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An entry-level Pharm.D. is a first professional degree program which requires a minimum of three years of preprofessional studies.

• The four-year professional curriculum includes didactic and experiential activities to prepare graduates for rendering pharmaceutical care in a variety of practice settings.
• The professional curriculum includes sequences of courses in physiology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, drug delivery, pharmacy practice, pharmacology, pathophysiology and therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, biotechnology, pharmacy administration, and jurisprudence.
• Students also complete a professional practice laboratory sequence in year two and part-time professional practice experience in years one and three.
• The fourth year of the curriculum consists of nine months of advanced professional practice experiential rotations. A Bachelor of Science in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program is available as a non-licensable, undergraduate major.
• This program requires coursework in basic science as well as the pharmaceutical science disciplines. M.S. and Ph.D. programs are available in all of the major areas of specialization in the pharmaceutical sciences.
• These programs are research intensive and typically prepare students for careers in academia, industry, and governmental regulatory agencies. Combined degree programs for qualified students are available for Pharm.D./M.S., Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./M.B.A., and Pharm.D./M.P.H.

The entry-level Pharm.D. program requires a minimum of three years of preprofessional studies and most students enter with a Bachelors degree.

• Students may complete their prepharmacy studies at Ohio State or any other accredited college or university.
• Required prerequisites include specific course prerequisites and completion of a general education (liberal education) curriculum.
• Information on admission to the University as a freshman can be obtained from the OSU Office of Admissions. (The College also offers an Early Admissions Pathway for Honors eligible freshman.) It is important that students intending to complete required prepharmacy coursework contact the College of Pharmacy office for course numbers or to receive information about which courses at other colleges and universities will fulfill these requirements.
• To be minimally competitive for admission, a student should have a minimum cumulative point-hour-ratio (PHR) of not less than 3.00 (A=4.00) on all previous college work. The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is required and should be taken by autumn of the year of application.
• The entry-level Pharm.D. is a graduate professional program. Most matriculants have previously earned a Bachelor's degree. Students with as few as three years of prepharmacy coursework may be considered for admission.

Admissions are competitive and decisions are based on the following:

1. cumulative and mathematics/science cumulative PHR,
2. completion of prescribed prepharmacy coursework,
3. past academic or professional experience,
4. PCAT scores (entry-level professional programs only),
5. extracurricular activities and leadership, personal statements by applicants,
6. and letters of recommendation.

Preference for admission to the College of Pharmacy is given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

• Personal interviews are also conducted as a factor in Pharm.D. admissions.
• Applications are due by January 1.
• Students may be granted advanced credit provided they submit a record of good standing from the fully accredited college or university attended.
• The courses completed must satisfy the Admissions Office and the College of Pharmacy as to equivalent content and proficiency.
• Students from accredited programs in pharmacy may be considered for admission with advanced standing.

Admission Requirements for MS and PhD Degrees:

1. Applicants (MS/PhD) must have a B.S. in the pharmaceutical sciences,
2. physical science,
3. or biological science degree and
4. minimum cumulative point-hour-ratio (PHR) not less than 3.0 for the BS degree (3.3 for MS degree, if earned).

The GRE is required of all applicants and TOEFL is required for those whose native language is not English. The College of Pharmacy offers a non-traditional PharmD program for practicing pharmacists with a B.S. in Pharmacy.