Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3 Years | Courses: 68 | Faculty: 27 |
| Applications (Fall 2024): 439 | Acceptance Rate: 32% | Est. Class Size: 143 |
Program Description
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy offers the degree of Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with the expanded role of the pharmacist in mind.
TTUHSC School of Pharmacy’s program is student centered, focusing on problem-based educational strategies. The curriculum provides an integrated course context of pathophysiology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and therapeutics, built on a solid understanding of the biomedical sciences. It offers expanded practice management instruction and clinical experiences early and throughout the four-year professional program. Each of the curricular and instructional strategies has been precisely balanced to give academic and clinical preparation to optimally succeed in any pharmaceutical profession. Learn more by visiting www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $400 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates 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: 1300 Coulter St. Suite 2210, Amarillo, Texas 79106
Interactive mapAcceptance Rate for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%
NAPLEX Pass Rates
First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | National Average |
| 2025 | 93.1% | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 86.4% | 75.9% |
| 2023 | 80.4% | 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 (In-State): | $14,937 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $30,849 | per year |
| Mandatory Fees: | $4,240 | per year |
First professional year, 2022–23 academic year (most recent AACP tuition survey); later years may differ — confirm current rates with the school. Branch campus locations: Dallas, TX
Lubbock, TX
Abilene, TX.
Requirements
GPA and Test Scores
| Minimum GPA: No minimum | Minimum Prerequisite GPA: No minimum | Standardized Tests: Not required (PCAT discontinued) |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 65 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 32 |
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester Hours |
| Biology–Biology I for Majors with lab | 4 |
| Biology–Biology II for Majors with lab | 4 |
| Biology–Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| Chemistry–Chemistry I for Majors with lab | 4 |
| Chemistry–Chemistry II for Majors with lab | 4 |
| Chemistry–Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4 |
| Chemistry–Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 |
| Physics I with lab (trig or calculus based accepted) | 4 |
| Speech (Public Speaking) (not waived with a bachelor’s degree) | 3 |
| Math–Calculus I (not business calculus) | 4 |
| Math–Statistics (or biostatistics) | 3 |
| English Composition (two 3-hour courses-not used in GPA calculation) *If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course. | 6 |
| *English/British/U.S./Ethnic/Women’s Literature (not used in GPA calculation) *If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course. | 3 |
| *History, Government, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Humanities, or other social/behavioral science (five 3-hour courses-not used in GPA calculation) *If you have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from this course. | 15 |
| Total | 66 |
Prerequisite Coursework Policies
Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.
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.
Completion timing: Successful candidates of the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy must complete the listed undergraduate prerequisite course credits. However, all outstanding prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to July 1st.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Three (3) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.
Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Math), Professor (Science)
Accepted: Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Liberal Arts)
Conditionally Accepted: Employer, Health Care Professional, Supervisor
Not Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant
We recommend that you include letters from pharmacy supervisors, faculty members and pharmacy professionals. Letters from family members, clergy, and friends will not be accepted.
Interview Information
Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Online interview option: Yes
* Behavioral interview with a faculty member and a current student * Tour of the campus including state of the art Sterile Products IV and Compounding labs, simulation center, student lounge and study areas. Q&A with students, faculty, and staff * Q&A with students, faculty, and staff
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 17, 2027
Application fee: $100
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? Yes
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):
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Pioneer Pathway — 4 years; online/distance; application deadline June 1, 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, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)
Foreign transcript policy: Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: Yes
The institutional requirements for TOEFL are posted on our international student page https://www.ttuhsc.edu/international/
Contact Information
Website: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/pharmacy/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ttuhsc/ | Instagram @ttuhsc |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of applicants does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center accept?
About 32% of applicants are admitted to Texas Tech’s PharmD program, in line with many competitive PharmD programs.
How expensive is Texas Tech’s PharmD program?
First-year tuition is about $14,937 for in-state students and $30,849 for out-of-state students (2022–23 AACP survey), before fees.
What GPA do you need to get into Texas Tech?
There is no published GPA cutoff at Texas Tech — coursework, experience, and interviews are weighed together.
What is Texas Tech’s PharmCAS deadline?
Applications for the 2026–27 cycle are due by June 1, 2027 through PharmCAS. A priority deadline of October 1, 2026 offers earlier review.
Is a bachelor’s degree required at Texas Tech?
No — Texas Tech admits students who have completed the prerequisite coursework, with or without a bachelor’s degree. The PharmD itself takes four years.
How do Texas Tech’s graduates do on the NAPLEX?
93.1% of Texas Tech’s first-time candidates passed the NAPLEX in 2025, per NABP data.