University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee Quick Facts

Program Description

The mission of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy is to prepare tomorrow’s pharmacy leaders and advocates for the profession.  Our graduates enter contemporary practice settings with confidence and a diverse skillset.  The curriculum strongly supports graduates who desire to continue their education through residencies or other postgraduate training, as well as those who plan to enter practice directly after graduation.

Our main campus resides in Memphis on the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center campus, with additional campuses located in Nashville and Knoxville.  The college continues to be ranked in the top 20 of all colleges of pharmacy nationwide, and graduates consistently score greater than the national and state averages on board exam pass rates.

The UTHSC student pharmacist acquires clinical knowledge and finesse through a varied curricula consisting of:

• An integrated curriculum introducing therapeutics-based courses in the P1 year
• APPEs beginning in the P3 year, providing students earlier exposure to clinical rotations across the state and beyond
• Clinical simulation – standardized patients, task trainers, high-fidelity patient simulators, and virtual reality
• Interprofessional experiences and team-based training

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
• Does not utilize the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Does not participate in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

Location

Location: 881 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38163

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Acceptance Rate for University of Tennessee

27%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 27%

NAPLEX Pass Rates

First-time NAPLEX pass rates for University of Tennessee 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. Branch campus locations: Knoxville, TN
Nashville, TN.

Requirements

GPA and Test Scores

Course Prerequisites Table

Prerequisite Coursework Policies

Online coursework: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Students are strongly encouraged to take traditional, in person courses and labs.

Pass/fail grades: science courses with labs: Varies; science courses without labs: Varies; non-science courses: Varies. Students are encouraged to opt for letter grades.

Completion timing: All coursework should be completed by the end of spring semester prior to enrollment. Admitted students may request an extension for any needed summer coursework. Summer coursework must be completed prior to the start of Orientation.

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

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

Recommended But Not Required: Pharmacist, Professor (Science)

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

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

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

Committee and composite letters count as two evaluations.

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers

Online interview option: Yes

Interview days are held continuously throughout the admissions cycle. Selected applicants are invited for a personal interview on a rolling basis once their application is received and complete.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2027
Priority application deadline: November 2, 2026
Priority consideration for scholarship awards. Scholarships range from $1,000-$5,000 per year.
First day of classes: August 9, 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? Yes

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International Applicants

Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens considered: Yes
Applications accepted from: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens
Foreign transcript policy: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS
TOEFL required: No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy

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