Published Survey
Submission Number: 4142
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Created: Fri, 09/13/2019 - 15:04
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Institution Name Virginia Commonwealth University
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name Virginia Commonwealth U
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Street 1 VCU School of Pharmacy - Admissions
Street 2 410 N 12th St
Street 3 P.O. Box 980581
City Richmond
State Virginia
Zip 23298
Country United States
Program Location: Virginia
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Abigale Matulewicz, Pharm.D.
    Title: Associate Dean for Admissions & Strategic Engagement
    Phone (Work): 804-628-3867
    Email: pharmacy@vcu.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? May 1, 2024
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? November 1, 2023
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. Applicants who submit their applications by the priority deadline have the benefit of an earlier interview date. Additionally, more admissions scholarship dollars are available at the priority deadline.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses: Inova - Fairfax, VA
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: Semester (2 terms per academic year)
What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum? * 4
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Not Required
Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available? Yes
If Yes to alternate enrollment, check all that apply: Affiliation or articulation agreement with undergraduate institution(s), Early assurance
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 87
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 100
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 140
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 85
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list: Certificate in Aging Studies
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description According to U.S. News & World Report, VCU School of Pharmacy is one of the Top 20 Pharm.D. programs in the United States. Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, we welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. As one of 18 health science centers in the United States, the school's location within the VCU Health System offers Pharm.D. students tremendous opportunities for interprofessional education and clinical experiences. Our curriculum provides students an exceptional balance of practice, industry exposure, and community engagement alongside basic and applied pharmaceutical research. We have the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Virginia and second-highest NAPLEX pass rate when compared the Top 10 pharmacy schools as reported by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to our Pharm.D. program, we offer several dual degree programs (https://pharmacy.vcu.edu/admissions/dual-degree/) with the VCU School of Medicine, VCU School of Business, VCU Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs and VCU College of Health Professions.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: VCU School of Pharmacy utilizes a holistic review process. This means that GPA is just one of several facets of your application that is taken into consideration when the admissions committee reviews it.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 52
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 45
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I 3 4.5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I Lab 1 1.5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II 3 4.5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II Lab 1 1.5
Anatomy Human Anatomy Lecture 3 4.5
Physiology Human Physiology 3 4.5
Microbiology Microbiology Lecture 3 4.5
Biochemistry Biochemistry Lecture 3 4.5
Chemistry General Chemistry I Lecture 3 4.5
Chemistry General Chemistry I Lab 1 1.5
Chemistry General Chemistry II Lecture 3 4.5
Chemistry General Chemistry II Lab 1 1.5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Lecture 3 4.5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 1.5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II Lecture 3 4.5
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 1.5
Physics Physics Lecture 3 4.5
Physics Physics Lab 1 1.5
Math Calculus 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics 3 4.5
English Composition / Writing English 6 9
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisites must be completed before the first day of Pharm.D. classes.
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:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Due to the importance of a strong biomedical science foundation in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program, some or all of the courses listed below are highly recommended: Genetics (3SH), Molecular Biology (3SH), Immunology (3SH) and Cell Biology (3SH). Note: AP or IB courses will not be accepted for science prerequisites other than Physics, although higher level courses in the same subject area may be substituted (e.g., Physical Chemistry for General Chemistry). AP/IB credit in Physics, Calculus, Statistics, English and General Elective courses will be accepted with a minimum score of 3 (AP) or 4 (IB).
Link to additional course prerequisites information: http://pharmacy.staging.vcu.edu/admissions/pharmd/#Prereq
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions:
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount: $30
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: A supplemental application is required only for invited interview candidates. The application will be provided following the scheduling of an interview.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy: Optional
Link to PCAT information on institutional website: http://pharmacy.staging.vcu.edu/admissions/pharmd/#app-process
Additional PCAT information: Completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is NOT required for the 2023-24 cycle. The PCAT remains optional and students are only encouraged to take the exam and submit scores to PharmCAS under the following conditions:
-Overall GPA below a 3.0
-Grades in prerequisite science courses are C or below
-Prerequisites taken 5+ years ago
-Less than 50 total credit hours taken at time of application
-Downward trend in academic history

If you are still unsure of what to do, don't worry — we are here to help. Send us an email at pharmacy@vcu.edu and we will provide tailored guidance.
Minimum composite PCAT score considered: N/A
Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements. No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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.
  • 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
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? No Answer
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? No answer
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Our program accepts evaluations from WES or ECE.
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: A recent TOEFL score (within the last two years) must be submitted to PharmCAS for applicants who have a language other than English as their first language AND who have resided in the U.S.A. for fewer than 10 years. We also recommend a TOEFL score for those who show a deficiency in English. Minimum score of 100 required.
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an on-site or virtual interview appointment. Interviews are conducted either in-person or virtually on specific Saturdays during the interview cycle.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: Deposits are non-refundable.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2024-08-05
Additional details for accepted applicants: P1 Orientation will take place August 5-9, 2024 [Subject to change]
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Admin Status Published
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