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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

789 S Limestone

114 Lee T. Todd, Jr. Building

Lexington

Kentucky

40536-0596

United States

Program Location:

Kentucky

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Candace Smigla
Title: Admissions Officer
Office: Admissions
Phone (Work): 859-780-5565 (text or call)
Email: candace.smigla@uky.edu
Office: Admissions
Email: pharmacyadmissions@uky.edu

Institutional Website:

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Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

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

May 1, 2026

Final Application Deadline Description:

Applicants are encouraged to submit application as early in the admission cycle as possible (by 10/01 Priority Consideration or during fall semester). Applicants should submit application well before the May 1 deadline to receive verification and interview consideration in time for final interviews in mid-May.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

October 1, 2025

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

Applications received by the Priority Deadline receive full consideration for:
- Incentive Award consideration
- Waiver of $80 UK College of Pharmacy application fee (do not pay fee if submitting by priority deadline; fees are not refundable)
- Preferred interview invitation placement

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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?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe

A minimum of 70 semester credit hours of pre-pharmacy coursework is required before entering the PharmD program. UKCOP's PharmD program is a 4-year program. All students (regardless of educational background and/or experiences) begin as first year students (PY1).

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not 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.

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:

Affiliation or Articulation Agreements are available with some colleges within the University of Kentucky, as well as other colleges/universities. Undergraduate degrees could be completed outside of formal/established agreements. Please contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu with questions or for more details.

Alternative Options: Pathways

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

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Yes

Last Entering Class

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

112

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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/MPA (Public Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

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

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

See https://pharmacy.uky.edu/apply/pharmd-program/dual-degrees for more information

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Yes

Program Description

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) has a successful tradition as one of the leading pharmacy schools in the country. Established in 1870, the College has been ranked among the top 10 programs for over 40 years and is currently ranked 6th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy graduates are the most sought-after in the country, with employment rates consistently above 80% at graduation.

The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy provides the type of world-ready education that ensures you will be a leader in the field. Located on a full health care campus with a level 1 trauma center, the Children's Hospital, and VA hospital, UKCOP is a preeminent institution for clinical pharmacy education.

With Dual Degree Programs and International Studies, the professional curriculum of UKCOP is designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a patient-centered environment. Our integrated approach prepares you by engaging you in developing the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors you will need to enjoy a satisfying and successful career.

UKCOP also has an award-winning residency program (a national leader in total students matched in phase 1), matching applicants with highly competitive pharmacy residency positions.

Our recent graduates are impacting the pharmacy profession and countless patient lives working with some of the world’s most influential hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies.

The University of Kentucky is located in the heart of Lexington, KY, which offers the best of both worlds; big city access and charm. Lexington has opportunities of a large urban area with the beautiful backdrop of horse country. Whether you enjoy cheering on our basketball team to a national championship, hiking through state parks, floating down the river, catching a Broadway show, or enjoying a night out with friends, Lexington has something for everyone.

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

2.5

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

UK College of Pharmacy utilizes a holistic review of applicants. While GPA is an important reflection of academic preparation, we are also interested in leadership; extracurricular activities; demonstrated understanding and passion for the pharmacy profession; strong letters of recommendation; thorough, genuine, and grammatically correct essay responses; as well as other aspects of the application.

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:

Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:

Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu for assistance.

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	Biology I and Lab: General Biology I with biology lab; equivalent of UK BIO 148 & 155	4
Microbiology	Microbiology and Lab: Microbiology lecture with lab; equivalent of UK BIO 208 & 209; BIO 308 & Lab also acceptable	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry and Labs: Inorganic Chemistry with corresponding labs; equivalent of UK CHE 105 & 111; CHE 107 & CHE 113 - In-person labs required	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry and Labs: Organic Chemistry with corresponding labs; equivalent of UK CHE 230 & 231; CHE 232 & 233 - In-person labs required	8
Anatomy	Human Anatomy: Equivalent of UK ANA 209. See UKCOP Transfer Equivalency guide on UKCOP website to ensure coursework is accepted. If taking an Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) course, 6 hours of A&P I and II are necessary.	3
Physiology	Physiology: Equivalent of UK PGY 206 or BIO 350. If Anatomy & Physiology (A&P), 6 hours of A&P I and II are needed.	3
Statistics	Statistics: Statistics or biostatistics; equivalent of UK STA 291, 296 or BST 230	3
Math	OPTION 1: College Algebra & Elementary Calculus (6-7 semester hours); equivalent of UK MA 109 & MA 123 OR OPTION 2: Calculus I (4 semester hours); equivalent of UK MA 113; UK MA 137 accepted; AP Calculus score of 3 or above required to satisfy Calculus requirement	4
Other	Business: A business course in microeconomics, macroeconomics, accounting, or finance; equivalent of UK ECO 201, ECO 202, ACC 201, or FIN 300	3
English Composition / Writing	English I and II: Two semesters of writing-intensive coursework (ENG 101 & 102). A completed bachelor’s degree satisfies this prerequisite. Equivalent of UK WRD/CIS 110 & 111 or WRD/CIS 112	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Oral Communications: Basic public speaking; equivalent of UK WRD/CIS courses	3
General Elective(s)	Elective Courses: Enough elective courses to total a minimum of 70 hours, including prerequisites. Biochemistry (BCH 401G), Chemistry (CHE 550), Genetics (BIO 304), and Physics (PHY 211) courses are encouraged. Additional electives include UK core courses, dual degree prerequisites (if needed), and healthcare-related courses. UK healthcare-related courses include CLA 131, PHR 222, PHA 200, COM 311, CPH 201, CLM courses, HHS courses	21

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

Applicants must complete all course prerequisites by end of spring term prior to entering the program (6/2026 for fall 2026 entrance). Prerequisite coursework may be completed in the summer prior to entering the program only by approval. Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu for prerequisite coursework guidance and/or to request a summer course approval.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu before registering for any prerequisite to ensure authorization.

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:

Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu before registering for any prerequisite to ensure authorization.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Contact pharmacyadvising@uky.edu

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://pharmacy.uky.edu/admission-aid/pharmd-program/pre-pharmacy

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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?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$80.00

Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:

https://pharmacy.uky.edu/admission-aid/pharmd-program/pharmd-how-apply

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

UKCOP does not require a Supplemental Application, but does require an $80 application fee. Submit the $80 UKCOP Application Fee at https://pharmacy.uky.edu/admission-aid/pharmd-program/pharmd-how-apply (see step 3). The UKCOP Application Fee may be waived for students who are granted a PharmCAS Fee Waiver. Contact Candace Smigla at candace.smigla@uky.edu to request a UKCOP waiver. The $80 UKCOP Application Fee is separate from, and in addition to, the PharmCAS fee. Candidates applying before UKCOP's Oct 1. priority consideration deadline do not need to pay the $80 fee. The $80 fee is non-refundable.

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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

Please note any additional relevant information:

Applicants are expected to have an understanding of the profession and demonstrate a strong interest in pharmacy. Shadowing and tech experiences are a valuable part of the application and are highly encouraged, but not required.

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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.

Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
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 (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?

Varies

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Varies

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three letters of recommendation are required; at least one of the three letters should be from a professor of science or math or a pharmacist.

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Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

For Kentucky residency requirements for tuition purposes, please visit https://registrar.uky.edu/residency

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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

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

UK College of Pharmacy only accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org.

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:

All English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants are required to submit their TOEFL score to PharmCAS. A TOEFL score of 89 or higher is recommended. The only exception to the TOEFL requirement is if an applicant has obtained a bachelor's degree from an accredited English speaking institution or a diploma from a US high school. IELTS is also accepted; the recommended score is 6.5 with no bands below 6. Submit IELTS to PharmCAS.

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.

All accepted applicants, regardless of background, experience, and/or education, begin the program as a PY1 (first year student) and complete the entire four-year program.

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Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Interviews are required and applicants must be invited to interview. The interview assesses the applicant's communication skills, confidence, maturity, motivation, character, and ability to interact with others. Invitations are sent beginning two weeks prior to interview dates. See website for interview dates: https://pharmacy.uky.edu/apply/pharmd-program/pharmd-how-apply

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://pharmacy.uky.edu/apply/pharmd-program/pharmd-how-apply

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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:

All deposits are non-refundable and applied to your fall tuition upon matriculation.

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

2026-08-10

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Information for accepted applicants will be communicated directly from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and is also available through the Recently Accepted section of the College website.

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

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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?

Yes

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Yes

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Program Application Deadline

Program Information

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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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