University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill

Courses

72

Faculty

123

Applications (Fall 2024)

711

Est. Class Size

150

Tuition, full 4-year program

$98,212

Program Description

At the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, everything we do begins and ends with the patient in mind. As the No. 1 pharmacy school in the country, our mission is to advance medicine for life by discovering the medicines of tomorrow, maximizing the benefit of medicines of today and training the next generation of pharmacists.

Our campuses, located in Chapel Hill and Asheville, NC, offer students the same outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy program. Chapel Hill is situated in the Research Triangle, a region in central North Carolina anchored by UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University, while Asheville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

Our curriculum features re-engineered classroom experiences and earlier and continuous immersion opportunities. Fourth year students can also select an international rotation in one of nine practice sites.

Our students are involved in vibrant co-curricular experiences through student organizations that enhance their learning, growth and development in the classroom. They staff two indigent care clinics, host health fairs and hold leadership positions in local, state and national organizations.

PharmD Program Highlights

• ●Public Institution
• —No Baccalaureate Degree Required
• ●$500 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: 109 Beard Hall, Campus Box 7566 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

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Acceptance Rate for University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill

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

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill 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. Branch campus locations: Asheville, NC.

Requirements

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Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Please send your specific course information to [email protected] for official review by the School.

Pass/fail grades: Not accepted.

Completion timing: Students must successfully complete all prerequisite courses by the spring semester of the year they plan to enroll in the program.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

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

Not Accepted: Family Member, Friend

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

Applications are considered completed when two evaluations are received. High school teachers are not among the instructors that should be used for evaluations due to the distance from last attendance and the subject matter level.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Online interview option: Yes

Our interviews are virtual and consist of the MMI and sessions with faculty and students. Each candidate will participate in a multiple mini interview (MMI) session. The MMI is a series of interview stations consisting of timed interview scenarios. Applicants rotate through the stations, each with their own interviewers and scenarios, over the course of an hour. The MMI does not test pharmacy knowledge but will assess characteristics and attributes the Admissions Committee feel are important for success as a pharmacist. The MMI format is quick interaction responding to scenarios and is not a traditional “get to know you” interview. There are other opportunities to meet faculty and students in a casual virtual setting throughout the cycle.

More about the interview process

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: October 1, 2026
Students who submit their application by the priority deadline will be eligible to apply for consideration for scholarships including renewable scholarship programs. The application must be submitted by the October 1, 2026 deadline. The supplemental application, transcripts, and evaluations will have until October 15th to be received and considered still meeting the deadline requirements.
First day of classes: August 3, 2027

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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, 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

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.unc.edu

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