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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

3501 Terrace Street

5020 Salk Hall

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania

15261

United States

Program Location:

Pennsylvania

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Marcia Borrelli
Title: Director of Student Services
Office: John P. and Constance A. Curran Student Center
Phone (Work): 412-383-9000
Email: rxschool@pitt.edu

Institutional Website:

http://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/

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?

March 3, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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?

Yes

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?

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?

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.

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 entering without a previous degree will be classified as an undergraduate student in their P1 and P2 years and therefore will be eligible to earn a BS Pharmaceutical Sciences after the second professional year. Students entering with a previous degree will be classified as a graduate student.

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:

114

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

Chartered in 1878, Pitt Pharmacy is committed to providing a personalized education that maximizes skills and talents. Pitt Pharmacy provides many unique experiences that prepare students to launch a great career and to achieve their personal goals. Pitt Pharmacy accepts students with a variety of career expectations and educational experiences. Every effort is made to encourage and recruit students with diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. When making decisions, the Admissions Committee considers evidence of sound scholarship, community involvement, leadership, and communication skills.

Program Description Video:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

3.0

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

Pitt Pharmacy uses a holistic review of applicants. A 3.0 in the sciences and overall GPA are considered competitive. The committee will review applications in their entirety. Applicants are encouraged to complete all experiences including extracurricular activities regardless of their connection to healthcare. Consider including honors and activities from high school!

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:

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I and II w/Labs	8	11
Chemistry	General Chemistry I and II w/Labs	8	11
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab(s)	8	11
Math	Calculus (Must be Analytic Geometry and Calculus) Business Calculus will not be accepted as a Calculus/Math requirement.	3	3
Statistics	Statistics (Applied Statistics Methods or Basic Applied Statistics)	3	3
English Composition / Writing	English Composition/Writing I and II	6	6
Humanities	Humanities Electives: Africana; Classics; Communication; English; Film; Foreign Language; History of Art & Architecture; HIstory & Philosophy of Science; Linguistics; Music; Philosophy; Public Service; Religious; Arts.	9	9
Social/Behavioral Science	Depts: Anthropology; Econ; Gender/Sexuality/Women's Studies; Geography; History; Jewish Studies; Legal Studies; Poli Sci; Psych; Sociology; Urban Studies; and Neuroscience (Drugs and Behavior, Brains and Behavior)	9	9
General Elective(s)	Electives in Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Math, or Statistics. Note: Anatomy and Physiology and Biochemistry are part of the PharmD core curriculum; therefore, they are not eligible to be used as prerequisites.	6	6

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

All required math and science courses must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year of entry in the professional program. All remaining courses should be completed by the end of spring term and must be completed prior to the fall term entry into the professional program.

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

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

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Biology and Chemistry must be for science majors and include a laboratory. Anatomy & Physiology and Biochemistry are part of the PharmD core curriculum; therefore, they are NOT eligible to be used as prerequisites.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

https://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/pharmd-student-handbook/pharmd-handbook-admissions#PreprofReq

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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?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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.

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): REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
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?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Three letters of recommendation are required. Two MUST be from faculty members at a college or university who worked with you in the classroom, laboratory, or as an advisor. The faculty can be from any subject with preference for science faculty. The third letter of recommendation may be from any other source EXCLUDING family, friend, TA, co-worker, or politician.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

Additional information about the program’s state residency requirements:

https://www.policy.pitt.edu/pa-residency-classification-eligibility-reduced-tuition

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):

Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

For more information regarding F-1 Status, please visit: https://www.ois.pitt.edu/f-1-students

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?

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Interviews

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:

Interviews are typically held on select Saturdays (weekdays may be available) and are 1 hour and 45 minutes in duration. Applicants will have an opportunity to interact with current PharmD students and school leadership. This is not part of the interview evaluation but is an opportunity to ask questions regarding the University and the PharmD program. A 30-minute individual interview with two faculty members will be part of the evaluation process.

Students invited to interview are asked to meet one-on-one with a Pitt Pharmacy Admissions Team member prior to interview to discuss prerequisites, interview logistics, writing assessment, and answer questions regarding the program.

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:

The deposit is $200 and is used towards tuition in the fall term.

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

2025-08-25

Additional details for accepted applicants:

https://www.registrar.pitt.edu/calendars

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

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 Application Deadline

Program Information

Last Entering Class

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

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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