Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Fair access under pressure
Practise balancing access, consistency, empathy, and clear communication under time pressure.
Quick facts
- UAMS offers a four-year PharmD in Little Rock. official admissions information
- The priority deadline is October 1, 2026 and the final deadline is February 1, 2027. current PharmCAS directory
- UAMS requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and two academic recommendations. official admissions information
Admission requirements
Submit a completed PharmCAS application, official transcripts, and two recommendations from academic instructors. UAMS requires at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, does not require the PCAT, and does not require a bachelor's degree. official admissions information
Important dates
UAMS lists October 1, 2026 as the priority deadline, December 21, 2026 as the scholarship-eligibility deadline, and February 1, 2027 as final. Applicants must be complete in PharmCAS by December 21 for scholarship eligibility. current PharmCAS directory
How selection works
UAMS reviews verified PharmCAS applications and invites qualified applicants to an on-campus multiple-mini interview before making an admission decision. official admissions information
Interview details
Confirmed
UAMS describes a three-hour on-campus MMI day that evaluates sociobehavioural skills and includes a campus tour and conversations with students and faculty. Decisions are normally communicated within two weeks. official admissions information
Not published
UAMS has not published all Fall 2027 interview dates, station count, station timing, scenario domains, scoring weights, or interviewer identities.
Who this program may suit
This programme may suit applicants seeking an Arkansas PharmD without a bachelor's-degree requirement and who are prepared for an on-campus MMI. This is an interpretation of the published programme structure, not an admission prediction. official admissions information
Practice and next step
Record a first response to the linked fair-access scenario. Review whether you identified the competing needs, asked for missing information, applied a consistent principle, and communicated the decision with empathy. Choose one weakness, make one deliberate adjustment, then record a second response and compare it with the first. The linked CASPer Essentials path is optional structure practice; it is not presented as a school requirement.
Frequently asked questions
Is a bachelor's degree required?
No. official admissions information
Is the PCAT required?
No. official admissions information
What interview format is used?
An on-campus multiple-mini interview. official admissions information
Sources
- official admissions information — verified 2026-08-22
- current PharmCAS directory — checked 2026-08-22
- Programme identity, pathway scope, cycle, deadlines, requirements, selection, interview claims, and source limitations were checked manually.
Recommended preparation
CASPer Essentials: Frameworks to Game Plan
Build a practical foundation for Casper practice. Review response formats, use a structured approach to ethical scenarios, connect relevant competencies to your reasoning, and finish with a personal plan for working under time pressure. Check Acuity Insights' current instructions for the format and timing of your test cycle.
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