OpenFieldDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD Professional Degree)
Four-year professional clinical doctorate offering advanced hospital rotations on Grand Rapids' 'Medical Mile', training clinical pharmacotherapy specialists, hospital pharmacists, and pharmaceutical researchers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 64 semester credits of collegiate pre-pharmacy coursework with science GPA 2.75+.
- English language proficiency
- English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- PCAT not required; admissions interview required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- PharmCAS application, personal statement, and official transcripts.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Ferris College of Pharmacy Dean's Scholarships up to $10,000/year
- Application fee
- $50 application fee (via PharmCAS)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $38,400 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ferris State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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