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College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Admissions
Admission to the professional pharmacy program may be achieved by one of three methods:- Upon satisfactory completion of the pre-pharmacy program at either
the University of Houston or another accredited college, students
must submit to the College an application to the professional
program, applicants must complete all prepharmacy prerequisite coursework prior to enrolling,
scores from the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT); and
submission of two letters of recommendation, one from the
pre-pharmacy advisor, committee, or professor and the other from a
registered pharmacist. An applicant may be in the process of completing the prerequisite coursework and still apply.
- Students, who complete the first year of the pre-pharmacy program
with a minimum 3.00 grade point average, will be considered for early
acceptance into the professional pharmacy program. Students must
successfully complete all remaining pre-pharmacy requirements with
sufficiently high grades in all science and mathematics courses,
submit PCAT scores, and have a satisfactory personal interview and
writing evaluation before being given formal admission.
- Students admitted to the university directly from high school with the objective of entering the professional pharmacy program will be considered for early acceptance into that program if they provide evidence of high SAT or ACT scores and rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class. Students must successfully complete the pre-pharmacy program with sufficiently high grades in all science and mathematics courses, take the PCAT, and have a satisfactory personal interview and writing evaluation before being given formal admission.
Students must submit the completed application packet by the application deadline: March 1. Applicants should ensure that official transcripts of all previous academic work are enclosed with the application. The college must receive applications by March 1 from students who wish to enter in the fall semester. In deciding on admission to the professional program, the Admissions and Retention Committee will carefully evaluate grades earned in pre-pharmacy courses, scores on the PCAT, letters of recommendation, the results of a personal interview and writing skills evaluation, if administered by the college, and a list the applicant's community service, honors, awards, and extracurricular activities.
International Students
International students applying for admission to the professional program and requiring evaluation of a foreign transcript, must contact the academic advicer in the College of Pharmacy (713-743-1261). International students applying for admission to the pre-pharmacy program at the university and requiring evaluation of a foreign transcript, should initiate their application with the university's Office of Admissions, International Student Office.Transfer Students
Students who take their pre-pharmacy work at other institutions should meet the curriculum requirements for pre-pharmacy as outlined in this section of the catalog. Students are encouraged to consult an academic adviser/counselor or seek other assistance at the college they are attending for assistance in selecting courses meeting the pre-pharmacy curriculum. The College of Pharmacy will determine the number of transferable credits according to regulations and policies existing at the time of the students' enrollment.Educational Program
Students entering the pharmacy professional program must meet the general requirements for a baccalaureate degree, including completion of university core curriculum requirements. See the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section of this catalog for details.