Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education Quick Facts

Program Description

The innovative Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum prepares students for a broad array of careers in pharmacy. Students are admitted to the Pharm.D. program after completing a minimum of 62 semester hours (e.g., 2 years) of pre-professional collegiate study at an accredited college or university. Subsequent to admission, pharmacy students must satisfactorily complete four (4) years of professional study. Pharmacy core courses include the basic pharmaceutical sciences (i.e., infectious disease, immunology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics), followed by courses in clinical pharmacy practice (i.e., pathophysiology/therapeutics, drug information/literature evaluation, and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics), pharmacy administration (i.e., pharmaceutical economics, health care delivery) and pharmacy law. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences that are integrated with the didactic course work are completed over the first three professional years of the curriculum.  Temple University School of Pharmacy offers over 350 pharmacy practice sites for experiential education and numerous opportunities for inter-professional interactions.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public 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: 3307 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140

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Acceptance Rate for Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

23%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 23%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education 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: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Must be completed at an accredited institution.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: Prior to matriculation

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Science)

Accepted: Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Supervisor

Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant

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

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Online interview option: Yes

Applicants are encouraged to interview on campus. The visit includes an overview of the PharmD program, meetings with admissions team members, and two faculty interviews. Applicants will also have the opportunity to interact with current PharmD students during a tour of the School of Pharmacy and the Health Sciences Center campus. Applicants who are unable to attend in person, may complete their interview via Zoom. The interview process and evaluation criteria are the same for both on-campus and virtual interviews.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

March 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: February 1, 2027
Merit scholarships will be awarded on a limited basis for applicants who submit their application after the priority deadline date.
First day of classes: August 23, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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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Additional Program Pathways

This school also offers the following PharmD entry routes and pathways (2027 application cycle):

• Temple University – PharmD Early Assurance for Current Temple University Students — Other; application deadline January 4, 2027

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: No

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.temple.edu/

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