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Submission Number: 4165
Submission ID: 113
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Created: Fri, 08/23/2019 - 23:52
Completed: Tue, 06/18/2024 - 16:49
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Institution Name West Coast University
College or School Name 3-year Accelerated Hybrid PharmD Program
Short Name West Coast U
Banner Image: White Coat Ceremony 2022.jpg
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Street 1 West Coast University
Street 2 School of Pharmacy
Street 3 590 North Vermont Avenue
City Los Angeles
State California
Zip 90004
Country United States
Program Location: California
Admissions Office Contact(s):
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? June 2, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
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:
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? No
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Trimester with summer term
What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program?  3 years
Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions? Preferred
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 3 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  No
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  Yes
Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program? No
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 25
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 60
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 70
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 0
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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? 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 WCU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program helps prepare you for the opportunities and challenges of today’s pharmacy field through a combination of classroom learning, in-person clinical practice, and community outreach activities, such as wellness fairs and immunization clinics. Study online while completing one week per trimester of hands-on practice at our Center for Graduate Studies campus in the heart of Los Angeles.

From online learning tools to practice time at your own virtual pharmacy, our goal is to help develop you into a skilled pharmacist capable of practicing in diverse settings, from research labs to community drug stores. Graduates of the program are prepared to succeed in the industry.
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: Completion of prerequisite coursework with cumulative and math/science grade point averages (GPA) of 2.50 or higher is preferred.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 51
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 34
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:
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)
Chemistry General Chemistry (with laboratory) 8 12
Chemistry Organic Chemistry (with laboratory) 8 12
Biology/Biological Science General Biology (with Cell Biology) 8 12
Physiology Human/Mammalian Physiology (with laboratory) 3 4.5
Anatomy Human Anatomy (with laboratory) 3 4.5
Math Calculus (with Analytical Geometry) 3 4.5
Statistics Statistics 3 4.5
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Speech Communication/Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication or Debate 3 4.5
English Composition / Writing English Composition 6 9
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4.5
Microbiology Microbiology (with laboratory) 3 4.5
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? Prior to the start of Fall 2025
Can applicants use online 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 online course prerequisites:
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:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Completion of prerequisite coursework with cumulative and math/science grade point averages of 2.50 or higher is preferred.
Preferred Coursework (not required): Physics with Laboratory (may be non-calculus based) 4 semester credits or 6 quarter credits
Link to additional course prerequisites information:
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? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? No
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? Two (2)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: 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: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
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. Letter must be signed by all committee members.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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. Letter must be signed by all committee members.
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Submit 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should include one (1) from a math/science professor, and one (1) from a pharmacist (supervisor), employer (supervisor), healthcare professional (supervisor), math/science professor, or liberal arts professor.
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: West Coast University’s Doctor of Pharmacy hybrid program currently only accepts applicants who reside in the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Vermont. This list is subject to change, please contact admissions for any questions by emailing PharmDAdmissions@westcoastuniversity.edu.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? No
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Other clarifying information, if necessary: International applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of the required pre-pharmacy coursework. Coursework from international institutions must be assessed by a credential evaluation service.
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:
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. Coursework completed through foreign institutions may be considered. Please contact admissions by emailing PharmDAdmissions@westcoastuniversity.edu for additional information. Due to the program’s hybrid modality, which includes in-person instruction, WCU’s PharmD program can only admit students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option? Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: The interview offers an opportunity for faculty and candidates to connect and learn more about each other. During the interview, time will be dedicated to assessing the candidate’s communication and critical thinking skills and for the candidates to ask questions about the Doctor of Pharmacy program.
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? Yes
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: Applicants are conditionally accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program until a non-refundable $250.00 good faith payment for a Seat Deposit has been submitted. The Seat Deposit is not a separate charge but will be credited to the program costs should the student not cancel their enrollment. The University will retain the full amount of this deposit should the student cancel their enrollment at any time, for any reason.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants:
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? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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