For the 1996 entering class and the UMKC School of Pharmacy, the mean GPA was 3.258. For The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, the 1996 entering class had an average GPA of 3.48. Most students do not complete a major or degree program before entering a pharmacy school. The prerequisite courses a pre-pharmacy student must take before application and admission are usually specified by the pharmacy school. For the 70 students accepted in 1996, the UMKC School of Pharmacy entering class PCAT averages in all categories were 60th-70th percentile.
States have varying requirements for internships leading to licensure.
Obtain study materials and commit a minimum of 2-4 hours per week in study and preparation. Periodically reviewing old exams from completed science courses is also a very useful supplement to this preparation. Schedule and complete an interview with the SBU Pre-Health Committee. Complete application forms by the deadline set by each school. Completing the applications will require transcripts from all schools attended and letters of recommendation.