College of Pharmacy
Admission Requirements
Thank you for your interest in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Larkin College of Pharmacy. We are currently accepting applications for the Pharm.D Class of 2028 through Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) beginning July 10, 2025, through June 1, 2026.
- Completion of 60 semester credit hours of prerequisite coursework with a preferred 2.5 Overall GPA or 2.5 Prerequisite GPA
- Two letters of recommendation (One letter from a faculty, advisor, or supervisor highly recommended)
- Personal statement
- If selected, a live interview.
- Criminal background check and drug screening, if admitted
Prerequisite Coursework
| Subject | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Biology I w/Lab and Biology II w/Lab | 8 |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I and II w/Lab, and Organic Chemistry I and II w/Lab | 16 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | Anatomy and Physiology | 6 |
| Math | Calculus or Business Calculus or Physics w/Calculus | 3 |
| Statistics | Statistics or Informatics or Digital Technology or Data Analysis or Computer Programming | 3 |
| English | English Composition I | 3 |
| Advanced Sciences | Any combination of the following: Cellular or Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or another advance science course | 6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Any combination of the following: Psychology, Sociology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Anthropology, Humanities, Ethics, or similar coursework | 6 |
| Electives | Other Coursework in Math and/or Science, and/or Humanities: Public Speaking, Communications, Health-Care Related Sciences, Economics, English, Technology, Business, or similar coursework | 9 |
| Total Credits: | 60 |
Download our detailed LU- COP Prerequisite Course Guide to aid you in completing the prerequisite course requirements.
Notes:
- We only accept completion of coursework with a grade of C- or better. Any courses in which you received a D+, D, or D- must be retaken.
- 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.
- All required pre-requisite coursework is based on semester credit hours. If your institution uses a quarter system, please note that 1 semester hour equals 1.5 quarter hours, or 1 quarter hour equals .6667 semester hours. To convert semester hours into quarter hours, divide the quarter-credit hours by 1.5 or multiply the semester credit hours by 0.6667.
Accepted Students
Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance into Larkin University College of Pharmacy. Each of you has been selected to be part of the Class of 2029 because of your determination and passion for becoming a pharmacist, your commitment, and your hard work. We are thrilled to welcome you to the Larkin pharmily and our unique learner-centered program. We want to ensure that you are prepared to get started as soon as you arrive on campus for Orientation. Please read this webpage in its entirety and note the deadlines for each section.
We encourage you to download the checklist on this webpage to assist you in keeping track of the deadlines. If you have any questions, please email the Office of Admissions at pharmacyadmissions@larkin.edu or call us at (305) 760 – 7488.
All of us at Larkin look forward to welcoming you to our campus in the fall!
Newly Admitted Students’ Information
- Newly admitted student checklist
- Immunization and health requirements
- Criminal background and drug screening requirements
- Office of Financial Aid and Student Access (OFASA)
- Accepted student’s events
- Lion’s day (Accepted students’ day)
- Orientation- week of June 29th
- White coat ceremony. The White Coat Ceremony is an important and exciting event for pharmacy students as they are welcomed into the profession. We will send more information as the details are finalized. You will receive more information at a later date.
- Stay connected- Join the class of 2029 WhatsApp group
Why I Chose Larkin: A Student's Perspective
In this inspiring video, two students from Larkin University’s College of Pharmacy open up about their personal journeys and what led them to pursue a Pharm.D. at Larkin. From immigrating to the U.S. and reigniting a passion for patient care, to finding a supportive academic home with accessible faculty and meaningful connections—these stories highlight the transformative impact of a Larkin education.
Watch to see how Larkin University is helping students turn their dreams into reality.
