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Our revised Pharmacy curriculum is now fully competency driven.  We continue to innovate while integrating Northeastern University's tradition of experiential learning.  Northeastern University Pharmacy students are eligible to participate in 2 6-month paid co-op experiences.










Institution Address:
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Street 1: Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences









Street 2: 360 Huntington Avenue









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City: Boston









State: Massachusetts









Zip: 02115









Country: United States













Program Location:: Massachusetts









Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Adrienne Gibbons
  Title: Assistant Director, Enrollment Operations
  Office: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  Email: PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu










Institutional Website::
- https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/programs/pharmd/
- https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/transfer-applicants/










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Program Application Deadline
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Final Application Deadline:
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What is the final (enforced) application deadline for your program?: February 1, 2027









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Priority Application Deadline:
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What is the priority application deadline for your program? : None













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Program Information
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Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:: Full Accreditation 









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Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?: No









Is your institution public or private?: Private









Is your institution part of an academic health center?: No









Academic Term Type:
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Select the appropriate academic term type for your program.: Other









If Other, please briefly describe: :
Fall and Spring Semester, Summer A and B














Program Structure: Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
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What is the minimum requirement of pre-pharmacy coursework for matriculation into your professional Doctor of Pharmacy program? : 2 years













Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?: Not Required









Program Structure: Pharm.D. Program Curriculum
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What is the structure (e.g., length) of your Pharm.D. program curriculum?: 4 years













Alternative Options: Early Assurance
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Does your program offer an Early Assurance program for admissions? : Yes













Alternative Options: Affiliation or Articulation Agreements
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Does your program have affiliation or articulation agreements with undergraduate institutions for admissions? Contact the program directly for additional details. : Yes













Alternative Options: Bachelor’s Degree While Enrolled
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Does your program offer a student the ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled in the Pharm.D. program?: Yes









If “Yes” to ability to complete their bachelor’s degree while enrolled, please briefly describe::
Undergraduate transfer students are awarded a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of year 5.














Alternative Options: Pathways
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Does your program offer alternative pathways to Pharm.D. degree completion? : No













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Last Entering Class
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Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:: 80









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Dual and Concurrent Degrees
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Dual Degree:
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Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above? : No













Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?: No









Provide any additional information regarding dual, concurrent, double, or second degree programs: :
Transfer students will receive a Bachelor's of Pharmacy degree upon completing P1 to P3 coursework. 
Transfer students are eligible to explore the PharmD/MPH.










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Program Description
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Program Description:
Co-op = More Experience: We are the only US school of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences with a cooperative education (co-op) program. Students complete 2 full-time, 6-month, paid co-op experiences, providing more than 4 times the number of IPPE hours as compared to most PharmD programs. 

Partnerships: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston's top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliation includes major medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare. Northeastern also offers a variety of post-PharmD research fellowships with innovative industry partners. 

Research: ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in NIH funding 

Success: Passing the NAPLEX, placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed 
Northeastern University's 2025 NAPLEX first-time pass rate is 93.8%, surpassing state and national averages by 14% and 8%, respectively. 

Of the students pursuing post-grad training in 2026, 76.9% secured a position in a post-grad year 1 (PGY1) residency similar to the national average match rate at 76%.  95% secured a post-grad year 2 (PGY2) residency which exceeds the national average match rate of 85.6%. 

From the class of 2025, 97% of graduates* were employed within 12 months of graduation, with 78% employed before graduation or within 1 month after.

* Survey respondents eligible for US Employment 














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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria
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Minimum Overall GPA:: 2.50









Minimum Prerequisite GPA:: 2.00









Provide any additional information regarding GPA policies for applicants::
A preferred cumulative undergraduate GPA  of 3.00 or higher AND cumulative undergraduate science GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Once enrolled a PharmD student must maintain an overall 3.00 GPA to remain in good academic standing.










Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 28









Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:: 28









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Provide any additional information regarding credit hour policies for applicants::
If you would like to see if a course you have taken has already been evaluated for equivalency by Northeastern University, please visit our equivalency database.
https://ugadmissions.northeastern.edu/transfercredit/TransferCreditevaluatedstudent2.asp#_ga=2.117508809.1729580784.1623685095-1004465697.1622641828










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Course Prerequisites
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List of Course Prerequisites::
Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology I with lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biology/Biological Science
Course Title: General Biology II with lab

Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry I 

Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: General Chemistry II
*must include at least one lab component between the two courses
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I with lab  

*unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Chemistry
Course Title: Organic Chemistry II with lab   
*unlike with the 'general' chemistry requirement, the organic chemistry prerequisites must each have a lab
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: Biochemistry
Course Title: Biochemistry
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Math
Course Title: Calculus or other high-level math
Semester Hours (Min): 3
Quarter Hours (Min): 4.5
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
with Lab


Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6.0
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Course Subject: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab


Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6
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Course Subject: English Composition / Writing
Course Title: College Writing (equivalent to ENGW 1111)
Semester Hours (Min): 4
Quarter Hours (Min): 6










When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?:
July 15, 2027
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for further questions.










Can applicants use online classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: No
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Varies
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes










Enter any additional information regarding online course prerequisites::
Please reach out to PharmDAdmissions@northeastern.edu for additional terms & conditions about online courses.










Can applicants use pass/fail classes to fulfill the institution's course prerequisites?:
Science Course Prerequisites with Labs: Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Science Course Prerequisites without Labs : Yes, but only if no letter grade option available
Non-Science Course Prerequisites: Yes










Enter any additional information regarding pass/fail course prerequisites::
Grades taken as Pass, Fail, or Satisfactory taken during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic will be accepted. Proof of institutional COVID-19 exception policies may be required.










Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites::
*Must be taken at a locally and nationally accredited institution
*AP credits are accepted, as long as your transcripts show that the course was accepted there for credit
* 3.00 overall GPA average for prerequisite coursework is desired. Prerequisite coursework must be a 2.00 (grade of C) or higher










Link to additional course prerequisites information:: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/transfer-applicants/









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Supplemental Materials
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Supplemental Requirements:
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Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?: Yes









Link to Supplemental Instructions: : https://www.commonapp.org/explore/northeastern-university













Supplemental Application Fee:
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Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?: No













Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements::
Supplemental instructional documentation will be provided.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Standardized Tests
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Standardized Tests:
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Do you accept or consider any standardized tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.: No













I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Observation Hours
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Observation Hours Required:
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Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?: No













I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Evaluations (Letters of Reference)
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Evaluations Required:
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Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?: Yes









 If yes, how many evaluations are required?: Two (2)













Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.:
Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Faculty Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pharmacist: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Politician: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Pre-Health Advisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Any Subject Area): ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Math): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Professor (Science): RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Supervisor: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED
Teaching Assistant: RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED










Committee Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on committee letters? : Not Accepted













Composite Letters:
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What is your college/school policy on composite letters?: Not Accepted













Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations::
Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals.










I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Residency
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Is preference given to state residents?: No









Is preference given to residents of other states?: No









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International Applicants
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Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?: Yes









Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:: US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)









Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):: Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS 









Other clarifying information, if necessary::
Northeastern University accepts international students and considers foreign prerequisite courses and degrees. However, we do not allow domestic-based or international students to enter the program with advanced academic standing. All successful applicants must complete the four full professional years at Northeastern in order to receive a PharmD. All foreign transcripts must be submitted for verification through World Education Services (WES) Inc.  A course-by-course GPA and degree equivalency evaluation is required. International students are required to complete all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculating.  Missing prerequisite will prevent a student from being invited to interview. Exceptions are not made for international students, in relation to the number of accredited hours earned or grades obtained.










Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?: Yes









If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below: :
For students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency is required. 
Select code 8246 to report TOEFL to Northeastern. 











Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs for Current Pharmacists Licensed in the U.S.:
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Does the institution offer a post-B.S. Pharm.D. program for current pharmacists who are already licensed in the U.S.? : No



Details on Post-B.S. Pharm.D. Programs [1]

[1] https://www.pharmcas.org/school-directory/explore-and-compare/post_bs_programs










Programs for Foreign-educated Pharmacists without a U.S. License:
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Does the institution consider foreign-educated pharmacists WITHOUT a U.S. license for admission to the entry-level Pharm.D. program?: Yes









Enter any additional information for foreign-educated pharmacists without a U.S. license who are interested in the entry-level Pharm.D. program.:
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I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Interviews
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Interview Format:: Individual applicants with one interviewer, Individual applicants with two or more interviewers, Other interview format









Does the institution offer an online interview option?: Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis









Briefly describe your institution's interview process::
Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, current students, and in-person interviews.  Co-Op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available.










Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/programs/pharmacy-pharmd/#transfer









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Accepted Applicants
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Deposits:
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Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?: Yes









Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?: No









Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies::
Deposits must be paid through the myNortheastern Admitted Students Portal.














Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:: 2027-09-08









Additional details for accepted applicants::
Please see the Northeastern University Registrar's website for more detailed information about the full academic schedule.     https://registrar.northeastern.edu/article/academic-calendar/










Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?: No









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes













Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: No









Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: No









I would like to mark this section as done.: Yes