Lebanese American University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3Â Years | Courses: 70 | Faculty: 20 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 73 | Acceptance Rate: 0% | Est. Class Size: 39 |
Program Description
http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/programs/
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- 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:Â Lebanese American University, Byblos
Interactive mapNAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Lebanese American University graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 100.0% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 100.0% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 84.6% | 76.4% |
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
| Tuition: | $24,418 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $961 | per year |
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
| Minimum GPA: N/A | Average GPA: 2.5 | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 70 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 39 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| pre-pharmacy program | 39 |
| Chemical Principles | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8 |
| Medical Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Computer Application to Pharmacy | 2 |
| Principles of Pathophysiology and Immunology | 4 |
| Microbiological Basis of Disease | 3 |
| Statistics for Health Profession Majors | 3 |
| Medical Biochemistry | 4 |
| Systems Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Curriculum courses | 16 |
| English courses | 9 |
| Total | 70 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: science courses with labs: Not Applicable; science courses without labs: Not Applicable; non-science courses: Not Applicable.
Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | An applicant must complete three recommendation forms by three different faculty members, among which at least one should be a major course instructor. |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
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Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with one interviewer Individual applicants with two or more interviewers Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Details: | Purpose The LAU SOP recognizes that academic excellence is not the only benchmark for success. SOP uses multiple mini-interviews for candidates. This process allows interviewers to become acquainted with candidates.Structure Each candidate visits three committees and each committee is responsible for assessing attributes in 5 to 7-minute sessions for a 20-minute interview.Interview Content Interview questions related to the candidate’s non-academic past experiences, performances, and behaviors. |
Applying
Deadline
First day of classes: August 31, 2026This school does not admit through PharmCAS — apply directly and check its website for current deadlines.
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Foreign transcript policy: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No
Contact Information
Website:Â http://pharmacy.lau.edu.lb/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LAU.Pharmacy/ | Instagram @laupharmacy |
Lebanese American University: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tuition at Lebanese American University?
First-year tuition runs about $24,418 for all students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees and living costs.
What is the minimum GPA for Lebanese American University?
Lebanese American University requires a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. Admitted students typically exceed the floor, so treat it as a baseline rather than a target.
What is Lebanese American University’s PharmCAS deadline?
For the 2026–27 cycle, Lebanese American University’s final PharmCAS deadline is We are not a participating PharmCAS institution. A priority deadline of We are not a participating PharmCAS institution offers earlier review.
Do you need a bachelor’s degree to get into Lebanese American University?
No — Lebanese American University admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The PharmD itself takes four years.
What is Lebanese American University’s NAPLEX pass rate?
In 2025, the first-time NAPLEX pass rate was 100.0%, as reported by NABP.