Pharmacy School Admission Requirements
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Pharmacy School ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Individual School Information Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Auburn, AL Branch Campus(es): Mobile, AL Satellite Program(s): Mobile, AL General Information sional and academic behavior. health policy regarding the use of pharmaco- therapy in provision of health care. Auburn University is located on an 1871-acre Most student pharmacists, at both the Au- campus in Auburn, Alabama, near Interstate burn and Mobile campuses, prefer to live The Harrison School of Pharmacy has a 85. It was founded in 1856 and became a off-campus in apartments, mobile homes unique leadership responsibility: to enhance land-grant institution in 1872. Pharmacy and rooms in private houses. These arrange- the education of health professionals; to at Auburn began in 1885 with preparatory ments may be made directly with landlords inform the public about pharmacists and courses in alkaloidal assay and toxicology. A or through rental agencies. pharmaceutical care; to collaborate in solv- five-year curriculum was adopted in 1960. An ing health problems in Alabama communi- optional doctor of pharmacy degree program Mission/Vision ties; and to enhance the State’s economic was initiated in 1990. In 1997, the doctor of development. pharmacy degree was initiated as the sole The Harrison School of Pharmacy was entry-level professional degree. In 2002, the established to serve the broad interests of Curriculum School was named the James I. Harrison Sr. the citizens of the State of Alabama which School of Pharmacy in honor of Mr. Har- now extend into the global community. The The Auburn Pharm.D. degree program is rison, Sr.,a graduate of the School, who with School pursues its mission in the Land Grant a four-year course of study which requires his son founded the Harco Drug chain. tradition through: (1) Teaching and learning completion of the prepharmacy curriculum which prepare a diverse student body to be prior to enrollment. Consistent with ac- The pharmacy program was a part of the competent pharmacists and scientists who creditation standards and guidelines, the School of Chemistry and Pharmacy until are able to provide and improve primary curriculum provides an appropriate balance it became a separate administrative unit health care to Alabama’s citizens by: a) Col- of coursework in the five following areas: in 1941. A new facility, Miller Hall, was laborating with other health professionals 1) biomedical sciences, 2) pharmaceutical dedicated as the home for the School of in providing high quality drug treatment; b) sciences, 3) behavioral, social, and admin- Pharmacy in 1952. Pharmacy now occupies Influencing the development of public health istrative sciences, 4) pharmacy practice, and a modern building that was dedicated to policy related to drug treatment; c) Pro- 5) pharmacy practice experiences. The goal pharmacy in 1976 and was equipped with moting wellness and assisting in improved of this curriculum is to prepare graduates funds contributed by alumni and friends. A access to cost effective, primary care; d) who can provide pharmaceutical care and new education and clinic wing was opened Participating in health care research; e) En- are lifelong learners. To accomplish this, the in January 2006, which significantly enhances gaging in specialized and general education curriculum involves student pharmacists in the Walker Building’s educational facilities. In throughout their professional careers; and f) continuous patient care which commences August 2007, a satellite campus was opened in Contributing to the professional education of at the beginning of the first professional Mobile, Alabama in facilities located on the students who are future health care provid- year. Student pharmacists are expected to University of South Alabama campus. These ers. (2) Research that enhances the health participate as active self-directed learners in facilities replicate those available to student and quality of life of Alabama’s citizens by: interdisciplinary coursework. The experien- pharmacists on the main campus. a) Participating in the development of new tial component of the curriculum is taught drugs; b) Improving the use of existing drugs; at various affiliated clinical sites throughout Student pharmacists can participate in a c) Creating innovative services and products; Alabama, and in Georgia and Florida. variety of organizations and professional d) Designing and evaluating the delivery of fraternities. The Pharmacy Student Council pharmaceutical care; e) Improving the out- Auburn’s student pharmacists are required is designed to coordinate the activities of the comes of pharmaceutical education; and f) to participate in activities beyond course several organizations within the Harrison Re-engineering pharmaceutical care delivery requirements. These activities provide an School of Pharmacy, to assure student input systems. (3) Outreach to Alabama’s citizens, environment where students can develop into decisions within the School, and to health care providers, businesses, industries the knowledge, attitudes, and values that promote professionalism. Entering student and agencies by: a) Delivering pharmaceu- characterize a professional practitioner. pharmacists agree to abide by the School’s tical care; b) Offering curriculum-based Examples of these activities include: ori- Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, education for current health care providers; entation to pharmacy school, professional Standards of Attire, Tenets of Professional- c) Disseminating medical information and seminar series, self-tutorial reviews, and ism, Covenant Between Students and Faculty, results of research; d) Applying knowledge cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. and other School policies governing profes- and technologies; and e) Influencing public Each entering student pharmacist is required 2 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2316 Walker Building Auburn, AL 36849 334-844-8348 www.pharmacy.auburn.edu Alabama Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees Semester Number interviewed: ....................207 Course Hours Number accepted: .....................195 Estimated entering class size: .............149 Principles of Biology with Lab. .4 Estimated male (%): ..................... 29% English Composition ......................6 Estimated female (%): ...................71% General Chemistry with Lab ...............8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...............25% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...............8 Calculus ................................4 Physics (Calculus or Trigonometry based) ........4 Anatomy and Physiology. .8 Application Process and Requirements Core Social Sciences .....................6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics (Math or Biostat emphasis) ............3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Core History .............................6 Supplemental application required: Yes Core Fine Arts ...........................3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Core Literature ..........................6 Expected GPA: 3.2 Ethics. 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Genetics or Genomic Biology. .4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Biochemistry ............................3 PCAT required: Yes Microbiology with Lab ....................4 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile Immunology .............................3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Mammalian, Human or Vertebrate Interview required: Yes Physiology .............................4–6 to own a notebook computer that meets the cation according to the directions, submit tems School’s specifications. required application fees, and have all • Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical academic transcripts and PCAT scores for- Sciences Admission Requirements warded to PharmCAS. The Harrison School • (Interdepartmental Program between the of Pharmacy also requires a supplemental two departments) Individuals desiring to complete the preph- application and fee. These programs are designed to prepare indi- armacy curriculum at Auburn University viduals for careers in academia, the pharma- should apply to the Admissions Office, Au- Applicants selected after an initial screening ceutical industry, public and private research burn University, AL 36849. will be invited to campus for a required in- institutes, and public policy. Areas of study terview. Applicants are evaluated on potential in the Pharmacal Sciences include medicinal To be considered for admission to the Har- academic abilities, communication skills, and chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and rison School of Pharmacy, applicants must: adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. pharmaceutics. Pharmacy Care Systems has 1) be eligible for admission to Auburn Uni- Successful applicants must demonstrate ef- unique programs for individuals interested versity, 2) be able to complete all Auburn fective interpersonal skills and an aptitude in professional communications, econom- University’s prepharmacy requirements (this to enter a caring profession. Students are ics, informatics, patient care outcomes, and includes all of Auburn’s Core Curriculum admitted once a year for an entering class comparative effectiveness. Requirements) prior to the date of enrollment that begins fall semester. The deadline for in the Harrison School of Pharmacy, 3) have applications is March 1, although priority For Further Information acceptable grade-point averages based on