Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before May 2027.
Overview
Graduates of the program at The University of Iowa are qualified to take the Iowa Board of Pharmacy examination that is required for licensure as a pharmacist.
Career Advancement
- The College of Pharmacy has had nearly a 100 percent placement rate for its graduates for many years.
- Pharmacists often choose to practice in a community pharmacy or a hospital setting. They hold positions in government, independent businesses, home health care, consulting, clinical pharmacy, managed care facilities, higher education, or the pharmaceutical industry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Pharmacy Practice
- Engagement: Professional Skills and Values
- Foundations of Health Services
- Health Information Retrieval and Informatics
- Foundations of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Fundamentals of Compounding
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 81
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Be on track to complete all PharmD pre-reqs
- Be on track to complete at least 16 semester hours of general education electives
- In the fall semester before the year in which you are seeking admission, apply via PharmCAS
- If you choose to take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), scores must be submitted prior to the January application deadline. Send scores to PharmCAS using the Code #104
- Submit two letters of reference. Process them through the PharmCAS application service
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 46,238 AUD / year (≈ 32,776 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,238 AUD / year (≈ 32,776 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 19,509 AUD / year (≈ 13,829 USD / year)
Living costs
Iowa City, United States: 1,675-2,597 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.