Fisch College of Pharmacy Admissions

In addition to satisfying the Texas Core Curriculum requirements, applicants must complete prerequisites in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, speech and calculus.

Review All Prerequisite Courses

Students applying to the Fisch College of Pharmacy may begin the application process the summer before the anticipated year of entry into the PharmD program. To apply:

1. Satisfy the minimum requirements for admission.
2. Complete the PharmCAS application.
   1. Submit three letters of recommendation (evaluations in PharmCAS) through the PharmCAS application: Applicants should request letters from individuals who know the applicant professionally or academically.
      1. Examples include: employers, faculty advisors, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, pre-health advisors, professors and/or supervisors.
      2. UT Tyler strongly encourages applicants to send letters from pharmacists or supervisors.
      3. Letters from family, friends, committees and/or composite recommendations are not accepted.
   2. Submit official transcripts through the PharmCAS application:
      1. UT Tyler does not consider transcripts from unaccredited colleges and/or universities.
      2. For coursework from a foreign institution (including Canada), submit a Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report (FTER) as part of the application.
         1. The FTER may be submitted through PharmCAS or directly to the Fisch College of Pharmacy.
         2. An approved FTER service provider must evaluate all foreign transcripts.
         3. The FTER must be a course-by-course evaluation.
         4. Allow for additional time for review of the FTER.
         5. Approved FTER providers include the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Members and the Texas Education Agency.
   3. Submit the supplemental application included in the PharmCAS application: the supplemental application includes a residency questionnaire and does not require a submission fee.
3. PCAT scores are optional. Please note: UT Tyler does not require applying students to submit PCAT scores with their application.

Important Deadlines for Fall 2023 Applications

For students applying to enroll in Fall 2024, please follow all listed deadlines for each stage of the application process:

An important and exciting part of the application process, Interview Day lets you showcase your talents and determine if the Fisch College of Pharmacy is the right fit for you. The day includes interviews in the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format, a math and writing session, a campus tour and a Q&A with current students and faculty.

Are you committed to becoming a pharmacist? If you are a high-performing undergraduate student, you can apply to the Early Assurance Program after your first year of undergraduate coursework. The program streamlines the application process to the Fisch College of Pharmacy and supports your progress with specialized academic and career advising, among other services.