“Larkin University College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite3000, Chicago, IL 60603-3446, 312/664-3575; FAX 866/228- 2631, web site www.acpe-accredit.org.”
We accept admissions applications through PharmCAS. You can apply by going to the PharmCAS website and creating an application account and selecting Larkin University in the application.
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June 1, 2026
Approximately 60 -70 students each year.
The PCAT is not required.
As soon as possible. Applications may be submitted prior to completion of the prerequisites, but you should plan to complete all pre-requisites by June before the start of the program to provide final grades to the Admissions Department prior to beginning classes.
Yes, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required.
Up-to-date cost of tuition is available at the Office of Financial Aid and Student Access webpage. click here
Financial aid information for your program of studies is available at the Office of Financial Aid and Student Access (OFASA). Click here.
A supplemental application is not required; however, students must complete the supplemental questions asked of them in their PharmCAS application.
The Admissions Committee has a holistic review process which takes into account a student’s entire application including the personal statement and letters of recommendation. Applicants are considered competitive with a verified PharmCAS application, a preferred PCAT composite score in the 50th percentile and a preferred overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
The LU College of Pharmacy considers international students.
If English is not your native language, you are strongly encouraged to take the internet-based TOEFL.
Yes, you should enter the coursework you plan to take in your PharmCAS application so that the Admissions Committee can consider your plan for completion of all prerequisites. Please ensure all prerequisite coursework is completed by June prior to the start of the program.
The College of Pharmacy’s curriculum has been created to enhance active learning and retention of information by focusing most of the courses into two-week blocks within a 16-week semester. There are also longitudinal courses that serve to reinforce your educational experience throughout the curriculum. The COP’s three-year program has a similar number of credit hours (141) as a traditional four-year program, but it is accelerated and continues year-round. The full curriculum can be found here.
Due to the accelerated nature of the program, as well as the intensity of the doctoral level coursework, it is not recommended that students work full time while enrolled. If students choose to work, it is recommended not to exceed more than 10 hours per week.
Larkin University College of Pharmacy may consider coursework taken at Foreign Institutions that have been evaluated for U.S Institution equivalency by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. and/or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
Yes, we will accept CLEP credits that appear on the applicant’s official College and University transcripts.
LU offers multiple options for students to earn their degree.
Hybrid Flexibility: Combine online study with interactive sessions for the best of both worlds.
Our 1-yearAll students are expected to engage in the classroom activities whether in-person or remote. Virtual faculty office hours allow the students learning remotely to access faculty.
Larkin U has several affiliation agreements with U.S. Medical Schools and Caribbean Medical Schools. We also have a guaranteed interview agreement with LU Physician Assistant Program, LU Dental School (2027), and LU Medical School (2028). Students are guaranteed interviews at these schools, provided they meet the professional school guidelines and minimum GPA requirements during MBS program.
Physician Assistant Program
Larkin University PA Program Miami, Florida
Dental School
Larkin University School of Dental Medicine Orlando, Florid
Medical School in the United States
Jacqueline Nicole Michel College of Osteopathic Medicine Miami, Florida (coming 2028)
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine Orlando, Florida
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Boise, Idaho
Medical Schools located in the Caribbean
Medical schools located in the Caribbean grant a MD degree. The first 2 years of the medical curriculum is taught at the school in the Caribbean, the last 2 years are clerkships in the United States. Graduates attend residency programs in the United States. Larkin U partners with:
Medical Schools with Acceptance Guarantee
Larkin U has a guaranteed acceptance agreements with the following medical schools. Students are guaranteed acceptance at these school, provided they meet the professional school guidelines and minimum MCAT score and GPA requirements during MBS program.
The MBS program has a 93% placement rate. The COBS Graduation Placement data records the number of graduates for each year since 2017. The data includes the number of students who are accepted into health professions school, employed in a healthcare field, employed in a research field or are in the process of applying to health professions school. The program has graduated 27 students since 2017. As of October 2020, 15% of the graduates are currently in health professions school, 31% are currently working in healthcare, 15% are currently working in research and 26% are in the application cycle for health professions school.
For additional student achievement information, click here
Federal Loans are available. Larkin U Office of Financial Aid and Student Access (OFASA) will assist students with applying for federal and private student loans.
Larkin University’s school code for Federal Aid application is 043064
Accepted applicants will be required to pay a $250. non-refundable Matriculation Fee/Deposit to reserve a seat in the class. Applicants will be notified of due date upon receipt of admissions letter. The deposit will be credited towards your Fall tuition.
Tuition and fees are divided among 3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer) and due on the first day of classes each semester. Failure to pay tuition and fees will result in withdrawal from program.
Larkin U offers payment plans for choosing to pay tuition and fees by cash. Please contact the Bursar’s Office for additional information.
Classes are scheduled Monday-Thursday, in 3-hour blocks. Not working while in the Program is recommended; the class schedule provides students the opportunity to work, if necessary
Housing Options
Larkin University is located in Miami Gardens and is a commuter campus. Nearby cities include North Miami Beach, North Miami, Ives Estates, and Opa-Locka. On-campus housing is not available, but several options are listed below to assist you in your housing search.
Finding affordable housing in South Florida can be challenging so please begin your search as early as possible.
For questions about housing options, please contact the Vice President of Student Affairs and Admissions, Dr. Lynne Arric, at larric@larkin.edu.
For more information please visit the Housing Resources Page
Due to the small class size, the College celebrates the students’ success at a Program Completion Celebration. Graduates and their guests are invited to attend the celebration where graduates’ accomplishments are recognized individually.
Students who elect to participate in shadow experiences are required to have active health insurance and updated immunizations during enrollment at Larkin University. We have included the cost of health insurance coverage in our Cost of Attendance, and you are permitted to add this need to your loan funds request. If you will be accessing coverage through the ACA Marketplace at https://www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage/, the open enrollment period begins November 1st for coverage. If you are losing employer coverage because of starting school, you may qualify to enroll during a Special Enrollment Period
No, due to the nature of our curriculum you will be automatically registered for classes as you progress in the program.
No, you will not. From the University Library you will have access to numerous online databases and textbooks needed to augment content information from faculty during your courses. The exam preparation materials are integrated into the curriculum and are provided as part of the cost to attend the program.
No, you will not. During research experiences you will need to wear a lab coat, goggles, and protective safety equipment. During clinical experiences, you will need to wear business casual clothing and protective safety equipment. These items are covered as part of your curriculum costs to attend the program.
50 students matriculate in each class
Yes, a baccalaureate degree must have been received before matriculation into the physician assistant program. See Requirements for Admission for more information.
No. All prerequisites must be completed before matriculation in the program. Conditional Acceptance may be granted based upon successful completion of all prerequisites.
No. GRE or PA-CAT are highly recommended, but not required.
The program DOES NOT grant advanced standing under any circumstances. No prerequisite course completed before admission into the program or prior clinical experience will be accepted as substitution for any required coursework in the PA program.
Accepted applicants will be required to pay a $1,000. non-refundable deposit at the time of acceptance. Applicants will be notified of the due date upon receipt of the admissions letter. The deposit will be credited towards your tuition.
No. Students are NOT required to provide or solicit clinical rotation sites. Clinical rotation sites are the responsibility of the Program. There are NO clinical sites outside of the United States.
Students are NOT allowed to work during the program.
On-campus housing is not available, but several options are available to assist you in your housing search.
The OFASA provides support to students who need financial assistance to pay tuition and living expenses while attending school.
Larkin University is currently provisionally approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal Title IV student aid loan programs. At the time of approval, the programs included were the Master of Biomedical Sciences and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
At this stage, no additional programs can be added to our Title IV eligibility until the university undergoes a re-evaluation. Once Larkin University is eligible to reapply, we will request to add the Physician Assistant (PA) program. Once approved, PA students will become eligible to apply for federal student aid. Until that approval is received, students in the PA program may explore private student loan options to assist with educational expenses. Students can also explore scholarships offered through LU and outside of LU.
Full semester Tuition and fees are due on the first day of classes of each semester. Failure to pay tuition and fees will result in withdrawal from program.
Larkin U offers payment plans for choosing to pay tuition and fees by cash. Please contact the Bursar’s Office for additional information.
Students are required to have active health insurance and updated immunizations during enrollment at Larkin University. We have included the cost of health insurance coverage in our Cost of Attendance, and you are permitted to add this need to your loan funds request. If you will be accessing coverage through the ACA Marketplace at https://www.healthcare.gov/get-coverage/, the open enrollment period begins November 1st for coverage. If you are losing employer coverage because of starting school, you may qualify to enroll during a Special Enrollment Period.
PA Faculty are NOT permitted to provide healthcare except for an emergency
No, due to the nature of our curriculum you will be automatically registered for classes as you progress in the program.
No, you will not. From the University Library, you will have access to numerous online databases and textbooks needed to augment content information from faculty during your courses. The exam preparation materials are integrated into the curriculum and are provided as part of the cost to attend the program. Students may elect to purchase additional learning resources.
