Pharm.D. Application Process
UMKC participates in the Pharmacy Centralized Application Service (PharmCAS). Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) applicants are encouraged to apply early, as the program admits applicants on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed after applicants have completed PharmCAS, which includes receipt of all college transcripts*, a personal essay, and at least one letter of recommendation (evaluation). Formal admission interview invitations to select applicants will go out soon after, and applicants find out their admission status the next business day after interviews.
*Transcripts from accredited schools per the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) should be submitted to PharmCAS. International transcripts and all other transcripts should be sent to the School of Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs. High school transcripts are not required for the Pharm.D. application; however, please notify us of AP, IB or other credit-by-exam coursework at pharmacy@umkc.edu.
Applicants are admitted to the Fall 2025 semester. Applicants interested in starting the Pharm.D. program in Fall 2026 or after should review the F.A.S.T. program. The next Pharm.D. application priority deadline is May 16, and the final deadline is June 1, 2025.
For questions about your admission eligibility or the admission process, contact the UMKC School of Pharmacy Office of Student Affairs by phone at 816-235-1613 or email.
Application Process: Step-by-Step
Step Two: PharmCAS Application
Step Three: Supplemental Application
Step Five: Admission Confirmation
Step Six: Requirements for International Applicants
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