No Degree? No Problem!

Are you a high school or college student thinking about becoming a pharmacist? Here's the steps you’ll need to take to earn your Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

STEP 1

Complete Prerequisite Courses

You don’t need a college degree as long you meet the requirements and complete the prerequisite courses in basic sciences and general education.

High School and College Students

STEP 2

Submit a PharmCAS Application

All application materials including official transcripts and recommendation letters are submitted to PharmCAS, our centralized application service. We accept applications from July to June for admission to the class that starts in August.

STEP 3

Interview

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 Options.

STEP 5

Work While in Pharmacy School

Most students work as pharmacy interns during school. Students receive their pharmacy intern licenses from the California State Board of Pharmacy upon enrollment in the PharmD program.

STEP 6

Obtain License After Graduation

In order to practice, most pharmacists must pass two board exams:

  • The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX).

  • A state board exam, either the California Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (CPJE), or the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). 

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