University of Houston

University of Houston Quick Facts

Program Description

University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) combines the opportunities & experiences of the Texas Medical Center’s world-class healthcare community with resources of the University of Houston, Texas’ premier urban teaching and research university, to offer the best possible education. We have 2 locations, UH main campus, in Houston,TX, and Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance (DHR) in Edinburg,TX.
UH main campus has 2 large stadium-style classrooms, active learning classrooms, compounding and sterile products lab, OSCE suites, and state-of-the-art pharmacology, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry core labs. We feature active-learning technologies, including patient simulation, patient-care & research labs.

The optional RGV Satellite Pgm is based on a 3+1 model, with Years 1-3 (with the possible exception of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences) in Houston and Year 4 at DHR in Edinburg. Learn more about RGV:http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/rgv-pharmd-satellite/

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: 4849 Calhoun, Room 3044 Houston, Texas 77204-5000

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Acceptance Rate for University of Houston

32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Houston 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.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: All Science and Math prerequisites must be completed by end of Spring 2027 semester. Applicants must complete all required prerequisites by 8/15/2027, which is prior to beginning the Pharm.D. program in the fall. An applicant may petition to complete math or science prerequisites in the summer prior to beginning the Pharm.D. program, final course must end by 8/15/2027. Petitions will be reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Accepted: Employer, Faculty Advisor, 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, Health Care Professional, Politician

Committee letters: Conditionally accepted (counts as more than one: Yes)

College professors who have taught the applicant’s math and/or science courses are encouraged. Such individuals could speak to an applicant’s strength of content-mastery in courses foundational to their success in the Pharm.D. program. Letters of Reference from family members and close friends are NOT accepted. All Letters of Reference must be from individuals residing in the U.S.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Interviews will be either in-person and occur in Health 2 on the Houston-campus OR virtually through Zoom technology. The interview day lasts about 5 hours and consists of the following: *2 short, one-on-one interviews, assessing non-cognitive skills *Individual written exercise (computer-based) *Informational session covering key features of the program, four-year curriculum, and financial aid *Student panel session, with current Pharm.D. students and faculty *Brief building tour

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

April 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
First day of classes: August 16, 2027
Application fee: $100.00

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
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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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 a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS AND Send an original foreign transcript directly to the school
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.uh.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmd/

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