This document outlines the admissions requirements, evaluation criteria, and application processes for the PharmD program, including academic prerequisites, holistic review factors, interviews, and post‑admission conditions. It serves to inform prospective applicants about how admission decisions are made and what is required to secure and maintain an offer of admission.
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recommends that schools of pharmacy obtain a criminal history check for students admitted to doctor of pharmacy programs. The practice of performing a criminal history check helps protect the safety and well-being of the University community and patients, and it allows schools to ensure that students are able to complete their studies.
This document defines the academic, advising, and conduct standards that students must meet to remain in good standing in the Early Assurance Program and successfully transition into the PharmD program. It also establishes the consequences—removal from the program—for failure to meet these requirements.
This policy explains the criteria, process, and limitations for requesting and granting deferrals of admission to the Eshelman School of Pharmacy PharmD program, including standard deferrals and specific exceptions for military-affiliated applicants. It clarifies review authority, required steps, and permissible deferral timeframes.
This policy establishes the required undergraduate prerequisite coursework for entry into the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s PharmD program to ensure that all incoming students are adequately prepared for the curriculum. It also outlines students’ responsibility for tracking and completing prerequisites and the process for confirming fulfillment prior to enrollment.