Four-Year Entry Level PharmD Program

Howard University College of Pharmacy offers a traditional four-year, in-person Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, located in the heart of the nation's capital—Washington, D.C.

This immersive, on-campus experience delivers a rigorous and interactive curriculum, personalized faculty mentorship, and cultivates dynamic peer collaboration, all designed to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Students benefit from access to cutting-edge research, clinical partnerships, and diverse healthcare settings that make the HUCOP PharmD program both academically enriching and professionally empowering.

• Completion of Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses
  All required coursework must be completed prior to matriculation.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.5
  Competitive applicants typically exceed this minimum.
• Letter of Intent
  A personal statement (minimum 250 words) explaining why you are interested in attending pharmacy school and pursuing a PharmD degree.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
  Must be from a faculty member, mentor, academic advisor, or healthcare employer. 
  Letters from family members or relatives (by blood or marriage) will not be accepted.
• Official Transcripts
  Transcripts must be submitted from all previously attended colleges or universities.

Our curriculum equips students with essential knowledge in: 

• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical Math
• Physical Pharmacy
• Drug Delivery and Dosage Forms
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Dispensing Techniques
• Pharmacy Jurisprudence (Law)
• Contemporary Pharmacy Practice
• U.S. Healthcare Systems
• Drugs and Society
• Pharmacy Ethics

PLEASE NOTE: There is a $300 Enrollment Fee and $700.00 Good Faith Fee required for all students when accepting an offer of admission to Howard University College of Pharmacy. The $700.00 Good Faith Fee is deposited to your Student Account.

If student's application meets minimum requirements, an interview invitation with be sent out. Our interviews are held on Saturday's from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. 

During the interview, applicants will be assessed on the following technical standards: 

• Communication
• Observation
• Professional Conduct
• Analysis & Synthesis 

You’ll also: 

• Participate in a student panel Q&A
• Go on a college tour
• Take an on-site algebra-based math test

Still Have Questions?

Check out our full FAQs page here. If you still have questions, please email Joshua Zellar, Recruitment Officer, at joshua.zellar@howard.edu.