Touro University, California

Touro University, California Quick Facts

Program Description

The Touro University California College of Pharmacy program is a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program located on historic Mare Island in the Northeast corner of the San Francisco Bay. Our program is unique nationwide in that it includes two full years of clinical practice that is preceded by just two years of didactic instruction.  This “2 + 2” curriculum structure provides our graduates with greater professional confidence and more experience practicing the things they learn, which prepares our graduates for clinically-oriented, contemporary pharmacy practices.  Listen as TUC Alumni describe their experiences: http://touro.university-tour.com/1/1/lead/home-of-22.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• Baccalaureate Preferred
• $200 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Two (2) 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: 1310 Club Drive Vallejo, California 94592

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Acceptance Rate for Touro University, California

14%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 14%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for Touro University, California 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. Touro University California will consider coursework taken in-person or online, provided such coursework is completed at an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the University. For a list of recognized accrediting bodies, please visit https://tu.edu/programs/pharmacy/admissions/.

Pass/fail grades: Accepted for all prerequisite courses.

Completion timing: All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better prior to the first day of mandatory orientation. Applicants may apply, interview, and be accepted with some prerequisite coursework not yet completed. Complete prerequisite information is available at https://tu.edu/programs/pharmacy/admissions/.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

One (1) evaluations (letters of reference) are required.

Accepted: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Friend, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Professor (Science), Supervisor, Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Family Member

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

Letters of recommendation may be from any source, excluding family members. To the best of their knowledge, letter writers should address those personal traits and accomplishments which demonstrate your ability to succeed in professional school.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

To remove barriers associated with travelling to a physical interview, our interviews exclusively virtual via the Zoom platform. Interviews are conducted using a panel style format with two or more interviewers with a single applicant. In addition to the interview, applicants will receive presentations about financial aid, an overview of the program, and may be required to write an on-site essay and complete a short calculations assessment.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: April 1, 2027
First day of classes: August 2, 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? Preferred
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
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, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, 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://cop.tu.edu/

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