Program Overview

Introduction to the Pre-Pharmacy Early Assurance Program

The Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) offers a seamless path into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program for qualified undergraduate students. This program is designed for high school students committed to becoming pharmacists, providing a fast, efficient, and cost-effective pathway to a PharmD.

Program Details

The Pre-Pharmacy Early Assurance Program consists of two years of undergraduate Pre-Pharmacy coursework and four years in the professional PharmD program. By meeting the progression requirements of the two-year Pre-Pharmacy program, students will be granted a seat in the first professional year of the PharmD Program at TUSP.

Benefits of the Early Assurance Program

• Study a combination of basic sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and humanities
• Prepare for success in the School of Pharmacy with a deep understanding and application of foundational sciences and advancements shaping modern healthcare
• Engage closely with the School of Pharmacy admissions faculty and staff for personalized support
• Receive academic advising from the Academic Resource Center in the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the School of Pharmacy
• Participate in a pre-pharmacy club and various student clubs and professional organizations to develop leadership skills, explore interests, and build lasting connections

Admission Requirements

All accepted first-year pre-pharmacy students at Temple University are enrolled directly into the early assurance program. Admission criteria include:

• Maintaining a pre-requisite GPA requirement
• Application to PharmCas
• Successful completion of an interview

Prerequisites and PharmD Admission Requirements

Temple University undergraduate students who are not enrolled in the Early Assurance Program or undergraduate students at other colleges or universities may still apply to the PharmD program through PharmCAS.

Tuition Fees

• In-State Tuition: $23,112
• Out-of-State Tuition: $38,160

Program Pathways

Students who are admitted to Temple University as a Pharmaceutical Sciences major can choose to follow one of two paths:

• Early Assurance Program (0 to 6 year PharmD)
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Research Areas

The School of Pharmacy is involved in various research areas, including:

• Practice & Clinical Research
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Research
• The Moulder Center for Drug Discovery Research