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway.
Not Required
Yes
Early assurance
Yes

Last Entering Class

45
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/HSA (Health Services Administration), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
Yes
Graduate Certificate options in Data Science; Health Care Business Management; Health Care Quality and Patient Safety; Health Informatics; Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs.
Yes

Program Description

Regis University School of Pharmacy’s mission is to develop exceptional and socially responsible pharmacists. Our graduates are helping shape the future of pharmacy while excelling in in their professional careers.

Here’s why:

• Regis offers both a 3-year and 4-year PharmD pathway (students choose their pathway after completing the first semester of their P1 year)
• Team-Based Learning (TBL) enhances critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills
• Cutting edge, integrated curriculum helps students prepare for the evolving practice of pharmacy
• Distinguished faculty provide unique research opportunities across many disciplines
• Dual degree options help students specialize and stand out from the competition
• Generous scholarship program that awards all admitted students a $40,000 ($10,000 per year) scholarship
• Post-graduate residency programs offered through partnerships with a number of health systems and community pharmacies
• Rotational experiences available at premier sites locally in Denver, and nationally
• International rotation opportunities include Peru, Argentina, Costa Rica, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kenya, Uganda and New Zealand
• Scholarships available to cover interview travel costs

Located in northwest Denver, Colorado, our beautiful campus is within 20 minutes of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain foothills and bustling downtown Denver. Regis offers students the personal attention of a small, private university and the cultural and recreational possibilities of one of the most exciting cities in the world. With over 300 days of sunshine, Colorado is a great place to live.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.0
2.0
Candidates with a Math/Science GPA lower than 2.0 will not be considered.
69
38
108
57
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing English Composition 1 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking/Speech Communications 3 4
Economics Economics 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science A social science elective in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History, Education, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, or Geography 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science A social science elective in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History, Education, Criminal Justice, Political Science, History, or Geography 3 4
Math Calculus 3 6
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 with Lab 4 8
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 with Lab 4 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab 4 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab 4 8
Anatomy Human Anatomy (lab recommended) Anatomy & Physiology or A&P I & A&P II are OK. Anatomy & A&P II is NOT. 3 5
Physiology Human Physiology (lab recommended) Anatomy & Physiology or A&P I & A&P II are OK. Anatomy & A&P II is NOT. 3 5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 1 with lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology 2 with lab 4 6
Biology/Biological Science One of the following biology classes with lab: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or upper division equivalent 4 6
General Elective(s) If you will earn a bachelor’s degree before enrolling in the PharmD program, you must complete an additional 6 hours of general electives for a grand total of 66 semester hours of prerequisites. If no bachelor's degree, you must earn 9 additional hours of general electives for a grand total of 72 semester hours. 6
All prerequisites must be completed by August 1, 2024 prior to matriculating and starting the fall semester.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Regis University has partnered with University of New England Online (https://online.une.edu/science-prerequisites/courses/), Portage Learning (https://portagelearning.com/courses/biology), StraighterLine (https://www.straighterline.com/colleges/regis-university/) and Sophia Learning (https://regis.sophia.org/) for pathways to complete prerequisite online, at an accelerated pace and affordable cost.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Only if a passing grade is equivalent to a "C-" or better.
All prerequisite courses (minimum of 66 semester hours) must be completed prior to matriculation into the School of Pharmacy. You may be admitted prior to completion of all prerequisites, contingent upon successful completion by the start of classes. If you do not plan on completing a bachelor's degree, you will need 72 prerequisites. If you would like to know which of your coursework fulfills our prerequisites, please email unofficial copies of all your transcripts to gmaddox001@regis.edu and we will prepare an unofficial evaluation. Regis does not require the PCAT for admission.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

PCAT and Other Tests

Not Required or Considered
Regis University's School of Pharmacy does not require the PCAT. If you have taken the PCAT, your official score will be taken into consideration as part of our holistic application review. Your official PCAT score should be submitted to PharmCAS as part of your online application. Official MCAT scores can be submitted in lieu of PCAT scores, but are also not required. The PCAT may be recommended on a case-by-case basis to strengthen your overall application.
N/A
Yes
Other
Interview Day Test - Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT)
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
One (1)
  • Clergy: NOT 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: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
Yes
Accepted
Yes
The letter of reference (LOR) needs to come from any of the following academic or professional references: professor, TA, academic advisor, supervisor, co-worker or pharmacist. Any reference marking themselves as a friend, family, clergy or other personal reference will not be considered.
Yes

Residency

No
No
As a private institution, no preference is given to in-state or out-of-state applicants.
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Submit a course by course evaluation of foreign educational credentials from one of the agencies approved by Regis University. Approved agencies can be found at https://www.naces.org/members
Yes
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Internet-based: Minimum score of 82 (24 Writing, 20 Speaking, 22 Reading, 16 Listening), Computer-based: Minimum score of 213. Regis University's TOEFL code is 4656.
Applicants that have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited US institution do not need to provide a TOEFL score.
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
No
Yes

Interviews

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
The interview day involves a Team-Based Learning exercise, Multiple Mini Interviews, a Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT), a tour of campus and Pharmacy labs, and an opportunity for a meet and greet with current students and faculty within the School of Pharmacy. The majority of interviews will be offered on-campus with select opportunities to interview virtually.

Every admitted candidate will be offered $40,000 in scholarship ($10,000 per year). In addition, scholarships will be given to help cover the cost of travel and move in for both in-state and out-of-state candidates. Annually, over $500,000 in scholarships are granted by the School of Pharmacy.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Upon admission, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your seat in the entering class. The deposit is not an additional fee and will be added to your student account.
2024-08-19
Any applicant admitted into the program is admitted conditionally pending all compliance and prerequisites requirements are met in early August. Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements by the deadline are in jeopardy of being eligible to start.
Yes
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes