University of New England

University of New England Quick Facts

Program Description

Welcome to the University of New England’s College of Pharmacy! We offer a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program located in picturesque Portland, Maine. http://www.une.edu/pharmacy

The Mission of the College of Pharmacy is to provide an exemplary, learner-centered pharmacy education and advance the practice of pharmacy through interprofessional collaboration, research, patient care and service.

Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC): As a UNE PharmD student, you receive interprofessional training alongside future physicians, dentists, physical therapists, and other training health professionals, so you are able to lead in today’s collaborative health care field.

Cutting-Edge Simulation: UNE’s Sim Lab is an authentic hospital environment with state-of-the-art robotic patient simulators. Here, you gain real-life clinical experience without the real-life risk.

Career Mentorship: Career mentorship is part of UNE’s Pharm.D. program, and it shows in our career placement record: 97% of the class of 2017 were employed within 6 months of graduation!

For additional information please contact us with any questions via email at [email protected] or call us at (207) 221-4225.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Private Institution
• No Baccalaureate Required
• $1000 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: 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103

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Acceptance Rate for University of New England

17%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 17%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of New England 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, 2026-27 academic year (University of New England published direct costs); 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. Online courses must be completed at an institution that is regionally accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies in order to be considered. This includes WASC, SACSCOC, NWCCU, NECHE, MSCHE, and HLC. Please refer to the Council of Higher Education Accreditation website at www.chea.org for additional information.

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

Completion timing: August 15, 2026

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist, Professor (Science)

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

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

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

Two (2) letters of evaluation are required as part of the application and no more than four (4) will be accepted. We encourage at least one (1) letter from a faculty or pharmacist who can speak to the applicants’ ability to be successful in a doctoral-level graduate program and/or work experience. *Letters of reference from clergy, co-workers, family members, friends, or politicians will not be accepted.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Interviews are required for admission and are done by invitation only. Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited to interview by the Office of Graduate Admissions.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2027
First day of classes: September 1, 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? 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: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: Yes
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate written and spoken fluency through the successful completion of a UNE-approved English language proficiency test: TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants should refer to the English Language Proficiency page on the UNE website for specific information on minimum score requirements.

Contact Information

Website: http://www.une.edu/pharmacy

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