Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University Quick Facts

Program Description

Palm Beach Atlantic University is located in West Palm Beach, Florida.  The 25-acre campus is minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful south Florida beaches, and is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway.

The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at PBA started in 2001 and graduated its first Pharm.D. class in 2005. Accredited by ACPE, the Gregory School of Pharmacy admits 75 students annually so teaching and learning are personalized and interactive.  Community service, leadership opportunities, international and local medical mission trips are just some of the unique experiences pharmacy students at PBA experience.

The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy exists to develop servant-leaders within the profession of pharmacy by following Christ’s example of serving, teaching, and healing those in need. Teaching is geared toward the primary purpose of preparing future pharmacists who excel in patient care and embrace the practice of pharmacy as a calling. The faculty strives to help all students, regardless of religious background, integrate their own spiritual beliefs into a value system that promotes the highest standards of character, compassion, and leadership.

PharmD Program Highlights

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

Location

Location: 901 South Flagler Drive P.O. Box 24708, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-4708

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Acceptance Rate for Palm Beach Atlantic University

15%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 15%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Palm Beach Atlantic 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. Online courses must be from an accredited institution.

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. Pass/fail courses cannot not be calculated in a student’s science perquisite GPA and may result in not meeting admissions requirements.

Completion timing: Students should aim at completing the required courses by the end of the spring term for the year that they plan on starting into the program (i.e. Spring of 2027 for a Fall of 2027 start). Students who have been accepted to the program are responsible for updating any remaining required prerequisite course grades. Summer classes can be considered for any remaining prerequisite courses.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Recommended But Not Required: Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science)

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Health Care Professional, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

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

Evaluations from a science Professor and/or from a health related professional is highly preferred if applicable.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Candidates who have completed their PharmCAS application, and are selected for interviews will be contacted directly by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Interview Day experiences will include: Dean’s welcome, an overview of PBA and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, pharmacy student panel, interview with faculty and tour of the school of pharmacy and optional campus tour.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: March 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 17, 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? 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
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
The TOEFL is required if English is not a candidate’s first language and the primary language with undergraduate studies was not in English.

Contact Information

Website: https://learn-well.pba.edu/academics/pharmacy/admissions.html

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