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The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a four-year professional program following pre-pharmacy coursework. Upon graduation, students gain the qualifications needed to obtain pharmacy licensure. This credential opens diverse career pathways - the University of Michigan's comprehensive program prepares graduates for roles in healthcare systems, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical corporations, government agencies, public service positions, and academic institutions.
At Michigan, we consider a lot more than grade point average and Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores when reviewing your application for admission. We also take into account such factors as life, work, and health-care patient experiences; critical thinking and decision-making skills; leadership ability; the academic strength of previous institutions you’ve attended; a desire to make a difference in the lives of others; your admission essay and letters of recommendation; whether you maintained a grade of B (3.0) or better while carrying a full (14–16 credit hour) undergraduate course load; as well as PCAT scores and other factors.
If English is not your native language and/or you have completed high school abroad that was not English speaking, you must take the TOEFL exam. Schedule the TOEFL (including the written and verbal components). If you have completed any ESL coursework, you are required to take the TOEFL. Test scores of 27 in each area are required. Having a college degree does not exempt applicants from taking the TOEFL.