Larkin University

Larkin University Quick Facts

Program Description

Larkin University College of Pharmacy is the first year-round, three-year, block-program in the State of Florida!

Founded in 2013, Larkin University is a private, not-for-profit university. LU is affiliated with Larkin Health Systems but is a separate Educational Institution. The primary goal of the College is to promote and foster pharmacy education to create compassionate and knowledgeable pharmacists who will be prepared to pursue a multitude of career options including post-graduate education. Although students complete their Doctor of Pharmacy in three years, as opposed to the more traditional four years, due to the design of the curriculum, students have approximately 25% more contact time than traditional programs!

The block curriculum allows students to:

• Learn in a focused format so students can concentrate on one major topic at a time.
• Several courses are taught longitudinally over the year in order to apply the knowledge that has been learned within each block.
• In a typical day, the class meets with their faculty, engages in didactic teaching, and participates in active learning activities to allow the substantial amount of information learned in pharmacy school to be applied regularly, limiting the need for excessive memorization.

LU College of Pharmacy is affiliated with many teaching hospitals and clinics for pharmacy students throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties so students will not have to travel for third-year rotations unless they wish to do so.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Required
• $500 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)
• Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location:18301 N. Miami Ave. 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33169

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Acceptance Rate for Larkin University

26%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 26%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Larkin 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: 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 must complete all required course prerequisites by the end of the first summer term prior to enrolling in the Pharm.D. degree program in the fall term.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Science), Supervisor

Accepted: Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math)

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

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: Varies)

Two letters of references are required. Highly recommended: a letter from a Faculty member, and one letter from a Supervisor/Manager.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format

Online interview option: Yes

Interviews consist of individual interviews with two faculty members, a group activity, and a writing sample. In depth information of the program, Financial Services and the next steps of the matriculation process will be provided during interview day. Professionalism is an important part of our program. Students invited for an interview are expected to accept or formally decline the interview invitation. Students are expected to show up for their scheduled interview. If a student fails to communicate a cancellation or the need to reschedule their interview at least 2 business days in advance, the unprofessional behavior will be reported to PharmCAS.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: July 27, 2026

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? No
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: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
The TOELF is required for International Students. The minimum acceptable scores is 80. English score reports are valid for two years from the date of testing and must be reported electronically to Larkin University. School code D530

Contact Information

Website: http://ularkin.org/pharmd-admissions-requirements/

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