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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

200 W. Kawili St

Hilo

Hawaii

96720

United States

Program Location:

Hawaii

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Lara Gomez
Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Phone (Work): 808-932-7698
Email: lhgomez@hawaii.edu
Name: Cara Ikeda
Title: Academic Support Specialist
Phone (Work): 808-932-7700
Email: csuefuji@hawaii.edu
Name: Julie Adrian
Title: Professor, Chair of Admissions Committee
Email: jluiz@hawaii.edu

Institutional Website:

https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/

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?

June 2, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

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?

Preferred

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.

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 may choose to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts degree in Pharmacy Studies. This degree is available only to students currently enrolled in the PharmD program at UH Hilo DKICP.
To learn more visit: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/catalog/ba_baps

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:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

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

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Program Description

The Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) at the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) offers professional education in a supportive and culturally diverse environment. Student pharmacists will embrace unique opportunities in a rural community that embodies the Aloha Spirit.

The College of Pharmacy received full accreditation in June 2011 after the first group of PharmD students graduated in May 2011. In 2013, the College was named the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy in honor of the late US Senator. DKICP embraces the Institute of Medicine's five core competencies for healthcare professionals as key components of the curriculum. These include providing patient-centered care, working in interdisciplinary teams, applying evidence-based practice, implementing quality improvements, and utilizing information technology.

Our goal is to help you become a highly focused and compassionate health care professional who is a culturally competent, intellectually adaptable, independent, open-minded, and disciplined individual who will be highly valued by other members of the health care team and by your community.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

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:

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

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing	English Composition	3	4
English Composition / Writing	Second English Course	3	4
Humanities	Humanities (examples include Art, Foreign Languages, Philosophy, Linguistics, etc.)	3	4
Humanities	Second Humanities	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Sciences (examples include Psychology, Sociology, History, Political Sciences, Anthropology, etc.)	3	4
Social/Behavioral Science	Second Social/Behavioral Sciences	3	4
Other	World Cultural Diversity (examples include World History, World Literature, Cultural Anthropology, World Religions, etc.)	3	4
Economics	Economics	3	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech/Communication (must include a public speaking component)	3	4
Math	Calculus I	3	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology with Lab	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry I with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Chemistry	General Chemistry II with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with Lab (for science majors)	4	6
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with Lab (for science majors)	4	6

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

Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.

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

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:

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions temporarily changed their grading policies to allow students to opt for a Credit/No Credit or Pass/No Pass grading system. Credit/Pass grades will be accepted for the Winter 2020/Spring 2020 terms.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Coursework completed over five years ago will be reviewed for acceptability. It is the applicant's responsibility to be aware and to fulfill the prerequisites as set for the year which they are seeking entry. If accepted, admission is contingent upon the successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C; (C- grades are not accepted). Students may be in the process of completing prerequisite coursework at the time of application.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/pharmd-admissions/

I would like to mark this section as done.

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?

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.

Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not Accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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:

Please see https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/international/ for detailed information.
If accepted, international students will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover one year of tuition, health insurance, fees, and cost of living; provide a copy of their Passport, Visa, and Form I-20; and must also attend an international student orientation.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL 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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

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:

Interviews can be conducted in-person or via video conference and are closed file. In closed file interviews, the interviewer is not provided with any information about the candidate except for their name. This approach was selected by the Admissions Committee as it helps remove preconceived biases based on students' experiences, grades, personal statements, etc.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/admissions/pharmd-admissions/

I would like to mark this section as done.

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:

$500

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

2025-08-18, 2025-08-25

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Mandatory pharmacy orientation begins 08/18/2025 which is the week prior to instruction.
Classes start on 8/25/2025.
Additional information can be viewed at https://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu/matriculation-process

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?

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

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