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Exciting News! Pacific University now offers an additional 5-year PharmD pathway. Earn your doctor of pharmacy degree without sacrificing your career, family and mental well-being through Pacific University’s five-year PharmD pathway. For more information or how to apply to the 5-year pathway, please contact pharmd@pacificu.edu

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Contact Information

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Institution Address:

190 SE 8th Avenue

Hillsboro

Oregon

97123

United States

Program Location:

Oregon

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Tony Potter
Title: Assistant Director of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Office: Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
Phone (Work): 503-352-7229
Email: pharmd@pacificu.edu

Institutional Website:

http://pacificu.edu/pharmd

Contact Information Video:

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Program Application Deadline

Final Application Deadline:

What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?

June 2, 2025

Final Application Deadline Description:

June is the Final deadline for students to start a PharmCAS and still be considered for the Fall 2025 entry year.

Priority Application Deadline:

What is the priority application deadline for your program?

March 3, 2025

Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline.

March is our deadline for applicable scholarships that are awarded on a rolling basis.

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Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

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?

Academic Term Type:

Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework

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

What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?

Other

If Other, please briefly describe:

We offer both a 3-year Accelerated PharmD and a 5-year Extended-Pathway PharmD

Alternative Options: Early Assurance

Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?

Yes

Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements

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

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:

Students can use their First year of Pharmacy school to transfer back as Upper Division courses to complete a Bachelor's degree at only participating Oregon institutions (Pacific University Undergraduate, Portland State University, Oregon Institute of Technology). Please contact admissions for more details.

Alternative Options: Pathways

Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?

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Yes

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

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Yes

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Yes

If yes, check all that apply:

PharmD/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MS (Master of Science)

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs:

More information about the PharmD/MS can be found here: https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/colleges/college-health-professions/school-pharmacy/pharmdms-degree-program

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Program Description

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy offers both a three-year accelerated (launched in 2006) and a five-year extended (launched in 2023) educational pathways that leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Courses in both pathways are offered in a semester-based schedule with concurrent semester-long courses. Experiential components are integrated into the initial didactic years of study, and the final year is devoted entirely to advanced pharmacy practice experiences in a variety of pharmacy settings as core and elective rotations.

At Pacific, we strongly emphasize integration of concepts and their application to clinical practice and patient care, as well as teamwork and collaboration and we cultivate student-centered environment with faculty and staff interaction and support. As one of several health professions programs offered at Pacific University Hillsboro Campus also known as Health Profession Campus, we also emphasize interprofessional education and cooperation.

The School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the ACPE. The class size for 3-year PharmD pathway is 60 and for 5-year PharmD pathway is 10-15 (inaugural class started in Fall 2023).

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

N/A

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants:

We do not require a minimum GPA, we have a recommended GPA of a 2.7

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

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Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)	Quarter Hours (Min)
Chemistry	General Chemistry with labs (one year)	8	12
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry with labs (one year)	8	12
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology with labs (one year)	8	12
Physiology	Physiology with labs	4	6
Microbiology	Microbiology/Molecular Biology (no lab required)	3	3
Physics	Physics with a lab (general or upper-level)	2	4
Math	Pre-Calculus or Calculus	2	3
Economics	Economics (Micro or Macro)	2	3
English Composition / Writing	English composition course - English, Composition, Literature, Writing, etc.	2	3
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Speech/Communication - Public Speaking, Oral Communication, Speech, Debate, etc. will count	2	3
Social/Behavioral Science	Social/Behavioral Sciences (Anthropology, Government, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Human Development, etc.)	2	3
Humanities	Humanities/Fine Arts (Geography, Religion, History, Literature, Performance Arts, Visual Arts, Foreign Language, Drama, etc.)	2	3

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

July 31st, prior to our August start date.

Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes

Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?

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

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

Science courses must be designed for science majors or pre-professional students. Must receive a grade of C-; or better in each prerequisite and complete all courses before matriculation in August. AP credit (must show proof of a 4 or 5 on the exam) is acceptable for non-science courses. For the Anatomy and Physiology prerequisites, we prefer - HUMAN Anatomy and HUMAN Physiology. We also prefer a year long series, and courses to be taken at the same institution; however combined courses are accepted. For more details about our Prerequisite Requirements, please view our webpage: http://www.pacificu.edu/future-graduate-professional/colleges/college-health-professions/areas-study/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites

Link to additional course prerequisites information:

http://www.pacificu.edu/future-graduate-professional/colleges/college-health-professions/areas-study/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites

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Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

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Yes

Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests:

Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

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Yes

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Please note any additional relevant information:

We do not require pharmacy experience but it is highly recommended.

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Yes

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

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.

Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Accepted

Does it count as more than one evaluation?

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Pacific University requires two letters of reference, but a candidate can submit up to four through PharmCAS. The admissions committee will review all of the letters of reference received at the time the application is submitted (up to four). Students must submit these letters through PharmCAS. Overall, candidates should be asking individuals who know them well, and can attest to academic and/or professional capabilities. We don not require letters of reference from specific individuals, but letters from pharmacists and science professors can be beneficial.

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Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

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Yes

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, 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:

Pacific University only accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE; www.ece.org) or World Education Services (WES; www.wes.org). Please see specific instructions on our web page at: http://www.pacificu.edu/future-graduate-professional/colleges/college-health-professions/areas-study/pharmacy/admissions/how-apply/international

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

The following criteria represent different ways to prove English proficiency for this program.

TOEFL or IELTS: Achieving the minimum required official score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. Test scores are valid for two years after the test date, but will still be considered valid if the score exceeded the minimum requirement and you have maintained continuous residency in the United States since the exam date.

The TOEFL or IELTS can be waived if any of these have been completed:
Completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master’s, Doctorate degree at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction.
Completed at least 60 semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) as a full time student from an institution where English is the only language of instruction (A full 2 years of classes).

Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:

Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.?

Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs

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

Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?

Yes

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Yes

Interviews

Interview Format:

Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Does the institution offer an online interview option?

Yes

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Interviews take place either In-Person or Online (Recommended) through Zoom. Students typically interview with one School of Pharmacy representative (faculty, staff or student) and one local pharmacist. Interviews are individual and take about 30-45 minutes. After the interview and if admitted: the applicant will receive an email with further instructions on how to deposit to secure a seat and information about pre-arrival requirements.

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.pacificu.edu/pharmacy/admissions/apply-now

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Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

We require a $250 non-refundable deposit to secure a candidates seat in the class once they are admitted.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

2025-08-04

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Our start date is always in early August. This specific date changes every year, so please refer to our webpage for more information: https://www.pacificu.edu/academics/colleges/college-health-professions/school-pharmacy

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

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Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

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

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Program Description

GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Course Prerequisites

Supplemental Materials

Standardized Tests

Observation Hours

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Residency

International Applicants

Interviews

Accepted Applicants

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