Hybrid Online Pharmacy School Degree Program (PharmD)

Program Overview

Unique Program Features Pharmacy Classes Online

• Structured flexibility, providing students with the freedom to tailor their learning pace within predefined time constraints.
• Fusion of expert faculty instruction with cutting-edge digital learning technology, design, and support.
• Continuous and valuable student engagement and support complemented by hands-on immersions.

Hybrid Program Offers Unmatched Pharmacy School Experience

Pioneer Pathway students will have the opportunity to:

• Be a part of an ACPE accredited PharmD program without having to relocate prior to rotation years
• Have didactic coursework delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online formats
• Engage face-to-face weekly with professors and classmates
• Complete immersion experiences on the Amarillo campus during years 1-2
• Join their campus of choice in year 3
• Form their professional identity through service and career development opportunities

This alternate pathway is currently under review by the American Council for Pharmacy Education as a substantive programmatic change. Pending approval by ACPE, the Pioneer Pathway anticipates admission of an inaugural cohort of 24 students to begin the program in Fall 2024.

Admissions Requirements

To apply to the program leading to a Pharm.D. degree, the applicant should:

• Access the PharmCAS on-line application 
  
  - Application opens on July 11.
  - Priority Application Deadline is October 1.
  - Final Application Deadline is June 1

Our office of student affairs and admissions processes applications submitted applications. It also provides advisement to students interested in pharmaceutical careers and offers student services to prospective and current students. If you have questions regarding admissions requirements contact our department using the information below in the Contact Us section.

Prerequisites

Upon the successful completion of our program in the School of Pharmacy, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy will award individuals the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm. D.), leading to sought-after opportunities and a promising career in pharmaceutical sciences. Successful candidates to the school must complete the certain prerequisites in addition to meeting our minimum GPA requirements. 

We can assist you in determining which pharmacy courses you have taken fulfill our prerequisite course requirements. Pharmacy courses vary by the institution through which you received credit.

Upon the successful completion of our program, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy will award individuals the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm. D.), leading to sought-after opportunities and a promising career in pharmaceutical sciences. Successful candidates to the school must complete the prerequisites listed below in addition to meeting our minimum GPA requirement.

Please note: You do not have to complete the prerequisites prior to applying for admission. However, you must be on target to complete all the prerequisites by the end of the Spring semester of the year that you are applying.

Course Equivalency

We have constructed an extensive list of pharmacy courses that fulfill our prerequisite course requirements. Pharmacy courses vary by the institution through which you received credit. Our office will gladly help you determine which classes from your school allow credit.

A bachelor’s degree is not required for our program, but you will be required to complete the following English and Humanities courses. If you plan on earning a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy, you will be exempt from these courses. These courses are not factored into the PPGPA. 

Pre-Pharmacy Grade Point Average (PPGPA)

• Our preferred minimum pre-pharmacy grade point average (PPGPA) required for application consideration is 3.000.
• Grades below “C” are not accepted.
• if you received a grade of “C” the first time you completed organic chemistry, then repeated the course with a grade of “A”, we disregard the “C” and calculate PPGPA using the “A”. This process allows students to demonstrate competency in a course.
• When evaluating a candidate, we use their overall GPA, their pre-pharmacy GPA, and, if applicable, their composite PCAT percentage score.

Your "overall" grade point average is calculated using the following formula:

     Sum of the Grade Points / Total #SCH (semester credit hours).

Your Pre-Pharmacy grade point average is calculated with the highest grade earned* for each course taken, multiplied by the number of semester credit hours (SCH), using the following scale:

     A = 4.0 x #SCH = Grade Points
     B = 3.0 x #SCH = Grade Points
     C = 2.0 x #SCH = Grade Points
     D = 1.0 x #SCH = Grade Points
     F = 0.0 x #SCH = Grade Points

Tuition & Fees 

The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.

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