Touro College, New York

Touro College, New York Quick Facts

Program Description

Touro College of Pharmacy (TCOP), located in NYC, is a 4 year PharmD program in the Harlem community of Manhattan, home to a large number of health care facilities, community organizations & rich in cultural diversity, offering an abundance of opportunities for career development.

Our unique educational experience emphasizes hands-on learning, extensive practice experience & service to the community. Our exceptional, 2.5+1.5 curriculum sets it apart, providing students 9 rotations, placing us amongst the few programs with the most experiential education. We are focused on cultural awareness & community outreach, offer small classes & many opportunities to work closely with skilled faculty & network with a variety of health care providers.

Our core values reflect a commitment to fostering access to underserved populations, communication, community engagement, population health & leadership skills so our graduates will be highly sought after by the employment community.

A bachelor’s degree is not required. We require 67 credits of pre-pharmacy undergrad coursework.

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PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
• $1000 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: 231 West 124th Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York 10027

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Acceptance Rate for Touro College, New York

18%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 18%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Touro College, New York 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

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Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. Online classes for science prerequisites with and without labs must be approved by the Office of Admissions if not taken at your primary, fully accredited, undergraduate college or university. It is recommended that you check with us prior to registering for an online course.

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: Coursework should be completed by the end of the spring semester or summer session I, prior to matriculation. Under special circumstances you can complete the coursework by the end of July which must be approved by the Assistant Dean for Admissions.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Health Care Professional, Professor (Science)

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist

Accepted: Clergy, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Co-Worker, Family Member, Friend

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

Candidates are required to submit three letters of recommendation, including one from a healthcare professional or research supervisor (where applicable) and at least one from a science professor from whom you earned a grade with preference for a professor that taught you an upper level course. We understand that you may have been out of school for a while or have not worked in healthcare, we still require a minimum of three letters. We do not accept letters from family members. Recommenders must complete and submit the PharmCAS Reference Request Form directly to PharmCAS. Questions about our letter of recommendation requirements? Email us at [email protected], call or text us at 646-981-4750.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

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

We’re excited to get to know you! Candidates selected for an interview will receive an email invitation with all the details. Our Interview Day is a great opportunity to meet faculty, connect with current students, and learn more about life at TCOP. In addition to the interview, the in-person day includes group sessions, a campus tour, light breakfast, and lunch with students. The full experience lasts about five hours and gives you a true feel for our close-knit community. If you’re located more than 200 miles away and are unable to travel, we’re happy to offer a virtual Interview Day that mirrors the in-person experience, just without the tour and meals. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your path to pharmacy!

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
First day of classes: August 19, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
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

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: https://tcop.touro.edu/

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