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Institution Name The University of Kansas
College or School Name KU School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Kansas, The
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Street 1 2010 Becker Drive
Street 2
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City Lawrence
State Kansas
Zip 660047
Country United States
Program Location: Kansas
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Joe Heidrick
    Title: Associate Dean
    Office: KU School of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 7858645563
    Email: jheidric@ku.edu
  • Name: Chris Claussen
    Title: Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator
    Office: KU School of Pharmacy
    Phone (Work): 7858640098
    Email: Claussen@KU.edu
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: KU School of Pharmacy-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas St., Wichita, KS 67214
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
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  No
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: 100
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 100
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 175
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? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MSCR (Clinical Research), PharmD/MSHI or MHIIM (Health Informatics), PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list: PharmD/BS (pharmaceutical studies)
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 contact associate dean Janelle Ruisinger for more information.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description The University of Kansas (KU) School of Pharmacy is a world-class teaching and research institution founded in 1885 and a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities (AAU). The KU School of Pharmacy ranks in the top 20% of schools of pharmacy according to US News and World Report and has consistently been a top 10 school in National Institutes of Health funding for over two decades. The graduating class of 2022 achieved a 99% first-time pass rate on the North American Pharmacists Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and 99% on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). We educate researchers who help solve the world’s most pressing issues in healthcare. Our rich tradition, combined with a collaborative relationship between our Pharm.D. and research programs, sets us apart from other schools. KU students learn from many of the 400+ faculty and clinical preceptors, representing a vast array of practice settings and clinical expertise. Students also learn the basic science principles of drug therapy from world–renowned researchers involved in the discovery of 24 marketed drugs. Our students graduate with a broad understanding of pharmacy, from discovery and formulation to delivery. Students enter our professional program after completing two years of pre-pharmacy coursework. The KU School of Pharmacy is one school, with a presence on three campuses, Lawrence, KU Medical Center in Wichita and KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Approximately three quarters of a million dollars of scholarship money is awarded annually to pharmacy students. Reduced out-of-state tuition is available for qualified applicants. For more program information see our website: pharmacy.ku.edu.
Program Description Video: https://mediahub.ku.edu/media/t/1_thgbc6qp
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: High School students interested in the Early Assurance pathway should contact Chris Claussen regarding GPA requirements.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 67
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 40
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: When transferring to KU, prerequisite lectures+labs may vary in credit hours but are often equivalent to KU School of Pharmacy requirements. For more information, please contact KU School of Pharmacy recruitment & admissions coordinator Chris Claussen (Claussen@KU.edu).
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 1 & 2 (with labs) 8 11
Math Calculus 3 4
Chemistry Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 (with labs) 8 11
Microbiology Microbiology (with lab) 4 6
Anatomy Anatomy (lab not required) 3 4
Physiology Physiology (with lab) 4 6
Biology/Biological Science Molecular & Cellular Biology (lab not required) 3 4
Other KU Core (general education) Goal 3H: Arts & Humanities, code GE3H. See https://kucore.ku.edu/courses for applicable options. 3 4
English Composition / Writing English Composition 1 & 2 6 8
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Public Speaking 3 4
Statistics Statistics 3 4
Physics Physics (with lab) 4 6
Other KU Core (general education) Goal 3S: Social Science, code GE3S. See https://kucore.ku.edu/courses for applicable options. 3 4
Other KU Core (general education) Goal 4.1: Diversity in the U.S., code AE41. See https://kucore.ku.edu/courses for applicable options. 3 4
Other KU Core (general education) Goal 4.2: Global Perspective, code AE42. See https://kucore.ku.edu/courses for applicable options. 3 4
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All prerequisites must be complete by the start of fall 2023 classes (August 2023).
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites: Please contact us regarding pandemic-related exceptions.
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: Please contact us regarding pandemic-related exceptions to pass/fail grading.
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Pre-Pharmacy courses completed at institutions other than KU that satisfy the KU School of Pharmacy prerequisite requirements commonly differ in credit hours. Transfer students are encouraged to contact the KU School of Pharmacy with questions about course equivalency. Additional information about our curriculum can be accessed at our website, Pharmacy.KU.edu/curriculum.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://kucore.ku.edu/courses
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? Yes
Link to Supplemental Instructions: https://admissions.ku.edu/apply
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount: $40
Link to supplemental fee form or instructions: https://admissions.ku.edu/apply
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements: In addition to PharmCAS, the KU School of Pharmacy requires a supplemental application: the KU (undergraduate) transfer admission application. Please visit https://admissions.ku.edu/apply to complete this supplemental application in addition to PharmCAS.
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? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
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? Three (3)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Clergy: ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: CONDITIONALLY 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: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
What is your college/school policy on composite letters? Not Accepted
Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations: Each applicant must submit three letters of recommendation via PharmCAS. We recommend that your references be current and include a professor and present or former employer with whom you have interacted within the past 24 months. It is recommended but not necessary you have one letter from a pharmacist.
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:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)? Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission: 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)
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: Foreign Transcript Evaluations: Students with coursework completed at foreign institutions seeking admission to the KU School of Pharmacy are required to submit official and original transcripts to the University of Kansas Office of International Admissions. Transfer students are encouraged to initiate this process early in the fall semester as evaluations can take several weeks to complete.
International applicants are also required to submit the KU International Admission application as their supplemental application. Please see https://world.ku.edu for more information.
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: Applicants who are admitted for whom English is a second language must take an English skills competency examintion through the University of Kansas Applied English Center. For more information, please see https://world.ku.edu and/or contact World@KU.edu.
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? No
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, but only on a case-by-case basis
Briefly describe your institution's interview process: Qualified applicants are invited for an interview. Interviews are scheduled beginning in September, and held on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Committee members look for students with good communication skills, emotional maturity, leadership, professionalism, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and an interest in service to community. Job shadowing or work experience in a pharmacy or a healthcare setting is encouraged.
The interview process is an opportunity for applicants to interact with current KU School of Pharmacy students.
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? No
Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required once an applicant is accepted. This money is applied to tuition when the student enrolls at the University of Kansas.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-18
Additional details for accepted applicants: Again, the supplemental (KU admission) application must be complete in order to to enter the KU School of Pharmacy and/or enroll in University of Kansas classes.
The KU School of Pharmacy holds P1 Orientation on the last Thursday & Friday of the week before fall semester classes start (Thursday-Wichita, Friday-Lawrence/all).
Questions? Please contact us at RxAdmissions@KU.edu
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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