Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy participates in PharmCAS (the Pharmacy College Application Service), a centralized application service for applicants applying to colleges and schools of pharmacy. How to Apply
Are you a high school or college student thinking about becoming a pharmacist? You'll need to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) first. Read on to learn about the specific steps you’ll need to take.
All applicants to the PharmD program must complete prerequisite courses in biological sciences, physical sciences, and general education (math, humanities, and social/behavioral sciences.)
All application materials (official transcripts, narratives, and two recommendation letters) are submitted and verified through PharmCAS, our centralized application system. We accept applications from July to May for admission to the class that starts in August.
All qualified applicants are interviewed by faculty members on-campus or via Zoom.
Once accepted into our PharmD program you'll be on your way to 100+ Pharmacy Career Pathways.
Most students work as pharmacy interns during pharmacy school. Our student pharmacists receive their pharmacy intern licenses from the California State Board of Pharmacy upon enrollment in the PharmD program.
After graduation from pharmacy school, pharmacists obtain a license to practice pharmacy after passing two board exams:
Pharmacy is a popular option for a second career because the completion of requirements are straight forward, time to practice is shorter than other healthcare careers, and you can work in the field while you’re going to school. You'll need to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) first. Read on to learn about the specific steps you’ll need to take.
All applicants to the PharmD program must complete prerequisite courses in biological sciences, physical sciences, and general education (math, humanities, and social/behavioral sciences.) Recency is considered, so if your prerequisites are more than five-years old, recent academic or relevant work experience may be considered.
All application materials (official transcripts, narratives, and two recommendation letters) are submitted and verified through PharmCAS, our centralized application system. We accept applications from July to May for admission to the class that starts in August.
All qualified applicants are interviewed by faculty members on-campus or via Zoom.
Once accepted into our PharmD program you'll be on your way to 100+ Pharmacy Career Pathways.
Most students work as pharmacy interns during pharmacy school. Our student pharmacists receive their pharmacy intern licenses from the California State Board of Pharmacy upon enrollment in the PharmD program.
After graduation from pharmacy school, pharmacists obtain a license to practice pharmacy after passing two board exams:
LLU School of Pharmacy partners with Colleges and Universities to help prospective students make a seamless transition into the PharmD program through Articulation Agreements/Course Equivalents and Preferred Admissions. Discover Pathways to PharmD.
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