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In just 33 months, students can earn a professional degree that prepares them for a career in pharmaceutical sciences, including as pharmacists, researchers or public health and policy advocates.

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Become a Practicing Pharmacist in Three Years

Technological advancements and evolving healthcare needs have changed the pharmaceutical industry. Now more than ever, leaders must foster innovation in delivering personalized care and improving the quality, efficacy and safety of drugs.

Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) prepares students to tackle these challenges and beyond in our rigorous, comprehensive Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree program.

Chapman Pharm.D. By the Numbers

6:1 - Student-Faculty Ratio
900+ - Rotation Sites From San Diego to Northern California
82% - NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rate

Why Earn Your Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Chapman?

With a high standard of excellence, CUSP is one of the best pharmacy schools in the nation.
Located in beautiful Irvine, California, the School of Pharmacy offers students the unique ability to network with nearby biomedical, biotech and pharmaceutical companies.
Innovative research experiences allow our students to become leaders in their field and prepare for advanced career opportunities.
Students apply the skills they learned in the classroom to real-world contexts during their clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings.
Applicants can apply to the Pharm.D. program without submitting their PCAT scores.
Integrated professional learning means students work with other health professionals, such as physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists and speech pathologists. This ensures they gain insight into all aspects of a patient’s health, enabling them to deliver more comprehensive care.

What to Expect

Years One and Two

During the first two professional years, introductory experiential courses expose students to various pharmacy practice settings, practitioners and community health needs. These, coupled with the other courses in the curriculum, adequately prepare them for advanced pharmacy practice in year three.

Students can also apply to the Leadership Emphasis in their first year, which supplements their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through the development of personal and professional skill sets that position them for outstanding, lifelong leadership in healthcare.

Visit the catalog to learn more about the Leadership Emphasis.

Year Three

In the third year, students complete advanced experiential courses, which consist of six 6-week rotations. Required areas of practice include community, health system, ambulatory care and acute care practices. Students may also complete elective areas of practice such as managed care, administration, pharmaceutical industry, etc.

During this time, students can apply their knowledge and skills in direct patient care environments in the experiential courses, comprising nearly one-third of the entire curriculum. The goal of these courses is to hone the abilities that empower competent and caring healthcare delivery.

Get Involved at CUSP

We encourage students to participate in national and local pharmacy organizations to assimilate into the pharmacy profession, develop as leaders, and better appreciate their role in the field and how they can contribute to the larger community. CUSP recommends that all students complement their education with activities that extend their participation throughout their careers, including advocacy for their patients, themselves and the profession.

Student Organizations at CUSP

Dr. John Andraos

Class of 2019

Dr. John Andraos has merged his passions for teaching and patient care. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Pharmacy, Dr. Andraos completed a PGY-1 and 2 and took advantage of a variety of opportunities to get involved in leadership and research.

Meet More PharmD Alumni

Dr. Caitlin Calhoun

Class of 2021

A recipient of the 2024 Miltenyi Biotec Immunology Innovator Award, Dr. Calhoun is a Staff Scientist at the Children's Hospital of Orange County. Her research aims to improve pediatric patient outcomes of high risk leukemias through biomarker discoveries.

Meet More PharmD Alumni

Dr. Inna Tagarino

Class of 2024

Entering into a PGY-1 ambulatory care residency for the County of Santa Clara, Dr. Tagarino's time with Chapman University was defined by brotherhood and seizing every opportunity. "Anytime you join a professional fraternity, doors open for you because there is a huge network of people to connect with."

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Program Details

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree program consists of eight 15-week trimesters of personalized education, a core value of Chapman University. You learn in a tight-knit environment with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Find out more about the Pharm.D. program, including prerequisites, courses, technical standards and more.

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Admission to the Pharm.D. program requires the successful completion of 52 semester (82 quarter) hours as specified below (all prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or better within the last 7 years). Science labs (except Human Anatomy) and the speech requirement should be taken in-person.

Prerequisites can be completed at any US regionally accredited institution. Prerequisite courses taken outside of the US can be considered with the submission of a World Education Services (WES) evaluation. While bachelor's and graduate degrees are valued, they are not required.

Download Prerequisites for Admission and AP Test Score information here, or see below.

Prerequisite for Admission

Summary

General Biology 1A with Lab

- Semester Hours: 4

- Quarter Hours: 6

General Biology 1B (Alternatives: Biochemistry, Human Genetics, or Molecular Biology)

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Human Physiology with Lab

- Semester Hours: 4

- Quarter Hours: 6

Microbiology

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Chemistry (General with Labs)

- Semester Hours: 8

- Quarter Hours: 12

Organic Chemistry with Labs

- Semester Hours: 8

- Quarter Hours: 12

Human Anatomy with Lab

- Semester Hours: 4

- Quarter Hours: 6

Calculus

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Statistics (Can be Biostatistics)

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction toSociology (Pick one)

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Economics (Micro or Macro)

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Speech (Public Speaking)

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

English Composition

- Semester Hours: 3

- Quarter Hours: 4

Electives

- Semester Hours: 6

- Quarter Hours: 8

Total

Semester Hours: 58

Quarter Hours: 82

AP Test Scores

Chapman University School of Pharmacy only recognizes the following AP test scores in lieu of the equivalent prerequisite class:

Calculus BC

- Minimum Score: 3

Calculus AB

- Minimum Score: 4

Statistics

- Minimum Score: 4

Biology

- Minimum Score: 5

Psychology

- Minimum Score: 3

Economics

- Minimum Score: 4

English Language

- Minimum Score: 4

Contact the Office of Student Affairs if you have any questions about prerequisites: pharmacyadmissions@chapman.edu or 714-516-5600.

Pharmacy Curriculum by Trimester

Download the Pharmacy Curriculum here, or see below.

Trimester 1

IPE 501: Interprofessional Education (IPE) I

- Units: 0

PHRM 521: Immunizations

- Units: 1

PHRM 521L: Pharmacist Care Lab (PCL) I

- Units: 1

PHRM 571: Introduction to Health Care

- Units: 3

PHRM 581: Health Care Communications

- Units: 2

PHRM 591: Law & Ethics

- Units: 2

PHRM 601: Principles of Drug Action

- Units: 4

PHRM 611: Macromolecules in Life

- Units: 3

PHRM 621: Drug Delivery Systems I

- Units: 2

Total Units: 18

Trimester 2

IPE 502: IPE II

- Units: 0

PHRM 501: Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I

- Units: 1

PHRM 511: Self Care I

- Units: 3

PHRM 522L: PCL II

- Units: 1

PHRM 531: Psychiatry/Neurology

- Units: 5

PHRM 621L: Drug Delivery Systems Lab I

- Units: 1

PHRM 622: Drug Delivery Systems II

- Units: 2

PHRM 631: Pharmacokinetics

- Units: 3

PHRM 641: Immunology

- Units: 2

Electives and Capstones

- Units: 0.5–2

Units: 18.5–20

Trimester 3

IPE 503: IPE III

- Units: 0

PHRM 502: IPPE II

- Units: 1

PHRM 512: Self Care II

- Units: 3

PHRM 515: Co-curricular Year 1

- Units: 0

PHRM 523L: PCL III

- Units: 1

PHRM 535: Dermatology/Rheumatology

- Units: 2

PHRM 537: Cardiology

- Units: 5

PHRM 633L: Pharmacy Calculations Lab

- Units: 0.5

PHRM 632: Applied Pharmacokinetics

- Units: 1

PHRM 672: Research Design

- Units: 2

Electives and Capstones

- Units: 0.5–2

Units: 15.5–17.5

Trimester 4

PHRM 503, 504, or 505: IPPE III

- Units: 2

PHRM 525: Pharmacist Care Delivery I

- Units: 3

PHRM 540: Nephrology/Nutrition/Fluid & Electrolytes

- Units: 3

PHRM 543: Endocrinology

- Units: 4

PHRM 622L: Sterile Preparation Lab

- Units: 0.5

PHRM 642: Biopharmaceuticals

- Units: 2

PHRM 651: Pharmacogenomics

- Units: 2

Electives and Capstones

- Units: 0.5–2

Units: 16–19

Trimester 5

PHRM 503, 504, 505: IPPE IV

- Units: 2

PHRM 526: Pharmacist Care Delivery II

- Units: 3

PHRM 546: Gastroenterology

- Units: 4

PHRM 549: Pulmonology

- Units: 2

PHRM 552: Infectious Diseases I

- Units: 3

PHRM 622L: Sterile Prep Lab

- Units: 0.5

PHRM 681: Pharmacy Practice Management

- Units: 3

Electives and Capstones

- Units: 0.5–2

Units: 17–19.5

Trimester 6

PHRM 503, 504, 505: IPPE V

- Units: 2

PHRM 516: Co-curricular Year 2

- Units: 0

PHRM 527: APPE Transitions

- Units: 5

PHRM 555: Infectious Diseases II

- Units: 4

PHRM 561: Oncology

- Units: 4

PHRM 691: Pharmacoeconomics & Pharmacoepidemiology

- Units: 2

Electives and Capstones

- Units: 0.5–2

Units: 17–19

Trimesters 7 & 8

PHRM 517: Co-curricular Year 3

- Units: 0

PHRM 701: APPE I: Internal Medicine

- Units: 6

PHRM 702: APPE II: Ambulatory Care

- Units: 6

PHRM 703: APPE III: Hospital Pharmacy

- Units: 6

PHRM 704: APPE IV: Community Pharmacy

- Units: 6

PHRM 705: APPE V: Elective I

- Units: 6

PHRM 706: APPE VI: Elective II

- Units: 6

Units: 36

Students should consider the following expenses as they financially prepare for their graduate school experience. Since actual student expenses vary, these estimates below offer broad guidelines for planning and may not reflect all of the actual costs.

Please note that we include UWorld Rx NAPLEX preparation, Apple technology and electronic textbooks with tuition.

Have questions? The Graduate Financial Aid Office can assist students in finding resources to meet their financial needs. For inquiries, please contact the Office via email or by phone at (714) 628-2730.

Tuition and Fees

Living Expenses – Including room/board, transportation, personal expenses, etc…

Additional Program Requirements & Estimated Costs (Downloadable here).

Background Check

- ~$100

Drug Screening

- $29

BLS Training

- $35

Malpractice/Liability Insurance

- $26

California Intern Pharmacist License

- Up to $310

Health Insurance – REQUIRED

- Please see Tuition and Fees

- (Can be waived if student already has health insurance)

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The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) acknowledges the role and value of learning outside of the curriculum in developing and refining the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be practice-ready pharmacists. To be an effective member of a healthcare team, students need to develop and enhance self-awareness, communication, leadership and collaboration abilities along with professional comportment.

The CUSP Co-Curriculum achieves this by enhancing student pharmacist learning and practice readiness. Defined as activities, programs and experiences that complement didactic and experiential learning, the Co-Curriculum allows students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to experiences in the community. These events enable students to prepare for their future careers, practice patient care, collaborate with interprofessional peers and demonstrate leadership and innovation.

To augment student pharmacist practice-readiness, the CUSP Co-Curriculum provides students with a strategic and intentional program with personalized learning to better support their personal and professional development. Students complete activities across the following four domains:

Career Preparation and Professional Development

Within this domain, students will participate in activities that support personal and professional development and career preparation. Examples of activities in this domain include networking events, CV/resume and ePortfolio building, mock interviews, and goal setting and self-reflection. These activities are intended to foster self-awareness and professional comportment while contributing to the students’ practice readiness.

Community Outreach

Within this domain, students provide patient care and education in the local community. Examples of activities include disease screening, assessing or monitoring disease state progression, providing immunization, disease-state education, and facilitating patient care referrals when appropriate. This domain focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills necessary for practice as well as attitudes and behaviors that promote effective communication and health promotion in the community.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Within this domain, students participate in activities along with members of other healthcare disciplines including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and more. Activities in this domain will help refine communication and collaboration skills while promoting awareness of contributions from various healthcare team members.

Leadership and Innovation

Within this domain, students demonstrate leadership and innovation through activities and contributions which advance the profession of pharmacy. Examples include involvement in local and national pharmacy organizations, political advocacy, entrepreneurship, and contributions to research and scholarship. Activities in this domain will help refine communication, leadership, and collaboration skills along with professional comportment.

Students will complete specific co-curricular requirements based on the year in the program. They can choose from an array of opportunities to personalize their learning and position themselves for success in their career path. complete all requirements to successfully progress through the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

CUSP students can find additional information and resources on the Co-Curriculum Program page.

Candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree must be able to perform the essential functions in each of the following categories: Observation, Communication, Motor Function, Intellectual, and Behavioral/Social. However, it is recognized that degrees of ability very among individuals.

The educational objective of the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program at Chapman University School of Pharmacy is to prepare students for the practice of pharmacy. Students admitted to, as well as those continuing in the PharmD program, must have the intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities, with reasonable accommodations provided to those with disabilities, to acquire the knowledge, behaviors, clinical and technical skills to successfully complete the curriculum in preparation for licensure as a practicing pharmacist. Further, the safety of the patient, on whom the professional education process is primarily focused, must be ensured as the final and ultimate consideration. Therefore, it is essential for competent patient care to require students to meet minimum technical standards in their pharmacy education.

The five standards listed below describe the essential functions students must demonstrate in order to fulfill the requirements of a pharmacy education, and thus, are prerequisites for entrance to, continuation in, and graduation from the School of Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy will consider for admission any applicant who demonstrates the ability to perform or to learn to perform the skills listed in this document. If you feel you are unable to meet these technical standards you are encouraged prior to application to discuss your disability with the Associate Dean of Student Affairs at in order to determine whether or not reasonable accommodations can be made. Students pursuing the academic program who lack the ability to appropriately comply with these standards and who do not seek accommodations may place themselves in academic jeopardy.

A candidate for the PharmD degree must meet or exceed the required aptitude, abilities, and skills, in the following areas:

I. Observation: Candidates must be able to observe demonstrations and experiments in the basic and pharmaceutical sciences. Candidates must be able to accurately observe a patient’s condition, must be able to obtain a history and perform appropriate assessments and to correctly integrate the information derived from these observations to develop and implement an accurate and therapeutically appropriate plan. They must be able to prepare medications for dispensing to patients and observe the activities of technical staff operating under their supervision in accordance with State law. These skills require the functional use of vision, verbal, hearing and somatic sensations.

II. Communication: Candidates must be able to communicate with, understand, and observe patients in a clinical setting. They must be able to record information accurately and clearly, communicate fluently in and understand the English language, and communicate effectively and sensitively with patients. Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team in oral and written form, and in patient care settings in which decisions based upon those communications may be made rapidly. They must be able to effectively communicate with and supervise technical support staff.

III. Motor function: Candidates must possess the motor function sufficient to direct and supervise the accurate compounding and preparation of medications for dispensing to patients. In addition they must have the motor skills to teach medication administration, including the monitoring and counseling of patients regarding their medication. They must be able to use computer-based information systems. They must adhere to universal precaution measures and meet safety standards applicable to inpatient and outpatient settings and other clinical activities. They must have sufficient health to be able to work competently and consistently in a stressful work environment, be able to attend classes regularly, and be able to take exams on schedule.

IV. Intellectual: Candidates must have effective and efficient learning techniques and habits that allow mastery of the pharmacy curriculum. They must be able to learn through a variety of modalities including, but not limited to, classroom instruction, small group activities, individual study, preparation and presentation of reports, and use of computer technology. They must be able to memorize, measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize and apply information and concepts. They must also be able to comprehend spatial relationships and three-dimensional models.

V. Behavioral and social attributes: Candidates must demonstrate the maturity and emotional stability required for full use of their intellectual abilities. They must accept responsibility for learning, exercising sound judgment, and promptly completing all responsibilities attendant to the care of patients. Candidates must understand the legal and ethical aspects of the practice of pharmacy and function within the guidelines established by the law and by the ethical standards of the pharmacy profession. They must be able to relate to patients and their families, colleagues, and other members of the healthcare team with courtesy, maturity, and respect for the dignity of individuals. This requires that they place the welfare of their patients foremost, and demonstrate honesty, integrity, dedication, compassion and nondiscrimination in the care of their patients. They must, at all times, demonstrate the emotional stability to be able to exercise sound judgment, and carry out prompt completion of all of the responsibilities attendant to the care of their patients in a sensitive and effective manner. This sensitivity includes self-examination of personal attitudes, perceptions, and stereotypes in order to avoid potential negative impacts on relationships and patient care. Candidates must be able to adapt to changing environments, display flexibility and professional responsibility to their patients, and to learn to function in an environment of uncertainty, in which changes may occur rapidly and without warning. All of these personal qualities will be assessed during the admissions and educational process. Candidates must be able to contribute to collaborative, constructive learning environments; accept constructive feedback from others; and take personal responsibility for making appropriate positive changes.

Pharm.D. Transfer Student Policy

Applicant Eligibility Criteria:

Individuals who meet the following general criteria at a U.S.-based ACPE accredited school of pharmacy are eligible to apply for transfer to CUSP. All applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and application for transfer does not guarantee admission.
- Minimum 3.0 Overall GPA or equivalent
- No semester GPA below 3.0 or equivalent
- No grade less than a C or equivalent
- No professional conduct or academic integrity issues
- Letter of good academic standing confirming no professional conduct or academic integrity issues from the Dean’s Office or their designate of the previous program

Transfer Student Application and Review Process:

Interested individuals should apply through PharmCAS^®. Applications for transfer MUST include:

A personal statement from the applicant with reasoning for transfer
A minimum of two letters of recommendation including 1 from a faculty member at the current institution

Admission through transfer to the program will be pending approval by CUSP faculty.

Transfer applications will be reviewed by the school’s Student Affairs Committee (SAC), and eligible applicants will be invited to complete an interview at CUSP.
- Pre-requisite Review: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree may be exempt from pre-requisite requirements for CUSP. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree will undergo review of completed pre-requisites by SAC. All CUSP pre-requisite courses must be completed with a final grade of no less than a C or equivalent.
- Compliance, Health, and Technical Standards: Applicants must be able to meet all technical standards and be in compliance with all CUSP health requirements (including completion of required vaccinations). They must possess a California intern license at the time of application or be eligible for one. The license must be clear with no restrictions, and the applicant must be clear of any felony convictions.
The Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) will oversee review and acceptance of transfer credits for previous coursework on a case-by-case basis.
- Advanced Standing: Advanced standing is not guaranteed, and applicants may not be granted standing beyond the Trimester 2 term at CUSP. A maximum of 18 transfer credits may be granted for coursework completed in a U.S.-based ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. Credits from a U.S.-based program with ACPE pre-candidate or candidate status may also be considered.

Since our first graduating PharmD class in 2018, our students have ranked competitively both in state and nationally in early career success indicators.

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Learn How to Apply to the Pharm.D. Program

<div class="collapsibles-widget"><br><div class="row"> <div class="toggle-expand-collapse expand" data-toggle="collapsibles-widget__toggle" tabindex="0">Toggle Section</div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h2 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> Admissions Requirements </h2> <div class="content editableContent"> <p><strong>CUSP accepts applications from:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. citizens</span></li> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;">International applicants</li> </ul> <p><strong>A complete CUSP application includes the following materials:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Official transcripts verifying:</span><ul> <li aria-level="2" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Completion of all 58 semester units of prerequisite courses with a grade of C* or better within the last 7 years</span></li> <li aria-level="2" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Coursework in progress</span></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Two Letters of Recommendation – one must be from a Math or Science professor</span></li> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Personal Statement/Essay</span></li> <li aria-level="1" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievements, Employment and Extracurricular Activities (if applicable)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We do not require PCAT scores. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*There is no minimum GPA. However, preferred applicants have an overall GPA and a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or greater.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Enrolling students must meet and comply with the School of Pharmacy Technical Standards. Additionally, a criminal background check, drug screening and up-to-date immunization records will be required.</span></p> <p><strong>Full Accreditation Status:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chapman University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the </span><a href="http://www.acpe-accredit.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/664-3575; FAX 866/228-2631.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit the </span><a href="https://chapman.edu/pharmacy/accreditation.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CUSP Accreditation page for more information</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h2 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> Additional Information for International Applicants </h2> <div class="content editableContent"> <h3 class="Normal"><strong>Additional Information for International Students</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <ol> <li><strong>Official Transcripts</strong><span> </span>from the bachelor's and master's degree-granting institution(s)<br>Your application requires official academic transcripts/mark sheets<span> </span><em>from the university you earned your degree</em><span> </span>in both the original language and English. <ul> <li>If your university does not provide translations of your transcripts/mark sheets, you will need to have them translated.  Transcripts must be translated exactly line-by-line, word-for-word.</li> <li>You must submit the official academic transcript/mark sheet and the official translation.</li> <li>While unofficial copies of academic transcripts/mark sheets can be used to evaluate and review an application,<span> </span><em>official documents will be required upon acceptance.</em></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>English Proficiency Exam</strong><span> </span>– International a<span>pplicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official scores from an English language exam.</span><br><br><br><strong>Minimum Score Requirements</strong><ul> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/https://studentlanguages.com/cae-exam/">CAE</a><span> </span>= Level C1</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/https://www.ielts.org/">IELTS</a><span> </span>= 7</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/https://pearsonpte.com/">PTEA</a><span> </span>= 76</li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/https://www.ets.org/toefl/">TOEFL</a><span> </span>= 94 (internet–based). <ul> <li>Chapman University School of Pharmacy TOEFL school code is<span> </span><strong>4047</strong></li> </ul> </li> </ul><br><span>Minimum score requirement must be met before an application will be considered. </span>Applicants with low English proficiency score must retake exam to reach minimum requirement before submitting application.<br><br><em></em><ul> <li>Unofficial English Proficiency exam results submitted with application must include Student Test ID Number.</li> <li><em>Student must notify test agency to allow Chapman University access official score.</em><strong><br><br></strong></li> </ul> <ul> <li> <strong>An English proficiency examination is not required from international applicants with a bachelor's degree from a university:</strong><ul> <li>regionally accredited in the United States, or</li> <li>from another country where English is the official language</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>View the<span> </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901//admission/graduate/international-students/index.aspx">International Application Requirements</a></li> <li>View our<span> </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901//admission/_files/graduate-international/IntlInformation.pdf">International Student Guide</a></li> <li>View the<span> </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901//admission/undergraduate/how-to-apply/international-students/index.aspx">Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective International Students</a></li> </ul> <p class="Normal">If you are an international applicant and have any questions, please contact<span> </span><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/mailto:intladmit@chapman.edu">intladmit@chapman.edu. </a></strong><strong><span>Want to Learn More </span></strong>about admission? Please contact the program office:<span> </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20240520230901/mailto:gradpharmsci@chapman.edu">gradpharmsci@chapman.edu.</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wysiwyg-widget editableContent clearfix"> <div class="content"> <h2><strong>Financial Aid</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chapman University offers financial aid for graduate students, including scholarships, loans and graduate assistantships.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you have questions regarding financial aid, please </span><a href="/students/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/graduate/index.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">review the graduate student financial aid page</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, call the Graduate Financial Aid Office at (714) 628-2730 or </span><a href="mailto:gradfinaid@chapman.edu"><span style="font-weight: 400;">reach out to the Office via email</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="next-steps-widget next-steps-widget--left-aligned next-steps-widget--grey"> <div class="faux-h2 next-steps-widget__heading"> Join a Pharm.D. 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Focusing on developing well-rounded student leaders both inside and outside the classroom, this emphasis helps polish personal and professional skill sets for students to become outstanding, lifelong leaders in healthcare.</span></p> <p><a href="/pharmacy/_files/academic-programs/pharmd/2024-leadership-degree-emphasis-program-newsletter.pdf"><span>2024 Newsletter</span></a></p> <p><a href="/pharmacy/_files/academic-programs/pharmd/leadership-emphasis-program.pdf"><span>2023 Newsletter</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://catalog.chapman.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=34&poid=7246&returnto=1723"><span>LE Catalog Page</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h2 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> Experiential Education </h2> <div class="content editableContent"> <p><span>CUSP students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in direct patient care environments in the experiential coursework. The goal is for students to become competent and caring healthcare professionals. </span>These courses will comprise nearly one-third of the entire curriculum.</p> <p>During the first two professional years, introductory experiential courses will expose students to various pharmacy practice settings, practitioners, and community health needs.  These introductory experiences, coupled with the other courses in the curriculum, will adequately prepare student pharmacists for advanced pharmacy practice experiences.</p> <p>In the third year, advanced experiential courses will be composed of six 6-week rotations in required (community, health-system, ambulatory care, and acute care practices) and elective (examples: managed care, administrative, pharmaceutical industry, etc.) areas of practice.</p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="/pharmacy/experiential-education-office/index.aspx"><strong>Experiential Education program</strong><strong>.</strong></a></p> </div> </div> <div aria-expanded="false" class="accordion" role="button"> <h2 class="header" role="button" tabindex="0"><span class="show"></span><span class="hide"></span> Financial Aid </h2> <div class="content editableContent"> For Financial Aid Inquiries, please visit <a href="/students/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/index.aspx">Graduate Financial Aid</a>, (714) 628-2730, or <a href="mailto:gradfinaid@chapman.edu">gradfinaid@chapman.edu</a>. </div> </div> </div> <div class="tabs-widget"> <ul class="tabs-nav"> <li class="active" role="button" tabindex="0">Accreditation</li> <li role="button" tabindex="0">Vital Statistics </li> </ul> <ul class="tabs-content editableContent clearfix"> <li class="active"> <p><em>The Chapman University School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and thereby meets the educational eligibility criteria for licensure as a pharmacist in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Students graduating from Chapman University’s ACPE accredited Pharmacy program are eligible to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, the NAPLEX is just one component of the licensure process. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, please refer to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnabp.pharmacy%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cnmichel%40chapman.edu%7Cb559588eb28f4c694ba908d8e34a08f9%7C809929af2d2545bf9837089eb9cfbd01%7C1%7C0%7C637509254398550652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AraHDb617vNjXNz7GyModIXcubfbLyqK6BBlH%2BcBhns%3D&reserved=0">https://nabp.pharmacy/</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Requirements for licensure in all states include passage of the NAPLEX. However, additional requirements can vary by state. Most states utilize the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE),</em><span> </span><em>whereas California requires the California Practice Standards and Jurisprudence Exam (CPSJE). Each of the 50 states has different requirements in terms of reciprocity, jurisprudence examination, number</em><span> </span><em>of experiential/intern hours required to be eligible for the state license, and other documents to be submitted. The NABP provides information on requirements to practice as a pharmacist in each state: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnabp.pharmacy%2Fabout%2Fboards-of-pharmacy%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cnmichel%40chapman.edu%7Cb559588eb28f4c694ba908d8e34a08f9%7C809929af2d2545bf9837089eb9cfbd01%7C1%7C0%7C637509254398560647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5MBt0pGcfXjd0zvLL1RGrRKnbzuYS6A4fi8z7gvqfgs%3D&reserved=0">https://nabp.pharmacy/about/boards-of-pharmacy/</a></em></p> <p><em>The information provided above does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a candidate’s application. Further, this disclosure</em><span> </span><em>does not account for changes in state law or regulation that may affect a candidate’s application for licensure that occur after this disclosure has been made. In addition to the information</em><span> </span><em>provided herein, students are strongly encouraged to contact their State’s licensure entity to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by their state(s) of choice.</em></p> </li> <li> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>NAPLEX First-Time Pass Rates (%)</strong></h3> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table " border="1" height="146" style="width: 419.891px; height: 146px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;"></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National</span></td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CA</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2023 Graduates:</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">86.8</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">77.8</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;">78.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2022 Graduates:</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">83.5</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">79.6</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;">80.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2021 Graduates:</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">87.2</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">84.0</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;">86.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2020 Graduates:</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">82.7</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">86.5</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2019 Graduates</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">85.7</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">88.3</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 137px; text-align: center;">2018 Graduates:</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 86px; text-align: center;">71.2</td> <td style="width: 80px; text-align: center;">89.5</td> <td style="width: 74.8906px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">% at Level 3 or 4 Achievement* in NAPLEX Competency Domains </h3> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table " border="1" style="width: 503.922px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;"></td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 124px; text-align: center;">2023</td> <td colspan="2" style="width: 777.922px; text-align: center;">2022</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Domain (% of Exam)</span></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National</span></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">1. Obtain, Interpret, or Assess Data, Medical, or Patient Information (18)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">66.2</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">75.8</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">72.7</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">76.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">2. Identify Drug Characteristics (14)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">66.2</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">69.2</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">74.6</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">70.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">3. Develop or Manage Treatment Plans (35)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">79.4</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">76.1</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">87.3</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">78.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">4. Perform Calculations (14)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">72.1</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">68.5</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">69.6</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">71.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">5. Compound, Dispense, or Administer Drugs, or Manage Delivery Systems (11)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">70.6</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">72.8</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">81.0</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">73.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 598px; text-align: center;">6. Develop/Manage Practice/Med-Use Systems to Ensure Safety and Quality (8)</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 10px; text-align: center;">76.4</td> <td style="width: 114px; text-align: center;">78.8</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 120px; text-align: center;">81.0</td> <td style="width: 233px; text-align: center;">77.3</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><em>*Meets (Level 3) or Exceeds (Level 4) minimum performance to demonstrate competency</em></p> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">CPJE First-Time Pass Rates (%)</h3> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table " border="1" style="width: 422px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;"></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CA</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">October 2023 - March 2024</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">60.0</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">54.1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">April - September 2023</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">61.4</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">63.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">October 2022 - March 2023</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">56.4</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">58.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">May - September 2022</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">63.2</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">66.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">October 2021 - April 2022</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">47.7</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">44.6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">April - September 2021</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">51.9</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">61.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">October 2020 - March 2021</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">50.0</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">50.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">May-September 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">66.7</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">70.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">December 2019-April 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">43.9</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">50.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">April-November 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">72.1</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">76.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">October 2018-March 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">43.5</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">54.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 252.047px; text-align: center;">April-September 2018</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 117.953px; text-align: center;">84.0</td> <td style="width: 121px; text-align: center;">89.7</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: center;">MPJE First-Time Pass Rates (%)</h3> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table " border="3" style="width: 473.75px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;"></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">National</span></td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">CA</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">January 2023- December 2023</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">62.5</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">72.2</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;">57.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">January 2022- December 2022</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">55.6</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">75.1</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;">56.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">January 2021- December 2021</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">78.6</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">78.3</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;">70.9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">September 1, 2020-December 31, 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">62.5</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">76.8</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">May 1, 2020-August 31, 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">80.0</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">85.7</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">January 1, 2020-April 30, 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">100</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">82.4</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">September 1, 2019-December 31, 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">87.5</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">76.4</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">May 1, 2019-August 31, 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">40.0</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">84.0</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">January 1, 2019-April 30, 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">50.0</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">82.0</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">September 1, 2018-December 31, 2018</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">83.3</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">76.0</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 320px; text-align: center;">May 1, 2018-August 31, 2018</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 109px; text-align: center;">100</td> <td style="width: 95px; text-align: center;">85.0</td> <td style="width: 204.75px; text-align: center;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"> </h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">On-Time Graduates (%)</h3> <div class="table-responsive"> <table class="table " border="3" style="width: 358.781px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;"></td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chapman</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2023</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">82.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2022</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">82.4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2021</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">81.8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2020</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">80.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2019</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">86.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 156px; text-align: center;">Class of 2018</td> <td style="color: #a50034; width: 157.781px; text-align: center;">96.2</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p> </p> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Program Outcomes:</h3> <p><em>Class of 2023</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 25 (accredited) programs</p> <p>PGY2 Residency Match Results: 5 (accredited) programs</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 3</p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: N/A</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><em>Class of 2022</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 28 (accredited) programs</p> <p>PGY2 Residency Match Results: 1 (accredited), 1 (unaccredited)</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 4</p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: N/A</p> <p><em> </em></p> <p><em>Class of 2021</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 16 (accredited) programs</p> <p>PGY2 Residency Match Results: 0</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 1 fellow </p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: N/A</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Class of 2020</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 12 (accredited) programs</p> <p>PGY2 Residency Match Results: 1 (accredited), 1 (unaccredited)</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 1 fellow </p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: 1 graduate joined Ph.D. programs</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Class of 2019</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 10 (accredited) programs</p> <p>PGY2 Residency Match Results: 2 (accredited) programs</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 1 fellow</p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: N/A</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Class of 2018</em></p> <p>PGY1 Residency Match Results: 7 (accredited) programs</p> <p>Fellowship Results: 2 fellows</p> <p>Ph.D. Programs: 3 graduates joined Ph.D. programs</p> </li> </ul> </div>

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If you have questions regarding financial aid, please review the graduate student financial aid page, call the Graduate Financial Aid Office at (714) 628-2730 or reach out to the Office via email.

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CUSP accepts applications from:

U.S. citizens
International applicants

A complete CUSP application includes the following materials:

Official transcripts verifying:
- Completion of all 58 semester units of prerequisite courses with a grade of C* or better within the last 7 years
- Coursework in progress
Two Letters of Recommendation – one must be from a Math or Science professor
Personal Statement/Essay
Achievements, Employment and Extracurricular Activities (if applicable)

We do not require PCAT scores.

*There is no minimum GPA. However, preferred applicants have an overall GPA and a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Enrolling students must meet and comply with the School of Pharmacy Technical Standards. Additionally, a criminal background check, drug screening and up-to-date immunization records will be required.

Full Accreditation Status:

Chapman University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 135 South LaSalle Street, Suite 4100, Chicago, IL 60603, 312/664-3575; FAX 866/228-2631.

Visit the CUSP Accreditation page for more information.

Additional Information for International Students

1. A Transcript Evaluation from www.WES.org is required on your www.PharmCAS.org application.
2. English Proficiency Exam – International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official scores from an English language exam. Minimum score requirement must be met before an application will be considered. Applicants with low English proficiency score must retake exam to reach minimum requirement before submitting application. Proficiency scores are found here: International Application Requirements
  - Unofficial English Proficiency exam results submitted with the application must include a Student Test ID Number.
  - Students must notify the test agency to allow Chapman University access to the official score.
  - An English proficiency examination is not required from international applicants with a bachelor's degree from a university:
    - regionally accredited in the United States, or
    - where the sole language of instruction is English

International Application Requirements: https://www.chapman.edu/admission/graduate/international-students/how-to-apply.aspx
International FAQs: https://www.chapman.edu/admission/graduate/international-students/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

If you are an international applicant and have any questions, please contact:gradadmit@chapman.edu.

Want to Learn More about admission? Please contact the program office: gradpharmsci@chapman.edu.

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Phone: (714) 516-5600

Email: pharmacyadmit@chapman.edu

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Admission Deadlines

Priority Deadline:

October 1, 2025

Rolling Admissions:

March 2, 2026

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Why Earn Your Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Chapman?

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»Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program (Pharm.D.)

Earn Your Pharm.D. at Chapman University

Become a Practicing Pharmacist in Three Years

Chapman Pharm.D. By the Numbers

Why Earn Your Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Chapman?

What to Expect

Years One and Two

Year Three

Get Involved at CUSP

Program Details

Prerequisite for Admission

Prerequisite for Admission

AP Test Scores

Pharm.D. Courses

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Co-Curriculum

Technical Standards for Admission and Retention

Pharm.D. Transfer Student Policy

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Where Graduates Work

Learn How to Apply to the Pharm.D. Program

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Additional Information for International Students

Additional Information for International Students

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