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Students interested in the High Point University Pharmacy program will work with their Student Success Coach, Britt Carl (bcarl@highpoint.edu), to develop pre-pharmacy course schedules.

Students wishing to apply to other pharmacy schools should consult with the Pharmacy Program Advisor (Dr. Buddy Lingle – elingle@highpoint.edu) early in the first year of pre-pharmacy studies to better understand the differing requirements of regional schools.

High Point University is seeking accreditation for its School of Pharmacy from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) prior to accepting students into the professional program. Click here for more information about accreditation of pharmacy programs by ACPE.

Application to the High Point University School of Pharmacy can be made beginning in July following completion of the first year of pre-pharmacy classes. Click here for a full listing of pre-pharmacy courses required for the High Point University Pharmacy program.

Prospective students will need to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), submit a complete application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), and submit a supplemental application to the High Point University School of Pharmacy. It is strongly recommended that you meet with the Pharmacy Program Advisor to better understand the personal and professional traits and experiences that will be valued in the admission process.

Laura Fritts, ’14

Pursuing Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at the UNC Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, N.C.

“Dr. Eric Lewis and Dr. Heather Miller were so helpful in preparing me for pharmacy school not only with recommendation letters but also presenting me with opportunities to increase my chances at acceptance, encouraging me to pursue research opportunities, and helping me present at various scientific conferences.”

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Lauren Evans, ’15

Pursuing Doctorate of Pharmacy at the Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, North Carolina.

“Through the help of the biology department, advising and Dr. Buddy Lingle, I was able to prepare early in the classes I would need to take for pharmacy school. My teachers have always been very caring and willing to do anything to help me achieve my goal of getting accepted into pharmacy school. Being at High Point University I was able to get a pharmacy technician position in High Point during the school year where I met my mentor and was truly able to feel out the career. This experience reinforced my love for pharmacy and made me realize this career path is the right one for me.”

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In addition, HPU graduates have been accepted at the following Pharmacy schools:

Virginia Commonwealth University
UNC-Chapel Hill
Campbell University
Touro University California
Regis University
Mercer University

Prerequisites for these programs typically include:

Course Description	Professional Core Credits
Intro to Biological Principals and Literature (Majors)	4
General Chemistry I (Honors & Majors) with Lab	4
General Chemistry II (Honors & Majors) with Lab	4
Calculus I	4
Human Physiology with Lab	4
Human Anatomy with Lab	4
Organic Chemistry I with Lab	4
Organic Chemistry II with Lab	4
Microbiology with Lab	4

All chemistry and biology courses and laboratory sections should be accepted in the corresponding major.

Applicants should expect to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and have multiple hours of clinical, retail and/or service experience. Most schools of pharmacy utilize the PharmCAS common application system. It is essential that each student be aware of specific requirements for a particular pharmacy school as the requirements do vary. Full information is available through individual school websites as well as The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

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