Contact Information
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UMKC School of Pharmacy - The Place for People Going Places!  Shaping the future of health care and improving patients' lives since 1885!

Institution Address:
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Street 1: UMKC Health Sciences Building
Street 2: 2464 Charlotte Street
Street 3: Suite 1219
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Zip: 64108
Country: United States

Program Location:: Missouri
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Steve McDonald
  Title: Recruitment and Admissions Assistant Director
  Office: UMKC School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 816-235-1613
  Email: mcdonalds@umkc.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://pharmacy.umkc.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?: June 2, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : October 1, 2024
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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:: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy located in Kansas City, MO on the health sciences campus., UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU located on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO., UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU located on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield, MO.
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? : Yes

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?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
With being part of a university campus, students would be able to choose the track option towards completing a bachelor's degree in either Chemistry or Biology.  Students wishing to complete their BA degree should work with the pharmacy academic advisor for discussing their plan of study.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Geographically dispersed campuses

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 97
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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)

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: :
UMKC has many academic program units including the Bloch School of Management and Schools of Nursing, Medicine, Law, and Science and Engineerigng that offer graduate and undergraduate degree programs.  The graduate programs include Juris Doctorate, Masters in Public Administration, Physician Assistant, and Doctor of Philosophy.  The undergraduate programs include BA/BS in Biology, BA/BS in Chemistry and Bachelors in Health Science and Public Health, as well as Biomedical Engineering.

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Program Description
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Program Description:
Founded in 1885, the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy has a long history of educational excellence and is well respected among health professional programs in the nation. 

UMKC offers three Missouri campus locations where Doctor of Pharmacy students can complete their degrees - Kansas City, Columbia, and Springfield.
 
The work of our faculty is recognized regionally and nationally through awards and research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and the private sector. Faculty are dedicated to advancing the pharmacy profession through their cutting edge basic and translational research, service to those in need, and major grant writing and reviewing.
 
UMKC Pharmacy students participate in a variety of student organizations, co-curricular and inter-professional activities with students from the UMKC Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing & Health Studies. Continually recognized locally and nationally, our students care for the under-served through their volunteer efforts reflecting their desire to improve the health of Missourians and be well prepared for practice.

In order to enhance opportunities for our students in targeted areas and assist in meeting anticipated work force needs, the School offers the opportunity for students to focus elective studies on a specialized area of pharmacy through concentrated training.  Student can choose an emphasis in business and administration, research or public health and epidemiology.

UMKC School of Pharmacy is proud to have received the American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP) National Chapter of the Year in 2018 and 2020 and the APhA-ASP National Chapter Achievement Division A award in 2021.  In 2020 and 2023, a UMKC student team won the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Clinical Pharmacy Challenge national championship.
 
For more information about our rankings and the Place for People Going Places - https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/about-us/index.html


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.0
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Applicants must successfully pass (C- grade or higher) all required pre-pharmacy courses.  Applicants should note that admission is competitive and that meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of selection for an interview or for admission. All college credits and grade points are factored into the cumulative college GPA. Repeated course grades are averaged together for overall cumulative and science/math GPA calculations. All grades are considered in the GPAs.  The original grade and the repeated grade will both count toward GPA. The Admissions Committee will be judging academic ability through individual course grades, overall trend in grades and academic progression, cumulative GPA, math/science GPA and prerequisite GPA.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 57
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 45
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
If you have questions about your transfer credits, you are encouraged to take a look at our course transfer sheets.  We have set up these equivalency documents with applicants in mind to assist you in your academic planning - https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/admissions/transfer-sheets.html.

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Anatomy
Course Title: *Human Anatomy
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I (Botany)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II (Zoology)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: *Cell Biology OR Physiology
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: *Organic Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: *Organic Chemistry II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communications course [Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Group Dynamics]
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition II
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Course covering the U.S. Constitution [American History I, II  or Intro to American Government]
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus with Analytical Geometry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: *Microbiology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: *Medical Terminology
Semester Hours (Min): 1

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
All course prerequisites must be successfully completed with a grade of C- or higher prior to the beginning of the Fall semester of entry into the program.  Courses marked with an * must be completed within five years prior to the start of the Pharm.D. program.

Can applicants use online 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 online course prerequisites::
Students may complete either a Cell Biology or a Human Physiology course to meet the prerequisite course requirement.

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::
Courses completed successfully during Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 with a grading basis of pass or credit may be used towards meeting pre-pharmacy course prerequisite requirements.  Course grades noted on a student's transcript as fail, unsatisfactory, no credit or below C- will not meet the UMKC pre-pharmacy minimum requirements and will not be acceptable.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Courses marked with "*" must be completed within five years prior to Fall Pharm.D. admission entry.  Students with a U.S. baccalaureate are exempt from completing U.S. Constitution. Physics must be trigonometry based.Successful completion of two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology will meet the Anatomy and Physiology requirement.  Advanced Placement (AP) official scores must be sent from the testing agency to UMKC. UMKC School of Pharmacy accepts credit for equivalent transfer coursework from regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Check with the Pharmacy Student Affairs Office to ensure proper course equivalents have been met.

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/docs/admissions/pre-pharmacy-courses.pdf
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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://pharmacy.umkc.edu/admissions/pharm-d-application.html

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: New students to UMKC - $60.00 for domestic and $90 for international; $15.00 for current UMKC students
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions:: https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/admissions/pharm-d-application.html

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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
Please note any additional relevant information::
Applicants should consider:  a) interviewing or shadowing a Pharmacist in different settings or b) working in one or more pharmacy practice settings.
In addition it is recommended that applicants volunteer with agencies or centers that care for people to be sure you are comfortable serving in a “helping role” & in decision making and/or problem solving capacities.  Applicants are also encouraged to consider joining their current college's Prepharmacy Society/Club to help making connections.



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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?: One (1)

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: ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Evaluations may come from any one of the accepted categories marked above.  Applicants may have more than one evaluation and letter of reference submitted.  Applicants are encouraged to select an individual(s) who knows the student well well over a matter of time so to be able to fully evaluate related to the reference ratings listed.

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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::
The Pharmacy Dean’s Nonresident Award is an automatic award for admitted students that provides a 100 percent reduction in the differential between in-state and out-of-state pharmacy school tuition to any newly enrolled non-Missouri resident student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  The Pharmacy Dean's Nonresident Award is renewable each semester.

Non-Missouri residents are eligible to apply for Missouri residency.  For more information - https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/admissions/affordability.html

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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, 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::
In addition to completing the PharmCAS Application and the UMKC Doctor of Pharmacy Supplemental Application, international applicants must follow the UMKC International Admission Requirements - https://info.umkc.edu/ISAO/future-students/admission/

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 from countries in which English is not the native language (or if it is one of the official languages but is not necessarily the first language of the majority of the population) are required to present satisfactory Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores to satisfy this requirement.  The exception is if non-native speakers are from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries [the full list of countries may be found on the UMKC International Student Affairs website] provided they have spent a minimum of two years or successfully completed a total of 60 credit hours of successful full-time study and English was the medium of instruction. 

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?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Foreign educated pharmacists with a pharmacy license are encouraged to contact the MO Board of Pharmacy to inquire about requirements for pharmacists licensure.


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Other interview format
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Qualified applicants are invited for an interview scheduled at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Applicants should plan on spending a morning at the School for planned activities with Pharmacy Deans, current pharmacy students, faculty, staff, and pharmacy alumni practitioners.  These activities are to help applicants become familiar with our program, be introduced first hand to our faculty and students and learn about our inclusive campus culture.  There will be considerations for online interviews.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/admissions/pharm-d-application.html
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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::
The deposit is applied to the entering students' first semester educational fees.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants::
The Fall 2025 start date is August 18. All admitted Pharm.D. students must attend specialized orientation sessions held the week prior to fall term start.  Admitted students are provided with the orientation dates at time of admission in order to save the dates to their calendars.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
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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?: No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No
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