PharmD

Beginning each fall, members of the next class are selected using a modified rolling admissions procedure. Under this system, qualified applicants are admitted into the doctor of pharmacy program on an ongoing basis until the class is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all required admissions documents early in the admissions cycle to maximize their admissions potential.

Applications received after November 1 face significantly increased competition for admission and may be placed on a waiting list, regardless of qualifications. The final deadline for applications is March 1; all information must be postmarked or submitted online by this date.

Application Process

All material must be received by March 1.

• Complete a PharmCAS application

This includes submitting PCAT scores and three letters of recommendation, At least one letter from a science professor and a pharmacist is strongly preferred

• Complete a supplemental application 

This includes submitting a passport size photo and $25 application fee

The applicant is responsible for ensuring the timely receipt and updating of all required application documentation. A file will not be reviewed by the Admissions Committee until all application materials have been received by the Admissions Office.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must complete a minimum of 64 credit hours prior to matriculation into the doctor of pharmacy program. All required pre-professional academic work must be completed at an accredited college or university in the United States. All prerequisite courses must be completed with earned grades of “C” or higher.

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in all coursework attempted will be considered for admission into the program. Students with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution are only required to complete the economics, math and science prerequisites. The bachelor degree must be conferred prior to matriculation into the program.

Students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree are required to meet the non-science prerequisites as well as the economics, math and science prerequisites. Electives coursework may include basic science, math, or liberal arts courses; however, advanced science coursework (chemistry, biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences and clinical sciences) are beneficial in building a strong foundation for the doctor of pharmacy program.

Science and Math Requirements

Non-Science Requirements

Electives

* Physics, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry must have a lab associated with the course. When available, lab-based Biological Sciences are preferred.

**If the applicant has completed his or her bachelor’s degree, the classes are not required.

PharmCAS

Applicants must submit an application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) online at www.pharmcas.org. Original official transcripts from all US post-secondary schools (including the planned fall courses) and Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores must be submitted to PharmCAS. All college coursework attempted must be submitted to PharmCAS.

For applicants currently enrolled in classes, it is imperative to update newly completed coursework. When fall grades are available the applicant must submit official transcripts to PharmCAS in order to update their application. Transcripts reflecting spring grades must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Applicants are also required to submit three letters of recommendations to PharmCAS. At least one letter from a science professor and a pharmacist is strongly preferred.

Supplemental Materials

A supplemental application with the required application fee and passport size photograph must be submitted to CPHS. The supplemental application is available online at www.campbell.edu/cphs. Students may also submit additional letters of recommendation directly to the Admissions Office. Failure to complete the required supplemental components of the admissions process will delay the review of the applications package until all elements are completed.

Interviews

Completed application packages are evaluated by the Admissions Committee to determine the applicant’s potential as a student pharmacist. Based on this evaluation, an invitation to participate in a personal admissions interview may be extended. The interview is designed as a two-way exchange with the goal of mutually enhancing the understanding of both the applicant and the Admissions Committee. Applicants are notified by email of admissions decisions following the interview process.

Early Decision Program

An Early Decision Program is available for eligible applicants. Through this option, applicants select one school as their preference through PharmCAS. The college and the student have the potential to benefit from this program by confirming admissions and enrollment for qualified applicants early in the admissions process.

To be eligible for the Early Decision Program, the applicant must complete the required eight semester hours of organic chemistry, the PCAT examination, a PharmCAS application along with three letters of recommendation, and the supplemental application with fee and photograph.

All materials must be forwarded to the appropriate locations prior to the early decision deadline in order to be considered as an early decision candidate. A decision will be rendered by the deadline specified by PharmCAS.

Valid admissions decisions for an early decision candidate consist of: acceptance, denial or deferral of the applicant to the general applicant pool (applicant becomes eligible to apply to other pharmacy programs while still being considered by their primary preference).

Refund Policy

An admissions deposit is required of each accepted applicant. These deposits are non-refundable. Additionally, no refunds are provided for students who attend any class and subsequently withdraw or are suspended from CPHS for any cause.