PHARMACY P R E - P RO F E SSI ON AL PROG R A M
Program OVERVIEW
PharmD Graduate Program Timeline Phase
PharmD Graduate Program Timeline
Duration
Undergraduate Study 65 credit hours of foundational courses before entering the Pharm program.
2 years
YEARS 1 through 3 of Graduate Study*
Matriculation into the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy begins each fall. During the first three years, students engage in rigorous classroom learning combined with experiential opportunities, designed to build a strong foundation of pharmacy knowledge and practical skills.
3 years
YEAR 4 of Graduate Study
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs): Applied hands-on learning in real-world settings.
1 year
Total Number of Years to obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
6 years
*All pre-pharmacy students interested in applying to the FWSOP must complete a PharmCAS application and the following pre-requisites before the start of FWSOP orientation: https://www.highpoint.edu/pharmacy/pre-pharmacy-curriculum-outline/
High Point University’s Pre-Pharmacy major is designed to prepare you for acceptance into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program in the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy (FWSOP). This six-year track prioritizes your success by offering academic and hands-on practice experiences designed to boost your confidence, enhance your knowledge, and develop essential Life Skills, all while strengthening your academic expertise for a degree recognized by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) as a gateway to over 100 career pathways. An undergraduate degree is not required for acceptance into our Doctor of Pharmacy program.
www.highpoint.edu/preprofessionalprograms