Program profile

Online PharmD Pathway at Duquesne University

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Doctor of PharmacyOnline pathway with strategic on-campus experiences and experiential rotations
Quick facts

Program snapshot

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School
Duquesne University
College
School of Pharmacy
Degree
Doctor of Pharmacy
Format
Online pathway with strategic on-campus experiences and experiential rotations
Length
Four-year or six-year pathway options
Credits
142 credits
Program highlights

What to know about this program

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Online Pharm.D. pathway offers four-year and six-year completion options
142 credits are required for graduation
On-campus laboratory/professional development components and experiential rotations are required
Format and requirements

Online, hybrid, and in-person requirements

Campus or immersion requirements

Duquesne describes online coursework with strategic on-campus experiences; the graduate catalog says students come to campus during the first three years for laboratory and professional development components.

Clinical rotations

Duquesne states that students complete IPPE and APPE rotations; the final professional year is comprised of advanced experiential learning.

Admissions fit

Admissions requirements

Application requirements to verify

  • Successful completion of prerequisite courses before the program begins
  • C grade or better in prerequisite courses
  • Holistic admissions review focused on academic preparation and science/math aptitude
  • Application materials and pathway-specific requirements to verify with Duquesne
PCAT policy

Verify current PCAT policy with Duquesne's online Pharm.D. admissions team before applying.

GPA requirement

Duquesne states that applicants should have excellent grades and that multiple D, F, or W grades will not be competitive; verify current GPA guidance with the program.

Common prerequisite areas
34 credits of prerequisite coursework for bachelor's-degree applicantsScience and math prerequisite courseworkPrerequisite courses must be completed before entry into the online pathway
Licensure outcomes

NAPLEX Pass-Rate

91.7%

School-level rate.

Online pathway first-time NAPLEX pass rate
61.5%

Use only after final source QA confirms pathway mapping.

Student checklist

How to evaluate this program

Compare format, admissions requirements, in-person expectations, NAPLEX labeling, and source-refresh notes before deciding whether this PharmD pathway belongs on your school list.

01

Verify the pathway

Confirm whether this is online, hybrid, distance, remote, extended, or campus-based, and what must happen in person.

02

Check admissions fit

Compare prerequisites, GPA expectations, PCAT policy, interview requirements, state eligibility, and application deadlines.

03

Understand in-person requirements

Review campus immersions, labs, skills sessions, experiential learning, and clinical rotation placement rules.

04

Review outcomes carefully

Separate school-level NAPLEX data from pathway-specific results, and do not assume online-pathway performance unless the source confirms it.

05

Request current details

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Information last retrieved
April 29, 2026
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