University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico Quick Facts

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy, the oldest professional college at The University of New Mexico, was founded in 1945. The College of Pharmacy has approximately 3,100 graduates of its professional program. Nearly two-thirds of all practicing pharmacists in New Mexico are graduates of the College of Pharmacy. The College of Pharmacy offers the professional program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. degree). The program consists of four years of professional education. Consideration for admission to the program requires 91 credit hours of prerequisite course work. The Pharm.D. program emphasizes student-centered problem-based learning and requires nine months of advanced professional practice experiences during the fourth year, including experiences in ambulatory care, community-based and institutional settings. The Pharm.D. degree is the only professional degree offered by the College of Pharmacy.

PharmD Program Highlights

• Public Institution
• No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• $515 deposit to hold acceptance
• Conducts interviews of applicants
• Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
• Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
• Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: MSC09 5360, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001

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Acceptance Rate for University of New Mexico

36%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 36%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of New Mexico 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

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Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: Accepted for all prerequisite courses. Labs are preferred to be completed in person, however, will be accepted if there is an online format.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; science courses without labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available; non-science courses: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available.

Completion timing: Applicants must complete Anatomy and Physiology I and Organic Chemistry I by the conclusion of the Spring 2027 term. All other prerequisite coursework must be completed by the end of the Summer 2027 term.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Employer, Pharmacist, Professor (Science), Supervisor

Accepted: Co-Worker, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Professor (Any Subject Area), Professor (Liberal Arts), Professor (Math), Teaching Assistant

Not Accepted: Clergy, Family Member, Friend, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor

Committee letters: Accepted (counts as more than one: No)

It is suggested the applicant have worked, taken a class from, or volunteered for the recommender.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: No

The required interview will consist of 2 asynchronous components prior to an on-campus interview. The asynchronous components will include an online Multiple mini-interview session, where students will be given the opportunity to respond to 5 scenario based questions and record their answers through an online platform. Applicants will also complete a 30-minute writing exercise where a prompt is provided and students answer in an essay format. The on-campus interview includes a 30-minute open-ended interview with a 2 interviewer team. Additional details on the interview will be sent to invited applicants.

Applying

Deadline

January 4, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
While applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline, we strongly encourage you to apply early to receive priority consideration for interview invitations. All applications must be submitted by January 4, 2027.
First day of classes: August 2, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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? 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, 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
Only for students who will be applying as international students to UNM and have limited domestic course work.

Contact Information

Website: https://hsc.unm.edu/college-of-pharmacy/

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