D. program incorporates four years of courses and clinical rotations, with full-time practical experience in the fourth year. As with all professional schools, admission to pharmacy school is competitive, and students must do well in their courses in order to gain admission. The average QPA for students admitted to pharmacy school is 3.4. A minimum QPA of 2.5 is required. Most schools have rolling admissions, so the earlier your application materials reach the school, the better your chances.
Pharmacy schools look extremely favorably on applicants who have experience in pharmacy.
A student who has chosen a career path withou investigating the work environment and characteristics of the vocation may be perceived to lack interest and initiative. A student who has volunteered or worked in a pharmacy has gained invaluable knowledge about his or her future profession and has observed role models wh have likely influenced the career decision. Over 80 percent of matriculants for the past three yearsh have had work experience. Many schools also require courses in statistics, economics,and anatomy and physiology. Prospective pharmacy students are encouraged to explore several schools early in their academic career.