Prerequisite Course Requirements

Q: What are the pre-pharmacy prerequisite course requirements for UNT System College of Pharmacy?
A.  Please see the Prerequisite Course Requirements.  Texas course comparisons can be found at www.tccns.org

Q. May I schedule an appointment with an advisor to review my transcript(s)?
A. Yes, please visit this page to schedule a virtual advising session.  If you have question(s) about a specific course please complete the course equivalency form to have a staff member from the Office of Admissions review the course in question.

Q. What are other requirements for admission?
A.  Applicants are required to have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5 in required Math & Science coursework, complete PharmCAS application, submit two (2) letters of recommendation minimum, three (3) letters are encouraged, from individuals who can assess your potential for the program. Letters from friends, co-workers and family members will not be accepted and may result in an incomplete application. See Admission Requirements on this page.

Q. Do you accept prerequisite coursework from community colleges?
A. Yes, we accept prerequisite coursework from any U.S. accredited 2-year college.

Q. Do you accept online prerequisite coursework?
A. Yes.

Q. Do you accept foreign coursework to fulfill your prerequisites?
A. Yes, we do accept coursework completed outside the U.S. to fulfill our prerequisites. Transcripts must be evaluated by WES. Email admissions@unthsc.edu for more information.

Q. Do you accept international students?
A.  Yes, we will accept international students. Learn more on the Admissions Information page.

Q. My prerequisite coursework is several years old; can I still use these courses?
A.  Yes you may, there is no expiration date to prerequisite coursework required by our program.

Q. Do I have to complete all coursework before I apply?
A. No, you may apply before you complete your prerequisite coursework. If two-thirds (2/3) of your Math and Science prerequisite courses are not completed by the Fall, the Faculty Admissions Committee will not review your application until your Fall grades are posted. Please review prerequisite coursework requirements. 

Q. Will AP, Dual Credit or CLEP credits be accepted toward the prerequisite requirements?
A. If they meet our prerequisite requirements, Advanced Placement (AP) credit, Dual Credit, and/or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit coursework that appears on the applicant’s official college or university transcript will count toward prerequisite coursework, if submitted by the required deadline.

Q. Do I need a bachelor’s degree to apply?
A. No, but you must complete all necessary prerequisites.

Q. If I have a bachelor’s degree or higher, will any of the prerequisite requirements not yet fulfilled be waived?
A. Yes, an applicant can claim the General Education Prerequisites Exemption if they have (or will complete in May of the matriculation year) a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university. To qualify for the exemption, an applicant must graduate in May before matriculation in August.
(Matriculation = Enrollment)

General Education Prerequisites Exemption – If you have (or will complete in May of the matriculation year) a Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, you may claim an exemption from the General Education Prerequisites. If you claim the General Education Prerequisites Exemption, then only your Math and Science prerequisite coursework will be included in the GPA calculation. IMPORTANT – Claiming the General Education Prerequisites Exemption is optional. If you choose to claim the General Education Prerequisites Exemption, you must have a 2.5 GPA or higher in your Math & Science coursework to be considered for an interview.

Math and Science prerequisites cannot be waived.

Q. If I hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field other than pharmacy, and I am interested in the PharmD Program, am I still eligible to apply?
A. Yes, regardless of what degree you hold, you may apply. However, you must complete all prerequisite Math and Science courses before entry into the PharmD program.

Q. What is the minimum GPA in order to apply to the PharmD program?
A. Applicants will be assessed on a number of criteria and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in prerequisite Math and Science courses.