Our program provides opportunities to work with 12 other health professions on our campus. Students have access to multiple specialty focus areas such as Wellness & Integrative Medicine, Veterinary Pharmacy, Rural Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research without additional cost. Graduates have long term, flexible, & impactful careers. The quality of our program is shown by having a high NAPLEX pass rate and having high placement rates in PGY-1 & PGY-2 residencies.
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Our program provides opportunities to work with 12 other health professions on our campus. Students have access to multiple specialty focus areas such as Wellness & Integrative Medicine, Veterinary Pharmacy, Rural Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Research without additional cost. Graduates have long term, flexible, & impactful careers. The quality of our program is shown by having a high NAPLEX pass rate and having high placement rates in PGY-1 & PGY-2 residencies.
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland
Maine
04103
United States
Maine
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Name: Christopher Tripp
Title: Associate Director
Office: Office of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
Phone (Work): 207-221-4225
Email: ctripp@une.edu
Yes
Program Application Deadline
June 2, 2025
The Admissions Committee will utilize a holistic evaluation of each applicant’s prerequisite courses with the goal of identifying diverse candidates with unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.
None
Yes
Program Information
Full Accreditation
Yes
Private
No
Semester (2 terms per academic year)
Not Required
4 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Students must complete the core curriculum (either at UNE or through eligible transfers from accredited institutions)
• All UNE undergraduate students must establish undergraduate residency by completing a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits at UNE. The credits earned in the P1 and P2 year are professional credits and do not apply towards UNE’s undergraduate residency requirement for the BS in Pharmacy Science
• All UNE undergraduate students must establish undergraduate residency by completing a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits at UNE. The credits earned in the P1 and P2 year are professional credits and do not apply towards UNE’s undergraduate residency requirement for the BS in Pharmacy Science
No
Yes
Last Entering Class
19
Yes
Dual and Concurrent Degrees
No
No
Yes
Program Description
UNE offers a highly supportive program with multiple specialty focus areas. Our graduates have long-term, flexible careers in pharmacy anywhere in the U.S.A. We provide concentrations without additional cost. Students have access to over 2,000 experiential sites in 25 states and Washington DC. We also have had international rotation sites in Canada, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Our state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation Center has robotic patient simulators, virtual reality learning, and standardized patient actors. At UNE, students first gain real-life clinical experience as a member of the health care team.
The Admissions Committee will utilize a holistic evaluation of each applicant’s prerequisite courses with the goal of identifying diverse candidates with unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.
For additional information please contact us via email at gradadmissions@une.edu or PharmD-UNE@une.edu
Our state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation Center has robotic patient simulators, virtual reality learning, and standardized patient actors. At UNE, students first gain real-life clinical experience as a member of the health care team.
The Admissions Committee will utilize a holistic evaluation of each applicant’s prerequisite courses with the goal of identifying diverse candidates with unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives.
For additional information please contact us via email at gradadmissions@une.edu or PharmD-UNE@une.edu
Yes
GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
2.75
2.75
UNE has a preferred minimum GPA of 2.75 for both overall and prerequisite coursework. Candidates with an overall GPA or prerequisite GPA between 2.5 and 2.75 may still apply. Applications are reviewed holistically, and applicants are invited to interview on a rolling basis.
40
31
60
47
All math and science courses should be completed within ten (10) years of anticipated enrollment into the UNE Doctor of Pharmacy program. Courses beyond the ten (10) year limit will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
AP credit is accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements.
If you believe one of your courses may meet a subject requirement, a course substitution may be requested by emailing gradadmissions@une.edu
AP credit is accepted to fulfill prerequisite requirements.
If you believe one of your courses may meet a subject requirement, a course substitution may be requested by emailing gradadmissions@une.edu
Yes
Course Prerequisites
| Course Subject | Course Title | Semester Hours (Min) | Quarter Hours (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Science | CELLULAR BIOLOGY W/LAB | 4 | 6 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I or HUMAN ANATOMY |
3 | 4.5 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II or HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY |
3 | 4.5 |
| Chemistry | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I W/LAB | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II W/LAB | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I W/LAB | 4 | 6 |
| Chemistry | ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (NO LAB) OR BIOCHEMISTRY OR GENETICS | 3 | 4.5 |
| Math | PRECALCULUS OR CALCULUS |
3 | 4.5 |
| Science/Math Elective(s) | PHYSICS 1 OR STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES | 3 | 4.5 |
| English Composition / Writing | ENGLISH COMPOSITION | 3 | 4.5 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Course can be in the subjects of psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, or any PharmCAS Social/Behavioral Science subject. | 3 | 4.5 |
| General Elective(s) | Course can be in any discipline except for science and/or math | 3 | 4.5 |
August 15, 2025
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes
Online courses must be completed at an institution that is regionally accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies in order to be considered. This includes WASC, SACSCOC, NWCCU, NECHE, MSCHE, and HLC. Please refer to the Council of Higher Education Accreditation website at www.chea.org for additional information.
- Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
- Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
- Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
If you believe one of your courses may meet a subject requirement, a course substitution may be requested by emailing Graduate Admissions
All Science and Math courses should be completed no more than 10 years prior to starting the program. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or better ("C-" grades are not acceptable and must be repeated for a grade of "C" or better).
AP credits may be used to fulfill select prerequisite course requirements on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of AP credits awarded, 40 credit hours of undergraduate coursework post-high school graduation must be completed to be eligible for admission.
Prerequisite coursework can be planned or in progress at the time of application. All prerequisite coursework must be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. If planned or in-progress coursework is not listed on the application, UNE will assume that you are not planning on taking the course and your application file will be reviewed accordingly.
Visit http://www.une.edu/pharmacy/admissions for additional information.
All Science and Math courses should be completed no more than 10 years prior to starting the program. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or better ("C-" grades are not acceptable and must be repeated for a grade of "C" or better).
AP credits may be used to fulfill select prerequisite course requirements on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of AP credits awarded, 40 credit hours of undergraduate coursework post-high school graduation must be completed to be eligible for admission.
Prerequisite coursework can be planned or in progress at the time of application. All prerequisite coursework must be completed at a U.S. regionally accredited institution or international equivalent. If planned or in-progress coursework is not listed on the application, UNE will assume that you are not planning on taking the course and your application file will be reviewed accordingly.
Visit http://www.une.edu/pharmacy/admissions for additional information.
Yes
Supplemental Materials
No
No
Yes
Standardized Tests
No
Yes
Observation Hours
Recommended, but not required
Healthcare-related experience is recommended, but not required.
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: NOT ACCEPTED
- Health Care Professional: ACCEPTED
- Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
- Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
- Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
- Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Accepted
No
Accepted
No
Two (2) letters of evaluation are required as part of the application and no more than four (4) will be accepted. We encourage at least one (1) letter from a faculty or pharmacist who can speak to the applicants' ability to be successful in a doctoral-level graduate program and/or work experience.
*Letters of reference from clergy, co-workers, family members, friends, or politicians will not be accepted.
*Letters of reference from clergy, co-workers, family members, friends, or politicians will not be accepted.
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
UNE accepts evaluations from World Education Services (WES) only. Evaluations must be for grade and degree equivalency. Please order the WES ICAP service to ensure that copies of your transcripts will be included with the evaluation report.
Yes
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate written and spoken fluency through the successful completion of a UNE-approved English language proficiency test: TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants should refer to the English Language Proficiency page on the UNE website for specific information on minimum score requirements.
Yes
Canadian Pharmacy School Graduates, Foreign Pharmacy School Graduates
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Yes
Yes
Interviews
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Yes
Interviews are required for admission and are done by invitation only. Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited to interview by the Office of Graduate Admission.
Yes
Accepted Applicants
Yes
No
The first required deposit of $200 is typically due approximately two weeks after the date of acceptance. An additional deposit of $300 is required no later than April 1, 2024. All deposits are non-refundable and are credited directly towards tuition upon matriculation and/or will be forfeited if the student does not matriculate. All due dates and relevant information will be included in the acceptance letter.
2025-08-27
Classes typically begin late August or early September immediately following orientation.
No
Yes
Background Checks and Drug Screenings
Yes
No
Yes