Big city. Big ideas. Big support. We’ve awarded over half a million in scholarships awarded this year — and you could be next! The UW School of Pharmacy offers top-ranked training, real-world experience and meaningful financial support to help you succeed, personally and professionally. With hands-on learning in Seattle’s top healthcare and biotech settings, you’ll be set up to lead from the start. Apply now and make your move.
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Big city. Big ideas. Big support. We’ve awarded over half a million in scholarships awarded this year — and you could be next! The UW School of Pharmacy offers top-ranked training, real-world experience and meaningful financial support to help you succeed, personally and professionally. With hands-on learning in Seattle’s top healthcare and biotech settings, you’ll be set up to lead from the start. Apply now and make your move.
1959 NE Pacific Street
H362 Health Sciences Building
Box 357631
Seattle
Washington
98195
United States
Washington
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Name: UW PharmD Admissions
Phone (Work): 206-543-6100
Email: uwpharmd@uw.edu -
Name: Mike Spielman
Title: Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Phone (Work): 206-616-2916
Email: mspiel@uw.edu -
Name: Emily Schump
Title: Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Phone (Work): 206-616-0923
Email: eschump@uw.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
May 1, 2026
October 1, 2025
Complete your application by the priority deadline to be among the first invited to interview — and the first considered for exclusive scholarships. Submitting early shows us you’re ready; Don’t miss your chance to stand out early in the cycle!
Applying by our priority deadline gives you more than peace of mind. You’ll be considered for early interviews and you'll have access to a dedicated scholarship pool for priority applicants.
Applying by our priority deadline gives you more than peace of mind. You’ll be considered for early interviews and you'll have access to a dedicated scholarship pool for priority applicants.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Public
Yes
Quarter (3 terms per academic year)
Preferred
4 years
No
No
No
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
100
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PA (Physician Assistant), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
No
PharmD students apply for dual degree programs during the second year of pharmacy school.
Yes
Program Description
At the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, your PharmD journey unfolds in Seattle — an iconic urban playground in the Pacific Northwest where world-class healthcare, biotech innovation and natural beauty converge. The result? A graduate student experience unlike any other.
As one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation, UW offers more than prestige — we offer purpose.
Seattle’s status as a biotech and healthcare innovation hub gives our students unparalleled access to career-shaping opportunities, while our early-start experiential learning ensures you’re practicing pharmacy from your very first year.
You’ll learn from faculty who are driving national conversations in pharmacy practice and research, all while collaborating with peers as driven and curious as you are. Here, you’ll find forward-thinking research opportunities and inspiration around every corner, from the lab to Lake Washington sunsets.
In our halls, learning doesn’t end at the classroom door — it stretches from top-tier hospitals to community clinics across the region. With access to the most sought-after rotations, community partnerships and one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders, you’ll build the real-world skills and confidence to make an impact from your first quarter as a PharmD candidate.
Whether you're passionate about clinical care, community pharmacy, public health or policy, Seattle is your launchpad to a career as unique as you are. Join us and be immersed in a city that offers unmatched opportunities and demand for pharmacists. With Washington State’s nationally recognized progressive pharmacy laws, you’ll train in a place where pharmacists are true providers — and where innovation is the norm.
Seattle’s calling — and so is your future in pharmacy. If you’re ready to blaze a new trail in a city built for big ideas, you belong here.
As one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation, UW offers more than prestige — we offer purpose.
Seattle’s status as a biotech and healthcare innovation hub gives our students unparalleled access to career-shaping opportunities, while our early-start experiential learning ensures you’re practicing pharmacy from your very first year.
You’ll learn from faculty who are driving national conversations in pharmacy practice and research, all while collaborating with peers as driven and curious as you are. Here, you’ll find forward-thinking research opportunities and inspiration around every corner, from the lab to Lake Washington sunsets.
In our halls, learning doesn’t end at the classroom door — it stretches from top-tier hospitals to community clinics across the region. With access to the most sought-after rotations, community partnerships and one-on-one mentorship with industry leaders, you’ll build the real-world skills and confidence to make an impact from your first quarter as a PharmD candidate.
Whether you're passionate about clinical care, community pharmacy, public health or policy, Seattle is your launchpad to a career as unique as you are. Join us and be immersed in a city that offers unmatched opportunities and demand for pharmacists. With Washington State’s nationally recognized progressive pharmacy laws, you’ll train in a place where pharmacists are true providers — and where innovation is the norm.
Seattle’s calling — and so is your future in pharmacy. If you’re ready to blaze a new trail in a city built for big ideas, you belong here.
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
While there is no established minimum GPA requirement, applicants with prerequisite or cumulative GPAs below 2.8 are generally not considered competitive. Please note that all course repeats will be factored into both the prerequisite and cumulative gpas.
68
36
102
54
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | Two course anatomy and physiology sequence OR one standalone anatomy and one standalone physiology course. Labs recommended but not required. Must cover all of the human body. | 6 | 8 |
| Biochemistry | Biochemistry. Labs not required | 4 | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology with labs | 8 | 15 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry with labs | 8 | 15 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry with labs | 8 | 15 |
| Microbiology | Microbiology with lab | 4 | 5 |
| Math | Calculus | 3 | 5 |
| Statistics | Statistics | 3 | 5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 6 | 10 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Interpersonal Communications/Public Speaking | 3 | 5 |
| Humanities | Humanities elective | 3 | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Social Science Elective - Microeconomics is our social science recommendation but it is not a requirement | 3 | 4 |
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the summer 2026 term.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Prerequisite courses taken online due to the COVID-19 pandemic do not require prior approval. All other online courses (i.e. courses taken during the fall 2019 term or earlier) require approval for prerequisite completion. The UW School of Pharmacy may ask for a course syllabus for review.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Prerequisite courses taken pass/no pass due to the COVID-19 pandemic do not require prior approval. All other pass/no pass courses require approval for prerequisite completion.
All science courses must include labs except Biochemistry and Anatomy & Physiology. Applicants who hold a BS/BA degree or higher from a US institution may waive the English Composition, Communications, Social Sciences, and Humanities requirements. All courses must be taken at an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. International coursework will not be considered without prior authorization.
Official, sealed transcripts are required from ALL colleges or universities attended or from which credit was awarded including college-level course work completed while still in high school (Running Start, College in the High School, etc.) Transcripts must be submitted directly to PharmCAS. For additional information on prerequisites and AP/IB credit, please check our website.
Official, sealed transcripts are required from ALL colleges or universities attended or from which credit was awarded including college-level course work completed while still in high school (Running Start, College in the High School, etc.) Transcripts must be submitted directly to PharmCAS. For additional information on prerequisites and AP/IB credit, please check our website.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
No
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
No Answer
Not Accepted
Two (2) required recommendation forms and letters of recommendation. The University of Washington School of Pharmacy requires two recommendations from a source who can speak to your professional demeanor, accountability and maturity, such as a professor, teaching assistant, employer or volunteer supervisor.
Recommendations are NOT ACCEPTED from family members, friends, fraternity or sorority advisors, personal health care providers, high school faculty/advisors, mentors or job shadow professionals. Recommendations are not accepted from career services nor reference letter centers; committee letters are also not acceptable.
Please note that if you submit more than two letters of reference, our review committee has the ability to read them. The PharmCAS Letter of Reference evaluation form/checklist is required.
Recommendations are NOT ACCEPTED from family members, friends, fraternity or sorority advisors, personal health care providers, high school faculty/advisors, mentors or job shadow professionals. Recommendations are not accepted from career services nor reference letter centers; committee letters are also not acceptable.
Please note that if you submit more than two letters of reference, our review committee has the ability to read them. The PharmCAS Letter of Reference evaluation form/checklist is required.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Information about residency for tutition purposes can be found here: https://registrar.washington.edu/students/residency/ Please note that the School of Pharmacy cannot answer any questions about the possibility of obtaining Washington residency. Please direct all questions directly to the UW residency office.
Yes
International Applicants
Yes
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)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Study abroad courses will not need a separate evaluation provided the grades and credits are posted on the official university transcript. Indicate on PharmCAS which courses are considered study abroad. Please note that prerequisites completed outside of the U.S./Canada will be considered on a case by case basis. We may ask for syllabi or other information for coursework taken internationally.
Yes
International Applicants are required to take the TOEFL with a minimum score of 100 iBT. The TOEFL must be taken within two years of application.
If an international student has a Bachelors Degree from the U.S. by the time of application, we will waive the TOEFL requirement.
If an international student has a Bachelors Degree from the U.S. by the time of application, we will waive the TOEFL requirement.
No
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
The interview day is an opportunity for applicants to learn more about our School and for our faculty to learn more about each applicant’s fit for our program. The interview day will include a meet and greet with faculty, two 25 minute one-on-one interviews, an admissions presentation, a panel with current students/alumni, and a tour of the campus (the tour is only available for those who interview on-campus).
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Accepted students will submit a non-refundable $500 deposit to hold their place in the class. Applicants admitted before February 15 will be asked to submit their deposits by March 1. Any students admitted after February 15 will be asked to submit their deposit within three weeks of the time that they accept our admission offer. Please note that any applicant offered a scholarship at the time of admission may be asked to submit the deposit earlier in order to hold their scholarship offer.
2026-09-30
Fall 2026 courses will begin on September 30. Our required PharmD Welcome Week/Orientation will take place the week of September 21.
Yes
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes