Contact Information
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Priority Application Deadline:  October 1, 2024
Regular Application Deadline:  February 3, 2025

Institution Address:
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Street 1: 1010 W Ave B 
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City: Kingsville 
State: Texas
Zip: 78363
Country: United States

Program Location:: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Office of Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 361-221-0646
  Email: cop-admissions@tamu.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/

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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?: February 3, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description::
Please visit our webpage for our most current application deadlines: 
https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-4


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Please visit our webpage for our Priority Application incentives: 
https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-4


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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 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy has two campuses located in Kingsville, Texas and College Station, Texas 
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.: Semester (2 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?: Not Required
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. : Yes

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:: 120
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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? : No

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: Yes
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
The Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy has partnered with the College of Business Administration at Texas A&M University-Kingsville to provide professional student pharmacists with an opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) while working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.  For more information, please visit our website at https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/pharmd-mba.html

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Howdy future Aggie!

The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy offers a four year Pharm.D. program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Since opening in 2006, the School has grown to include two campuses, Kingsville and College Station, and has climbed in the Best Grad Schools and Pharmacy Schools rankings compiled by the U.S. News & World Report.

As the first health professions program established south of San Antonio, the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy proudly pursues its mission to recruit and train talented and caring pharmacists who provide excellent patient care and serve as catalysts for advancing the practice of pharmacy. Students enrolled in our program begin applying what they have learned in the classroom in their second year by participating in community practice and hospital pharmacy rotations. This experiential learning continues in the third year and culminates with completing at least six, six week rotations during the fourth year. 

Future students may be accepted into the Kingsville or College Station campus of the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy; both of which have unique training and educational opportunities. The Kingsville campus is located at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) and the College Station campus is located at Texas A&M University. Both campuses offer a wide-range of student services, extra-curricular activities and student organizations.

Aspects of our Pharm.D. program to consider when deciding on a pharmacy school:
•	Low tuition and fees 
•	High quality education 
•	Experiential education 
•	Interprofessional 
•	Student support 

We are excited that you are considering the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy to pursue your pharmacy education and encourage you to contact us at sop-admissions@tamu.edu if you have any questions. Become a part of the Aggie Family and apply today!



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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.75
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.75
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Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 71
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 35
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 106.5
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 52.5
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 1
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: College Physics I/Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I/ Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II/ Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I/Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II/ Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology/Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Molecular Biology or Genetics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I/Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II/ Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English composition I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English composition II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech Communication
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Art, Music, Theater, other Visual or Performing Arts
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language/Literature, Anthropology, Geography, or Cultural Studies
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Sociology, Psychology, Economics or Computer Science
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: History, U.S. and Texas
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: History, U.S. and Texas
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Political Sciences, U.S. and Texas
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Political Sciences, U.S. and Texas
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All missing prerequisites must be satisfactorily completed (a C grade or higher) by summer session I in the year of matriculation.

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 our office directly in regards to pas/fail courses at the Office of Student Affairs sop-admissions@tamu.edu at 361.221.0648.

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 pass/fail course prerequisites::
Please contact our office directly in regards to pas/fail courses at the Office of Student Affairs sop-admissions@tamu.edu at 361.221.0648.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
BCPM (Life & Physical Sciences and Math) prerequisite coursework completed five or more calendar years prior to applying must be retaken unless the applicant has earned a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree. BCPM pre-requisite coursework includes General Biology I & II with Lab, Microbiology with Lab, Molecular Biology or Genetics, General Chemistry I & II with Lab, Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab, College Physics I with Lab, Calculus I, and Statistics. Additionally, a grade of C or higher must be earned in all prerequisite coursework (71-72 sch). Grades of C- “C-minus” are not accepted. The college will only accept prerequisite courses dedicated to science majors only.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-2
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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?: Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: : https://bamf.tamhsc.edu/2/login;jsessionid=A1D6333537403934D4DD063434D954CE

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $100 Non-refundable 
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-1

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
A Supplemental Application and $100 non-refundable application fee must be submitted online. Note: the Supplemental Application does not take the place of the required PharmCAS Application fee, both of which must be completed and submitted by the deadline.

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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?: Recommended, but not required
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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?: Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted

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

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Three PharmCAS recommendation forms.  Two letters of recommendations from college professors (math and/or science ONLY). One letter of recommendation from an employer, adviser, or pharmacist.  Applicants who have not been enrolled in a degree program at a college or university for two or more years must submit three recommendation forms to PharmCAS from a combination of the following categories: professors (math and science); pharmacists; other health care professionals (e.g. medicine, nursing, dentistry); or current and previous employers.    Note: PharmCAS references (LOR), once completed by your recommender, must be submitted directly to PharmCAS as a part of the application process. You may submit your application with pending letters of recommendation. 

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Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: Yes
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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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, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Applicants who are not a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident are classified as international applicants by Texas A&M University.  International applicants are required to submit a foreign credentials transcript evaluation from WES for each international transcript directly to PharmCAS.  Our program only accepts evaluations from WES.

If accepted, an official copy of each international transcript describing all academic programs attempted must be sent directly to the Office of Student Affairs. For more information please visit https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-5

Also, students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program at the Texas A&M RCOP participate in experiential activities that require a pharmacist intern license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP). To obtain an intern license, students must possess a valid social security number and provide a copy of their social security card to the TSBP. 

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: :
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to earn a TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer based, 80 on the Internet based test) or higher. Scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) to PharmCAS (use code 8246) and TOEFL scores more than 2 years old are not accepted. Students who have completed at least 74 semester credit hours at an accredited U.S. university or college will not be required to submit passing TOEFL scores.

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:: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
The interview is an additional opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities and skills and greatly aids in selecting the best-qualified applicants. Please check our website for the most up to date interview information (dates, location, etc.). 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.tamu.edu/pharmd/apply.html#tab-panel-7
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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::
$250 non-refundable for Priority Application* 
$500 non-refundable for Regular Application 
 
Please note the deposits will be used towards tuition once matriculated. 

*Applicants must apply by October 1, 2024 and receive an offer of admissions by December 1, 2024 to be considered for the $250 priority application seat deposit. Both criteria must be met to receive the $250 seat incentive deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-04
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Pre-Orientation: TBA
General Orientation: TBA  


Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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