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“The program has opened my eyes to so many career areas. And the faculty is
fantastic.”


— Cyrus Moore, Pharm.D. Class of 2021





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According to U.S. News & World Report, VCU School of Pharmacy is one of the Top
20 Pharm.D. programs in the United States. Located in the heart of Richmond,
Virginia, we welcome students from all backgrounds and experiences. As one of 18
Health Science Centers in the United States, the school's location within the
VCU Health System offers Pharm.D. students tremendous opportunities for
interprofessional education and collaboration. In addition to our Pharm.D.
program, we offer several dual degree programs with the VCU School of Medicine,
VCU School of Business, VCU Wilder School of Government & Public Affairs and VCU
College of Health Professions.

Why Students Choose VCU


OUR CULTURE

At VCU, you can expect to learn from dynamic faculty in a welcoming and
inclusive environment that will expose you to individuals of differing
perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds.


OUR CURRICULUM

Our curriculum offers students an exceptional balance of practice and community
engagement alongside basic and applied pharmaceutical research.


OUR RESULTS

We have the highest NAPLEX pass rate in the state of Virginia and second-highest
NAPLEX pass rate when compared the Top 10 Schools of Pharmacy as reported by
U.S. News & World Report.
PERSPECTIVE: MY FIRST YEAR AT VCU
"I think that the best thing about being a P1 is forming relationships with the
upperclassmen through organizations or just by interacting with them in the
Smith Building. I have found them to be invaluable mentors who are truly
invested in our success as students, in how they constantly provide meaningful
advice and support during this first year."
"Ever since the white coat ceremony, I have had a shift in attitude and the
reality has set in that I wear my white coat and VCU letters with a sense of
pride and determination to be the best pharmacist I can be!"
"The best thing about being a P1 is the vast network of support we have received
from our upperclassmen, faculty, and administrators. I am truly grateful for all
the helpful advice and invitations to various events in the pharmacy school."
"I think that the best thing about being a P1 is forming relationships with the
upperclassmen through organizations or just by interacting with them in the
Smith Building. I have found them to be invaluable mentors who are truly
invested in our success as students, in how they constantly provide meaningful
advice and support during this first year."
"Ever since the white coat ceremony, I have had a shift in attitude and the
reality has set in that I wear my white coat and VCU letters with a sense of
pride and determination to be the best pharmacist I can be!"
"The best thing about being a P1 is the vast network of support we have received
from our upperclassmen, faculty, and administrators. I am truly grateful for all
the helpful advice and invitations to various events in the pharmacy school."
"I think that the best thing about being a P1 is forming relationships with the
upperclassmen through organizations or just by interacting with them in the
Smith Building. I have found them to be invaluable mentors who are truly
invested in our success as students, in how they constantly provide meaningful
advice and support during this first year."


17th

in NIH funding




20th

in the country

(U.S. News & World Report)



$10.3

million in research

funding



95%

2020 NAPLEX pass rate




83%

residency acceptance

rate



95%

on-time graduation

rate



17th

in NIH funding




20th

in the country

(U.S. News & World Report)



$10.3

million in research

funding



95%

2020 NAPLEX pass rate




83%

residency acceptance

rate



95%

on-time graduation

rate



17th

in NIH funding




20th

in the country

(U.S. News & World Report)



$10.3

million in research

funding




Learn more

Dual Degree Programs

Are you a highly motivated student interested in research or looking to obtain
additional experience in business, public health, health innovation or
gerontology? Our combined degree programs take advantage of efficiencies in both
the professional and graduate programs while maintaining sufficient rigor,
scope, and depth. Currently, the following combined degrees are offered jointly
with the VCU School of Medicine, VCU School of Business, VCU College of Health
Professions and VCU School of Nursing.

Combined Degree Program Program Website Program Director Doctor of
(Pharm.D.)/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Pharmaceutical
Sciences Dr. Elvin Price Doctor of (Pharm.D.)/Business Administration, Master of
(M.B.A.) Business Administration Dr. David Holford Doctor of (Pharm.D.)/Public
Health, Master of (M.P.H.) Public Health Dr. Elvin Price Doctor of
(Pharm.D.)/Aging Studies, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate graduate
certificate) Aging Studies Dr. Krista Donohoe

Application Process

Step 1: Schedule an appointment to discuss your competitiveness (optional step)
Step 2: Complete and submit a PharmCAS Application with all supplemental
materials
Step 3: After submission, the preliminary review of application begins
Step 4: Based on preliminary review, interview offers are extended
Step 5: Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the virtual interview
and supplemental application process
Step 6: Admissions decision is made and sent to applicant


Tips for a compelling application

Application Requirements





 * Complete PharmCAS online application with the following components
   * Offical Transcript(s)
   * Personal Statement
   * Three Letters of Recommendation

One letter should be from a faculty member, employer, and health care
professional. If you are unable to secure a recommendation from a healthcare
professional or employer, a letter from a faculty member or volunteer
coordinator is acceptable.

 * Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

Completion of the PCAT is not required for the 2020-2021 cycle and remains
optional. Students are encouraged to take the exam under the following
conditions:

 * Overall GPA below a 3.0
 * Prerequisites taken 5+ years ago
 * Less than 50 total credit hours taken at time of application
 * Downward trend in academic history


If you are still unsure of what to do - don't worry, we are here for you. Please
make an appointment here.



Schedule an appointment

Application timeline

 * July 14, 2021

 * July 28, 2021

 * September 22, 2021

 * November 1, 2021

 * May 2, 2022

Download Our Admissions Guidebook

COVID-19 Impact on Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions

Pharm.D. Tuition & Fees (2020 - 2021)

VCU School of Pharmacy is dedicated to making a Pharm.D. degree more affordable
for the pharmacists of tomorrow.

In-state

$31,866 per year

Out-of-state

$45,194 per year

Are you an out-of-state student?

Be sure to ask us if you qualify for the Explore Virginia Tuition Initiative.

Connect with us!

 * Open House
 * Info Session
 * Pipeline Programs

The VCU Health Sciences Pipeline features programs and initiatives to support
students in their journey toward a healthcare career. VCU School of Pharmacy has
several programs at the middle school, high school and college level for
students interested in learning about pharmacy. Click the button below to learn
more and find a program for you.

 * Compromiso, Valores, Servicio
 * Preview Day
 * Pharmacy Explorers
 * Pharmacy Summer Scholars
 * Summer Academic Enrichment Program

Learn About Pipeline Programs

Virtual Information Sessions are designed with you in mind. An admissions
representative will provide insights about the pharmacy profession and VCU
School of Pharmacy. Interested in meeting some of our students? We can arrange
that as well! If you have a class, club or group of individuals interested in
learning more about VCU School of Pharmacy, feel free to request an information
session.

Schedule an information session

Open Houses are open to anyone interested in the Pharm.D. program at VCU School
of Pharmacy. Attending an Open House gives you the opportunity to:

 * Learn more about our Pharm.D. program
 * Ask questions about the admissions process
 * Virtually tour the MCV Campus
 * Get a sense of student life from current Pharm.D. students

Currently, all Open House sessions are held virtually, please use the button
below to schedule an Open House session. For more details, call (804) 828-3000.

Schedule an open house visit

Prerequisites

Applicants for the VCU School of Pharmacy must successfully complete ALL course
prerequisites by the end of the summer term before fall classes begin in the
year of their admission.

Download checklist

52

Total number of college semester hours that must be completed prior to
matriculation

30

Total number of basic science college semester hours that must be completed
prior to application consideration

45

Total number of college quarter hours that must be completed prior to
matriculation:

Additional Information

*** Due to the importance of a strong biomedical science foundation in the
doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program, some or all of these courses are
highly recommended: genetics (3 SH), molecular biology (3 SH), immunology (3 SH)
and cell biology (3 SH).

NOTE: AP (Advanced Placement tests of the College Board) and/or IB
(International Baccalaureate) courses will not be accepted for science
prerequisites other than physics, although higher-level courses in the same
subject area may be substituted (e.g., physical chemistry for general
chemistry). AP/IB credit in physics, calculus, statistics, and English will be
accepted with a minimum score of 3 (AP) or 4 (IB).

If you have taken Human Anatomy and Physiology together, please take both
sections to satisfy the 6 credit requirement: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and
II.

Course title Sem. hrs Qrt. hrs Biology General Biology Lecture 6 9 General
Biology Lab 2 3 Human Anatomy Lecture (in addition, 1 SH of lab is preferred) 3
4.5 Human Physiology 3 4.5 Microbiology Lecture (in addition, 1 SH of lab is
preferred) 3 4.5 Biochemistry Lecture 3 4.5 Chemistry General Chemistry or
General Inorganic Chemistry Lecture 6 9 General Chemistry or General Inorganic
Chemistry Lab 2 3 Organic Chemistry Lecture 6 9 Organic Chemistry Lab 2 3
Physics Physics Lecture 3 4.5 Physics Lab 1 1.5 Math Calculus 3 4.5 Statistics 3
4.5 Other English 6 9 TOTAL 52 78

Facilities

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Richmond, Virginia, 23298
(804) 828-3000

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Falls Church, Virginia, 22042
(703) 776-7600

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