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Hampton University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted Precandidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/644-3575; FAX 866/228-2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org. For complete details, please visit https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/v3-acpe-disclosure/.
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Contact Information

Hampton University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program has been granted Precandidate status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/644-3575; FAX 866/228-2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org. For complete details, please visit https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/v3-acpe-disclosure/.
121 William R. Harvey Way
Kittrell Hall
Hampton
Virginia
23668
United States
Virginia
Yes

Program Application Deadline

June 2, 2025
This is the final deadline set by PharmCAS, but the School may extend it. Please contact us directly if you wish to apply after the June 2, 2025 deadline for further instructions on how to apply.
April 1, 2025
By submitting your application before the priority deadline, you can secure an earlier interview date and gain access to additional admissions scholarship funds.


Yes

Program Information

Pre-Candidate
No
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
2 years
Not Required
4 years
No
Yes
No
No
Yes

Last Entering Class

12
Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

No
No
Yes

Program Description

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. Hampton University School of Pharmacy (HUSOP) has a new Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program and will enroll its first class in Fall 2024. Our mission is to produce a cadre of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists who have a keen awareness and understanding of the health inequities encountered by underserved and vulnerable populations. Our vision is to be a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, and scholarship that prepares graduates to address the healthcare needs of medically underserved and diverse populations. HUSOP seeks to motivate and prepare students to achieve at the highest academic level. Students are taught to embrace those personal values, which make them responsive to the socioeconomic issues impacting society.

The School of Pharmacy at Hampton University offers an innovative, entry-level, professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Program requires six years for completion. The program's first two years consist of preprofessional pharmacy education, followed by four years of professional pharmacy education. Students may complete the prerequisite courses at another institution, transfer into the professional program, and complete four years of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Yes

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

2.75
2.75
Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher (“C-” is not acceptable).
Have not failed more than two (2) math or science courses (please note, these courses must be retaken and passed with a grade of “C” or higher; “C-” is not acceptable.
Have taken math and science prerequisites within ten years of admission.
Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
Have a minimum preferred math and science GPA of 2.75.
67
43
Hampton University pre-professional students are required to complete 72 credit hours.
Transfer students with a minimum of a bachelor's degree are exempt from General Education requirements.
Yes

Course Prerequisites

Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
English Composition / Writing English (Written Composition) ** 6
Communication / Speech (Verbal) Speech 3
Humanities Humanities I, Humanities Elective, History (World Civilizations II)+ 6
Social/Behavioral Science Sociology or Psychology 3
Social/Behavioral Science Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Biology/Biological Science General Biology with Labs - Two semesters of courses*** 8
Microbiology General Microbiology - lab preferred 3
Biology/Biological Science Upper-Level Biology - Cell Biology, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology or Immunology 3
Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology with Lab I & II or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology**
 6
Chemistry General Chemistry with Labs - Two semesters of courses*** 8
Chemistry Organic Chemistry with labs -Two semesters of courses*** 8
Biochemistry Biochemistry 3
Physics Physics with Lab 4
Math Calculus 3
Statistics Statistics 3
The summer prior to the Fall semester the student plans to apply.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
We will consider on-line classes on a case-by-case basis.
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : No
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
HU Preprofessional students are required to take 72 credit hours. Transfer students are required to complete 67. Transfer students with a minimum of a bachelor's degree are exempt from general education requirements.
+HU Preprofessional students must take History ( World Civilizations II) and Humanities I or a Humanities Elective.
** 6 credits or the equivalent of two semesters of courses in this subject
*** 8 credits or the equivalent of two semesters of courses in this subject
Yes

Supplemental Materials

Yes
https://apply.hamptonu.edu/apply/
Yes
$50.00
https://apply.hamptonu.edu/apply/
Yes

Standardized Tests

Yes
Other
The Pharmacy Readiness Exam (PRE) assesses prospective students' knowledge of prerequisite science and math subjects. This exam is a crucial part of the admission interview process, and its score is considered when evaluating applicants for admission. If a candidate fails to pass the exam but receives a tentative offer of admission, they will have to participate in the SOAR summer remediation program as a requirement for admission.
Yes

Observation Hours

Recommended, but not required
Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Yes
Two (2)
  • Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: ACCEPTED
  • Faculty Advisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
  • Pharmacist: REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): NOT ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: ACCEPTED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Submit Two (2) Electronic Letters of Recommendation (E-LORS). Evaluations must come from two (2) professors (science or math), one professor, and one pharmacist/healthcare professional or employer. If you cannot secure a recommendation from a healthcare professional or math/science professor, a letter from a faculty member or volunteer coordinator is acceptable. Please have your evaluators submit the evaluations electronically to PharmCAS via the Evaluator Portal called "Liaison Letters."
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 AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
Our program only accepts evaluations from World Education Systems (WES)
Yes
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are sufficient for them to undertake advanced academic work in an English-speaking institution. To show English proficiency, an applicant must provide scores for the TOEFL examination.

The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The School of Pharmacy requires a minimum TOEFL score of 71 on the TOEFL – IBT or 197 on the TOEFL- CBT examination. To have your scores sent to PharmCAS, you will need to provide the TOEFL PharmCAS code (8246) to ETS.

TOEFL Preparation: https://www.gograd.org/toefl-guidebook/
No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs
Yes
The required prerequisites must be successfully completed (no grade less than C) within ten years of the application date.
Yes

Interviews

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis
Applicants who meet the requirements must participate in an in-person or virtual interview. Interview panels may include School faculty and staff, administration, current students, and other stakeholders. Candidates will be asked questions assessing their readiness for the program, academic background, study habits, and integrity. The candidates will also take a Pharmacy Readiness Exam and complete an essay to assess their written communication skills.
https://home.hamptonu.edu/pharmacy/
Yes

Accepted Applicants

Yes
Yes
Applicants who accept admission into the program must pay a $400 advance deposit by May 1. The Advance Payment Fee is refundable to new students who decide not to enroll; a written request must be received by the Business Office before May 31.
2025-09-29
Accepted students will be required to attend an in-person orientation, which will be held the week prior to the start of classes. The date and a packet of information will be sent to all accepted students once available.
Yes
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Yes
Yes
Yes