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APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 30, 2025

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

How to Become a Pharmacist

High School or College Students

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.

APPLY TO PHARMACY SCHOOL

STEP 1 - Complete Prerequisite Courses

All applicants to the PharmD program must complete prerequisite courses in biological sciences, physical sciences, and general education (math, humanities, and social/behavioral sciences.)

STEP 2 - Submit a PharmCas Application

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.

STEP 3 - Interview with LLUSP

All qualified applicants are interviewed by faculty members on-campus or via Zoom.

STEP 4 - Begin the PharmD program

Once accepted into our PharmD program you'll be on your way to 100+ Pharmacy Career Pathways.

WHILE IN PHARMACY SCHOOL

STEP 5 - Work as a Pharmacy Intern

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 YOU GRADUATE

STEP 6 - Obtain a License to Practice

After graduation from pharmacy school, pharmacists obtain a license to practice pharmacy after passing two board exams: 

Pharmacy Technicians or Second Career

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.

APPLY TO PHARMACY SCHOOL

STEP 1 - Complete Prerequisite Courses

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.

STEP 2 - Submit a PharmCas Application

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.

STEP 3 - Interview with LLUSP

All qualified applicants are interviewed by faculty members on-campus or via Zoom.

STEP 4 - Begin the PharmD program

Once accepted into our PharmD program you'll be on your way to 100+ Pharmacy Career Pathways.

WHILE IN PHARMACY SCHOOL

STEP 5 - Work as a Pharmacy Intern

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 YOU GRADUATE

STEP 6 - Obtain a License to Practice

After graduation from pharmacy school, pharmacists obtain a license to practice pharmacy after passing two board exams:

Degrees offered

About our PharmD Program

About our PharmD Program

Our Doctor of Pharmacy program educates future pharmacists in a fully-integrated environment at our faith-based academic health sciences center.
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Meet Your Admissions Team

Chelsea Hofmann, MA

Chelsea Hofmann, MA

Director of Admissions

John Weber

John Weber

Admissions Specialist

LaTrenda Burries

LaTrenda Burries

Admissions Specialist