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M.B.A./Pharm.D. Admissions

A student desiring admission into the dual degree program will be required to apply formally and independently to both programs. Admission standards are the same as if the student were applying solely to one program. To be admitted, an applicant is required to meet the independent admission standards of the College of Pharmacy, The MBA Program, and The Graduate School. Students must be admitted to the Graduate School prior to undertaking MBA coursework (see example program of study below).

1. For the MBA Program, application will be made to The MBA Center. Students who do not hold an awarded bachelor's degree must have at least 90 hours of undergraduate credits to apply to the Graduate School. All applicants must meet the minimum grade point average requirements of the Graduate School for admission. The prerequisite courses consist of two Principle of Accounting courses - one in financial accounting and one in managerial accounting; two Principles of Economics courses - one in micro economics and one in macro economics; a statistics course which includes the study of probability; and an elementary calculus course. All courses should be equivalent to at least three semester hours. The prerequisites may be satisfied by:
   
   
   • Passing the required prerequisite courses (ACC 201 and 202; ECO 201 and 202; STA 291; and MA 123) at the University of Kentucky;
   • Passing similar courses at another accredited university;
   • Passing college-level proficiency (CLEP) examinations;
   • Successfully completing correspondence courses.
   The foundation or prerequisite courses may be taken on a pass/fail basis rather than for a specific letter grade. If there are any questions regarding the acceptability of a prerequisite course at another institution, see Associate Dean Tearney in the Gatton College of Business and Economics.
   
   Prior to official admission to the MBA program, students must also successfully complete the GMAT examination.
   
   
2. For the College of Pharmacy, PCAT scores, specific prerequisite coursework and grade point average as well as letters of recommendation, a formal interview, and other factors described in the College of Pharmacy bulletin are considered to establish admission eligibility.
3. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Gatton College of Business and Economics (or a designee) and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from the College of Pharmacy (or a designee) serve as an advising team, each in their respective schools for all prospective and newly admitted students.