Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Street 1: MSC09 5360
Street 2: 1 University of New Mexico
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City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Zip: 87131
Country: United States

Program Location:: New Mexico
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Veronica Bicknell
  Title: Admissions Coordinator
  Office: Office of Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 505-272-4992
  Email: vbicknell@salud.um.edu
- Name: Kathryn Gentsch
  Title: Senior Student Success Specialist
  Office: Office of Student Affairs
  Phone (Work): 505-272-2960
  Email: kmgentsch@salud.unm.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://hsc.unm.edu/college-of-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?: January 3, 2025
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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : November 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Since we offer rolling admissions, applicants that apply earlier in the cycle have the potential for an earlier interview opportunity.


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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?: No
Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center?: Yes
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::
A clinical track BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is potentially available to PharmD students after completing the first professional year of the program.  This degree incorporates pre-requisite courses and coursework from the first professional year.  Contact us for additional information.  


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

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 41
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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/MS (Master of Science)

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: :
Students have the option to obtain a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences while obtaining their PharmD degree.  Students may also pursue a Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences as a shared credit program while completing the PharmD.  Contact us for additional information.  

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Program Description
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Program Description:
The College of Pharmacy, the oldest professional college at The University of New Mexico, was founded in 1945. The College of Pharmacy has approximately 3,400 graduates of its professional program. More than two-thirds of all practicing pharmacists in New Mexico are graduates of the College of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy offers the professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. degree). The program consists of four years of professional education. Consideration for admission to the program requires 79 credit hours of prerequisite course work. The Pharm.D. program emphasizes student-centered problem-based learning and requires nine months of advanced professional practice experiences during the fourth year, including experiences in ambulatory care, community-based and institutional settings. The Pharm.D. degree is the only professional degree offered by the College of Pharmacy.


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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.5
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.5
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Students' Biology and Chemistry lecture courses that were completed greater than seven years ago will need to be retaken or successfully petitioned to count in GPA and pre-requisite completion.  Contact us for details on the petition process.

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 79
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:: 118
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 60
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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition I and II
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I and II with Labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Economics
Course Title: Economics (macroeconomics or microeconomics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Communications Selective - any 1 course from the communications department. If applicant has a previous Bachelor level degree, this requirement is considered complete.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: Critical Thinking Selective - 1 course required from selected list. If applicant has a previous Bachelor level degree, this requirement is considered complete.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: General Elective(s)
Course Title: Support Courses. Only 21 credits of electives are required if an applicant has a 3 semester credit hour Biochemistry course.
Semester Hours (Min): 24
Quarter Hours (Min): 36
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs
Semester Hours (Min): 8
Quarter Hours (Min): 12
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I - with Molecular and Cell Biology component in the course
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II - with Genetics component in the course
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Microbiology with Lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
Semester Hours (Min): 6
Quarter Hours (Min): 9
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: College Algebra
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Statistics
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Summer 2025

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

Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Labs are preferred to be completed in person, however, will be accepted if there is an online format. 

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 pass/fail course prerequisites::
For Spring 2020 any courses considered CR/NC or P/F will be accepted in lieu of a letter grade. If your institution continued this grading option for the fall or spring terms afterwards (without a letter grade option available), the grading option will be reviewed to verify if acceptable or not.      

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
All prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of "C" or higher. Communication and Critical Thinking Selective are courses that are selected from a list approved by the Curriculum Committee of the UNM College of Pharmacy. Details can be found on our website. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the summer 2025 semester. It is required that all Biology and Chemistry prerequisite courses been completed within the last 7 years. Petitions for science courses greater than 7 years are considered on an individual basis. Biochemistry, while not required, will count toward the 79 hours of prerequisites (as 3 semester hours of electives).


Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/_docs/pre-pharmacy-2023-prerequisites-v2.pdf
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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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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

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Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: Recommended, but not required
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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: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: NOT ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation?: No

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
It is suggested the applicant have worked, taken a class from, or volunteered for the recommender.

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Residency
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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::
Out of state applicants are eligible for a $20,000 scholarship to help cover the difference between in-state and out of state tuition for the first year of the PharmD program. Out of state applicants can apply for residency after the completion of their first year of pharmacy school. New Mexico only requires 12 months of residence in the state of New Mexico to apply for residency for tuition purposes.

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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, 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 
Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Foreign students applying to this program must have a current visa or be eligible for a visa prior to matriculation.  Students in an undocumented status should contact the UNM College of Pharmacy, as undocumented student may be able to attend, depending on their status.

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: :
Only for students who will be applying as international students to UNM and have limited domestic course work. 

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?: Yes
Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
Foreign educated pharmacists will be evaluated with the same admissions requirements as all other applicants.  Exceptions to pre-requisite coursework will be evaluated on a case by base basis.  Contact us for additional information.   


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Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Does the institution offer an online interview option?: No
Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
The required interview will consist of 2 asynchronous components prior to an on-campus interview. The asynchronous components will include an online Multiple mini-interview session, where students will be given the opportunity to respond to 5 scenario based questions and record their answers through an online platform. Applicants will also complete a 30-minute writing exercise where a prompt is provided and students answer in an essay format. The on-campus interview includes a 30-minute open-ended interview with a 2 interviewer team. Additional details on the interview will be sent to invited applicants. 

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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::
Deposit for acceptance is $600, which is applied to entering costs for the student


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-01
Additional details for accepted applicants::
Students will matriculate at the beginning of August.  UNM's College of Pharmacy matriculation starts with a week-long orientation prior to the start of classes.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: Yes
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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?: No
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