When should I start the application process?
PharmCAS opens for applications in mid- July of the year before the year of fall entry. Applications may be submitted prior to completion of pre-pharmacy requirements but prerequisites should be completed by the end of the spring semester before fall enrollment. See dates for preferred deadline: priority, priority spring and regular.
May I apply before all my prerequisite coursework is completed?
Applications may be submitted prior to completion of pre-pharmacy requirements but General Biology I w/lab, General Chemistry I w/lab and Organic Chemistry I w/lab must be completed with grades of C or better before an admission decision may be made. If an applicant is admitted but has not completed all prerequisites, they will be admitted conditionally contingent upon completion.
May I take prerequisite courses in the summer before fall entry?
Pre-pharmacy coursework should be complete by the end of the spring semester before fall entry, but the Admissions Committee may allow a course (not Organic Chemistry Lecture 1 or lab) to be completed in the Summer I session (not Summer II) before fall entry.
How many students are accepted each year?
Our goal is a class of 90.
Is the PCAT required to apply?
No, the PCAT is not required or considered during review of applications for admission to the UAMS College of Pharmacy. The admissions committee will not be reviewing any PCAT scores that are submitted. The UAMS College of Pharmacy will evaluate all applications holistically.
Is a supplemental application required?
Yes, a supplemental application is required and must be submitted to UAMS in addition to the PharmCAS application. There is no fee to submit the application.
Do you offer PharmCAS coupon codes?
Yes, contact the admissions office at copadmissions@uams.edu or 501-686- 8889 for more details.
What is the cost to apply on PharmCAS?
The cost is $180 for one school and $60 thereafter for each additional school.
Do you offer assistance with completing the PharmCAS application?
Yes, we hold an in-person application help day in early fall semester before the priority deadline and a virtual session in January for spring priority or regular decision deadline applicants. Contact our office for exact dates.