PharmD Pharmacy at University of Arizona

Entry requirements

PharmD admission: apply through PharmCAS (fall 2027 entry: priority deadline October 1, 2026; final deadline March 1, 2027). 62 semester units of prerequisites completed by June 1 of the admission year: general chemistry with lab 8, organic chemistry with lab 8, anatomy and physiology with lab 8, general biology I with lab 4, microbiology with lab 4, physics (lecture) 3, English composition 6, calculus 3, statistics 3, social sciences 6, humanities 3, fine arts or literature 3, diversity emphasis 3. Prerequisites older than 7 years may expire; no pass/fail credit; grades of C or better required. Cumulative prerequisite, science, non-science and overall GPAs must each be at least 2.5 (2.75+ strongly preferred, 3.0+ optimal). Two letters of recommendation (a third as backup) and a resume are required. Applicants passing first-round review are invited to a three-part interview. Also required: Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card, expanded immunizations and Essential Qualifications certification. Coursework must be from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution or evaluated by World Education Services.