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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory

Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

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Institution Address:

3307 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

19140

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Joan Hankins
Title: Director
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): (215) 707-4900
Email: joan.hankins@temple.edu
Name: Lai Ara Powell
Title: Associate Director of Recruitment
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 215 707 4900
Email: laiara.powell@temple.edu
Name: Christina Rose
Title: Assistant Dean of Admissions
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 215-707-8057
Email: christina.rose@temple.edu

Institutional Website:

Contact Information Video:

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Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2027

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

February 1, 2027

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

Merit scholarships will be awarded on a limited basis for applicants who submit their application after the priority deadline date.

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Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Yes

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Temple offers two pathways to the PharmD degree. The Six-Year Early Assurance/Direct Admit Program includes two years of pre-pharmacy coursework at Temple University followed by the four-year PharmD curriculum. The traditional Professional Entry Pathway is for students who have completed the required prerequisite courses through at least two years of college study (many applicants have three years of coursework or a bachelor's degree) before entering the four-year PharmD program.

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

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:

Students enrolled in Temple University's College of Science and Technology can earn a bachelor's degree and PharmD in 7-years. Students should be enrolled in one of the accelerated programs in biology or chemistry.
https://cst.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/accelerated-programs/health-related-accelerated-programs

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

Students do not need to decide whether to pursue a dual-degree program at this time. Dual-degree opportunities will be introduced during the first and second years of the PharmD program, and information about the available options and application processes will be provided at that time.

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Yes

Program Description

Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) is located on Temple University’s Health Sciences Center campus in Philadelphia, alongside the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University Hospital, and affiliated healthcare facilities.
Founded in 1901, TUSP is one of Pennsylvania’s oldest pharmacy schools and is celebrating 125 years of pharmacy education in 2025. The School has a long tradition of preparing graduates for successful careers in pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Innovative Curriculum
Temple’s four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program combines foundational sciences with clinical pharmacy practice, helping students apply classroom knowledge to patient care. Students benefit from a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and learn from faculty with expertise across diverse pharmacy practice settings.
Pharmacist skills courses throughout the curriculum provide hands-on training in patient care, communication, and clinical decision-making, helping students build confidence and prepare for licensure and practice. Students can also personalize their education through elective concentrations, certificate programs, and dual-degree opportunities.

Extensive Experiential Learning
Hands-on learning begins early through Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) during years 1-3 of the program. In year 4, students complete Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) in a variety of practice settings, with numerous elective rotations that align with individual interests and career goals.
TUSP partners with many experiential education sites, including Temple University Health System, most major health systems throughout the Philadelphia region, and facilities across PA, NJ, and Delaware. Additional opportunities include rotations in the pharmaceutical industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, pharmacogenomics, pharmaceutical advertising, Indian Health Service in Alaska, and international locations.

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.7

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.7

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Students must successfully complete prerequisite courses and earn a C- or above.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I Lab	1
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II	3
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II Lab	1
Physics	Physics I (algebra or calculus based)	3
Physics	Physics I Lab	1
Math	Calculus I	4
English Composition / Writing	Analytical Reading/Writing English Composition	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry I Lab	1
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II	3
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II Lab	1
Chemistry	General Chemistry II	3
Chemistry	General Chemistry II Lab	1
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology I (lab is not required)	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology II (lab is not required)	3
Humanities	Humanities - Electives	9
Social/Behavioral Science	Social Sciences-Electives	9
Statistics	Statistics will be counted towards the 18 required elective credits (recommended, not required)

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Prior to matriculation

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Must be completed at an accredited institution.

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:

Pass/fail classes will only be accepted if the course grading policy was modified for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Electives: Students must complete at least 18 elective credits in the following disciplines and must meet the minimal requirements defined: Social Sciences (6-9); Humanities (6-9); Recommended but not required: Statistics (0-3).
Holders of a degree (BA/BS, MA/MS, Ph.D.) may be exempt from completing up to 9 elective credits. Please contact the Office of Admissions at (215) 707-4900 or rxadmis@temple.edu for questions regarding course requirements.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.temple.edu/pharmdprereqs

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Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Yes

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

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:

School only accepts evaluations from World Education Service (WES). Students must have a social security number before matriculation.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

International applicants if their native language is not English, or if their college level studies were not conducted in English OR U.S. applicants that completed all prerequisite courses at a college where classes was not conducted in English are required to submit either a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, Duolingo English Test score or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.
If undergraduate coursework was completed in the U.S. at a school where the primary language of instruction is in English does NOT need to submit these scores.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Applicants are encouraged to interview on campus. The visit includes an overview of the PharmD program, meetings with admissions team members, and two faculty interviews. Applicants will also have the opportunity to interact with current PharmD students during a tour of the School of Pharmacy and the Health Sciences Center campus.
Applicants who are unable to attend in person, may complete their interview via Zoom. The interview process and evaluation criteria are the same for both on-campus and virtual interviews.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.temple.edu/admissions/applying-pharmd-program

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Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

A non-refundable tuition deposit of $500 is required with 21 days of acceptance.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2027-08-23

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Academic Calendar - https://registrar.temple.edu/academic-calendar-guidelines

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Submission information

Contact Information

Program Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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