If you're an undergraduate, you may already know you'd like to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Apply for the Early Assurance Program at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy in Albuquerque. You can secure your spot in our outstanding PharmD program up to two years before starting pharmacy school.
Do I Qualify?
You may qualify for early assurance if you:
Will have completed a full academic year (at least 30 credit hours) at a college or university by the end of the spring semester.
Are currently enrolled at the University of New Mexico at one of our participating institutions.
Earned a 3.0 GPA in all your undergraduate courses.
Took or are now taking Math 1220 at UNM.
Still need to complete at least 40 credit hours of pharmacy prerequisites.
Benefits of Early Assurance Program
When you're accepted into the UNM College of Pharmacy's Early Assurance Program, you'll:
Gain special access to a pre-pharmacy advisor at the College of Pharmacy.
Learn about the pharmacy profession through college activities.
Get guidance from a current PharmD student about pre-pharmacy curriculum and beyond.
Interview for PharmD program during a special interview date.
Receive a yearly invitation to a special dinner with the dean.
Receive special College of Pharmacy branded items
Pharmacy School Application Waiver
When you are ready to apply to PharmD program, we offer a PharmCAS waiver. This waiver allows you to submit your application without any fee.
Early Assurance Partner Institutions
UNM COP partners with several institutions to offer Early Assurance:
