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Created: Sun, 09/08/2019 - 00:04
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Institution Name The University of New Mexico
College or School Name Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy
Short Name U of New Mexico, The
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Street 1 MSC09 5360
Street 2 1 University of New Mexico
Street 3
City Albuquerque
State New Mexico
Zip 87131
Country United States
Program Location: New Mexico
Admissions Office Contact(s):
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? January 4, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? November 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline as interviews are offered prior to the application deadline.
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? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Academic Term Type: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 3 - 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 49
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 50
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 10
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/MS (Master of Science)
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: Students have the option to obtain a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences while obtaining their PharmD degree.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The College of Pharmacy, the oldest professional college at The University of New Mexico, was founded in 1945. The College of Pharmacy has approximately 3,300 graduates of its professional program. Nearly two-thirds of all practicing pharmacists in New Mexico are graduates of the College of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy offers the professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. degree). The program consists of four years of professional education. Consideration for admission to the program requires 79 credit hours of prerequisite course work. The Pharm.D. program emphasizes student-centered problem-based learning and requires nine months of advanced professional practice experiences during the fourth year, including experiences in ambulatory care, community-based and institutional settings. The Pharm.D. degree is the only professional degree offered by the College of Pharmacy.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 79
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 118
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
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 I and II 6 9
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II with Labs 8 12
Economics Economics (macroeconomics or microeconomics) 3 4
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Communications Selective - any 1 course from the communications department. If applicant has a previous Bachelor level degree, this requirement is considered complete. 3 4
Other Critical Thinking Selective - 1 course required from selected list. If applicant has a previous Bachelor level degree, this requirement is considered complete. 3 4
General Elective(s) Support Courses. Only 21 credits of electives are required if an applicant has a 3 semester credit hour Biochemistry course. 24 36
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs 8 12
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I - with Molecular and Cell Biology component in the course 4 6
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II - with Genetics component in the course 4 6
Microbiology Microbiology with Lab 4 6
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II 6 9
Math College Algebra 3 4
Statistics Statistics 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Summer 2024
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: Labs are preferred to be completed in person, however, will be accepted if there is an online format.
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: Due to COVID-19 it is noted that many institutions only offered courses as Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail. For Spring 2020 any courses considered CR/NC or P/F will be accepted in lieu of a letter grade. If your institution continued this grading option for the fall or spring terms afterwards (without a letter grade option available), the grading option will be reviewed to verify if acceptable or not.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of "C" or higher. Communication and Critical Thinking Selective are courses that are selected from a list approved by the Curriculum Committee of the UNM College of Pharmacy. Details can be found on our website. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the summer 2024 semester. It is required that all biology and chemistry prerequisite courses been completed within the last 7 years. Petitions for science courses greater than 7 years are considered on an individual basis. Biochemistry, while not required, will count toward the 79 hours of prerequisites (as 3 semester hours of electives).
For fall 2024 admissions - Physics and Calculus are no longer required.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/_docs/pharmd-prerequisites.pdf
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
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Not Required or Considered
Link to PCAT information on institutional website:
Additional PCAT information:
Minimum composite PCAT score considered:
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
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? Two (2)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: It is suggested the applicant have worked, taken a class from, or volunteered for the recommender.
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: Out of state applicants are eligible for a $20,000 scholarship to help cover the difference between in-state and out of state tuition for the first year of the PharmD program. Out of state applicants can apply for residency after the completion of their first year of pharmacy school. New Mexico only requires 12 months of residence in the state of New Mexico to apply for residency for tuition purposes.
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: Foreign students applying to this program must have a current visa or be eligible for a visa prior to matriculation. Students in an undocumented status should contact the UNM College of Pharmacy, as undocumented student may be able to attend, depending on their status.
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: Only for students who will be applying as international students to UNM and have limited domestic course work.
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. Admissions entry is considered similar to international students. Coursework is evaluated as part of the admissions process.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Not sure at this time
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: The required interview will consist of 2 asynchronous components prior to an on-campus interview. The asynchronous components will include an online Multiple mini-interview session, where students will be given the opportunity to respond to 5 scenario based questions and record their answers through an online platform. Applicants will also complete a 30-minute writing exercise where a prompt is provided and students answer in an essay forma. The on-campus interview includes a 30-minute open-ended interview with a 2 interviewer team. Additional details on the interview will be sent to invited applicants.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
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: Deposit for acceptance is $515, which is applied to entering costs for the student
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-01
Additional details for accepted applicants: Students will matriculate at the beginning of August. UNM's College of Pharmacy matriculation starts with a week-long orientation prior to the start of classes.
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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