Special Degree Requirements

Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.

Degree candidates must:

1. Meet the general University requirements for graduation.
2. The student must have a 2.5 GPA to start the PharmD program.
3. Earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in each of the following areas:
   1. all courses attempted at The University of Montana-Missoula (cumulative GPA).
   2. all courses which carry a pharmacy (PHAR) prefix (pharmacy GPA).
   3. all required courses in the professional pharmacy curriculum (professional GPA).
4. Required pharmacy course work must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
5. Complete at least six full academic years, including pre-pharmacy instruction, and a minimum of eight semesters of professional instruction as a full-time student registered for a minimum of twelve credits per semester.
6. Complete not less than 206 credits of course work with a minimum of 142 credits in the professional program.
7. Complete all other accreditation-required activities for pharmacy students (ACPE Standards 2016).

Licensure in Montana

An applicant for licensure as a registered pharmacist in Montana must pass national examinations as required by the Montana State Board of Pharmacy. To qualify for the examinations, the applicant must be of good moral character and a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree; however, an applicant will not receive a license until all requirements have been met.

• Pre-pharmacy coursework must be completed before entering the professional pharmacy program.
• Students should note some pre-pharmacy courses have prerequisites and they should consider that when planning their schedules.
• Applicants to the professional pharmacy program must present proof of having completed at least 20 hours of observation in a pharmacy, other health care or social field, a writing assignment about the experience, and one evaluation form from someone involved with the applicant in such an experience.
• The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) must be taken within two years of application. Applications for the professional program are submitted through the PharmCAS system. See the School's prospective student webpage for more information.

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY

• Students must apply for admission to the professional program. Students enrolled in the professional pharmacy curriculum are assessed a supplemental fee. This fee does not apply to pre-pharmacy students. Refer to the fees section of this catalog for details.
• Students must demonstrate proficiency in pharmaceutical calculation by successfully completing a competency assessment prior to entering the second professional year.

Course Requirements