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Submission Number: 4067
Submission ID: 15
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Webform: Pharm.D. School Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
#2 in the nation for NAPLEX among accredited schools
Box 70414
Johnson City
Tennessee
37614
United States
Tennessee
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Name: Sarah Hardin
Title: Admissions Coordinator
Office: ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Admissions
Phone (Work): 423-439-6300
Email: pharmacy@etsu.edu -
Name: Becky Dunkelberger
Title: Asst. Director for Admissions
Office: ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Admissions
Phone (Work): 423-439-6300
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 2, 2025
November 1, 2024
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Public
Yes
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
Yes
No
Yes
Gatton offers a degree completion option for students who enter the PharmD program without a bachelor's degree; this option will result in the student receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy Studies from East Tennessee State University. Students are required to meet University general education requirements. Interested applicants may visit www.etsu.edu/pharmacy for information or contact the Admissions Office for more information.
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
46
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
Yes
PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health)
Yes
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies degree offers a completion path for students who enter without a previous bachelor's degree.
Yes
Program Description
Earn your PharmD in the picturesque mountains of Northeast Tennessee.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is a nationally recognized college that is part of ETSU Health, our leading academic health sciences center that serves the heart of health care for the Appalachian Highlands. Gatton’s excellence continues to endure as part of a University founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.
Train with our exceptional faculty using a curriculum designed to prepare you for the future, while ensuring success today. We are proud to be ranked 2nd nationally for our NAPLEX first-time licensure pass rate, among accredited schools, and 6th in the U.S. for residency match.
Gatton offers proven success in an ideal learning environment. Go beyond at ETSU!
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is a nationally recognized college that is part of ETSU Health, our leading academic health sciences center that serves the heart of health care for the Appalachian Highlands. Gatton’s excellence continues to endure as part of a University founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond.
Train with our exceptional faculty using a curriculum designed to prepare you for the future, while ensuring success today. We are proud to be ranked 2nd nationally for our NAPLEX first-time licensure pass rate, among accredited schools, and 6th in the U.S. for residency match.
Gatton offers proven success in an ideal learning environment. Go beyond at ETSU!
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
N/A
N/A
Gatton College of Pharmacy does not have a minimum GPA requirement for Admission as the Admissions Committee considers an applicant's entire file when making decisions. However, applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above and a science GPA of 2.7 or above are more likely to be competitive.
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32
Only courses that are applicable towards a science degree at the applicant's undergraduate institution will satisfy the basic science requirements.
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | General Biology and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
| Microbiology | Microbiology and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
| Physiology | Human Physiology (Two semesters of combined Anatomy/Physiology may be taken in lieu of Human Physiology) |
4 | |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry II and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry I and Lab (Course must count toward a science degree) |
4 | |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry II and Lab (Course must count toward a degree) |
4 | |
| Science/Math Elective(s) | Must be a science course applicable toward a science major (Recommended courses include biochemistry, genetics, immunology) |
3 | |
| Math | Calculus (Examples: Analytical Geometry and Differential Calculus, Calculus 1, Basic Calculus, etc.) |
3 | |
| Statistics | Statistics (Examples: Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Statistics, etc.) |
3 | |
| English Composition / Writing | *Any writing-intensive course in the English area is acceptable. | 3 | |
| English Composition / Writing | *Any writing-intensive course in the English area is acceptable; may substitute an additional communication class | 3 | |
| Communication / Speech (Verbal) | *Oral Communication (Examples: Speech, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, etc.) |
3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | *Consult Gatton College of Pharmacy website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | *Consult Gatton College of Pharmacy website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
| Humanities | *Consult Gatton College of Pharmacy website if interested in BS degree completion program | 3 | |
| General Elective(s) | *Consult Gatton College of Pharmacy website if interested in BS degree completion program, else a science course is recommended recommended | 3 | |
| General Elective(s) | *Consult Gatton College of Pharmacy website if interested in BS degree completion program, else a science course is recommended | 3 |
Fall semester typically starts early August so applicants are expected to have completed all math and science prerequisites by the end of the spring 2025 term. With permission, summer coursework may be allowed; however, all courses must be completed prior to August 2025.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Online courses must be taken at an accredited university
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
*Applicants who have or will have earned a baccalaureate degree by the end of the spring 2025 term are considered to have met the general education requirements and only the math and science prerequisites are required.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in-progress or planned courses. Applicants whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old may wish to consider repeating the basic science courses.
Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country. Non-US citizens and Permanent US residents are advised to consult the Gatton College of Pharmacy website for guidance on how coursework completed abroad may fulfill prerequisite requirements.
All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and prior to enrollment. Applicants who are in the process of completing prerequisites at the time of application should note these on their PharmCAS application as in-progress or planned courses. Applicants whose prerequisite coursework is more than 7 years old may wish to consider repeating the basic science courses.
Prerequisite coursework must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the equivalent authority in a foreign country. Non-US citizens and Permanent US residents are advised to consult the Gatton College of Pharmacy website for guidance on how coursework completed abroad may fulfill prerequisite requirements.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Applicants with work experience in a pharmacy or with significant shadowing experience are encouraged to have the supervising pharmacist submit a letter of reference.
Yes
Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
Yes
Two (2)
- Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
- Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
- Employer: ACCEPTED
- Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
- Friend: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
- Teaching Assistant: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
Varies
An evaluation from a Teaching Assistant (TA) will be accepted only if the TA was the primary instructor for the course.
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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
Yes
International applicants whose native language is not English must satisfy the University's English language proficiency requirement by meeting one of the following:
(1) Proof of degree from an accredited US institution
(2) TOEFL score of at least 79
(3) IELTS score of at least 6.5
(4) PTE Academic English score of at least 53
(1) Proof of degree from an accredited US institution
(2) TOEFL score of at least 79
(3) IELTS score of at least 6.5
(4) PTE Academic English score of at least 53
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Yes
An interview is required and is by invitation only. The interview day typically consists of a half-day of activities including two individual interviews with a member of the Admissions Committee.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
Candidates accepted to the program are required to submit a $200 non-refundable class reservation deposit, which is credited to your first-semester tuition.
2025-08-04
Yes
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
No
No
Yes