Special Degree Requirements

Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.

Degree candidates must:

1. Meet the general University requirements for graduation.
2. Earn a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in each of the following areas:
   1. all courses attempted at The University of Montana-Missoula (cumulative GPA).
   2. all courses which carry a pharmacy (PHAR) prefix (pharmacy GPA).
   3. all required courses in the professional pharmacy curriculum (professional GPA).
3. Required pharmacy course work must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
4. Complete at least six full academic years, including pre-pharmacy instruction, and a minimum of eight semesters of professional instruction as a full-time student registered for a minimum of twelve credits per semester.
5. Complete not less than 200 credits of course work.

Licensure in Montana

An applicant for licensure as a registered pharmacist in Montana must pass national examinations as required by the Montana State Board of Pharmacy. To qualify for the examinations, the applicant must be of good moral character and a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; however, an applicant will not receive a license until all requirements have been met.

Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum

The courses shown here must be completed before entering the professional pharmacy program. The sequence of courses is illustrative and, if proper prerequisites are satisfied, the student may alter the order in which the courses are taken.

In addition, applicants to the professional pharmacy program must present proof of having completed at least 20 hours of volunteer or paid service in a pharmacy, other health care, or social field, a writing assignment about the experience, and one evaluation form from someone involved with the applicant in such an experience. The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) must be taken within two years of application.

Professional Pharmacy Curriculum

Students must apply for admission to the professional program .  Students enrolled in the professional pharmacy curriculum are assessed a supplemental fee. This fee does not apply to pre-pharmacy students. Refer to the fees section of this catalog for details. Students must demonstrate proficiency in pharmaceutical calculation by successfully completing a competency assessment prior to entering the second professional year.

The Upper-Division Writing Requirement must be met by successfully completing PHAR 550 or an upper-division writing course from the approved list in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog. See index.