Contact Information
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Street 1: 1310 S. Coulter Street
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City: Amarillo
State: Texas
Zip: 79106
Country: United States

Program Location:: Texas
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: SOP Admissions & Outreach Team
  Office: Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
  Phone (Work): 806-414-9393
  Email: sopadmissions@ttuhsc.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy/default.aspx
- https://www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy/pioneer-pathway/pioneer-pathway.aspx

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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? : October 1, 2024
Describe any requirements or incentives for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. :
Prospective students meeting the priority deadline will be able to secure their top campus choice and will also receive priority consideration for merit-based admissions scholarships. Students who apply after the priority deadline will still be eligible for scholarships, but scholarship funds may limited later in the application cycle.


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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 
Satellite/Branch campuses:: Abilene-four years (P1-P4), Amarillo-four years (P1-P4),  Dallas-four years (P1-P4), Lubbock-two years (P3-P4), Pioneer Pathway/Hybrid -four years (campus selection P3-P4)
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? : Other
If Other, please briefly describe:
2-4 program. Minimum of 2 yr pre-requisites (45 hrs.). 4 year PharmD program structure.


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?: No

Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : Yes
If “Yes” to alternate pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion, check all that apply:: Geographically dispersed campuses, Online or distance-learning-based programs 

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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 101
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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/MBA (Business Administration), PharmD/MPH (Public Health)

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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Program Description
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Program Description:
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy offers the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with the expanded role of the pharmacist in mind. 

TTUHSC School of Pharmacy's program is student centered, focusing on problem-based educational strategies. The curriculum provides an integrated course context of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and therapeutics, built on a solid understanding of the biomedical sciences. It offers expanded practice management instruction and clinical experiences early and throughout the four-year professional program. Each of the curricular and instructional strategies has been precisely balanced to give the academic and clinical preparation to optimally succeed in any pharmaceutical profession. Learn more by visiting www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy 

Email sopadmissions@ttuhsc.edu to schedule a campus tour!

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: N/A
Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: N/A
Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
Our preferred minimum GPA is 3.00 for both the overall and pre-pharmacy GPA. However, we conduct a holistic review of each candidate that includes the candidate's GPA, application essays, letters of recommendation, participation in extracurricular activities, leadership responsibilities, and work experiences in order to determine eligibility for admission. 

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 65
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 32
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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
Successful candidates of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy must complete the listed undergraduate prerequisite course credits. However, all outstanding prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in August 2025. If you have any questions regarding this date, please contact sopadmissions@ttuhsc.edu. 

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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology--Biology I for Majors with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: Biology--Biology II for Majors with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Microbiology
Course Title: Biology--Microbiology with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry--Chemistry I for Majors with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry--Chemistry II for Majors with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry--Organic Chemistry I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Chemistry--Organic Chemistry II with lab 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Physics
Course Title: Physics I with lab (trig or calculus based accepted)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Communication / Speech (Verbal)
Course Title: Speech (Public Speaking) (not waived with a bachelor's degree)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Math--Calculus I (not business calculus) 
Semester Hours (Min): 4
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Course Subject: Statistics
Course Title: Math--Statistics (or biostatistics)
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: English Composition (two 3-hour courses-not used in GPA calculation) 
*If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course.
Semester Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Other
Course Title: *English/British/U.S./Ethnic/Women's Literature (not used in GPA calculation)
*If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course.
Semester Hours (Min): 3
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Course Subject: Humanities
Course Title: *History, Government, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Humanities, or other social/behavioral science (five 3-hour courses-not used in GPA calculation)
*If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course.
Semester Hours (Min): 15

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
Successful candidates of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy must complete the listed undergraduate prerequisite course credits. However, all outstanding prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in August 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

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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

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*Exemption from English and Humanities/Social Science courses if applicant has earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy. All other prerequisites are required. 

*Public Speaking is not waived with a bachelor's degree.   

*Humanities/Social Sciences include: Anthropology, Communications (excluding Public Speaking prerequisite), Economics, Ethnic Studies, Family Living/Human Development, Geography, History, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science (Government), Psychology, and Sociology.

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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?: Yes
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Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: Yes
If yes, please enter the dollar amount:: $100
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Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Once your application has been verified by PharmCAS and released to our Admissions office, we will send you a link to the supplemental application and your personal application portal. 

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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

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?: 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?: Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: NOT ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: NOT ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Any Subject Area): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

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::
We recommend that you include letters from pharmacy supervisors, faculty members and pharmacy professionals.
Letters from family members, clergy, and friends will not be accepted. 

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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
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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, 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::
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center requires an official U.S. equivalency course-by-course evaluation for all foreign coursework outside the United States. Foreign transcripts are not accepted. World Education Services (www.wes.org) can be sent directly to PharmCAS. We will also accept U.S. equivalency course-by-course evaluations from companies who are members of ATA, AACRAO, and/or NASFA.

If an applicant is classified as an international applicant, we will require additional application items that will be added to the supplemental checklist. 


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: :
An official TOEFL score report indicating a minimum of 550 paper-based 79 internet-based is required. Official TOEFL scores must be sent to PharmCAS. The TOEFL is waived for international applications who complete four long consecutive semesters from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or for those who are a citizen of a country whose native language is English. 

Our institution also accepts the following for proof of English Proficiency:
IELTS International English Language Testing Service  - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version; IELTS General Training results are not acceptable.
Duolingo English Test (Online examination) The minimum requirement Duolingo score is 100.
PTE Academic - The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60. PTE General and PTE Young Learners results are not acceptable.
Cambridge CPE - The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is C.
Cambridge CAE - The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is B.

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
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Interviews
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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::
* Behavioral interview with a faculty member and a current student 
* Tour of the campus including Sim Center, Anatomage tables, Sterile Products IV lab, and Compounding lab 
* Q&A with students, faculty, and staff

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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::
In order to secure the candidate seat in the class, a non-refundable $400 seat fee is required. 


Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2025-08-11
Additional details for accepted applicants::
*Date of first day of classes is subject to change. 

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