Contact Information
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We are pleased to announce that our new Accelerated Scholars 1+4 Pathway has been granted ACPE approval - please visit our website or contact us for more information. 

Institution Address:
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Street 1: One John Marshall Drive - Stephen J. Kopp Hall
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City: Huntington
State: West Virginia
Zip: 25755
Country: United States

Program Location:: West Virginia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Hannah Osburn 
  Title: Recruitment Coordinator 
  Office: Marshall University School of Pharmacy 
  Phone (Work): 304-696-7352
  Email: hannah.osburn@marshall.edu
- Name: Kasie Erlewine 
  Title: Admissions Counselor, Sr. 
  Office: Marshall University School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 304-696-5848
  Email: erlewine2@marshall.edu
- Name: Terri Moran
  Title: Assistant Dean for Student Affairs 
  Office: Marshall University School of Pharmacy
  Phone (Work): 304-696-7325 
  Email: moran@marshall.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.marshall.edu/pharmacy

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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
Final Application Deadline Description::
You are permitted to apply prior to completion of all pre-requisite coursework. Pre-requisite coursework can be completed over summer 2025 terms and must be completed prior to matriculation into the PharmD program. We offer rolling admissions and recommend applying as soon as possible. 


Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
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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.: 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::
We have agreements in place working with some of our undergraduate programs that would enable students to apply their first year of pharmacy school toward meeting their fourth-year course requirements for bachelor's degree completion.  Additionally, some students work with our Regents Bachelor of Arts degree program office to receive a bachelor's degree after enrolling in the PharmD program.  Please contact pharmacy@marshall.edu for more information. 


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:: 30
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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: :
Marshall University School of Pharmacy offers the following dual/concurrent degree programs:
- PharmD/MBA (Business)
- PharmD/MSPS (Pharmaceutical Science)

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Program Description
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Program Description:
At the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, we do things a bit differently. 

Active Learning/Flipped Classroom: We chose to design our innovative spaces to best suit your unique learning style: small, intimate spaces with less than 80 students per class. As part of active learning, Marshall has instituted the flipped classroom. The flipped classroom places special emphasis on the social, hands-on aspect of learning, and our faculty encourage interactive teaching in these classrooms. Lectures are provided in advance to make the classroom a place for interactivity, knowledge development and concept emphasis. 

Simulation before practice: State-of-the-art simulation areas allow you to practice skills and daily pharmacy activities before jumping into real-world situations. 

Early practice experiences: There’s no waiting until your third year for practice experience. Huntington's location gives Marshall students the opportunity to be certified and giving immunizations within the first year and have a student license in three states (West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio). 

Visit http://www.marshall.edu/pharmacy to learn more! 


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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::
Marshall University School of Pharmacy (MUSOP) recommends the following GPAs (on a 4.0 scale) to be a competitive candidate for admission:
- 2.5 Cumulative (Overall) GPA
- 2.75 Prerequisite GPA

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 55
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 40
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Please contact the Office of Student Affairs for additional information regarding cumulative/prerequisite GPA and credit hours at pharmacy@marshall.edu. 

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
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: Math
Course Title: Calculus
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology II with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy
Course Title: Human Anatomy with Lab  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physiology
Course Title: Human Physiology with Lab  
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: 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: Physics
Course Title: Physics I with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Social/Behavioral Science
Course Title: Social Science elective  
Semester Hours (Min): 3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Completion of all pre-requisite courses is not required to apply to the PharmD program, but all pre-requisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or better prior to matriculation into the program. Therefore, all prerequisite coursework should be completed by July 31 of the matriculation year. For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354.

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

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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: No

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Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Prerequisites are subject to change for upcoming admission cycles. Please visit our website at www.marshall.edu/pharmacy for updates. A minimum passing letter grade of "C" is required for all prerequisite coursework. Students may request permission to complete a prerequisite course requirement during the summer term prior to matriculation. All biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and physics courses require a labratory component (embedded or separate). Anatomy and Physiology courses can also be taken as Anatomy and Physiology I and II.  

NEW PATHWAY: Pending ACPE approval, the Marshall University School of Pharmacy intends to launch a "1+4" Pathway that would provide high achieving high school students the opportunity to complete their PharmD degree within 5 years of high school graduation. 

Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://www.marshall.edu/pharmacy/join-our-program/
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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

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
Committee letters are accepted by Marshall University School of Pharmacy, but will only count as one evaluation. For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354. 

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Conditionally accepted
If you've selected "Conditionally Accepted," please post the criteria you require and all necessary information for the applicants.:
Composite letters are accepted by Marshall University School of Pharmacy, but will only count as one evaluation. For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354. 

Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Evaluations and letters of recommendation should be written by those who can provide evidence and testimony to your academic proficiency and ability to successfully complete the requirements for the doctor of pharmacy degree program. One letter must be an academic reference letter from a faculty in the sciences. For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354.

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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::
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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
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Marshall University School of Pharmacy requires the WES ICAP package for all international coursework, or equivalent from an NACES member. Proof of English proficiency is required. For more information, please visit www.marshall.edu/pharmacy. 

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: :
TOEFL is required if an applicant has not completed a degree from a U.S. institution or if a degree is from a international college/university where the primary language of instruction is not English. TOEFL is required of all international applicants. Please see the website at www.marshall.edu/pharmacy for minimum score requirements. 

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.:
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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Students invited for interview will spend time with the School of Pharmacy administration, staff, faculty and current students and will participate in the various aspects of our holisitic admissions process including an MMI (multiple mini interview) series, a group dilemma, and a critical thinking assessment.
For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354. 

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: http://www.marshall.edu/pharmacy/pharmd
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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::
Marshall University School of Pharmacy requires a $500 nonrefundable deposit from all applicants who are offered admission in order to secure their seat.  For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at pharmacy@marshall.edu or 304-696-7354. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
Additional details for accepted applicants::
The 2025-26 academic calendar for Marshall University School of Pharmacy has not been approved at this time and the date listed is subject to change. 

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
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?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: Yes
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes