D’Youville University

D’Youville University Quick Facts

Program Description

A pharmacist’s importance in the continuum of patient care is only increasing, according to studies from the Pharmacy Workforce Center. Pharmacists are not only drug information experts — able to assess potential effects and interactions — they have trusted advisors to patients on everything from preventive care to wellness to diet and more.

D’Youville’s School of Pharmacy ACPE-accredited PharmD program prepares students not only for their doctoral education but also for their eventual role as practitioners with the practical, hands-on experience that future pharmacists need.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $750 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14201

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Acceptance Rate for D’Youville University

14%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 14%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for D’Youville 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.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Yes. The Admissions Committee for the School of Pharmacy will accept online Science courses on a case by case basis.

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: All applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation into the program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Two (2) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Required: Professor (Any Subject Area)

Recommended But Not Required: Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Accepted: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Liberal Arts)

Conditionally Accepted: Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend, Politician

Committee letters: Recommended but not required (counts as more than one: Varies)

Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one of the required letters of recommendation must be from a professor at a college/university.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: Yes

D’Youville University School of Pharmacy core values are excellence, lifelong learning, cultural diversity, professionalism, leadership, social responsibility, critical inquiry and collaboration. The School of Pharmacy’s interview process will employ a series of multiple mini-interviews aimed at assessing a candidates attributes in these core values, and their potential to develop into a competent and compassionate pharmacist who values and renders patient-centered care.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 16, 2027

General School Information

Program

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

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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
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://www.dyc.edu/academics/schools-and-departments/pharmacy/

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