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Findlay graduates have performed at or above the national average on the first attempt of the NAPLEX for the past five years and have exceeded the national average on the MPJE.

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

1000 N. Main Street

Findlay

Ohio

45840

United States

Program Location:

Ohio

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Liz Trevino
Title: Coordinator of External Engagement and Enrollment
Office: College of Pharmacy/Admissions
Phone (Work): 419-434-5646
Email: trevino@findlay.edu

Institutional Website:

https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/

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Yes

Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 2, 2025

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

None

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Yes

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Private

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

Our program offers the Direct Admissions 6 (Six) Year Pharm.D. for applicants directly out of high school and the 4 (Four) Year Pharm.D. for applicants who have completed the two years of pre-requisites.

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

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:

Students have the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree after completing year 4 of the 0+6 program.

Alternative Options: Pathways

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:

Online or distance-learning-based programs

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics)

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:

Please visit the following websites to learn more about each of our dual degree opportunities.
PharmD/MBA: https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-mba
PharmD/MSHI: https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/pharm-d-health-informatics

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Program Description

The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy offers a fully accredited doctor of pharmacy program. We accept students each year directly out of high school, as a transfer student, or directly into the final four professional years (with or without a Bachelor Degree) if all pre-professional requirements have been met.
What makes Findlay different?
*Notable Academic Quality
The University of Findlay and the College of Pharmacy are nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and other esteemed organizations (https://newsroom.findlay.edu/findlay-ranked-in-u-s-news-best-national-universities-for-16th-year/). Our students constantly exceed expectations as we have a 9% pass rate of the NAPLEX, being #1 in Ohio and #6 in the nation! Additionally, our students are prepared for the workforce and we report a 95%+ employment rate. (https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/Shared%20Documents/Quality%20Indicators%20Aug%2022.pdf)
*Upperclassman mentors are paired with incoming students to ensure a seamless entry into your educational experience
*Small class sizes lend themselves to personalized career preparation
*Classes are taught interactively, with a faculty to student ratio of 1:7 during on-campus professional years
*Personalized advising model with a mentor dedicated to helping you achieve your career aspirations
*Students are offered two dual degree options, an MBA or a Master of Science in Health Informatics, along with the PharmD
*Experiential Learning
During the program's first 3 years, you will complete 300 hours(100 each year)of supervised and structured training. These guided experiences follow standard U.S. practice models and help you gain confidence and skills.
*Final year students complete nine months of clinical education at one of 30+hub sites but can choose from a variety of elective experiences across the country and around the world to help each student meet personal and professional goals
Please visit www.findlay.edu/pharmacy for more information.

Program Description Video:

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

3.0

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

The minimum recommended cumulative GPA from all institutions of higher education attended is 3.0, however, applicants with less than 3.0 may still be considered for acceptance into the program following a holistic admissions review process.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Anatomy & Physiology	Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs	8
Biology/Biological Science	Cell & Molecular Biology with lab	4
Chemistry	General Chemistry I & II with labs	8
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I & II with labs	8
Physics	Physics	4
Math	Calculus I	4
Statistics	Statistics	3
English Composition / Writing	English composition	6
General Elective(s)	General Education (CORE+) Courses* (6 courses at 3 semester hours each) *Only necessary if applicant does not hold a Bachelor's degree.	21

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

Applicants must complete and send final transcripts for all required course prerequisites by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the PharmD program.
*Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree will not be required to complete the University of Findlay’s general education (CORE+) coursework.

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

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:

Consideration will be given for courses listed as pass/fail, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Applicants must have a "C" or better in each required prerequisite course for which a grade was awarded.

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Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

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Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Conditionally required

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Though not required, letters of recommendation that are submitted may be utilized in a holistic admissions decision-making process.

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Yes

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

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:

The University of Findlay only accepts evaluations from WES and English translation is required.

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:

Students, whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from a University of Findlay approved English speaking university, must meet all other admissions criteria and must also have a verified: IELTS of 7.5 composite score with all bands at 7 or above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

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Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with one interviewer

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Offers to interview are based on completed applications, transcripts & test scores. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Students will be asked to type a short essay and will also interview, one-on-one, with a member of College of Pharmacy. Each interview will be approximately 60 minutes in length and is an important part of the admission decision. A computer or iPad for the essay will be furnished for on campus interviews. A photo ID may be required.

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Yes

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Yes

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

Contact your advisor for more information on your deposit and/or refund.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-08-18

Additional details for accepted applicants:

The Academic Calendar can be found at the following address:
https://findlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Undergraduate-Catalog/Academic-Calendar/

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

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Yes

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Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

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