1. What are the foreign language requirements?

2. Where do I need to send my transcripts?

3. I need to request a reapplication. Who do I send my request to?

4. I need to request an application. Who do I send my request to?

5. Is there an on-line application to UT and the College of Pharmacy?

6. How long does it take to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree?

7. Is there information on the WWW about admissions requirements, financial aid, and housing for students at The University of Texas and the College of Pharmacy?

8. I have a B.S. degree in a field other than Pharmacy. I am interested in the Pharm.D. program. Am I eligible for admission?

9. Is the PCAT required for admission to the College?

10. What is the difference between a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy (Ph.D.)?

11. If I already have a degree, do I apply to the University of Texas as a Graduate Student or a Transfer student?

12. What is the URL of the University of Texas Undergraduate Transfer Application?

13. What is the URL of the College of Pharmacy application information?

14. How can I check on the status of my College of Pharmacy application?

15. What happens if I forget my password to get access to my application?

16. Where can I find tuition and fees at the University of Texas at Austin?

Answers:

1. Q:What are the foreign language requirements?

   A: In accordance with the University's Basic Education Requirements, a student in the College of Pharmacy must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to the completion of two semesters of college coursework. If a student has completed two years of a single foreign language in high school, no additional foreign language is necessary. Non-native English speakers may take a placement exam in their native language to demonstrate competence in their native language. The foreign language requirement must be fulfilled before beginning the professional sequence of courses.
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2. Q:Where do I need to send my transcripts?

   A:Answer in Instructions Page
   
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3. Q:I need to request an application. Who do I send my request to?

   A:The application is only available on-line. 
   
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4. Q:I need to request a reapplication. Who do I send my request to?

   A:The application and reapplication are the same document; and, it is only available on-line.

5. Q:Is there an on-line application to UT and the College of Pharmacy?

   A: Yes, the University of Texas at Austin Admissions Office is currently accepting on-line applications. The College of Pharmacy on-line application is available between October 1 and February 1. Return to Top

    

6. Q:How long does it take to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree?

   A: The first two years of coursework is referred to as the prepharmacy years. The professional curriculum is a four-year program. Consequently the Doctor of Pharmacy degree takes a minimum of six years to complete.
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7. Q:Is there information on the WWW about admissions requirements, financial aid, and housing for students at The University of Texas and the College of Pharmacy?

   A:Yes, here are some useful links:

   University Information   |	College Information
   UT Admissions	Pharmacy Admissions
   UT Financial Aid	Pharmacy Financial Aid
   UT Housing	N/A

   
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8. Q:I have a B.S. degree in a field other than Pharmacy. I am interested in the Pharm.D. program. Am I eligible for admission?

   A:You are eligible for admission if you have completed the prerequisites for admission. The professional curriculum will still take a minimum of four years to complete.
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9. Q:Is the PCAT required for admission to the College?

   A:Yes, the PCAT is required; however, PCAT scores more than three years old are not accepted.
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10. Q:What is the difference between a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy (Ph.D.)?

    A:If you intend to become a pharmacist, then you should seek to earn a Pharm.D. degree. If you intend to become a researcher, then you should seek to earn a Ph.D.
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11. Q:If I already have a degree, do I apply to the University of Texas as a Graduate Student or a Transfer student?

    A:If you intend to apply to the professional curriculum in the College of Pharmacy with the intention of becoming a pharmacist, then apply to the university using the University of Texas Undergradate Transfer application as a transfer student in the College of Natural Sciences as a prepharmacy student. Even if you are admitted to the College of Pharmacy, you will still be considered an undergraduate student as far as the university is concerned. If you intend to apply to a graduate program (M.S. or Ph.D) supervised by the College of Pharmacy with the intention of becoming a researcher, then apply to the university as a graduate student.
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12. Q:What is the URL of the University of Texas Undergraduate Transfer Application?

    A: http://www.utexas.edu /student/admissions/transfer/applying.html
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13. Q:What is the URL of the College of Pharmacy application information?

    A: http://www.utexas.edu /pharmacy/admissions/pharmd.html
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14. Q:How can I check the status of my College of Pharmacy application?

    A: Log in to your Application Status page (using your UT EID and password) to find out what items we've received and what items are still missing. It may take 3-5 business days (once we receive your items) to process your materials and update the information on your Application Status page.
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15. Q:What happens if I forget my password to get access to my application?

    A: You must contact the University Admissions Office at (512) 475-7387 for assistance with the electronic application.
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16. Q:Where can I find tuition and fees at the University of Texas at Austin?

    A: The following web site has tuition and fee information: http://www.utexas.edu/business/accounting/sar/t_f_rates.html
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