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Submission Number: 4132
Submission ID: 80
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Created: Mon, 08/19/2019 - 21:01
Completed: Mon, 06/10/2024 - 11:32
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Institution Name University of Pittsburgh
College or School Name School of Pharmacy
Short Name U of Pittsburgh
Banner Image: PDK_RGB_Shield_Rule_Pharmacy_3color-1024x222.png
If you need to post a notification below your institution name, please enter it here:
Street 1 3501 Terrace Street
Street 2 5020 Salk Hall
Street 3
City Pittsburgh
State Pennsylvania
Zip 15261
Country United States
Program Location: Pennsylvania
Admissions Office Contact(s):
  • Name: Marcia Borrelli
    Title: Director of Student Services
    Office: John P. and Constance A. Curran Student Center
    Phone (Work): 412-383-9000
    Email: rxschool@pitt.edu
Institutional Website:
Contact Information Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program? March 3, 2025
Final Application Deadline Description:
What is the priority application deadline for your program? None
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below: Full Accreditation
Satellite/Branch campuses:
Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is your institution public or private? Public
Is your institution part of an academic health center? Yes
Select the appropriate academic term type for your program. Semester (2 terms per academic year)
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
What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum? 4 years
Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions?  Yes
Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details.  No
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 entering without a previous degree will be classified as an undergraduate student in their P1 and P2 years and therefore will be eligible to earn a BS Pharmaceutical Sciences after the second professional year. Students entering with a previous degree will be classified as a graduate student.
Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion?  No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class: 114
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Target number of Pharm.D. seats for the upcoming P1 entering class: 114
Maximum number of Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class: 120
Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class: 55
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? Yes
If yes, check all that apply: PharmD/PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
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: Students interested in the PharmD/PhD will apply to the PhD program in their second professional year in the PharmD program
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Program Description Chartered in 1878, Pitt Pharmacy is committed to providing a personalized education that maximizes skills and talents. Pitt Pharmacy provides many unique experiences that prepare students to launch a great career and to achieve their personal goals. Pitt Pharmacy accepts students with a variety of career expectations and educational experiences. Every effort is made to encourage and recruit students with diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. When making decisions, the Admissions Committee considers evidence of sound scholarship, community involvement, leadership, and communication skills.
Program Description Video:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Minimum Overall GPA: 3.0
Minimum Prerequisite GPA: 3.0
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants: Pitt Pharmacy uses a holistic review of applicants. A 3.0 in the sciences and overall GPA are considered competitive. The committee will review applications in their entirety. Applicants are encouraged to complete all experiences including extracurricular activities regardless of their connection to healthcare. Consider including honors and activities from high school!
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 62
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 24
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 74
Total number of basic science college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 33
Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
List of Course Prerequisites:
Course Subject Course Title Semester Hours (Min) Quarter Hours (Min)
Biology/Biological Science General Biology I and II w/Labs 8 11
Chemistry General Chemistry I and II w/Labs 8 11
Chemistry Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab(s) 8 11
Math Calculus (Must be Analytic Geometry and Calculus) Business Calculus will not be accepted as a Calculus/Math requirement. 3 3
Statistics Statistics (Applied Statistics Methods or Basic Applied Statistics) 3 3
English Composition / Writing English Composition/Writing I and II 6 6
Humanities Humanities Electives: Africana; Classics; Communication; English; Film; Foreign Language; History of Art & Architecture; HIstory & Philosophy of Science; Linguistics; Music; Philosophy; Public Service; Religious; Arts. 9 9
Social/Behavioral Science Depts: Anthropology; Econ; Gender/Sexuality/Women's Studies; Geography; History; Jewish Studies; Legal Studies; Poli Sci; Psych; Sociology; Urban Studies; and Neuroscience (Drugs and Behavior, Brains and Behavior) 9 9
General Elective(s) Electives in Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Math, or Statistics. Note: Anatomy and Physiology and Biochemistry are part of the PharmD core curriculum; therefore, they are not eligible to be used as prerequisites. 6 6
When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)? All required math and science courses must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year of entry in the professional program. All remaining courses should be completed by the end of spring term and must be completed prior to the fall term entry into the professional program.
Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Varies
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Varies
Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites:
Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?
  • Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
  • Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Not Applicable
  • Non-Science Course Prerequisites: No
Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites:
Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry must be for science majors and include a laboratory. Anatomy & Physiology and Biochemistry are part of the PharmD core curriculum; therefore, they are NOT eligible to be used as prerequisites.
Link to additional course prerequisites information: https://www.pharmacy.pitt.edu/pharmd-student-handbook/pharmd-handbook-admissions#PreprofReq
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS? No
Will your institution require a supplemental application fee? No
Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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
Does your program require pharmacy observation hours? Recommended, but not required
Please note any additional relevant information:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution? Yes
 If yes, how many evaluations are required? Three (3)
Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.
  • Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
  • Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Any Subject Area): REQUIRED
  • Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
  • Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED
What is your college/school policy on committee letters? Accepted
Does it count as more than one evaluation? No
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: Three letters of recommendation are required. Two MUST be from faculty members at a college or university who worked with you in the classroom, laboratory, or as an advisor. The faculty can be from any subject with preference for science faculty. The third letter of recommendation may be from any other source EXCLUDING family, friend, TA, co-worker, or politician.
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: https://www.policy.pitt.edu/pa-residency-classification-eligibility-reduced-tuition
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad): Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
Other clarifying information, if necessary: For more information regarding F-1 Status, please visit: https://www.ois.pitt.edu/f-1-students
Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores? No
If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:
Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? No
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
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: Interviews are typically held on select Saturdays (weekdays may be available) and are 1 hour and 45 minutes in duration. Applicants will have an opportunity to interact with current PharmD students and school leadership. This is not part of the interview evaluation but is an opportunity to ask questions regarding the University and the PharmD program. A 30-minute individual interview with two faculty members will be part of the evaluation process.

Students invited to interview are asked to meet one-on-one with a Pitt Pharmacy Admissions Team member prior to interview to discuss prerequisites, interview logistics, writing assessment, and answer questions regarding the program.
Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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: The deposit is $200 and is used towards tuition in the fall term.
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class: 2025-08-25
Additional details for accepted applicants: https://www.registrar.pitt.edu/calendars
Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service? No
Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service? No
I would like to mark this section as done. Yes
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