The Post-Professional PharmD (nontraditional) pathway is only for currently licensed, United States practicing pharmacists who wish to complete a doctoral program.
| ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION | APPLICATION DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Professional PharmD, fully online (non-traditional) |
Priority: March 15, 2025
Final: Rolling
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Start Term – Fall 2025 Apply Now |
The Post-Professional PharmD (non-traditional) pathway offers you the flexibility to complete your studies online while working full time as a U.S. licensed, practicing pharmacist. Many of the courses are self-paced, and you may be able to complete the experiential components at your existing workplace.
Application Steps & Program Prerequisites
- Minimum GPA: 2.5 (preferred minimum GPA 2.5 overall)
- B.S. Pharmacy Degree
- PCAT: Not Required
The Pharmacy Admissions Committee will only consider complete files. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep in touch with your Admissions Counselor to ensure all information has been received.
A complete application includes:
- Graduate Application and $30 Application Fee
- Unofficial or official transcripts
- Applicants can choose to submit unofficial transcripts for initial review. If admitted, the applicant must submit an official transcript for each unofficial transcript upload. See our full policy for more details.
- All transcripts from non-U.S. based institutions must be course-by-course evaluated by a NACES or AICE academic credential evaluation company to obtain equivalency information on courses, grades, and degrees earned.
- Two Professional Letters of Recommendation
- References will receive an automated email invitation to complete a required form that will submit directly to your application.
- Acceptable letters of recommendation are professional recommendations from pharmacy colleagues who can speak to your work and experience as a pharmacist. Recommendations from current students in the pathway or other applicants will not be accepted.
- Statement of Purpose (1500 word maximum): A personal statement that describes your educational experience and professional career objectives
- Current Resume/C.V. (Please use this template as a guide)
- Copy of Current Pharmacist License
- Applicant must be a licensed United States Pharmacist with current or previous practice experience in the U.S.
- A Course-by-Course Evaluation of all transcripts from outside the United States by a NACES Approved Member
Supplemental materials can be uploaded to your application or emailed to adprocessing@zlmmc8.com. Uploaded materials are preferred. Submitting via email may delay processing time.
Most communication with applicants is done via email when possible, so please be alert for emails regarding your application. Notification generally occurs within a few weeks after you have submitted your materials.
Invitation To Interview
Post-Professional PharmD applicants will complete an online video interview.
Admissions Status
We strive to inform applicants of their admission status within 2 -3 weeks after their interview. If you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance email followed by an official acceptance package with a deadline to submit your non-refundable tuition deposit to secure your position in the class.
Once You Are Accepted
Accepted students are required to pay a tuition deposit in the amount of $500. The fee is non-refundable and can be made online or mailed to:
Shenandoah University
Attention: Hornet Central
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601-9975
When Applicants Are Denied Admission
When an applicant does not meet the criteria for admission, they will be denied. A formal letter of explanation will be mailed to the applicant within 2 – 3 weeks. If more clarification is needed, an applicant may contact their Admissions Counselor.