University of Nebraska Medical Center

University of Nebraska Medical Center Quick Facts

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy is located on the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus in Omaha, NE.  The College of Pharmacy opened the UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences & Education in 2016, a $35 million building completely funded by private support. The new Center offers the most up-to-date technologies to enhance the learning environment.

UNMC is dedicated to educating the next century of health care professionals with the latest in teaching tools, technology and facilities.  More than 3,600 students attend UNMC, seeking degrees in Allied Health professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Graduate Studies.  Students at UNMC learn in an environment that embraces the innovation of tomorrow while maintaining low student-to-faculty ratios and small-group learning.

Because of UNMC’s robust research enterprise, students learn from scientists and clinicians who are at the leading edge of discovery. Many of our students also can engage in the rich cultures of Omaha, working in student-run clinics that assist underserved populations in the city.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $500 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 986120 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-6120

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Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska Medical Center

52%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 52%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

Source: NABP, NAPLEX Passing Rates for 2023–2025 Graduates (March 2026). First-attempt pass rates. National average covers all graduates of ACPE-accredited programs.

Tuition

First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. In-person courses are preferred; however, online coursework will be accepted.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.

Completion timing: Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Required: Professor (Math), Professor (Science)

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Pharmacist, Supervisor

Accepted: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts)

Conditionally Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Politician, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Three (3) reference letters are required: Two (2) must come from Science/Math faculty. The third may also come from a faculty member or it may come from a non-academic reference (a pharmacist is an excellent choice). In all cases, the references must be in a position to critically evaluate your past performance.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Interviews will be scheduled beginning in early fall and will continue on a regular basis into early 2027. Interviews are typically held on Fridays, with the on-campus option held in the morning and the virtual option held in the afternoon. The interview portion is approximately 20 minutes in length and conducted by two (2) faculty members. Candidates rotate through activities including the interview, a writing exercise and tour. Candidates interact with current College of Pharmacy students during a Q&A session.

Applying

Deadline

March 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
Applying early is strongly encouraged for campus preference and scholarship purposes.
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Recommended, but not required
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? Yes

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
TOEFL is required for all international applicants. Students completing their undergraduate coursework in the US are granted an exception.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.unmc.edu/pharmacy/

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