PHARM.D. ADMISSIONS
International Applicants
Students in the United States on a non-immigrant visa, specifically referring to the student (F) or exchange (I) visa are referred to as international students. Scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required with the application unless English is the student's native language. To be eligible, these applicants must score 550 or higher on the written (paper and pencil) test, 213 or higher on the computer-based test, or 79-80 on the new internet TOEFL test.The United States government requires all international applicants to provide proof of ability to pay tuition and living expenses before a formal letter of admission - or the form for obtaining a visa - will be issued. All application materials (PharmCAS, Supplemental Application and Letters of Recommendation) must be submitted. If selected for admission to the CU SOP, international students need to submit the Request Student I-20 for Foreign Applicants. This form is available for download from July-December of each year (the application period); it can also be obtained from the Office of Student Services.
We do not offer advanced standing regardless of academic background, degrees earned or prior training. If offered admission, candidates must complete the entire four-year program. No credit from any other pharmacy programs (U.S. or non U.S.) is granted toward fulfilling the degree requirements.
International Pharmacy Degrees
Students holding a BS or higher degree in Pharmacy from another country may want to consider taking the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination, which could entitle you obtain a license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. Please call the FPGEC at (847) 698-6227 or write to them at: 700 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068. If you wish to enter the CU SOP and are offered admission, candidates must complete the entire four-year program. No credit from any other pharmacy programs (U.S. or non U.S.) is granted toward fulfilling the degree requirements.
Last updated: 6/22/09