Florida A&M University

Florida A&M University Quick Facts

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences welcomes applications from qualified applicants into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

Graduates of the PharmD program will be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist upon graduation. The curriculum has been designed to produce pharmacists qualified to assume practice and leadership roles within the profession. Specific emphasis has been placed on students taking classes in the basic sciences (including basic pharmaceutical sciences), mathematics, biomedical and social sciences. The curriculum of the College has been approved and fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

The admissions process for the College of Pharmacy is selective with limited enrollment. Although the required GPA for the professional program is a minimum of 2.75, a variety of other factors are considered. The goal is to produce a well-rounded general pharmacy practitioner who can think critically, work effectively in health-care settings and has the desire to provide care to all patients.

Admission into the professional program at the first professional year is either in Tallahassee (main campus) or in Crestview, Florida. Lectures will be provided to students at the main campus and simultaneously delivered through synchronous technology to the student at Crestview in real time.

Students may enter as transfers and will complete a supplemental application for transfer students in addition to the application from the university. Progression students will complete progression applications only.

For more information please visit our website (www.pharmacy.famu.edu).

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• No deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Does not participate 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: 1415 S. MLK Jr. BLVD, Tallahassee, Florida 32307

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Acceptance Rate for Florida A&M University

40%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 40%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Florida A&M University 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. Branch campus locations: Crestview, FL.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

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 should complete the course prerequisites the semester before matriculating into the PharmD program. If there are any questions and/or concerns about the prerequisites, call the Office of Student Affairs at 850-599-3016 to speak with an advisor or send an email to [email protected]

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor

Accepted: Employer, Health Care Professional, Politician, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Teaching Assistant

Committee letters: Not Accepted

Three (3) letters of recommendation and evaluation forms are required. To include one from a pharmacist, a professor, and another qualified professional who is familiar with you and can determine your likelihood for success in a Doctor of Pharmacy program. (Please note: Letters from peers or relatives are not accepted.)

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

The College’s interview process begins with the applicant being extended an invitation to interview based on program admission criteria. The applicants are administered an assessment before the interview. The Admission committee which consists of faculty, staff and students conduct interviews using a scoring rubric designed by the committee.

Applying

Deadline

March 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
Applications received by October 1, 2026 will be evaluated and if the program requirements are satisfied, the applicant will be granted an interview before the Fall semester ends. Please note: You can apply to the PharmD program if you are currently enrolled in pre-requisites and are scheduled to complete all program requirements by summer 2027.
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
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? No

International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents
Foreign transcript policy: Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
TOEFL required: Yes
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required in order to apply to the College of Pharmacy

Contact Information

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