Resources for Prospective Students

Entry Level Pharm.D. Program Overview

Advanced Standing Pharm.D. Program Overview

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs

Ph.D. and M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Development (Pharmaceutics)

Ph.D. and M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics

Ph.D. and M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Social and Administrative Pharmacy

 Pharm.D. Admissions Requirements and Procedure Video

PharmCAS Tutorial

PharmCAS Verification Process

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 Graduate Program Admissions Requirements and Procedures Video

If you’d like some guidance on the prerequisites needed for your intended program, we’re here to help. We offer virtual advising meetings with our admissions teams for all prospective students.

Schedule an Advisory Appointment with our Davie / Fort Lauderdale team

Schedule an Advisory Appointment with our San Juan, PR team

We have introduced changes to our application process for the 2025-2026 cycle. Letters of recommendation are no longer required for admission. Instead, applicants must request professional recommendations using the standardized rating scale within the PharmCAS or PharmGRAD application. Please review the following instructions carefully to ensure a smooth application experience:

NSU's Silverman College of Pharmacy participates in the Pharmacy College Application Service. Applicants must submit a PharmCAS application (Pharm.D. programs) or PharmGRAD application (Ph.D. and master's programs) electronically.

Individuals who have expressed interest in the M.S. in Pharmaceutical Affairs program and have applied through PharmCAS are not required to submit a new application via PharmGRAD. Please complete this MSPA application.

Application deadlines vary based on program; applications are processed and accepted on a rolling basis, so apply early to reserve your spot.

Learn More About the Admissions Process

PharmGRAD and PharmCAS both require you to submit official transcripts or foreign evaluations along with your letters of recommendation and proof of English proficiency. Application verification can take up to five business days, after which our admissions team reviews your materials.

Once your application materials are submitted, our Silverman College of Pharmacy admissions team will consider various factors when reviewing your application, such as “hard factors” like GPA, grades, and test scores, and “soft factors”, like essays, extracurriculars, experiences, recommendations, and demonstrated interest, to develop a comprehensive picture of applicants.

In other words, we prioritize assessing our applicants as whole people rather than solely focusing on academic achievements. Our soft factors and hard factors are weighed equally, as we believe that soft factors indicate the impact students will have on our campus, highlight their leadership skills, and demonstrate a commitment to NSU and the pharmacy industry.

If your experience seems like a match, you’ll be invited to interview via Zoom. We’d like to emphasize that the program does not guarantee interviews for all students who apply. In the same vein, not all students who undergo interviews will be accepted into their intended program. Assessment after interview evaluation may take an additional five business days.

The Pharm.D Advanced Standing program is open exclusively to international students and features a three-year accelerated track. Meanwhile, the Pharm.D Entry Level pathway is a four-year program designed for any student who is starting their pharmacy education from scratch, and leads to licensure.

To apply for the Advanced Standing pathway, you must hold a Pharmacy degree from a foreign university. Additionally, for applicants who graduated from pharmacy school 10 or more years ago, we have specific criteria:

Option A: Completion of two upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) science courses OR one upper-level science course and one upper-level statistics course in the United States within the last 10 years.
OR

Option B: Demonstrated practice as a licensed pharmacist for more than 50 percent of the time since pharmacy school graduation. Proof of employment, including dates and positions held, should be provided through a letter of recommendation from your employer.
You can find more information about the Pharm.D Entry Level program here, and more information about the Advanced Standing Program here.

While our institution does not offer application fee waivers or coupon codes, we would like to inform you about an alternative option through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS).

PharmCAS provides a Fee Assistance Program that aims to support applicants who may face financial constraints during the application process. We encourage you to explore this opportunity to alleviate any financial concerns you may have. By clicking on the link below, you can access comprehensive details about the fee assistance program, including qualification requirements and the fee waiver process:

PharmCAS Fee and Fee Assistance Program Information

In order to facilitate your application process, kindly ensure that all your admissions documents are submitted directly through the PharmCAS platform.

Once PharmCAS receives your official U.S. transcripts, a course-by-course verification process takes place. This process involves cross-referencing the courses listed on your official transcripts with the courses you entered in the "Transcript Entry" section of your application.

This crucial verification ensures accuracy and consistency. Any disparities identified between your reported course information and your official transcripts will be communicated to your chosen programs.

Should PharmCAS identify a notable number of course discrepancies or omissions, your application may be returned to you for necessary corrections or explanations. Make sure that all of your courses are entered accurately upon your initial submission and address any requested corrections as soon as possible to safeguard your prospects of admission.

For further insights into GPA calculations, GPA rules, grading schemes, or reviewing PharmCAS GPAs, review PharmCAS’ website.

If you need to review the status of your documents, please access your PharmCAS Portal. If you have any inquiries pertaining to missing admissions documents, we recommend reaching out directly to PharmCAS for assistance. Their dedicated team can be contacted through the following channels:

Contact Information:
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Telephone: (617) 612-2050
Email: info@pharmcas.org

Pending update.

Please note that letters of recommendation are no longer required for admission to our program. Instead, applicants must request professional recommendations through the PharmCAS / PharmGRAD standardized rating system as part of the application process.

These recommendations should be submitted directly through PharmCAS / PharmGRAD and may come from one of the following sources:

• A Pre-Professional Committee letter
• A professor familiar with your academic abilities
• A healthcare professional or employer who can speak to your qualifications and potential in the field

It is important that this section is completed accurately and submitted by the appropriate individuals in order for your application to be reviewed. If you have any questions about this requirement or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Within PharmCAS, there will be a series of “Campus Preference” questions that you can utilize to make your choices known. Please note that this step is essential for us to align your preferences with our available capacity.

• First and Second Choice: Please select both a first and a second choice for your preferred campus. We will initially process your application based on your first choice.
• Allocation: Our admissions team will process applications according to your first-choice campus. However, please be aware that each campus has limited capacity. If your first-choice campus reaches its capacity, we will inform you promptly.
• Second Choice Consideration: If your first-choice campus is full, we will reach out to you to inquire if you are still interested in your second-choice campus. Your response will guide us in managing your application accordingly.

Completing this step will help us streamline the admission process and ensure that we can accommodate your preferences as effectively as possible.