Doctor of Pharmacy
Pharm.D.
Transformative Pharmacy Education
The Regis School of Pharmacy’s mission is to provide a transformative education that seamlessly transitions students from classroom to career. We use scientifically validated Team-Based Learning to help you develop superior knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills. We provide one-on-one faculty coaching to help our students collaborate to solve real-world problems. As evidenced by our excellent NAPLEX exam outcomes and the success of our students in their chosen fields, this approach develops the whole person and prepares diverse students for lives of service and meaning.
We offer a range of scholarship opportunities to recognize and reward your educational and career achievements, and we'll help you find other forms of tuition assistance like grants and loans. Plus, you get to further your education in Denver, CO—one of the most beautiful and dynamic cities in the United States.
Unparalleled Flexibility
Regis University is one of only three pharmacy schools in the country that offers 3- and 4-year paths to obtaining your Pharm.D.
3-Year Track
Courses are taught on campus in 8- and 16-week terms year-round. This allows you to graduate and enter the workforce a full year sooner! See how each year of classes maps out on the 3-Year Curricular Sequence.
4-Year Track
Courses are taught on campus in 8- and 16-week terms in the fall and spring. Summers are available to explore career options through internships, or just take a break! See how each year of classes maps out on the 4-Year Curricular Sequence.
Program Snapshot
Program Format
On campus
8- and 16-week terms
Credits for Completion
150 credit hours
Key Dates
Application Opens: mid-July
Priority Deadline: early Feb.
Final Deadline: early June
Program Starts: late Aug.
Pharmacy gave me the perfect balance of not being a frontline health professional, but rather a little more in the background and still involved in patient care.
–Elina Gonnov
Doctor of Pharmacy, 2015
The highly-collegial culture allows for faculty to be innovated to teaching each generation of pharmacy student and meeting students where they are.
–Cassandra Hanna
Director of Experiential Education, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
By the Numbers
To apply to the Pharm.D. program, you will need:
- Completed online PharmCAS application
- One letter of recommendation
- Official transcripts of all college course work
- Application essay
- Supplemental questions
All application materials for the Pharm.D. program must be submitted through PharmCAS. Prerequisite course work must be completed prior to matriculation and can be marked "in progress" at the time of application.
All applications are initially reviewed on a rolling schedule for evidence of basic qualifications for admission to the Pharm.D. program, and those qualified will be invited for an on-campus interview. All interviews will be conducted from Sept.-June. Letters of invitation for an interview will specify the date and time. It is the candidate's responsibility to arrange all other commitments to be available on the assigned day and time. There will be limited virtual interviews on a case-by-case basis.
Real people. Really invested in you. Contact your admissions counselor today and learn how we help you each step of the way.
Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year: $1,161 per credit hour
Enrollment Deposit: $500*
Total program credits: 150
If admitted, a nonrefundable enrollment deposit is required to hold your position in the Pharm.D. program. The deposit will be applied toward your tuition. Tuition is one part of the overall cost of attendance, which includes all expenses students may have, including basic living costs. For more information about tuition, fees and your estimated cost of attendance, visit our Cost of Attendance for Doctoral Students page. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Earning your Doctor of Pharmacy from Regis sets you apart and expands your professional network—think of it as an investment in your future. Between scholarship opportunities and financial aid packages, advancing your education is within reach. Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school.
*for domestic students. Contact your admissions counselor for international student deposit information.
Frequently Asked Questions
We look at a number of factors when evaluating applications, including breadth of educational experience, prior professional and volunteer experience, prior degrees, cumulative grade point average, combined math and life sciences grade point average, letters of recommendation, and writing skills based on your application essay.
The School of Pharmacy does offer an early assurance program for entrance into the Pharm.D. program for Regis University students. Through the Pharmacy Scholars program, Regis University students are afforded an admissions interview waiver, provided they have completed at least three semesters of full-time study at Regis and have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 GPA in their prerequisite mathematics and life sciences courses.
No. Regis University is a pluralistic institution. People from all faith traditions are welcome and treated with respect and dignity. Religious preference is not a screening criterion.
Graduates must successfully pass two examinations prior to entering pharmacy practice.
The NAPLEX®, or North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination®, measures a candidate’s knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. It is just one component of the licensure process and is used by the boards of pharmacy as part of their assessment of a candidate’s competence to practice as a pharmacist.
The MPJE®, or Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination®, combines federal- and state-specific questions to test the pharmacy jurisprudence knowledge of prospective pharmacists. It serves as the pharmacy law examination in participating jurisdictions and tests a candidate’s mastery of pharmacy law.
The interview day will consist of several activities. Each candidate will participate in multiple mini interviews. This approach allows you to speak with several different faculty members, current pharmacy students and/or practicing pharmacists. Along with the interview, you will be given a guided tour of campus and our pharmacy lab facilities, take the Health Science Reason Test (HSRT) and participate in a Team-Based Learning demonstration. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to chat with both faculty and staff to learn more about our Team-based Learning approach, pedagogy, and Jesuit mission, as well as life as a Regis Student Pharmacist.
The on-time graduation rate for the most recent graduating class: 80% for the class of 2023
The most recent year of NAPLEX® all-time pass rate as found on the NABP website: 85% for the class of 2022
The residency match rate for the most recent graduating class: 88% for the class of 2023
A Culture of Excellence
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The Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is offered by the School of Pharmacy within the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
Regis University School of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
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