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Our Pharmacy curriculum is now fully competency driven. We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning. Northeastern University Pharmacy students are eligible to participate in 2 6-month paid co-op experiences.
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Our Pharmacy curriculum is now fully competency driven. We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning. Northeastern University Pharmacy students are eligible to participate in 2 6-month paid co-op experiences.
Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
Massachusetts
  • Name: Adrienne Gibbons
    Title: Manager, Admissions & Enrollment
    Office: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Office of Student Affairs
    Email: PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
November 1, 2024
All applicants that submit a complete application before the November 1, deadline will be given priority consideration for tuition scholarships.
Yes

Program Information

Full Accreditation
No
Private
No
Other
Fall and Spring Semesters, Summer I and Summer II
4 years
Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

66
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Yes
PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
No
Yes

Program Description

Our pharmacy curriculum is fully competency driven. We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning.

Northeastern Advantage
Co-op = More Experience: We are the only US school of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with a cooperative education (co-op) program. Students complete 2 full-time, 6-month, paid co-op experiences providing more than 4 times the number of IPPE hours as compared the most PharmD programs.

Partnerships: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston's top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliation includes major medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare. Northeastern also offers a variety of post-PharmD research fellowships with innovative industry partners.
Research: ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in NIH funding

Success: Passing the NAPLEX, placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed
• Northeastern University students have the #1 first-time pass rate of the NAPLEX exam for private universities, and #5 nationally of all US accredited Pharmacy Schools at 94%. The average national first-time attempt pass rate is 79%
• Of the students pursuing post-grad training in 2024, 88% secured a position in a post-grad year 1 (PGY1) residency above the national average match rate at 81%. 83% secured a post-grad year 2 (PGY2) residency which is comparable to the national average match rate of 84%.
• From the class of 2023, 100% of graduates were employed within 12 months of graduation with 77% employed before graduation or within 1 month after.
Applying:
• Rolling Admission: Applicants are evaluated, and decisions are made on a rolling basis
• Bachelor's Degree: Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree, in any field, no later than August 2025



Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.50
2.00
A preferred cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher AND cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing.
120
40
180
60
For questions about course stale dates please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I 3 4.5
Biology/Biological Science General Biology II
*must include at least one lab component between the two biology courses		 4 6
Chemistry General Chemistry I
3 4.5
Chemistry General Chemistry II
*must include at least one lab component between the two courses		 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I with lab

*unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab		 4 6
Chemistry Organic Chemistry II with lab
*unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab		 4 6
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3 4.5
Math Calculus or other high-level math 3 4.5
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology I

 3 4.5
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab

Notes on fulfilling the Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Course Sequence: A total of 7 accredited semester hours of HUMAN-based Physiology and Anatomy are required by the program (which must include one lab). Courses designed for health professions are highly preferred. Please check with an advisor at your current institution to see which courses fit these requirements. If a general anatomy or physiology course is taken, 80% of the course content must be based on HUMAN systems. Most students fulfill this requirement by taking:
OPTION 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence)
OPTION 2: Human Physiology I and Human Anatomy I (at least one lab as part of sequence)
OPTION 3: Human Physiology I and Human Physiology II (at least one lab as part of sequence)		 4 6
Humanities General humanities 4 6
July 15, 2025
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for additional terms & conditions about online courses.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Grades taken as Pass, Fail, or Satisfactory taken during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. Proof of institutional COVID-19 exception policies may be required.
*Must be taken at a locally and nationally accredited institution
*AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit
* 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher
https://bouve.northeastern.edu/programs/pharmacy-pharmd/
Yes

Supplemental Materials

No
No
Yes

Standardized Tests

No
Yes

Observation Hours

No
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY REQUIRED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals. The same person cannot write two letters in different capacities.
Yes

Residency

No
No
Yes

International Applicants

Yes
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Northeastern University accepts international students and considers foreign prerequisite courses and degrees. However, we do not allow domestic-based or international students to enter the program with advanced academic standing. All successful applicants must complete the four full professional years at Northeastern in order to receive a PharmD. All foreign transcripts must be submitted for verification through World Education Services (WES) Inc. A course-by-course GPA and degree equivalency evaluation is required. International students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculating. Missing prerequisite will prevent a student from being invited to interview. Exceptions are not made for international students, in relation to the number of accredited hours earned or grades obtained.
Yes
For students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. Minimum TOEFL scores 95, with a 25+ score in listening & a 25+ score in speaking.
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern.

* Please note that the dual MPH/PharmD degree has different (higher) TOEFL requirements
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, current students, and in-person interviews. Co-op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available.
https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/programs/pharmd-graduate-admission/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
No
Northeastern University requires a $500 deposit. This deposit is applied to the 1st-semester fall tuition.
2025-09-03
Please see the Northeastern University Registrar's website for more detailed information about the full academic schedule.
The PharmD program follows the "Undergraduate Day" schedule, even for those applying through the direct-entry pathway: https://registrar.northeastern.edu/article/academic-calendar/
No
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

No
No
Yes