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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

133 Parks Hall

500 West 12th Avenue

Columbus

Ohio

43210

United States

Program Location:

Ohio

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Kristen Torrence
Title: PharmD Recruitment and Admissions Specialist
Office: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Phone (Work): 6142478183
Email: cop-admissions@osu.edu
Name: Katie Watkins
Title: Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Office: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Phone (Work): 6142479522
Email: cop-admissions@osu.edu

Institutional Website:

https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy

Contact Information Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

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

March 2, 2026

Final Application Deadline Description:

All program application materials must be submitted and received by PharmCAS by the final deadline. This includes three letters of recommendation and all final transcripts. Applications missing transcripts and letters of recommendation by the final deadline are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

November 3, 2025

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

Applying by the priority deadline allows for earlier application review in the rolling admissions process. Candidates will have the opportunity to select an Autumn semester interview date, with a broader range of options available.

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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?

4 years

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

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

4 years

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.

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?

Alternative Options: Pathways

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Last Entering Class

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

132

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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/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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:

For more information: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/combined-pharmd-programs

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Yes

Program Description

Established in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is a global leader in pharmaceutical education, research, and clinical practice. As part of one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the nation and located steps away from the Wexner Medical Center, the college is home to world-class faculty, dedicated researchers and outstanding students who are leading the way in pharmacy education, practice and research.

The PharmD curriculum, Inquire, Innovate, Involve (I3) takes an innovative approach to education by structuring classes in modules so students can experience the integration of science and practice. The I3 curriculum allows students to get hands-on pharmacy training during the first year in the program and develops the interpersonal skills that are critical to patient interactions. The curriculum also focuses on helping students develop a comprehensive problem-solving approach through increased incorporation of active learning strategies, integration of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, and an earlier introduction of integrated practical experiences that could be simulated and then practiced.

Finally, our college is grounded in our values: innovation, improving medication-related outcomes through patient centered care, support and involvement in our community, and inclusive, culturally proficient environments for students, faculty, staff and other partners. Come discover how you will develop the skills necessary to transform and improve patient health outcomes around the country and across the world.

For Information on the PharmD visit: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.70

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

1.70

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

All attempts of all courses from all institutions you have attended will be included in the GPA calculation. A grade of C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

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

120

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

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

180

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

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree prior to matriculation.

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Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	Biology with lab	3	5
Chemistry	General Chemistry with labs	10	15
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry with at least one lab	7	12
Math	Pre-Calculus	4	5
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab	3	5
Statistics	Statistics	3	5
Biochemistry	Basic Biochemistry	3	5
Physiology	Human Physiology	3	5

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

Applicants must complete and send final transcripts for all required course prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the PharmD program. A grade of C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses, and proof of such must be submitted prior to enrollment.

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:

Applicants are required to complete courses from accredited institutions. Graduate & Professional Admissions at Ohio State offers free coursework evaluations to students and will assist with course selection. http://gpadmissions.osu.edu/pdf/PrereqEval.pdf

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:

The College of Pharmacy will accept “Pass” grades for Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) prerequisite courses taken in SP20 semester only.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Students entering this program are required to complete a bachelor's degree prior to matriculation. A grade of C- or higher is required in all course prerequisites, with no exceptions.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/admissions

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Yes

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?

Yes

Link to Supplemental Instructions:

https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/admissions

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$60.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/prof/apply-online.html

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

Students will be sent an email asking them to complete the supplemental information form. All applicants will be required to complete this prior to their application being considered for admission.

The supplemental information form fee for international applicants is $70.00.

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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

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

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

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

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three letters of reference are required. We strongly recommend having a letter of reference from a science faculty member and a pharmacist.

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

Ohio State accepts international applicants for the Doctor of Pharmacy program. International applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow time for transcripts to be reviewed.

English language proficiency tests are required for all students who graduated from and institution in a non-English speaking country (minimum TOEFL score of 577 for the paper-based test, or 90 for the computer-based test). If accepted, international students will need to complete a financial review prior to being able to matriculate to the program.

For More Information: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/international-applicants

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:

International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to fulfill the TOEFL requirement. If your native language is not English, you should possess a minimum level of English proficiency which is demonstrated by minimum scores as follows:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- Minimum TOEFL score of 577 for the paper-based test
- 90 on the TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition

For More Information: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/international-applicants

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

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

Foreign Educated Pharmacists may be eligible for admission to the PharmD program. The completion of the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree and program prerequisites are required for admission. Typically foreign-educated pharmacists must begin the PharmD program in the first year.

For More Information: https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/international-applicants

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Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a Doctor of Pharmacy interview with members of the Admissions Committee. Applicants will interact with current students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Interviews are offered virtually and in-person, with limited dates available.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/doctor-pharmacy/admissions

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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:

Admitted students are charged a non-refundable acceptance deposit of $500 and a $25 processing fee. Acceptance deposits are non-refundable, and will be applied towards the student's fall tuition.

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

2026-08-24

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Admitted students should be prepared to attend an in-person program orientation starting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

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

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

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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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