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.

Official transcripts demonstrating the completion of a five-year bachelor's degree in pharmacy and from any degree program(s) in which the applicant has been enrolled since obtaining a bachelor's degree should be sent directly from the applicant's school to the DDP Office.

Applicants who receive their bachelor of pharmacy degree or additional degree(s) from outside the United States or Canada will have their transcripts evaluated through World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators to confirm the applicant graduated from a five year bachelor of pharmacy program. These applicants will have their transcript evaluation sent directly to the DDP Office.

A notarized copy of the applicant’s current pharmacy license and a copy of the photo identification used in the license notary process.

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 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.

The NTPD program requires all applicants 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 one of the following items:

• Earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy from an ACPE/CCAPP accredited U.S. or Canadian school of pharmacy (excluding Quebec).
  • Any CCAPP accredited institution outside of Canada (excluding Quebec) will also require the applicant to obtain a formal letter from their institution stating the language of instruction from their pharmacy program was in English. The letter should be presented on university letterhead, include the applicant’s name, program of completion and a signature from a school official.
• Earned a master’s degree of higher from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada (excluding Quebec).
  • Any CCAPP accredited institution outside of Canada (excluding Quebec) will also require the applicant to obtain a formal letter from their institution stating the language of instruction from their pharmacy program was in English. The letter should be presented on university letterhead, include the applicant’s name, program of completion and a signature from a school official.
• Submit an official evaluation of English proficiency by meeting minimum scores on one of the following tests: (1) TOEFL iBT, (2) TOEFL Essentials, (3) IELTS, or (4) ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview). NOTE: Exam scores completed within two years of the application deadline date will be accepted.
  • For Applicants Who Earned a BS in Pharmacy outside the U.S. – Applicants having passed the FPGEC can use TOEFL scores that were used for the FPGEC to fulfill the English language proficiency requirements. The applicant must submit the unofficial TOEFL score report and the scores must meet or exceed the minimum TOEFL scores outlined below.

Score Minimums

TOEFL iBT Score– Applicants must achieve the following minimum scores in EACH section: 

Speaking: 22

Writing: 21 

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

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 

• If the applicant does not achieve the above-mentioned minimum scores on either the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, or IELTS, they will be required to take an ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) and must score an Advanced-Low or higher to meet the language admission requirement. The DDP committee may also, at our discretion, require that an applicant complete an OPI on a case-by-case basis to ascertain English-speaking skills, with the requirement that a level of Advanced-Low or higher is achieved.
  

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.