Contact Information
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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.

Institution Address:
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Street 1: 1959 NE Pacific Street
Street 2: H362 Health Sciences Building
Street 3: Box 357631
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Zip: 98195
Country: United States

Program Location:: Washington
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- 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

Institutional Website::
- http://sop.washington.edu/pharmd
- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wCtT9WkTko0

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: May 1, 2026
Final Application Deadline Description::
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Priority Application Deadline:
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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. :
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. 


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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Quarter (3 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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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?: Preferred
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : No

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : No

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 100
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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PA (Physician Assistant), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

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: :
PharmD students apply for dual degree programs during the second year of pharmacy school.

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Program Description
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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. 


Program Description Video::
UWSOP PHARMACY IN FOCUS: CECILIA NGUYEN from SB on Vimeo.


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
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.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 68
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 102
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 54
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: 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. 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 8
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry. Labs not required
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology with labs 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 15
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry with labs 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 15
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry with labs 
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 15
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition 
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 10
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Interpersonal Communications/Public Speaking
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities elective
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Science Elective - Microeconomics is our social science recommendation but it is not a requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the summer 2026 term.

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: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
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. 

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies

Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
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.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
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.



Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://sop.washington.edu/pharmd/admissions/prerequisite-info/
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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

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Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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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: ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Math): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Science): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
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.  

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Residency
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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::
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.

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International Applicants
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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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
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. 

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 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. 


Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: No

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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
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). 



Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://sop.washington.edu/pharmd/admissions/application-procedures/interview-process/
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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
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. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2026-09-30
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Fall 2026 courses will begin on September 30. Our required PharmD Welcome Week/Orientation will take place the week of September 21.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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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
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