Although a previous degree is not necessary for admission to the College of Pharmacy, students tend to perform better when they are taking courses that satisfy degree requirements; therefore, students are encouraged to choose a program of study leading to the baccalaureate degree and to strive for a grade of B or better. A grade of at least C must be earned in each of the required courses for admission.
Please refer to: Criteria for Required Courses for Admission for additional information
Any student interested in obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy Degree combined with the PharmD degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology-Toxicology, or Pharmaceutics should refer to the program description for additional information.
By Texas State law the enrollment of non-Texas resident applicants is limited to 10% of the entering class. Because the College of Pharmacy is a state funded institution, Texas residents are given preference in admissions. If Texas residency is in question: Please refer to www.utexas.edu/student/giac/residency.html for frequently asked questions regarding Texas residency.
Transfer Students from Other Colleges of Pharmacy
In general, the College of Pharmacy does not accept transfer students. Please contact the Assistant Dean for Admissions at (512) 471-1737 for exceptions to this policy.
Application and Admission Procedures
The Assistant Dean for Admissions is responsible for the processing of the application. All actions involving admission to the college are at the discretion of the Admissions Committee with the Dean's consent. Questions concerning either the admission or interview process should be directed to the Administrative Assistant for Admissions at (512) 471-4425.
Please refer to:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs for catalog information
Please refer to:
http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/admissionsfaq.html for frequently
asked questions regarding the admissions process.
Applying for Admission
The application period for the College of Pharmacy begins October 1 and ends February 1.Part A: You must apply to UT-Austin. The University on-line application is available at http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/transfer.html. Select Apply and proceed. You will apply using the undergraduate Transfer/Transient/Readmit Application. You must apply to the College of Natural Sciences as an undergraduate pre-pharmacy major for the fall semester of the year for which you are applying.
Part B: You must also apply to the College of Pharmacy by using the on-line application.
Application deadlines are as follows:
| University of Texas | College of Pharmacy | |
| Priority Deadline | February 1 | |
| Final Deadline | February 1 | February 1 |
Please refer to: Application Fee
Please refer to: Test Scores (PCAT and TSI)
Please refer to: Personal Statement
Please refer to: Letters of Recommendation
Please refer to: High School Transcripts
College/University Transcript(s)
Please refer to: College/University Transcript(s)
Interview, On-site Essay and Photograph
College of Pharmacy Admission Decisions
Applicants are selected for admission on the basis of their academic performance, PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, communication skill (both oral and written) and community involvement. Applicants must be interviewed before acceptance can be offered. Generally all admission decisions will be made by June 1. Candidates will receive written notification of acceptance, alternate status or rejection.