California Northstate University College of Pharmacy (CNUCOP) is pleased to announce the new PharmD-MD Pathway and PharmD-DMD Pathway available to CNUCOP students interested in pursuing an MD or DMD degree upon graduation. These innovative pathways reflect CNU's commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and expanding opportunities for our pharmacy students. For additional details, please contact us at COPadmissions@cnsu.edu.
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Submission Number: 4059
Submission ID: 7
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Created: Thu, 09/05/2019 - 00:02
Completed: Thu, 06/04/2026 - 18:36
Changed: Fri, 06/05/2026 - 10:11
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
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data:
contact:
- contact_email: COPadmissions@cnsu.edu
contact_extension: ''
contact_name: 'Jason McDowell'
contact_office: 'Office of Admissions'
contact_title: 'Senior Outreach & Admissions Advisor'
contact_work: 916-686-7400
- contact_email: COPadmissions@cnsu.edu
contact_extension: ''
contact_name: 'Natalie Cerna'
contact_office: 'Office of Student Affairs and Admissions'
contact_title: 'Clinical Affairs Coordinator'
contact_work: 916-686-7400
- contact_email: COPadmissions@cnsu.edu
contact_extension: ''
contact_name: 'Suzanne Clark'
contact_office: 916-686-7400
contact_title: 'Director of Admissions'
contact_work: ''
contact_website:
- 'http://pharmacy.cnsu.edu'
contact_info_done:
- 'Yes'
program_deadline_done:
- 'Yes'
satellite_text:
- None
ao_alternate_pathways_yes: { }
program_info_done:
- 'Yes'
last_entering_class_done:
- 'Yes'
upcoming_entering_class_done:
- 'Yes'
dual_deg_checkboxes:
- DUAL_DEG_MHA
- DUAL_DEG_MS
dual_degrees_done:
- 'Yes'
program_description_done:
- 'Yes'
gpa_criteria_done:
- 'Yes'
list_of_course_prerequisites:
- pre_courseqtr: '6'
pre_coursesem: '4'
pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry I with lab'
- pre_courseqtr: '6'
pre_coursesem: '4'
pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry II with Lab'
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry I '
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry II '
- pre_courseqtr: '1'
pre_coursesem: '1'
pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry I or II lab '
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: Physiology
pre_coursetitle: 'Human Physiology (if taking a combined Anatomy and Physiology course, Anatomy and Physiology I and II both must be taken to fulfill the Physiology course requirement)'
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: Math
pre_coursetitle: 'Calculus or Statistics'
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
pre_coursetitle: '*General Biology I '
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
pre_coursetitle: '*General Biology II '
- pre_courseqtr: '1'
pre_coursesem: '1'
pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
pre_coursetitle: '*Biology I or II lab'
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: 'Communication / Speech (Verbal)'
pre_coursetitle: 'Public Speaking or Communications or Course Focused on English Speaking or Presentations'
- pre_courseqtr: '4'
pre_coursesem: '3'
pre_coursesubject: 'English Composition / Writing'
pre_coursetitle: 'English Composition '
- pre_courseqtr: '8'
pre_coursesem: '6'
pre_coursesubject: 'General Elective(s)'
pre_coursetitle: 'General Education courses (Psychology or Economics preferred) but any other courses in the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences will be accepted'
course_prereqs_done:
- 'Yes'
supplemental_materials_done:
- 'Yes'
tests_other_text: { }
pcat_and_other_tests_done:
- 'Yes'
observation_hours_done:
- 'Yes'
evaluations_done:
- 'Yes'
residency_done:
- 'Yes'
for_cc_radio:
- 'US Citizens'
- 'US Permanent Residents'
- 'Canadian Citizens'
- 'Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa'
- 'Foreign (non-US) Citizens'
post_bs_program_offered: { }
international_applicants_done:
- 'Yes'
interview_format:
- INTERVIEW_MULM
interviews_done:
- 'Yes'
ac_first_date:
- '2027-08-09'
accepted_applicants_done:
- 'Yes'
background_checks_done:
- 'Yes'
sids:
- '7'
aacp_institution_number: '421'
ac_cpr: 'No'
ac_deposit_details: 'A $100 non-refundable security deposit is required to be submitted with the Enrollment Agreement. '
ac_deposit_radio: 'Yes'
ac_deposit_refundable: 'No'
ac_firstday: 'New Student Orientation, which is mandatory for all new students, will be held on-campus from 08/03/2027-08/06/2027.'
acad_health: 'No'
academic_term_type_2: 'Trimester with summer term'
academic_term_type_other_2: ''
accred_status: '1'
active: 'Yes'
admin_status: Published
ao_alternate_pathways: 'No'
ao_alternate_pathways_other: ''
ao_complete_bach: 'No'
ao_complete_bachelor: ''
ao_early_assurance: 'No'
ao_ug_affiliation: 'Yes'
application_deadline_description: ''
application_fee: ''
banner_image: CNU_Pharma_Logo.png
cag_aacp: 'No'
cbc_radio: 'Yes'
ci_video_embed:
format: restricted_html
value: ''
college_or_school_name: 'College of Pharmacy'
course_prerequisites_link: 'https://pharmacy.cnsu.edu/admissions/'
credit_hour_policies: 'Upper division science courses may be substituted for a required biology course on a case-by-case basis.'
crit_gpa_info: 'The Admissions Committee of California Northstate University College of Pharmacy uses a holistic review process, taking into account a broad range of factors in addition to academic standing (e.g. socioeconomic status, perseverance in the face of adversity, work and research experience, volunteer activities, etc) when reviewing applications. '
crit_mingpa: N/A
crit_prereqgpa: N/A
curriculum_other: ''
drug_radio: 'No'
dual_conc_radio: 'Yes'
dual_concurrent: 'A 17-month Master of Healthcare Administration program is available to pharmacy students interested in pursuing a healthcare management degree. A one-or two-year Master of Pharmaceutical Science program is also available to PharmD students. Recently developed pathways, including the PharmD-MD and PharmD-DMD, provide the opportunity for CNU pharmacy students to apply to and pursue a Doctor of Medicine or Dental Medicine degree. Email COPadmissions@cnsu.edu for more information.'
dual_deg: 'Yes'
dual_oth_desc: ''
final_deadline_date: 'June 1, 2027'
for_fc_radio: 'Yes'
for_other: 'International students not previously enrolled in a foreign (non-US) pharmacy, medical, or other healthcare professional program must fulfill the prerequisite courses for entry into the PharmD program. Domestic and international applicants currently or previously enrolled in a pharmacy or other relevant healthcare program may be eligible for transfer into our program. Please note, per ACPE 2025 Standards, no more than the equivalent of one year of credit shall be given to any student applying for advanced standing in the program from any institution other than an ACPE-accredited college/school of pharmacy. Credit for completed coursework is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please contact COPadmissions@cnsu.edu for more information. '
for_policy_radio: '1'
foreign_pharmacist_additional_info: ''
foreign_pharmacists_to_entry_level_program: 'Yes'
institution_name: 'California Northstate University'
interview_link: 'https://pharmacy.cnsu.edu/admissions/process.php'
interview_process: 'Applicants will participate in two multiple mini interviews (MMI) with faculty members. A writing sample is also required. Interviews are conducted virtually with the option to visit our campus.'
lor_acc_radio: 'Yes'
lor_c1a_radio: 'Conditionally Accepted'
lor_c1b_text: 'Committee letters are accepted if a healthcare professional or supervisor or science faculty member is a part of the committee.'
lor_c1c_radio: 'No'
lor_c2a_radio: Accepted
lor_c2b_text: ''
lor_c2c_radio: 'No'
lor_details: "Two letters of recommendation are required and must be written/typed on official letterhead and include contact information for the person writing the letter. Additionally, the letter must be sent directly from the reference to PharmCAS. A letter of reference from a science or math professor and healthcare professional or supervisor is preferred. If the student has been out of school for over five years, a letter from a recent supervisor and a healthcare professional can be submitted in place of the letter from a science professor. Letters of recommendation from family or friends are not acceptable. A Teacher's Assistant letter is accepted, if approved and signed by the science course professor."
lor_likert:
Clergy: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
Co-Worker: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
Employer: 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
'Faculty Advisor': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
'Family Member': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
Friend: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
'Health Care Professional': 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
Pharmacist: 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
Politician: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
'Pre-Health Advisor': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
'Professor (Any Subject Area)': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
'Professor (Liberal Arts)': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
'Professor (Math)': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
'Professor (Science)': 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
Supervisor: 'CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED'
'Teaching Assistant': 'CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED'
lor_num_radio: '2'
nonp_deadline: ''
notify_title: "California Northstate University College of Pharmacy (CNUCOP) is pleased to announce the new PharmD-MD Pathway and PharmD-DMD Pathway available to CNUCOP students interested in pursuing an MD or DMD degree upon graduation. These innovative pathways reflect CNU's commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and expanding opportunities for our pharmacy students. For additional details, please contact us at COPadmissions@cnsu.edu."
old_id: '410'
online_classes_for_prereqs:
'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': 'Yes'
'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': 'Yes'
online_classes_open_text: 'Online courses must have been taken at a regionally accredited institution.'
online_interview_option: '1'
pass_fail_classes_for_prereqs:
'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
'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'
pass_fail_classes_open_text: 'Pass/fail may not be accepted for science and/or math courses. However, general education courses may be taken pass/fail.'
pd_deg_pref: 'Not Required'
phar_observation: 'No'
phar_other_info: ''
pi_video_embed:
format: restricted_html
value: ''
post_bs_additional_info: ''
post_bs_degree_abroad: 'No'
pre_basic_hrs: '29'
pre_complete: 'All prerequisite coursework must be completed by the start of New Student Orientation, which is in early August of each year.'
pre_other: "The Admissions Committee of California Northstate University College of Pharmacy uses a holistic review process to evaluate each application, thereby taking into account a variety of factors, in addition to an applicant's academic standing, including but not limited to: work or research experience, resilience, extracurricular activities, and other non-academic related activities. California Northstate University College of Pharmacy does not require a bachelor's degree or PCAT. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent. "
pre_pharmacy_coursework_options: '2 years'
pre_pharmacy_coursework_other: ''
pre_quarter: '54'
pre_quarter_science: '37'
pre_semester: '40'
priority_deadline_incentives: "General Admission Scholarships are available to applicants who apply to CNUCOP's PharmD program based on academic standing at the time of application. Those meeting the Priority Application Deadline of March 1, 2027 will have priority consideration for a General Admission Scholarship."
program_description: |+
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy (CNUCOP), located just outside of the state capitol, Sacramento, is an accelerated 3-year Doctor of Pharmacy program dedicated to educating, developing, and training future pharmacist to provide competent, evidence-based care focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing the pharmacy profession. A new PharmD-MD pathway and PharmD-DMD pathway are now available to CNUCOP students, along with the opportunity to pursue a Master of Healthcare Administration or Master of Pharmaceutical Science degree. These innovative pathways reflect CNU's commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and expanding opportunities for our pharmacy students.
CNUCOP provides unique learning experiences to our students through the use of active learning, specifically team-based learning, to deliver our curriculum. Through team-based learning, students are exposed to a diverse population of students from a variety of different backgrounds. Team discussions are stimulated by instructor facilitation, and practical application of the material through a variety of exercises and self-reflections solidifies the students’ knowledge base and understanding. As a result of student participation in a variety of interprofessional activities delivered by the College of Pharmacy, in association with CNU’s College of Medicine, Psychology, and Dentistry, our students learn how to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Furthermore, hands-on experiences gained through high fidelity simulation, the Advanced Pharmacy Practice laboratory, through research collaborations with faculty and preceptors, and experiential education rotations in a variety of settings, collectively provide opportunities for our students to bridge theory and practice across the pharmacy curriculum.
program_location: CA
program_structure: '3 years'
pubpriv_inst: Private
res_otherpref_radio: 'No'
res_otherpref_text: ''
res_statepref_radio: 'No'
sa_details: ''
sa_fee_instructions: ''
sa_fee_radio: 'No'
sa_fee_text: ''
sa_link: ''
sa_radio: 'No'
school_city: 'Elk Grove'
school_country: US
school_state: CA
school_street_1: '9700 West Taron Drive'
school_street_2: ''
school_street_3: ''
school_zip: '95757'
seats_target_available_in_upcoming_class: '50'
short_name: 'California Northstate U'
stats_classsize: '140'
stats_early: '0'
stats_last_filled_seats: '31'
tests_other_radio: 'No'
tests_other_tests: ''
tests_tt_radio: 'No'
tests_tt_text: 'International applicants who have not completed 2 years or at least 40 semester units at a US college/university may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum preferred TOEFL IBT score is 80 and the minimum preferred IELTS score is 6.5. Additional information pertaining to international applicants is available by emailing COPadmissions@cnsu.edu.'
what_is_the_priority_application_deadline_for_your_program_: 'March 1, 2027'
yes_phar_observation: ''