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Submission Number: 4091
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Created: Wed, 08/21/2019 - 00:08
Completed: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 14:05
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Institution Name Regis University School of Pharmacy
College or School Name Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions
Short Name Regis U
Banner Image: Pharm Banner.jpg
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 3333 Regis Boulevard, A-12
Street 2
Street 3
City Denver
State Colorado
Zip 80221
Country United States
Program Location: Colorado
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Geoffrey Metcalf
    Title: Director, School of Pharmacy
    Office: 3333 Regis Blvd, Denver, CO 80221
    Phone (Work): 737.802.2644
    Email: gmetcalf@regis.edu
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 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description: A verified application must be completed by June 2, 2025 in order to be guaranteed full consideration for tuition assistance.
What is the priority application deadline for your program? February 3, 2025
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Students who complete a verified application by this date receive full consideration for tuition assistance plus a $6,000 bonus.
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
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? Other
If Other, please briefly describe: Regis University School of Pharmacy offers both 3 year (accelerated) and 4 year PharmD programs. The school also offers a 0-5 direct admission program.
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe: A student needs to have completed 72 semester hours of undergraduate coursework prior to enrollment in order to have the opportunity to earn both a BS, Foundations of Pharmacy and a PharmD. The BS degree is earned through a combination of coursework taken as part of the PharmD curriculum, plus select undergraduate courses.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply: Other
If Other, please briefly describe Regis University offers both a 3 year (Accelerated) and 4 year PharmD program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 40
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 55
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 60
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 5
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/HSA (Health Services Administration), PharmD/MA (Master of Arts), PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
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: Graduate Certificates:
• Health Care Business Management
• Health Care Quality and Patient Safety
• Data Science
• Pharmaceutical Industry Affairs
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description EXPERIENCE THE REGIS DIFFERENCE

• Regis School of Pharmacy is part of the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions which also includes the Loretto Heights School of Nursing, School of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Services Education and the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy. The integrated college provides students the opportunity to interact with like-minded peers with a common goal - to deliver exceptional patient care by treating the whole person.
• Regis prepares students to take advantage of the full spectrum of career opportunities available to PharmD graduates including the full range of pharmacy specialties, biotech sector, healthcare delivery, public health and regulatory roles. Dual degree, certificate and internship programs allow a student to customize their educational experience.
• Regis employs a unique team-based learning approach that is very effective in preparing students for their careers. Regis students enjoy NAPLEX Pass Rates that exceed the national average (82% vs 75%) and post-graduate residency match rates well above the national average (89% vs 81%).
• Regis offers accessible and flexible PharmD programs. Regis is one of only two schools in the US that offer both an accelerated (3 yr) and traditional (4 yr) pathway. An application can be submitted to Regis ahead of the completion of the necessary pre-requisites if the intention is to finish them prior to enrollment.

See more program details at regis.edu/pharmd
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Candidates with a Math/Science GPA higher than 2.5 are preferred. GPA's between 2.0 and 2.5 will be considered.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 49
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 70
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 54
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants: Students may apply to Regis University School of Pharmacy with fewer than the required coursework as long as the intention is to complicate them prior to enrollment.
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 Composition 1 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking/Speech Communications 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 College Algebra or Higher 3 4
Chemistry General Chemistry 1 with Lab 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry 2 with Lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab 4 6
Anatomy Human Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology (A&P I & A&P II). Lab is not required but recommended. 3 4
Physiology Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology (A&P I & A&P II). Lab is not required but recommended. 3 4
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
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisites must be completed by August 1, 2025 prior to matriculating and starting the fall semester.
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: 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.
Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites: Only if a passing grade is equivalent to a "C-" or better.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All prerequisite courses (minimum of 49 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 the PharmD program. You will need 72 semester hours (or 108 quarter hours) of prerequisite coursework to qualify for financial aid for the PharmD courses. If you would like to know which of your coursework fulfills our prerequisites, please email unofficial copies of all your transcripts and we will prepare an unofficial evaluation.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.regis.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/application-requirements/pharmacy-pharmd
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
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: Other
If Other, please briefly describe: Interview Day Test - Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT)
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? One (1)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • 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
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? Yes
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: 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.
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: As a private institution, no preference is given to in-state or out-of-state applicants.
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, 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: 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
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: 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.
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.
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: The interview day involves an opportunity to meet with current students and faculty within the School of Pharmacy, a tour of campus and Pharmacy labs, and individual applicant interviews with faculty. Both in-person and online interview options are available.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description: https://www.regis.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/graduate-students/pharmacy-application-process
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: 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.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-21
Additional details for accepted applicants: 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.
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? Yes
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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