Before considering the admissions and application processes involved for any of the School's undergraduate programs you should become familiar with what each program offers. A complete description of the academic programs offered by the School of Pharmacy is provided elsewhere. Specifically, you should be familiar with the Pharm.D. program.

Prior to admission into the Purdue University professional pharmacy program, students must complete the Pre-Pharmacy program requirements. Usually this is done during the two years immediately prior to starting the professional curriculum, although alternative paths have been successfully followed by many students. For students attending Purdue University, this usually is accomplished as a Pre-Pharmacy major during their freshman and sophomore years.

Admissions to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program

Pharm.D. Program Admission Criteria

All Pre-Pharmacy requirements must be completed prior to entry into the program (except PHPR 100 for transfer students). Students may complete these requirements at other colleges and universities. International transfer credit is accepted. However, the two semesters each of organic chemistry and anatomy/physiology must be completed in the U. S., regardless of whether they have been taken previously. Because of the integrated nature of the curriculum, there is no opportunity to be admitted to the professional program with advanced standing beyond the beginning of the first professional year. The Pre-Pharmacy requirements are as follows (see the specific courses in the Purdue Pre-Pharmacy program that meet these requirements):

• Anatomy and physiology (six semester hours, with lab)
• Calculus (six semester hours)
• Economics (three semester hours - micro, macro, or general)
• English composition (four semester hours)
• General biology (eight semester hours, with lab)
• General chemistry (eight semester hours, with lab)
• Microbiology (four semester hours, with lab)
• Organic chemistry (eight semester hours, with lab)
• Pharmacy orientation (West Lafayette Students only)
• Physics (four semester hours, with lab; can be non-calculus based)

Admissions decisions by the Admissions Committee involve consideration of several factors including:

• cumulative grade point average for all coursework taken after high school, with particular attention to Pre-Pharmacy science courses;
• previous work experience and leadership experience;
• volunteer service experience;
• two letters of recommendation (required);
• writing, verbal, and interpersonal abilities; and
• initiative to learn about pharmacy career paths.

A personal interview is required. This will be arranged for the most qualified students after applications have been received.

Application for admission to the Pharm.D. Program

Before considering the process of application, please familiarize yourself with the Pharm.D. program and the policies concerning admissions into the Pharm.D. program at Purdue (see above).

Application Process

Students applying for admission into the professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) must complete an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service, known as PharmCAS. Purdue's PharmCAS deadline is December 1, 2009 for admission for the class starting in Fall 2010. The PharmCAS application is available through the PharmCAS web site (www.PharmCAS.org). In addition, all applicants must complete an Admissions Form 9 and a supplemental Purdue application. The Admissions Form 9 and the supplemental Purdue application are due by December 1, 2009. These forms may be downloaded through this web site (see below). Finally, two (2) letters of reference must be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in each applicant's PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by December 1, 2009.

Applicants must submit all materials by the December 1, 2009 deadline to be guaranteed consideration for admission. In general, late applications are not considered. A presentation on the admission process and the factors considered by the admissions committee can be found in this PDF file.

Obtaining Materials for Application to the Pharm.D. Program

Admissions for the Fall 2009 semester are closed. Application materials for the Fall 2010 semester will be posted here as soon as they are available. This will be after July 1, 2009.