Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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Competitive Candidate Profile

Although there is no formula to ensure admittance to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, it is in your best interest to demonstrate to the admissions committee whichever of the following key attributes you possess.

We desire that each PharmD student:

  • Is academically prepared to succeed in our rigorous professional programs.
  • Is well rounded with diverse educational and life experience backgrounds.
  • Has shown interest and involvement in the community.
  • Has knowledge of and/or experience in the field in which he/she hopes to practice.
  • Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Has a good understanding of both the profession and WesternU.

The following statistics for last year's entering class (seated Fall 2008) will give you a sense of where you might fall within the applicant pool.

Student completing application

Number of PharmCAS Applications Received
1810 
Number of Interviews Granted
427
Number of Enrolled Students
120 
Average Overall GPA
3.39
Average Science GPA
3.26
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