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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Prerequisite Requirements: Students generally take 2-4 years to complete the prerequisite course requirements and can be admitted to pharmacy school without a bachelor’s degree. Involvement in student organizations and community service is highly recommended to build a more competitive application.
Prerequisite Requirements
Pharmacy Road Map
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Pharmacy School: The UTEP Pharm.D. program takes 4 years to complete and offers a unique curriculum focused on the school’s “IDEAL” vision. Pharmacy students are trained to be culturally competent, have opportunities to participate in innovative research, and engage in hands-on experiences in unique practice settings that prepare them to serve a 21st century demographic.
Pharmacy School
Optional Career Development
Optional Career Development:
Graduates of a Pharm.D. program can pursue Residency or Fellowship opportunities which provide postgraduate training aimed at specialized career fields. Graduates can also become Board Certified in a specialty area.
Licensure
Licensure: Pharm.D. graduates must complete the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and MultiState Pharmacy Jurispru- dence Examination (MPJE) to be licensed by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The UTEP SoP provides preparation courses and exams to help students succeed in these tests.
PHARMACY WORKFORCE
VIRTUAL ADVISING APPOINTMENTS OFFERED. SCHEDULING AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
