Program Overview

Program Course Delivery
PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) - Early Assurance Program - Pre-Professional Program On-Campus

Start Your Pathway to Becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy

The University of Minnesota Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Early Assurance Program provides an opportunity for highly-qualified students to receive admission to the University of Minnesota Crookston and conditional admission to the PharmD program at the top ranked University of Minnesota through a combined admission process. Following admission to the Early Assurance Program, students have up to four years to fulfill program entry requirements.

Benefits to Students

For students with a clear goal to pursue a PharmD, the Early Assurance Program can reduce the stress of the PharmD application process and provide extra support and preparation for successful matriculation into the PharmD program. Benefits include:

  • Conditional admission to the PharmD program, pending completion of program entry requirements.
  • Access to pharmacy advisors to assist with course and extracurricular planning.
  • Access to faculty and student mentors.
  • Special workshops on topics such as pharmacy career exploration, study skills, and interview preparation.
  • PharmCAS application fee waiver in the year of application to the PharmD program.

Prerequisite and Requirements

PrerequisiteRequirementU of M Crookston Specific Courses
General Biology1 course with labBIOL 1009
BIOL 1009H
Microbiology1 courseBIOL 2032
Anatomy (human or comparative)1 courseBIOL 2103 & 2104
Physiology (human or comparative)1 course BIOL 2103 & 2104
Calculus1 courseMATH 1142
MATH 1271
Statistics1 courseMATH 1150
General Chemistry2 courses and 1 labCHEM 1061, 1062, 1065 & 1066
Organic Chemistry2 courses and 1 labCHEM 2301, 2302, 2310 & 2311
Social & Behavioral Sciences OR Humanities2 courses or MN transfer curriculum, U.S. associate's degree or U.S. bachelor's degree requiredEconomics, sociology, language, history, psychology, etc.
Introductory Composition1 course or MN transfer curriculum, U.S. associate's degree or U.S. bachelor's degree requiredCOMP 1011
COMP 1011H

Prerequisite Courses

How to Apply

  • High school students (or transfer students) interested in this program will apply through the U of M Crookston undergraduate application process by December 1.
  • When applying, students should indicate “pre-pharmacy” and respond to the four short-answer questions specific to this program.
  • Students will submit a simplified PharmCAS application and complete an affirmation interview one year prior to PharmD entry.

Awards & Accreditation

Admission to U of M Crookston and conditional admissions to the PharmD program at the top ranked University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Student Experiences

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Average Cost After Aid

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$13,436

Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)

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$12,894

Average net price after grants &
scholarships (2021-2022 data)

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$22,883

Average TOTAL student loan debt after
graduation (2022-2023)

Scholarship and Funding Options

The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!

Your Future Professors

Timothy Dudley
Professor, Faculty Athletics Representative
Venugopal Mukku
Associate Professor, Research Labs Director
Sharon Stewart
Associate Professor, Department Chair

What is Campus Life Like?

Residential Life

University of Minnesota Crookston's residence halls are ranked #1 public college dorms in Minnesota by Niche. The residential halls are clean, safe, spacious and modern. There is a mix of traditional style rooms, suites, and apartments available on-campus which include amenities such as ensuite bathrooms, walk-closets, and full size kitchens with all major appliances. There are also beautiful common spaces in every residential building that are great places to hangout, play games, study, or relax. Schedule a tour to see for yourself why they're ranked #1!

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