A: 
Rhetoric: 4 sh
Principles of Chemistry with lab: 8 sh
Calculus: 3 - 4 sh
Principles of Biology with lab: 8 sh
Organic Chemistry: 6 sh
Biochemistry: 3 sh
Human Physiology: 3 - 4 sh
Human Anatomy: 3 sh
Microbiology with lab: 4 sh
Statistics: 3 sh 
Physics: 1 year high school or 1 semester college (lab recommended but not required)
General Education Electives: 16 sh required for admission, 6 of those 16 sh need to be within the Social Sciences

*If you have taken pre-requisite coursework at another institution and want to know more about how your credits transfer, please request an audit review here.

A: The minimum GPA to apply is a 2.50, with a C- or above in all prerequisite coursework.

A: PharmD applicants must create a profile using the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS). Required materials are: 

• Personal Statement (~1 page in length)
• Two Letters of Reference (will accept up to 4)
• Official Transcripts from all institutions where college credit was received. 

*Personal Interviews are required for admission. Applicants will be contacted by the college if selected to interview. 

For application questions, please review our Applicant Checklist.

A: The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has a Priority Deadline of November 1st, 2024 and a Final Deadline of March 3rd, 2025. 

A: Candidates are notified of admission as decisions are made by the Admissions Committee, typically within 2 -3 weeks after their personal interview.

A: Approximately 100 - 120 students are enrolled each Fall.

A: We receive approximately 300-350 applications per year.

A: Yes. We do not give preference to in-state or University of Iowa Students. View transfer information here. 

You may look over an abbreviated list here or refer to the UI Transfer Planning Resources. Additionally, you may request an audit review by our Admissions staff here.

*Please provide unofficial transcripts form all institutions you have received college credit from when requesting an audit review. 

A: Yes. Applicants should complete at least one year (i.e. 30 semester hours) of pre-requisite at an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. Credits from an institution outside the U.S. or Canada must be determined through an evaluation prepared by World Education Services (WES). This evaluation can be requested through the PharmCAS application. Applicants must meet the University of Iowa's English Proficiency Requirements. 

If you have further questions, please reach out our PharmD Admissions Team. 

A: Our retention rate is very high as we select students who are well-prepared for the rigors of our curriculum. To learn more, view our program data here.

A: For the past five years, our students average a 95% pass rate on all licensure exams. View program data here.

You may view more about our tuition, fees and scholarships here. 

A: The University of Iowa has information about residency classification located on the University of Iowa Registrar Website. 

A: We encourage but do not require business casual attire for all PharmD interviews. Candidates should feel confident and look professional!