University of Connecticut

Courses

64

Faculty

43

Applications (Fall 2024)

170

Est. Class Size

68

Tuition, full 4-year program

$88,352

Program Description

Exceptional faculty, engaging academic exploration, groundbreaking research, and impactful community involvement are hallmarks of pharmacy education at UConn. Our professional program, accredited by ACPE, leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The opportunity to specialize, pursue dual degrees and select from a wide range of experiential opportunities are some of the reasons why pharmacy students choose UConn.

We are located on UConn’s main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, within easy reach of New York City, Boston, Hartford, and Providence. The pharmacy school is a top-ranked program in New England with a tradition of success in school and after graduation. Our population is diverse and comes from across the U.S. and the globe. 94% of our students graduate on time, and 95% pass the NAPLEX licensing test on their first attempt.

UConn is a designated Research 1 university and as such offers a tremendous opportunity for those interested in a wide variety of research pertaining to pharmaceutics, toxicology, pharmacy practice, and more.

Learn more at: http://pharmacy.uconn.edu or explore our Pharm.D. brochure at: https://pharmacy.uconn.edu/about-the-school/brochures/

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Public Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Required
• ●$300 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: 69 North Eagleville Rd. Unit 3092 Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3092

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Acceptance Rate for University of Connecticut

41%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 41%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Connecticut graduates, by graduation year, compared with the national average.

This school 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: science courses with labs: No; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: Applicants are encouraged to complete prerequisite coursework during traditional academic semesters (fall/spring) to best demonstrate their ability to successfully complete coursework while taking a significant course load. Applicants should not plan to complete multiple (2+) prerequisite courses during the summer prior to the start of the fall semester. Please contact Lyn Alexander [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

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

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

Committee letters: Not Accepted

Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be from teaching staff from a higher education institution. This can be a professor, lab instructor, or teaching assistant. It is recommended that the second letter be from a professional, such as employer or supervisor; additionally, both letters are recommended to be from individuals that can speak to an applicant’s recent work, experiences, and qualifications as a college student. Letters of recommendation from high school teachers, family friends, family members, and non-supervisory coworkers will not be considered. Recommendation letters that are submitted without a clear disclosure of their relationship to an applicant will be disregarded and may be counted negatively towards the evaluation of an application.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

All completed on-time applications will be considered on a holistic, competitive basis. Candidates will be granted an interview based on their entire application; however, attention is paid to an applicant’s academic record, personal statement and experiences, answers to custom questions, and letters of recommendation. If invited to interview, applicants will be assessed on personal characteristics, such as: professional and social awareness; communication skills; self-knowledge and maturity; ethics and integrity; and problem-solving abilities. Interviews will begin in the fall and continue on a rolling basis until the class is filled.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

January 4, 2027
First day of classes: August 30, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Varies
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Not Required
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, 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: Do not send any foreign transcript documentation. School only considers U.S. credentials. If you have completed your course prerequisites at a foreign institution, you may be ineligible for admission to these particular pharmacy programs.
TOEFL required: Yes

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.uconn.edu/

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