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Created: Wed, 09/11/2019 - 06:33
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Institution Name The University of Iowa
College or School Name College of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Iowa, The
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Street 1 180 S Grand Ave
Street 2 231 College of Pharmacy Building
Street 3
City Iowa City
State Iowa
Zip 52242
Country United States
Program Location: Iowa
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? March 2, 2026
Final Application Deadline Description: We operate on rolling admissions, so once the class is full we will move to a waitlist. If the University of Iowa is a top choice school for you, please apply by the priority deadline of November 3, 2025. Once an application has been submitted to PharmCAS, it can take several days to several weeks for verification. The verification process can occur AFTER the 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. Admitted applicants meeting the priority deadline will receive priority scholarship consideration. Candidates who apply by November 3, 2025 will have the benefit of knowing their admission decision sooner. We participate in rolling admissions and the class may fill as the final application deadline approaches. Once an application has been submitted to PharmCAS, it can take several days to several weeks for verification. The verification process can occur AFTER the 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? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  No
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 118
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 120
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 120
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 50
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/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)
Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above? No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: For more information about our dual PharmD/MPH degree, please visit: https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/pharmd/dual_cert/master_public_health
For more information about our dual PharmD/MSHI degree, please visit: https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/pharmd/dual_cert/informatics
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Iowa's College of Pharmacy has a superb national reputation. The college is the fourth-oldest pharmacy college at a state-supported university and has been educating pharmacists since 1885. In that time, it has developed nationally and internationally recognized research programs in pharmaceutics, medicinal and natural products chemistry, clinical pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical socioeconomics, and pharmacy practice and patient care. Its faculty is recognized worldwide.

The PharmD program is widely known for its personalized atmosphere and emphasis on individual attention - a result of its low student-to-faculty ratio - and its location on a world-class health sciences campus. It is adjacent to University of Iowa Healthcare, one of the nation's largest public university teaching hospitals. For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: We do not have a minimum GPA to be considered for the program, but the average GPA for the incoming P1s in the fall of 2025 was a 3.4.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 72
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:
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: We do not have a specific credit requirement, but rather a list of required prerequisite courses. The full list of prerequisites can be found at https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/pharmd/admissions/pharmd_prereqs
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 Rhetoric 4
Chemistry Principles of Chemistry I (lab required) 4
Chemistry Principles of Chemistry II (lab required) 4
Math Calculus 4
Statistics Statistics 3
Biology/Biological Science Principles of Biology I or Foundations of Biology (lab required) 4
Biology/Biological Science Principles of Biology II or Diversity of Form & Function (lab required) 4
Physics Basic Physics (NOT needed if students completed one year of high school physics)
Lab is recommended, but not required.		 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I (lab not required) 3
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II (lab not required) 3
Anatomy Principles of Human Anatomy 3
Physiology Human Physiology 3
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3
Microbiology Microbiology (lab required) 4
General Elective(s) 16 semester hours of General Education coursework is required for admission with 6 of those 16 credit hours dedicated to the Social Sciences. Social Science courses are defined as Anthropology, Economics, Public Health, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. 16
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Students must complete the majority of their prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring term. However, students are allowed to take ONE math or science prerequisite and ONE elective course in the Summer term prior to their enrollment in the Fall term.

Summer grades must be posted by Friday, August 14, 2026.
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: May be satisfied with online courses if taken for credit at a regionally-accredited university, college, or community college.
Can applicants use pass/fail 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 pass/fail course prerequisites: Applicants are generally expected to take prerequisites on a graded basis. Courses taken pass/fail in Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic may be used to fulfill prerequisites.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.

The prerequisite courses can be completed with a minimum of two years of college-level study, though many students choose to complete them over three years of undergraduate study or over four years while completing a bachelor's degree in another area. For more information, please visit: https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/pharmd/admissions/prepharmacy_coursework

If a candidate took a full year of high school Physics (does not need to be AP or dual credit), we will consider that prerequisite complete.

If a candidate completes a Bachelor's Degree, we will consider Rhetoric complete. Otherwise, English Composition I and II, and a Public Speaking course will be required to fulfill Rhetoric.

A full anatomy and physiology (A&P) sequence is required by taking one of the following options: one anatomy course and one physiology course OR a two semester course sequence called A&P I and A&P II. To ensure coverage of both A&P for all systems of the body, students may not “mix and match” courses from the first two options.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/pharmd/admissions/prepharmacy_coursework
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
Do you accept or consider any standardized 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: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants. Committee letters are accepted but only count as a single evaluation.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Applicants are required to submit two (2) letters of recommendation/evaluations via PharmCAS.

It is recommended but not required:
1. One of the two evaluators should be from a college-level instructor (professor, lecturer, teaching assistant). A letter from a science instructor is preferred.
2. The second evaluator should be from a reference who knows you professionally such as a work or volunteer supervisor. We will not accept letters from a politician, friend, family member, or coworker of equal standing.

If a candidate has two evaluators from an academic setting OR two evaluators from a professional setting, that is also accepted.
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:
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: Applicants should complete at least one year (i.e.,30 semester hours) of prerequisites at an accredited institution in the U.S or Canada. International transcripts will be evaluated by World Education Services (WES), this can be requested through the PharmCAS application. Applicants must meet the University of Iowa’s English Proficiency Requirements. More information about those requirements can be found here: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/english-proficiency-requirements
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 candidates whose first-language is not English are required to take the TOEFL. Please see: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/academics/english-proficiency-requirements for more information.
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. Foreign-education pharmacists will complete the same admissions process and curriculum as other applicants. These applicants will not be eligible for advanced standing status in the PharmD program.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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 applicants will be invited to interview via email from August to April. Interviews will be held in this similar time frame. Each interview day consists of a 30 minute closed-file interview with 2 or 3 interviewers, a written essay, a tour of the Pharmacy Building given by current pharmacy students, a chance to hear from a faculty panel and a current PharmD student panel, and overview of the PharmD program. These sessions are designed to provide more information about the PharmD program at the University of Iowa.
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: To allow applicants time to make an informed decision about where to attend pharmacy school, we do not require a tuition deposit before March 1, 2026. Applicants receiving an offer before this date may hold a seat without a deposit until March 1; at that time, a $250 nonrefundable tuition deposit is due to confirm a seat in the program.

Applicants receiving an offer of admission after March 1, 2026 will have 2 weeks to submit the tuition deposit. This deposit will be applied to Fall 2026 tuition for enrolling students, but is nonrefundable if an applicant does not enroll in the program.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2026-08-17
Additional details for accepted applicants: P1 students' first week on campus starts prior to the University of Iowa academic calendar. Students are required to complete a one-week engagement course that will be held Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, 2026. To view the University of Iowa's five-year calendar, please visit: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/five-year-calendar
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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