University of Pittsburgh

Est. Class Size

120

Application Deadline

3/1/2027

Tuition, full 4-year program

$139,048

Program Description

Chartered in 1878, Pitt Pharmacy is committed to providing a personalized education that maximizes skills and talents. Pitt Pharmacy provides many unique experiences that prepare students to launch a great career and to achieve their personal goals. Pitt Pharmacy accepts students with a variety of career expectations and educational experiences. Every effort is made to encourage and recruit students with diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds. When making decisions, the Admissions Committee considers evidence of sound scholarship, community involvement, leadership, and communication skills.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Public Institution
• —No baccalaureate degree required
• ✓Deposit required to hold acceptance
• ✓Conducts interviews of applicants
• ✓Three (3) letters of reference required
• ✓Offers an Early Assurance program
• ●Part of an academic health center

Location

Location: 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261

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NAPLEX Pass Rates

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

This school 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

The PCAT exam has been discontinued; no standardized test score is required for admission.

Program Prerequisites

Total college semester hours required before matriculation: 62

Basic science semester hours required: 24

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Varies.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: All required math and science courses must be completed by the end of the spring term of the year of entry in the professional program. All remaining courses should be completed by the end of spring term and must be completed prior to the fall term entry into the professional program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Applying

Deadline

March 1, 2027

First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
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? No

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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
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: No

Contact Information

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

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