Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: 1 University Plaza
Street 2: L-130
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City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Zip: 11201
Country: United States

Program Location:: New York
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Christian Berrigan
  Title: Director of Pharmacy Recruitment
  Office: LIU Pharmacy - Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  Phone (Work): (718) 488-3437
  Email: Christian.berrigan@liu.edu

Institutional Website::
- http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy

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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: June 2, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 
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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: Yes
Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No
Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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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
Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years

Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes

Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes
If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
All students enrolled in the PharmD program will be eligible to receive their Bachelor of Professional Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the conclusion of their second professional year of study.


Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 151
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : Yes
If yes, check all that apply:: PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health), PharmD/MS (Master of Science), Other Dual Degrees
If other dual degrees, as defined above, please list::
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Cosmetic Science)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmaceutics: Industrial Pharmacy)
PharmD/MS (Master of Science in Pharmacology & Toxicology)


Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No
Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Program Description
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Program Description:
Entering its twelfth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, Long Island University (LIU) is a multi-campus, diverse, doctoral institution. One of the largest and most comprehensive private nonsectarian universities in the country, it offers more than 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates and educates more than 18,000 students. The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded in 1886 and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located on the Brooklyn Campus, the College of Pharmacy educates students in the heart of the largest metropolitan area in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time professional students and approximately 250 graduate students enrolled each year. The professional segment of the Doctor of Pharmacy program consists of six semesters of didactic and early experiential coursework and an extramural year of advanced practice experiences, which students complete in hospital, community and other pharmacy practice settings. The professional program provides the specialized education necessary to develop expertise in the ever-broadening field of pharmacy and prepares the student for professional licensure examinations. For additional information please visit the college website: http://www.liu.edu/pharmacy


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.7
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.7
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
To be eligible for application review and admission consideration applicants must have a prerequisite science/math course GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) and a cumulative prerequisite course GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of PharmCas application and thereafter. (Note: in the event of repeated courses, the prerequisite science/math course GPA and cumulative prerequisite course GPA are calculated using the highest grade received.) 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 69
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 40
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 1)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 2)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 3)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 4)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 121)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - CHM 122)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 137)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 138)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - BIO 101) 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics for Pharmacy with Lab (LIU Brooklyn - PHY 27) *General physics may satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus 1 (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 40) 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Introductory Statistics (LIU Brooklyn - MTH 100)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 16)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: English Literature (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 61, 62, 63, or 64)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: Writing in the Sciences (LIU Brooklyn - ENG 178) *For non-LIU applicants - a second english composition or writing intensive course may satisfy this requirement
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Oral Communication (LIU Brooklyn - SPE 3)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Psychology
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology (LIU Brooklyn - PSY 3)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Introduction to Economics - Macro or Micro (LIU Brooklyn ECO 1 or 2)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: Perspectives in World History (LIU Brooklyn - HIS 1 or 2) OR Philosophical Explorations (LIU Brooklyn - PHI 60)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (LIU Brooklyn - PHM 1) *LIU students only
Semester Hours (Min): 0
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: First Year Seminar (LIU Brooklyn - FYS 1) *LIU students only
Semester Hours (Min): 1

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Applicants must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2025 term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the Fall 2025 term.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Please contact the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment regarding any questions you may have regarding online courses.

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 the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment regarding any questions you may have regarding Pass/Fail courses.

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
Preference will be given to students who complete all prerequisites by the end of Summer 2025. Additionally, it is the applicant's responsibility to be aware and to fulfill the pre-requisite courses required for entry into the Professional Phase (P3) of the PharmD Program. Since the program is very competitive, a grade of "C" or higher in all pre-requisite courses is recommended. Students cannot complete prerequistes once they begin course work in the fall of the P3-professional phase.

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Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: No

Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No

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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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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

Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Co-Worker: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Friend: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: ACCEPTED
Politician: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Pre-Health Advisor: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Any Subject Area): NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NO ANSWER (evaluator type will not show on page)

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : No Answer

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: No answer

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Two letters of reference are required. These letters may be from an employer, professor, supervisor of a community service project, etc.; however, they may not come from a family member, teaching assistant, co-worker, or friend.

I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No
Is preference given to residents of other states?: No
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes
Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Evaluation report must be from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization. See http://www.naces.org/ for membership list.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants whose native language is not English. The TOEFL PBT / iBT or IELTS will be considered.

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No
Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs

Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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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

Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Interviews are conducted bi-weekly from August - June, with additional interviews as needed. The interview is required and the most competitive applicants are invited for interview. At the time of review of the applications, the committee will decide to invite the candidate for an interview, place the candidate on hold for further review, or reject the applicant. 

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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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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::
Non-refundable $500.00 deposit.


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-09-03
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Once admitted, you will receive an email from the College of Pharmacy with next steps on how to secure your seat, orientation dates, course registration and information regarding your academic advisor. You will also have tasks to complete in your LIU portal. Should you need assistance at any time, please contact your academic advisor or the Director of Pharmacy Recruitment.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: Yes
I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes