General Information
- OD – Doctor of Optometry
- MS – Master of Science in Vision Science
- MMS – Master of Medical Science (PA program)
- PharmD – Doctor of Pharmacy
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Marshall B. Ketchum University College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, located at 190 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3499; (phone) 312.664.3575; (fax) 866.228.2631; visit the ACPE website.
Yes! We have several ways for you to tour our campus. Check the Events page for details and to schedule your tour!
Each cohort has approximately 25-30 students. This small class size allows you to get to know your classmates and faculty well. These professional relationships lead to big opportunities for our students upon graduation
We offer a 4-year PharmD curriculum that provides students the foundational knowledge required in pharmacy practice in the courses, followed by advanced clinical application instruction in the later years. An overview of the pharmacy curriculum can be found here
Connecting with Admissions
We are happy to connect with prospective students to provide tours, 1-on-1 advising, and more! Check out our Events page for opportunities to connect!
About Applying and Interviewing
Applications for the 2022-2023 cycle will be accepted via PharmCAS from July 2022 to June 2023
MBKU COP does not require a bachelor's degree in order to apply, but it is recommended
The College of Pharmacy recognizes that a variety of experiences can greatly add to an applicant's maturity and application competitiveness. Therefore, no preference is given to any individual undergraduate institution or major.
The admissions process is holistic and does not have a minimum GPA. However, competitive applicants will have approximately a 3.0 or better.
The PCAT is not required.
MBKU prefers one letter be written by a pharmacist and one from a science faculty. Other recommendations should be from an immediate supervisor, a healthcare provider (not your own) and a professor.
Advanced Placement credit will be accepted for one non-science prerequisite course. However, PharmCAS does not include these course proficiencies in their GPA calculations.
Yes, as long as the school is regionally accredited.
Yes, as long as the school is properly accredited.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MBKU at this time has both On-Campus and Video Interviews. Please contact admissions (PharmDAdmissions@ketchum.edu) to arrange an interview.
Yes, MBKU uses rolling admissions, which means we process and consider applications as they are received. Slots are limited, so applying sooner is better.
Interviews will be held throughout the application cycle. Check the How to Apply page for details.
All prerequisites must be completed at a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
- Transfer students: Please read our Transfer Policy.
- Foreign Students: For information regarding students educated outside the U.S., see policy for International Applicants.
FAQ for Accepted Students
MBKU has full-time library staff members who are available to assist you. For more information regarding hours of operation and resources, visit the library’s website.
Yes. MBKU’s fitness center and locker rooms are located next to the parking structure, and access is included in tuition.
The facility features cardio equipment, free weights, weights machines and flat screen TVs. The men’s and women’s locker rooms have lockers, restrooms and showers. If you prefer to exercise outdoors, there are many hiking and biking trailheads near campus, and a recreational park very close to the campus.
The NAPLEX pass rate for MBKU College of Pharmacy Class of 2020 is 68.97%. The NAPLEX pass rate for MBKU College of Pharmacy Class of 2021 is 70.7%.
MBKU has contracted with PassNaplexNow to help students prepare for the NAPLEX. The PassNaplexNow program will be disseminated through a course in the third year of the curriculum.
Area Around the Campus
More than half of our students live within one mile of campus in the many apartments, condominiums and homes surrounding the campus. MBKU has a housing list that we will email upon request to give you a better idea of Southern California’s cost of living.
While reliable, consistent transportation will be required during the clinical year, MBKU is located in an affordable, safe, residential area where pedestrian traffic is common.
Within a mile of campus there are a few grocery stores, pharmacies, cafes and restaurants, and a few department stores. Everything you need is within walking distance, but to get to the beach, mountains, Los Angeles, etc. you will need a car or take public transportation (bus, train).