Doctor of Pharmacy

University of South Florida - Public

*requires 72 prerequisite hours before matriculation

*criminal background check and drug screening required before matriculation

US News Ranking: #77 pharmacy school in nation

Location: Tampa, FL

Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Accredited

Credentials Awarded: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

PharmCAS: yes

Interview: yes

Application Deadlines:

  • Early Decision: September 6
  • Regular Decision: February 1

    • *received not postmarked by these dates - rolling admission

    Program Start Date: Fall

    Program Length: 4 years

    Class Size: 100 students

    Required Prerequisites:

  • English (3 credits)
  • Calculus (3 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
  • General Chemistry I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Physics (4 credits)
  • General Biology I & II with lab (8 credits)
  • Microbiology (3 credits)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (8 credits)
  • Cell or Molecular Biology (upper division) (3 credits)
  • Biochemistry (upper division) (3 credits)
  • Genetics (3 credits)
  • Economics (Micro or Macro) (3 credits)
  • Humanities and/or Social Sciences * (9 credits)

    • *One class must be related to diversity and culture and/or social and ethical issues

    AP coursework is accepted with a score of 3 or higher and IB coursework with a score of 4 or higher

    Minimum GPA: 2.75 or above preferred

    Average GPA of Accepted Applicants: 3.0-4.0

    Minimum PCAT: 65th percentile or above preferred

    Average PCAT of Accepted Applicants: 65th percentile or above

    Pharmacy Experience Hours: not require but highly recommended

    References: 2 letters of recommendation required, one letter must be from a biological or physical science professor

    Cost: About $18,000 for tuition and fees a year for 4 years totals about $72,000 for tuition and fees only for the program

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