
interprofessional
Pharmacy students at D'Youville learn to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team through Interprofessional Education Labs.
learn moreThe D’Youville School of Pharmacy prepares students to be tomorrow’s pharmacy practitioners and advances the profession through critical inquiry, research, scholarship and service.
Our first choice school of pharmacy will be recognized for excellence in pharmacy education and service to the profession and society. We will graduate leaders who are improving the profession and the health of their communities through collaborative practice and research.
The School of Pharmacy adheres to the core values and principles of D’Youville. In addition we bring forward the following as having particular importance to the School of Pharmacy:
Our school’s mission proudly professes, “The D’Youville School of Pharmacy prepares students to be tomorrow’s pharmacy practitioners and advances the profession through critical inquiry, research, scholarship and service”.
As dean I promise that the school’s students will benefit from a quality education, as I once did as an undergraduate at D’Youville. Our school remains staunchly dedicated to excellence in pharmacy instruction. Our program is designed to integrate the natural and social sciences with practice experience in a team-based setting, so that students will be able to learn, remember, and apply what they have been taught.
Concurrently, recognizing that the practice of pharmacy is evolving from a product-focused to a patient-focused model, we will prepare our students to be pharmacists that are vital members of a patient's healthcare team. To do so, our students will learn to collaborate interprofessionally with other healthcare practitioners with the goal of effectively helping patients manage and optimize their medication regimens.
Beyond the scope of their practice pharmacists must also embrace myriad responsibilities: to their patients, to other healthcare professionals, to society, and to their profession. Our mission is to produce competent and compassionate practitioners with a strong commitment to these important responsibilities. Guided by a caring and accessible faculty we will continue to live the mission of D'Youville and the school, and honor the spirit of St. Marguerite d’Youville by making a positive impact on our community through assistance to the underserved, and by being assertive advocates for our profession and patients.
Collectively we continue to build on the solid foundation created by our founding Dean Dr. Gary P. Stoehr by ensuring that our school has an unwavering dedication to excellence in pharmacy education, and service to our profession and society.
I invite you to explore our website, visit our campus, arrange for a personal visit with our admissions team and spend some time with our students and faculty in- and outside of the classroom. I strongly encourage you to come spend a day with us to learn more about our school and our commitment to training the next generation of pharmacists.
Dr. Canio Marasco
Dean and Professor
D’Youville School of Pharmacy
D'Youville is an independent, urban, coeducational institution located in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State, with a population of 261,310 (2010 Census).
Buffalonians have the opportunity to enjoy four full seasons with several activities to participate in, not matter the weather, from sitting on the waterfront and enjoying food and music to ice skating at Canalside. Find more information on our Buffalo Spotlight page.
The D’Youville School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Our inaugural class began in the fall of 2010. Our first class graduated in May 2014.
Telephone: 716-829-7600
Toll free 1 800-777-3921
E-mail: admissions@dyc.edu
Students who have successfully completed the required prerequisites can apply to the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) program via Pharmacy College Admissions Service, (PharmCAS). All applicants are required to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).
PCAT test considered, but NOT required
Other application requirements include:
Non-US citizens who do not have 2 or more years of Higher Educational courses in an English speaking institution, must take the TOEFL and have the score reported to PharmCAS.
More information about applying to the PharmD program is available on our Admissions page.
Admission to D'Youville's four-year PharmD program requires completion of a minimum of 65 credits hours of pre-professional education at an accredited college or university. The prerequisite courses are listed on our PharmD program page.
D'Youville School of Pharmacy offers an Early Assurance program for exceptional incoming
first time in college students who meet the established criteria. Eligible students
will be guaranteed a seat in the Doctor of Pharmacy program after successful completion
of their prerequisite coursework, a satisfactory interview, and a competitive score
on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). Early Assurance students are afforded
the opportunity to avoid the competitive selection process of traditional admission
to the PharmD program.
PCAT requirements for incoming students for Fall 2020 have been removed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Students who meet Early Assurance standards are eligible for additional scholarships that may be maintained though their first year of professional study. More information about the EA program.
Pre-Pharmacy students can now earn Early Assurance (EA) status while attending D'Youville. Students who do not initially meet the criteria required to enter into D'Youville as an EA student directly out of High School, can now earn Early Assurance status after their freshman year providing they receive a B or better in all prerequisite courses and earn a 3.0 or greater overall GPA.
All students who earn EA status while attending D'Youville will have a seat reserved for them in the D'Youville School of Pharmacy. All earned Early Assurance students will be expected to continue to meet and maintain all standard EA requirements for direct entry into the doctor of pharmacy program.
PCAT requirements for incoming students for Fall 2020 have been removed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is a standardized exam that helps to identify qualified applicants to pharmacy colleges. The exam tests general academic ability and the scientific knowledge necessary to succeed in pharmacy school. More information about PCAT.
Yes, the January PCAT is the last date we can accept. Students are encouraged to contact the School of Pharmacy to ensure scores have been received.
Science and math courses should be current and completed no more than five years prior to enrollment. The PCAT should be taken within three years.
We require a minimum Math and Science prerequisite GPA of 2.50. We also require a minimum overall prerequisite GPA of 2.50. No minimum PCAT score is required; however competitive applicants usually score in the 50th percentile.
When a course is repeated, both the initial and repeat grades for the course will be used in calculating the math and science GPA and overall prerequisite GPA. Our admissions committee looks for successful completion of coursework with minimal withdrawals or repeats.
It is recommended, but not required, that letters be written by an employer, faculty adviser, healthcare professional, pharmacist, pre-health adviser, supervisor, or a liberal arts, math, or science professor. Letters are not accepted from clergy members, family members, friends, politicians, or teaching assistants.
Students are encouraged, but not required, to obtain pharmacy related work or volunteer experience. Some of our current students shadowed, volunteered, or worked at community or hospital pharmacies prior to applying in order to gain insight into the duties of a pharmacist and their role in the healthcare system.
Apply for admission via the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), a centralized application service for applicants applying to colleges and schools of pharmacy. PharmCAS deadline is in June. We encourage interested applicants to apply early as it can take weeks for your application to be verified by PharmCAS and received by the D'Youville School of Pharmacy.
No, the D'Youville School of Pharmacy does not require a supplemental application.
Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. The interview process employs a series of multiple mini-interviews to assess non-cognitive skills important to rendering patient-centered care.
The School of Pharmacy's core values; excellence, lifelong learning, cultural diversity, professionalism, leadership, social responsibility, critical inquiry and collaboration, are the domains evaluated by the mini-interviews. Interviews are aimed at assessing a candidate's their potential to develop into a competent and compassionate pharmacist who values and renders patient-centered care.
Candidates will be sent an email with available interview dates.
No, we require in-person interviews only.
Candidates will be notified via mail and e-mail within two weeks of their interview if they have been accepted, denied, or placed on the waitlist for future consideration. If accepted, students have two weeks to accept and submit a non-refundable deposit of $750.00. This deposit will be applied to the first year tuition.
No, the Office of Experiential Education, places students in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotations and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) rotations. IPPEs take place each semester for two full weeks. During this time, there are no scheduled classes or exams, so students can focus on their placement.
If a student knows of a clinical site they are interested in doing their rotation, we'll work to set it up for you. Current students have had the opportunity to do their IPPEs across the country at various sites. Learn more about experiential education.
Due to the highly integrated nature of the didactic and experiential components of the curriculum, the School of Pharmacy will consider requests for transfer of credits only on an individual basis. Students may transfer up to 45 credit hours with grades of “B” or better at the discretion of the Assistant Dean of Faculty and Student Affairs. Credits accepted for transfer must have been awarded from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. Only credits recorded on an official transcript of the issuing institution will be considered for transfer.
Credits accepted for transfer must be determined to be substantially equivalent to courses offered by the D'Youville School of Pharmacy in their content and quality. Students must submit a letter from their previous school of pharmacy attesting to their “good standing” at that institution. Credits accepted for transfer must have been awarded within three years of the date of admission. The School may, in its option, accept older credits if the entering student holds an earned doctorate in the pharmaceutical sciences.