Entrance Requirements
| General Entrance Requirements for Pharm.D. Programs |
|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree Not Always Required |
| Required Prerequisite Courses (vary per institution) |
| Some schools require the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) |
| Observation Hours (vary per institution) |
| Extracurricular Activities |
| Examples of Leadership |
| Strong Letters of Recommendation |
| Personal Statements or Essays |
| MSU Pre-PT Advising |
| One on One, individualized meetings. |
| Navigating prerequisites for application into the professional schools of your choice. |
| Discussing plans for observation, campus involvement, letters of recommendation, and other competitive factors. |
| Set up periodic appointments once or twice a year to plan out a timeline for completion of prerequisites, observation, testing (if required), and Pharmcas applications. |
| Guidance with professional school resumes and personal statements. |
For assistance in planning a pre-PT path at MSU, contact Claire Palmer
Additional Resources and Information:
- More information about a career in pharmacy can be found here.
- For Mississippi Doctor of Pharmacy Program Admissions:
- University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
- William Carey University School of Pharmacy
- For a directory of more accredited pharmacy schools, their requirements, and comparisons:
- Mississippi State University shares dual degree programs with the following schools:
- Resources for Pre-Pharmacy Students: