University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Quick Facts

Program Description

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has the only three year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of Maryland.

Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences. With a major emphasis on high quality patient-centered care, innovation, and lifelong learning skills, our graduates are able to excel in any professional arena.

Students are mentored by nationally renowned faculty with a student-faculty ratio of approximately 6:1. With a diverse student population, we utilize best teaching practices to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through an intellectually challenging and enriching educational experience.

Our 2018 graduates had the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Maryland, and exceeded the national average. Our alumni are leaders in the profession, advancing the field of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of the patients they serve.

We are seeking highly motivated, exceptional students to continue this tradition of excellence. Discover us at: www.umes.edu/pharmacy

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $750 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: Somerset Hall, Room 116 Princess Anne, Maryland 21853

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Acceptance Rate for University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Yes; non-science courses: Yes. Please contact an admissions counselor at 410-621-2292 or [email protected] for information on specific online prerequisite science lab courses.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies.

Completion timing: NOTE: Prerequisites can be in progress while applying. All prerequisite courses should typically be completed by the end of the Spring semester of the year that you are seeking admission. In certain cases, we will accept Summer I sessions, provided that they conclude early enough for us to receive the grade prior to the beginning of the Pharmacy program in July. If you need to take summer courses, please speak with the admissions specialist at 410-621-2292 or [email protected]

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Required: Professor (Any Subject Area)

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Supervisor

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

Committee letters: Conditionally accepted (counts as more than one: No)

Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applicants may optionally submit an additional letter. One letter MUST be from a faculty member who taught you in a course or oversaw your work. The other letter can be from a supervisor in paid work, volunteer work, or research experience, health care provider or a pharmacist that you worked with. Please follow the PharmCAS instructions for submitting the letters.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

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

Eligible applicants will be notified by email to take part in the required on-campus interview. Please dress professionally and arrive on time. It is advantageous to applicants to interview as early in the admissions process as possible. The on-campus interview is typically a half-day process. While our precise schedule varies, the typical components of an interview day are: 1) Check-in 2) Admissions Next Steps 3) Program Overview 4) Interviews (multiple interviewers) 5) Writing Assessment 6) Student Panel 7) Lunch 8) Building Tour

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: April 1, 2027
Please check our website regularly for Admissions Scholarships updates: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/ Applicants who submit by the priority deadline have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship.
First day of classes: July 26, 2027
Application fee: $40

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
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
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.umes.edu/pharmacy

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