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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

School of Pharmacy

30920 College Backbone Road

Princess Anne

Maryland

21853

United States

Program Location:

Maryland

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Fred Tejada
Title: Acting Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Office: Office of Student Affairs
Phone (Work): (410) 621-2123
Email: frtejada@umes.edu
Name: Mrs. Sharon Neal-Horsey
Title: Admissions and Program Pathway Specialist
Phone (Work): (410) 621- 2292
Email: snhorsey@umes.edu
Name: Ms. Lakeisa Brown
Title: Recruitment Coordinator
Phone (Work): (410) 621-2280
Email: lbrown1@umes.edu

Institutional Website:

https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

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

Final Application Deadline Description:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications need to be verified by PharmCAS by June 3, 2024.
We recommend students apply as early as possible. Applicants who submit earlier have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. For admissions scholarships, please check the website regularly for updates at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

March 3, 2025

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

Applicants who submit by the priority deadline have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. These limited admissions scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For admissions scholarships, please check the website regularly for updates at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

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?

Not Required

Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

Direct Admissions 6 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

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 enrolled in the affiliated institutions with pipeline (3+3) programs can complete their bachelor's degree while in the program.

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 University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has the only three year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of Maryland. Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences. With a major emphasis on high quality patient-centered care, innovation, and lifelong learning skills, our graduates are able to excel in any professional arena. Students are mentored by nationally renowned faculty with a student-faculty ratio of approximately 6:1. With a diverse student population, we utilize best teaching practices to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through an intellectually challenging and enriching educational experience. Our 2018 graduates had the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Maryland, whereas our 2019 graduates tied for the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Maryland. Both classes exceeded the national average and had the highest NAPLEX class scores of any HBCU pharmacy school nationwide. Our alumni are leaders in the profession, advancing the field of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of the patients they serve. We are seeking highly motivated, exceptional students to continue this tradition of excellence.

UMES is located in the town of Princess Anne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The 620 acre main campus contains an historic academic oval surrounded by a breadth of modern facilities. The quiet community provides an excellent environment for learning. A new state of the art School of Pharmacy and Health Professions building opened in Spring of 2023.

Discover us at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

A student must obtain a “C” or better (>= 70%) in all prerequisite courses.

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:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)	8	12
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology (w/Lab, for science majors)	4	6
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy/Physiology (w/Lab)	8	12
Microbiology	Microbiology (w/Lab)	4	6
Physics	Physics (w/Lab)[May be algebra or calculus based]	4	6
Math	Calculus	4	6
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Public Speaking/Speech/Interpersonal Communications	3	5
English Composition / Writing	English Composition and/or Literature	6	10
Economics	Economics	3	5
Humanities	Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences*	6	10
Statistics	Statistics**	3	5

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

(NOTE: Prerequisites can be in progress while applying). All prerequisite courses should typically be completed by the end of the Spring semester of the year that you are seeking admission. In certain cases we will accept Summer I sessions, provided that they conclude early enough for us to receive the grade prior to the beginning of the Pharmacy program in July. If you need to take Summer courses, please speak with the admissions specialist at 410-621-2292 or rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu

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

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:

Please contact an admissions counselor at 410-621-2292 or rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu for information on specific online prerequisite science lab courses.

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

* Recommended courses Sociology, Psychology, Arts, Music, History.
** Statistics prerequisite courses should be for math or science majors. Statistics courses that are specific to other majors (e.g., social science statistics, business statistics) may be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Biochemistry coursework is strongly recommended.

Credits are accepted from any accredited university, college, or community college in the United States.
Foreign course credits that have been evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) are accepted. Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information (e.g. course syllabus) from an applicant before making a final decision to accept a course.
Credit by examination (e.g. AP, CLEP) may be granted for some courses. AP Scores of 3 or better are accepted for social science, humanities courses, and math courses. A score of 4 or better is required for science courses.

Former PharmD transfer students at another pharmacy program should follow the following instructions:
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/transfer-previously-enrolled-in-a-pharmd-program/

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements/

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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?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Yes

If yes, please enter the dollar amount:

$40

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

The Supplemental Application is available for electronic submission through our Website:
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements/

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.

Yes

If yes, select which standardized tests you accept or consider:

GRE, MCAT, Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

We will consider MCAT or GRE scores for applicants that have attended other graduate or professional programs on a case-by-case basis.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

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?

Three (3)

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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
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: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

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 Letter may be substituted for the Professor (Sci) Letter, if the school policy prevents science faculty from writing individual letters of recommendation.

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

A letter of recommendation from a science faculty is preferred. The additional two may be from one of the recommended categories.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Yes

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Yes

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

Tuition rates are based on residency. Three rates are available:
(1) an in-state student rate
(2) an Eastern Shore Region Rate (Delaware & Eastern Shore of Virginia residents)
(3) an out-of-state rate (which also applies to international students)

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, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, 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:

Foreign course credits that have been evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) are accepted. Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information (e.g. course syllabus) from an applicant before making a final decision to accept a course.

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?

Yes

Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

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

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Eligible applicants will be invited, via by email, to the earliest available interview date. The required interview will be held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy (UMES SOP) campus. Please dress professionally and arrive on time (that is, neither late nor excessively early). The full interview typically takes 3 hours. It is advantageous to applicants to interview as early in the admissions process as possible.

While our precise schedule varies, the typical components of an interview day are shown below:
1) Check-in and Welcome
2) Admissions Next Steps
3) UMES SOP PharmD Overview
4) Interviews (two one-on-one 25-minute session with SOP representatives)
5) Student Panel
6) Lunch
7) Building Tour

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

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:

Amount: $750
(Applicants will be notified of an official admissions decision by email. Applicants accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $750 that will hold the applicants’ seat. The information to pay via Student Accounts will be attached to your official admissions letter. For applicants who matriculate into the program, the funds will be credited to their student account. )

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

2025-07-14

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Classes begin July 14, 2025, with mandatory orientation from July 9 to 11, 2025.

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

Yes

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 Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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