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Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
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About this exam
The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) was a U.S. admissions exam for people applying to pharmacy schools, designed to assess academic skills relevant to pharmacy study. The PCAT was retired after its January 2024 administration, so there is no PCAT exam for the 2027–2028 admissions cycle. Pharmacy programs now set their own admissions requirements; applicants should check each school’s current admissions page and guidance from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) rather than plan around a PCAT score.
Historically, the PCAT included writing, biological processes, chemical processes, critical reading, and quantitative reasoning. Biology review covered areas such as cell structure and cellular processes, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and ecology, and human anatomy and physiology. These subjects can still help applicants strengthen science foundations, but studying them does not replace checking a pharmacy program’s current prerequisites or selection process. Requirements vary by school and may include coursework, academic records, interviews, or other application materials.
How to prepare for pharmacy school after the PCAT
- Check the admissions requirements for each pharmacy program you are considering, including prerequisites, application materials, and whether an interview or any standardized test is required.
- Review biology foundations—especially cell processes, genetics, evolution and ecology, and human anatomy and physiology—alongside the chemistry and quantitative skills relevant to your prerequisite coursework.
- Use a weekly study plan with active recall and timed problem-solving, then verify application and testing details on official school and AACP sources because policies can change by cycle.
FAQ
Is the PCAT required for pharmacy school in 2027–2028?
No. The PCAT was retired after its January 2024 administration, so it is not available for the 2027–2028 cycle. Pharmacy schools set their own admissions requirements, so confirm current policies with each program.
Who was eligible to take the PCAT?
The PCAT was intended for applicants to pharmacy programs. Eligibility and admission requirements were determined by the test provider and individual schools; there is no current PCAT administration to register for.
What subjects and sections were on the PCAT?
The historical exam included writing, biological processes, chemical processes, critical reading, and quantitative reasoning. Biology topics included cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and ecology, and human anatomy and physiology.