North American-Trained PharmD Program

Complete the online application or contact the DDP Office to obtain a PDF copy of the application form.

A one-page personal statement describing the reasons for seeking a PharmD degree and applying to the NTPD Program.

Submit directly from the applicant’s school to the DDP office official transcripts from ALL colleges and/or universities the applicant attended, including the institution from the locally-approved or accredited school of pharmacy the applicant graduated. 

Applicants will have all their transcripts evaluated by an official credential evaluation transcript review service. A full list of credential evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website https://www.naces.org/. Applicants must have their transcripts evaluated by course and have an official copy of the completed transcript evaluation sent directly to the DDP office from the evaluation organization.

A notarized copy of the applicant’s current pharmacy license and a copy of the photo identification used in the license notary process.  On a case-by-case basis, online verification of licensure by the DDP admissions team may be used in place of this. 

As noted in the Active Pharmacy License policy, the DDP Office requires an active United States or Canadian pharmacy license as an admissions requirement for all applicants and for current students to remain enrolled in the program. All applicants and current students are required to inform the DDP Office of any changes in their license status, such as expiration, suspensions, restrictions, and/or the receipt of any letters of admonition. All students should provide proof of updated licensure upon licensure renewal. Failure to successfully maintain your license or notify the DDP Office of any changes to your license will lead to disciplinary sanctions up to and including to dismissal from the program.

A copy of the applicant's driver's license, passport, or a state or government-issued ID.

Three recommendations are to be submitted through the online application. Recommendation forms will be sent electronically to recommenders listed in the online application. Contact the DDP Office with questions about this process.

Recommendations will be completed by people who know the applicant's professional, academic, and/or personal achievements or qualities well. As such, references must be from professional contacts, such as employers, supervisors, former faculty, preceptors or professional colleagues. References from clergy, family members, friends or politicians will not be accepted.

A current resume or curriculum vitae, including pharmacy work/practice since graduating with a bachelor of science pharmacy degree (or equivalent).

A nonrefundable application fee of $200.00 (US dollars).

The NTPD  Program requires all applicants to be proficient in the English language, as detailed in the program’s technical standards. As such, all applicants will demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting minimum scores on one of the following tests: (1) TOEFL iBT, (2) TOEFL Essentials, or (3) IELTS, AND a passing score on the ACTFL OPIc (Oral Proficiency Interview-computer).  

Score Minimums:

• TOEFL iBT Score – Applicants must achieve the following minimum scores in EACH section: 
  • Speaking: 22
  • Writing: 21
• OR TOEFL Essentials Score – Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 9. The required minimum scores on EACH of the individual components of the test are: 
  • Listening: 9
  • Speaking: 9
  • Writing: 9
• OR IELTS Score – Applicants must achieve a minimum composite score of 6.5 and the following minimum scores in EACH section: 
  • Listening: 6.5
  • Speaking: 7.0
  • Writing: 6.0
• AND ACTFL OPIc – Applicants must achieve a level of Advanced-Low or higher.

Exam Score Date – Exam scores must be no older than two years from the program application deadline date. If the applicant took the exam more than two years ago, then the applicant will need to retake the exam to complete the admissions process. Case-by-case exceptions will be considered.

Didactic or experiential coursework from other ACPE accredited doctor of pharmacy programs will be considered on a case-by-case review basis by NTPD Program faculty. The NTPD Program will award no more than 12 transferable credit hours per student or applicant. Complete details regarding the transfer of credit process are outlined in the Transfer Credit for Previous Coursework policy.

After the application deadline date, the Admissions Committee will review each applicant’s admissions packet. Those applicants who will move forward in the admissions process will be contacted to complete an interview. 

The interview process is designed to assess the applicant's knowledge of the profession, communication and ability to perform in a positive, professional manner when working with others. To be considered for admission, applicants must participate in the interview process. The DDP Office will contact applicants to schedule an appointment to complete the interview, which will be conducted via telephone.