Creighton offers three pathways to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree - a traditional pathway in Omaha, NE, an innovative Distance pathway, and a hybrid pathway in Phoenix, AZ.
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Creighton offers three pathways to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree - a traditional pathway in Omaha, NE, an innovative Distance pathway, and a hybrid pathway in Phoenix, AZ.
2500 California Plaza
Omaha
Nebraska
68178
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
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Name: Lindsay Johnson, MSHE
Title: Director of Admission
Office: Office of Admission
Phone (Work): (402) 280-2662
Email: cuspahp@creighton.edu -
Name: Kevin Howard, MA
Title: Director of Recruitment
Office: Office of Admission
Phone (Work): 402-280-2662
Email: cuspahp@creighton.edu -
Name: Colin Truhe, MA
Title: Senior Admission Counselor
Office: Office of Admission
Phone (Work): 402-280-2662
Email: cuspahp@creighton.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 2, 2025
Our program operates on a rolling admission basis, meaning that qualified applicants are invited to interview and offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
November 1, 2024
Our program operates on a rolling admission basis, meaning that qualified applicants are invited to interview and offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
No
Private
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Geographically dispersed campuses, Online or distance-learning-based programs
Yes
Last Entering Class
80
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration)
No
Students have the opportunity to obtain a PharmD/MBA through a dual program offered by Creighton University. This combined degree program pairs a rigorous academic curriculum with practical experience in business and pharmacy and can provide students with increased career opportunities in retail and healthcare facilities. Learn more: https://catalog.creighton.edu/pharmacy-health-professions/other-educational-opportunities/doctor-pharmacy-master-business-administration/
Yes
Program Description
A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University prepares you to provide a level of care that treats the whole person. Expand your knowledge of disease state management, prevention of disease, patient outcomes and wellness in a program that reflects changes in the practice of pharmacy in pharmaceutical care.
In 2001, Creighton University started the first accredited Distance Pathway, providing a full-time method to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, designed so students can complete a Doctor of Pharmacy program from wherever they are located. Our innovative distance learning pathway covers the same material as the traditional program, but offers students the flexibility of completing coursework using distance education technology. Students complete laboratory courses and other activities in Omaha during two-week sessions each summer of enrollment. Clinical settings for our PharmD students are diverse and numerous. We have over 1000 established relationships with clinical sites across the United States and internationally, with over 30 elective opportunities to choose from, including unique opportunities in Medication Therapy Management. Graduates of the program are well positioned for employment in a wide range of health service settings, including private businesses, hospitals, clinics, government, military and academic and research institutions. Please visit our website for more details at https://www.creighton.edu/pharmacy-ot-pt/pharmacy/doctor-pharmacy/pathways/distance-pathway
In 2001, Creighton University started the first accredited Distance Pathway, providing a full-time method to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, designed so students can complete a Doctor of Pharmacy program from wherever they are located. Our innovative distance learning pathway covers the same material as the traditional program, but offers students the flexibility of completing coursework using distance education technology. Students complete laboratory courses and other activities in Omaha during two-week sessions each summer of enrollment. Clinical settings for our PharmD students are diverse and numerous. We have over 1000 established relationships with clinical sites across the United States and internationally, with over 30 elective opportunities to choose from, including unique opportunities in Medication Therapy Management. Graduates of the program are well positioned for employment in a wide range of health service settings, including private businesses, hospitals, clinics, government, military and academic and research institutions. Please visit our website for more details at https://www.creighton.edu/pharmacy-ot-pt/pharmacy/doctor-pharmacy/pathways/distance-pathway
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Creighton's Pharmacy Admission Committee will conduct a holisitic review of each application received, taking into consideration not just academic performance, grade trends, and course loads but extracurricular involvement, service, work experience, references, personal statement, admission interview and any other information submitted as part of the application file.
63
27
95
40.5
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology I with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology II with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Anatomy | Human Anatomy (If enrolled in a combined anatomy/physiology course, 6 semester hours/9 quarter hours will be required.) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry II with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 | 6 |
| Other | Calculus or Physics or Chemistry with Quantitative Analysis (Pre-calculus, survey of calculus and brief calculus will not fulfill this requirement) |
3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English Composition | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | English | 3 | 4.5 |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | Speech (Must include public speaking.) | 3 | 4.5 |
| Psychology | Psychology | 3 | 4.5 |
| Economics | Economics | 3 | 4.5 |
| General Elective(s) | Electives* (Nine semester hours from humanities or behavioral or social sciences.) | 18 | 27.5 |
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (C- is not accepted) by August 1st prior to program matriculation.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
While online courses are accepted, it is highly recommended that students complete in-person laboratory coursework if available/possible.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Please reach out to the Office of Admission at cuspahp@creighton.edu to discussion specific pass/fail course grades.
The biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry courses must be a two-semester, eight-hour or equivalent course sequences. A course sequence is considered to be a correlated pair of courses offering in-depth coverage of a specific field and must be at a level such that the courses would be acceptable as prerequisites to advance towards a baccalaureate degree in that discipline. For chemistry and biology courses, survey courses, courses without associated laboratories, and courses designed for non-science majors are not acceptable as prerequisite science courses.
A 3 semester hour/4.5 quarter hour course in calculus, physics or quantitative chemistry can be used to fill that specific prerequisite. Pre-calculus, survey of calculus and brief calculus will not fulfill this requirement.
A 3 semester hour/4.5 quarter hour course in calculus, physics or quantitative chemistry can be used to fill that specific prerequisite. Pre-calculus, survey of calculus and brief calculus will not fulfill this requirement.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
Varies
No
For any candidate that has matriculated into another professional pharmacy program, a letter from the dean (or their designee) at the prior pharmacy institution is required for admission consideration. This letter should state your standing in (or upon leaving) the pharmacy program and your eligibility to return, if you are no longer enrolled. Please reach out to the SPAHP Office of Admission at cuspahp@creighton.edu for more information on submitting a dean's letter.
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Candidates are encouraged to complete pharmacy observation hours (paid or unpaid) prior to applying.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
We prefer that one letter come from a college professor who can attest to your ability to enter a competitive professional program. Candidates with pharmacy experience (paid or unpaid) are highly encouraged to submit a letter from a pharmacist you have worked with/shadowed. If you have been out of school for some time, letters from a work setting can be helpful. Do not submit letters from family members of friends.
Yes
Residency
No
No
Yes
International Applicants
No
US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Students studying at Creighton who are on an international student visa are not eligible for the Distance pathway nor the Phoenix pathway due to federal regulations for distance study. We are able to welcome international students to our Omaha pathway.
Yes
The TOEFL may be waived if a non-native English speaker has completed 2+ years of full-time college coursework at a regionally accredited college or university within the United States
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Interviewees are required to be present for entire duration/agenda of the interview day, whether virtual or in person. Interview days consist of multiple information sessions, as well as a 25 minute interview. Either a pair of two faculty members or a pair of one faculty member and one alumnus will conduct the interview.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
A $400 non-refundable deposit is required.
2025-08-18
New Student Orientation will be held in-person on our campus in Omaha, NE the week prior to the first week of courses. Attendance and participation in all activities of New Student Orientation are required. CPR and First Aid Certification will be provided as part of the activities.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes