Pharm.D. Degree | Apply
Step One: PCAT
School of Pharmacy currently accepts PCAT scores from October of 2016 and later.
Can I apply to School of Pharmacy before taking the PCAT?
Yes. However, the PCAT must be completed before you can be accepted to the School of Pharmacy.
What is the latest date I can take the PCAT?
PCAT scores must be received by the March 1 application deadline. PCAT exam dates from Feb. 1 – 14, 2019 are the last opportunities prior to the March 1 extended application deadline.
Step Two: Review Technical Standards
Review the KU School of Pharmacy Technical Standards (pdf). If you have concerns about meeeting any of the standards, please contact us to discuss accommodations.
Step Three: Apply to KU
KU Students
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Transfer Students
Transfer students must apply to the university before they can be accepted to the KU School of Pharmacy. Transfer Student Application »
Readmit Students
Readmit students must apply to the university before they can be accepted to the KU School of Pharmacy. Readmit Student Application »
International Transfer Students
International transfer students must apply to the university before they can be accepted to the KU School of Pharmacy.
International Student Application ».
International Student Application ».
Can I apply to School of Pharmacy before applying to KU?
Yes. However, you must be admitted to KU before you can be accepted to the School of Pharmacy.
Step Four: Transcripts
KU Students
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Transfer Students
Transfer students should have all official transcripts sent directly to the KU School of Pharmacy.
Readmit Students
Readmit students should have all official transcripts acquired since they last attended KU sent directly to the KU School of Pharmacy.
International Students
International students should have all official transcripts sent directly to the KU School of Pharmacy.
Step Five: KU School of Pharmacy - Pharm.D. Application
Complete the KU School of Pharmacy - Pharm.D. Application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
The current application period began on October 1, 2018 and closes on March 1, 2019.
The current application period began on October 1, 2018 and closes on March 1, 2019.
Step Six: Recommendations
Request recommendations from three personal references:
- Send an email to the three individuals you are requesting recommendations from
- Provide the following link: pharmacy.ku.edu/recommendation
- Provide the deadline for recommendations: March 1, 2019
Who makes a good reference?
You should ask only people who you have interacted with over the past two years. The ideal three would be a pharmacist, an employer and a professor, but there are no specific requirements.
