The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy prepares future generations of pharmacists with the knowledge and skills needed to be essential contributors to a dynamic health care arena.

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International pharmacists are those individuals who currently live in the United States and have received an undergraduate degree in and their pharmacy license from a recognized school of pharmacy outside of the U.S., the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

International pharmacists may obtain a license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. through one of two ways:

  1. Taking the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination® (FPGEC) and completing the requirements of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
  2. Successfully completing a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at a school or college of pharmacy in the U.S.

All international pharmacists will be placed into the first year regardless of previous experience. No financial aid is available for international pharmacists. In addition, the demand for pharmacists varies by geographical location. Consequently, the School of Pharmacy cannot guarantee that international graduates will find employment after graduation in the U.S.

All applicants are required to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. for at least one semester (12 credits). The School recommends that applicants become familiar with the rules and regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Additionally, the School recommends that applicants start the admissions process at least one year before the application deadline and be prepared to pay all expenses.

International Pharmacists apply through PharmCAS. To apply to the School of Pharmacy as an international pharmacist, complete these steps by April 1, 2025:

  1. Submit a PharmCAS application. Submit the following items to PharmCAS:

Upload the following documents to PharmCAS:

  • Resume/CV
  • International transcripts which are evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation service
  • TOEFL is recommended, not required. The TOEFL code for the PharmD program is Institution Code 5848, Department 47.
  1. Complete the online Supplemental Application
  1. Submit the materials below directly to:

University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Attn: Admissions
20 North Pine Street, Suite S722
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

  • A copy of your pharmacy license
  • Official copies of all transcripts from your pharmacy school and college-level education.

    All applicants considered for admissions will be invited for an interview.

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