Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College Quick Facts

Program Description

The PharmD program at Presbyterian College is designed to prepare students for the general practice of pharmacy. Our curriculum focuses on managing patients’ healthcare and employs diverse modes of learning including lectures, laboratories, and simulated patient experiences.

PC provides pharmacy education with a liberal arts approach, integrating classroom learning with practical experience – emphasizing community engagement, valuing each student, and focusing on patient care. We are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive pharmacy care to the people they serve.

Unique aspects of the PharmD program at PC include:

• Integration of experiential and classroom learning with introductory pharmacy practice experiences woven into the academic semesters reinforcing what students are learning in the classroom.
• Easy access to faculty both in the classroom and outside of class.
• Emphasis on student development as professionals and servant leaders via co-curricular opportunities such as professional meeting attendance, pharmacy-related and general community service, leadership development, and involvement in professional organizations.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $1000 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: 307 North Broad Street, Clinton, South Carolina 29325

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Acceptance Rate for Presbyterian College

34%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 34%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Presbyterian College 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: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: All prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation in August 2027.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Health Care Professional

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

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

PCSP requires two evaluations (or letters of recommendation). The first should be from a college professor. In the circumstance where a professor evaluation is not attainable, an employer can submit an evaluation in lieu of a professor evaluation. The second evaluation should be from a pharmacist or healthcare professional. Please note: applicants can submit evaluations after submitting their application for admission. Do not wait on evaluations to submit your application for admission.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis

PC School of Pharmacy employs a structured interview process that is designed to assess core competencies that are difficult to measure via an application alone. Applicants are selected to interview based on their academics, evaluations, volunteerism, leadership, and professional exploration. We will utilize both virtual and in-person interviews for the 2026-2027 application cycle.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
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

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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, 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://pharmacy.presby.edu/

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