With scholarships for ALL accepted students and fully accredited online and on-campus pathways, Shenandoah could be the perfect place to continue your education! Reach out to pharmd@su.edu for more information!
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Contact Information

With scholarships for ALL accepted students and fully accredited online and on-campus pathways, Shenandoah could be the perfect place to continue your education! Reach out to pharmd@su.edu for more information!
1775 N Sector Court
Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy
Winchester
Virginia
22601
United States
Virginia
  • Name: Katelyn Sanders
    Title: Director of Admissions
    Office: 1775 N Sector Ct. Winchester, VA 22601
    Phone (Work): 540-678-4377
    Email: ksanders@su.edu
  • Name: Tamara Harris
    Title: Admissions Counselor
    Office: 1775 N Sector Ct. Winchester, VA 22601
    Phone (Work): 540-678-4496
    Email: tharris@su.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
None
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Online or distance-learning-based programs 
Yes

Last Entering Class

42
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), Other Dual Degrees
PharmD/MS Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine
No
Yes

Program Description

THE BERNARD J. DUNN SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
At Shenandoah University’s Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, we’re on a mission: a mission to equip you with the skills and experiences you need to deliver high-quality, compassionate patient-centered health care through the profession of pharmacy. We do this by preparing you for the health care of tomorrow through a learning environment that immerses you in real-world practice environments and clinical settings. You will learn collaboratively with other health professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other members of an integrated health care team. Together, you can make a difference in the lives of your patients and in your community.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.5
2.5
59
35
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing We acknowledge the trend in institutions of higher education to move away from stand alone English courses towards integrated/intensive coursework. Please reach out to the admissions team if this describes your coursework for individual approval. 6 8
Biology/Biological Science General/Introductory Biology with a minimum of 2 hours of lab credit. 8 12
Chemistry General/Introductory Chemistry with a minimum of 2 hours of lab credit. 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab 4 6
Physics Physics (calculus or non-calculus based will be accepted). A lab is NOT required. 3 6
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Math College algebra level or higher 3 4
Biology/Biological Science Advanced Biology/ Chemistry Electives (cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular are preferred) 6 8
Economics Economics (introduction to, micro or macro will be accepted) 3 4
Microbiology Microbiology. Lab is NOT required. 3 6
Humanities Humanities (history, art, music, language, theater, etc) 3 4
Social/Behavioral Science Social/ Behavioral Science (accounting, anthropology, business, computers, geography, health, management, political science, psychology, sociology, etc) 3 4
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 12
All prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation into the PharmD program
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Science credits over 10 years old will NOT be accepted unless directly using in current employment.
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • 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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
No Answer
No answer
The letters of reference can be from professors, pharmacist/health care providers (who are familiar with the student's professional commitment), or other professionals with whom the student has interacted. You may have any combination of the allowed references.
Yes

Residency

No
No
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
All foreign transcripts must first be evaluated by an accredited service before they can be reviewed by SU. We prefer organizations who are members of NACES.
Yes
If a student has completed two years of undergraduate work in an accredited college or university in the United States, he/she does not have to take the TOEFL, but may choose to do so to demonstrate greater proficiency.
Yes
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
U.S. Pharmacy School Graduates , Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates
This online pathway offers you the flexibility to complete your studies while working full time. Many of the courses are self-paced, and you may be able to complete the experiential components at your existing workplace.
No
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle. A typical interview day will consist of a 30 minute interview with a faculty member, time with a student (if possible), writing sample, and programmatic overview/tour of facilities.
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
$500
2025-08-25
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
No
Yes