• When did the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy open?
• When can I apply for admission?
• When is the admissions application deadline?
• What do I need to apply?
• What scores do I need for admission (e.g. PCAT, GPA)?
• Are there any scholarships available?
• What's the institutional code for the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy for PCAT scores?
• What happens after I apply?
• Where can I find more information pertaining to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy?
• What courses should I take? Will my courses transfer to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy?
• When should my prerequisites be completed?
• How will I know the status of my application?
• What are the HSC-COP Credentials Evaluation and English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students?
• How do the admitted applicant pools look each year?

When did the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy open?
The TAMHSC College of Pharmacy accepted its inaugural class in Fall 2006 with 76 students admitted to the Class of 2010.

When can I apply for admission?
Applications for admission are online and are available by clicking here.

When is the admissions application deadline?
Applications must be postmarked by January 15.

What do I need to apply?
A complete application packet should include:

• A TAMHSC College of Pharmacy Admissions Application.
• Transcripts from each college/university attended. Do not send electronic transcripts.
• A $100 non-refundable application fee is required. Submit payment on Touch Net. Should you have problems processing your payment, please contact 361.593.4271 for assistance
• Three confidential recommendation forms in sealed envelopes; at least two must be from college professors.
• A Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT); scores more than three years old will not be considered. PCAT scores must be submitted directly from the testing center. TAMHSC College of Pharmacy code: 097. PCAT taken in January of same year of application period will not be considered as scores will not arrive by January 15 deadline.

Note: Students are not required to apply to Texas A&MUniversity-College Station in addition to applying to the Texas A&MHealth Science Center Rangel College of Pharmacy.

Mail transcripts and support materials in one packet postmarked by January 15 to:

Texas A&MHealth Science Center
Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Office of Student Affairs
1010 West Avenue B, MSC 131
Kingsville, TX 78363

What scores do I need for admission (e.g. PCAT, GPA)?
Admission will be on an individual basis, with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a minimum 40% or higher PCAT score are required to be considered. These criteria will factor into the interview process.

Are there any scholarships available?
Information regarding TAMHSC College of Pharmacy scholarships is available on this site. Please make note of eligibility requirements.

What's the institutional code for the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy for the PCAT?
For your PCAT scores to be sent to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy, please use code #097.

What happens after I apply?

• E-mail notifications are sent to applicants to confirm receipt of their application materials.
• Applicants selected to interview will be notified by e-mail.
• Interviews are held throughout the month of February.
• Denial letters are not sent to applicants that were invited to interview, as they are placed on a rank list and an offer can be made anytime between mid-March to late-July.

Where can I find more information pertaining to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy?
In addition to the information available on this web site, you may also contact the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy to meet with an Admissions Counselor. You may call 361-593-4271 to schedule an appointment.

What courses should I take? Will my courses transfer to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy?
The college considers for admission students who have completed a minimum of 72 credit hours at a fully accredited U.S. college or university. Equivalencies for accredited Texas colleges/universities. Compare your coursework to courses offered at Texas A&MUniversity.

Course substitutions are not permitted. Applicants who have earned coursework five or more calendar years prior to applying to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy, but who have not earned a bachelor’s degree, must retake the prerequisites to be considered for admission.

Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and Dual Credit are accepted if posted on your transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university.
AP scores may also be sent directly to the Rangel College of Pharmacy from the College Board (Use code #6509)

When should my prerequisites be completed?
Students offered admission to the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy have until the end of Summer II to complete all prerequisites for admission.

How will I know the status of my application?
Admission counselors at the TAMHSC College of Pharmacy will send an e-mail notification to confirm receipt of your application materials. Applicants invited to interview will be notified by e-mail.

What are the HSC-COP Transcript, Credentials Evaluation, and English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students?

• An applicant must send one official copy of each international transcript (native language and certified English translation) describing all academic studies attempted and completed. All course information must be submitted whether or not credit was earned. No portion of the applicant';s previous academic records is disregarded; it is reviewed and calculated as part of the required cumulative grade point average for admission consideration to the HSC-COP Doctor of Pharmacy Program.
• International transcripts should indicate the dates each subject began and ended, semester hours earned or clock hours attended, and the grades (marks) earned.
• If a degree was earned, the date awarded must be indicated on the transcript; otherwise, a degree statement from the designated official (e.g., registrar) must be provided from the respective university.
• An official transcript is one issued by the designated official (e.g., registrar, principal, or responsible school administrator) and forwarded directly to the HSC-COP. All required official transcripts (native language and certified English translations) must be sent to the HSC-COP, along with the COP application for admission consideration.
• All transcripts become the property of the HSC-COP/HSC Registrar and cannot be returned to the applicant.
• In addition to official international transcripts, applicants are required to submit a foreign credentials transcript evaluation of those transcripts. List of acceptable credentialing agencies
• Applicants should submit a TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer based: 80 on the Internet based test) or higher; scores must be sent directly from Educational Testing Service (ETS) (use code 5387). A TOEFL score more than two years old is not accepted.
• TOEFL test date calendar
• All foreign students must fulfill U.S. Homeland Security requirements by contacting the Office of International Services.
• International students who have earned a four-year baccalaureate or higher degree (all credits must be earned in the U.S.) at a regionally-accredited U.S. institution will not be required to submit TOEFL scores.
• International students admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program are classified as non-resident students; therefore, they must pay non-resident tuition and any applicable fees.

If you have questions concerning admissions, please address them to:

How do the admitted applicant pools look each year?

Fall 2006

For the fall 2006 class the College received 575 applications for 76 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.37 GPA on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.42 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In the class, the number of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 49%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 25, with an age range of 18-54.

The class gender is approximately 45% female and 55% male. The class ethnicity consists of 23% Asian, 3% Black, 37% Hispanic, 34% White and 3% Other.

Fall 2007

For the fall 2007 class the College received 604 applications for 77 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.28 GPA on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.26 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In the class, the number of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 44%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 24, with an age range of 19-33. The class gender is approximately 49% female and 51% male.

The class ethnicity consists of 31% Asian, 4 % Black, 36% Hispanic, 29% White and 0% Other.

Fall 2008

For the fall 2008 class the College received 583 applications for 87 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.39 GPA on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.38 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In the class, the number of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 33%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 23, with an age range of 18-35. The class gender is approximately 47% female and 53% male.

The class ethnicity consists of 37% Asian, 2% Black, 28% Hispanic, 31% White and 2% Other.

Fall 2009

For the fall 2009 class the College received 518 applications for 87 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.29 on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.27 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In this class, the number of students who earned a bachelor's degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 62%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 24, with an age range of 18-44.

The class gender is approximately 48% female and 52% male. The class ethnicity consists of 34% Asian, 6% Black, 25% Hispanic, 33% White, and 2% Other.

Fall 2010

For the fall 2010 class the College received 440 applications for 87 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.26 on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.22 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In this class, the number of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 60%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 23, with an age range of 18-36.

The class gender is approximately 55% female and 45% male. The class ethnicity consists of 43% Asian, 1% Black, 17% Hispanic, 38% White, and 1% Other.

Fall 2011

For the fall 2011 class the College received 522 applications for 87 seats.

Consequently, the application process is very competitive. Grade point average is important. The entering class averaged a 3.38 on the required pre-pharmacy classes and a 3.31 GPA on prerequisite math/science/English/communication classes.

In this class, the number of students who earned a bachelor’s degree or higher upon enrollment is approximately 55%.

The average age for the entering class was approximately 23, with an age range of 19-36.

The class gender is approximately 59% female and 41% male. The class ethnicity consists of 29% Asian, 3% Black, 31% Hispanic, 36% White, and 1% Other.