Notre Dame of Maryland University

Notre Dame of Maryland University Quick Facts

Program Description

The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate student pharmacists to be competent, ethical, and caring pharmacists who will provide quality care to diverse patient populations in an ever-changing society. Our dynamic and challenging curriculum fosters the development of leadership and life-long learning skills through excellence in teaching and learning, service, and scholarship. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors and work together as a team that embraces professionalism, integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and creativity. The School offers an innovative 4-year professional curriculum that is designed to foster the development of the student pharmacist as a critical thinker, and an ethical, competent, and caring professional.

The School faculty embraces a student-centered philosophy to teaching and learning that engages the student in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on a patient-centered approach to the provision of pharmacist care, practice skill development, teamwork, and communication skills. Please visit our website for specific information regarding our admission requirements and procedures: http://www.ndm.edu

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 Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2464

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Acceptance Rate for Notre Dame of Maryland University

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Notre Dame of Maryland 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: No; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Yes.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: August 1

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Professor (Science)

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

Accepted: Employer

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Required for invited applicants only. Usually 1 or 2 faculty members and 1 student. Interview day includes presentations on curriculum, academic success, and admissions.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 3, 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, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://www.ndm.edu/

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