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Pharmacy School Admission Requirements

Individual School Information Auburn Harrison School of

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. policy regarding the use of pharmaco- in provision of . Auburn University is located on an 1871-acre Most student , 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 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 . 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 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 . 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 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 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) , 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 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, ; d) who can provide pharmaceutical care and new education and wing was opened Participating in health care ; 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 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 ; 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 and Florida. variety of 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 , 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 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 for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 207 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 195 Estimated entering class size: ...... 149 Principles of 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 (Calculus or Trigonometry based). . . . .4 and ...... 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 ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 or Genomic Biology...... 4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes with Lab...... 4 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile ...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Mammalian, 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 • 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) 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, , toxicology, and rison School of Pharmacy, applicants must: adaptability to the 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 all consideration is given to applications submit- courses as well as when science courses are ted earlier. Applicants who fail to meet the Office of Academic and Student Affairs separately considered, 4) have acceptable March 1 deadline must apply via PharmCAS Harrison School of Pharmacy scores on the Pharmacy College Admissions for admission to the following year’s class. Al- 2316 Walker Building Test (PCAT), and 5) have an acceptable ad- though the majority of students are Alabama Auburn University, AL 36849-5501 mission interview. Six semesters of college residents, superior students from other states 334-844-8348 academic work are generally required to com- are encouraged to apply and are admitted. www.pharmacy.auburn.edu plete the School’s prerequisites. Applicants are encouraged to obtain a baccalaureate Other Programs degree prior to entering the School. Graduate studies programs offered by the Applications to the Harrison School of Phar- Harrison School of Pharmacy include the macy are processed through the Pharmacy following: College Admissions Service (PharmCAS). • in Pharmacal Sciences Students must complete the online appli- • Master of Science in Pharmacy Care Sys-

Auburn University 3 Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Birmingham, AL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The Vision of the Samford University Mc- All students are admitted in the fall semes- Whorter School of Pharmacy is to challenge ter. The Pharmacy Admissions Committee Samford University, founded in 1841, related pharmacists continually to improve the begins reviewing completed applications in to the Alabama Baptist State Convention and health of society by exhibiting the highest January with interview invitations offered to Alabama’s largest private institution of higher standards of quality in teaching, scholarship a select number of applicants. An on-campus education, exists to provide the opportunity and service and to assume the leadership role (at the applicant’s expense) interview is re- and the stimulus for each student to secure among schools of pharmacy in meeting the quired before an applicant can be considered a broad and academically sound education challenges of health care in the future. for acceptance. A $450 nonrefundable tuition in a positive Christian environment. The deposit will be required of accepted students pharmacy program was founded in 1927 in Curriculum within three weeks of notification of the response to the requests of pharmacists in Admissions Committee decision. the Birmingham area. The parent institution The pharmacy curriculum at Samford Uni- relocated its campus in 1957 from its eastern versity McWhorter School of Pharmacy is *Transfer students who require more than Birmingham location to about six miles south a six-year program leading to the doctor of 30 semester hours at Samford must complete of the heart of the city and its world-class pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The 2+4 year Samford?s religion requirement. Others medical center. The existing diversity of de- program may be completed in its entirety at transferring are exempted from the require- gree programs resulted in Howard College’s Samford University or the professional cur- ment. official elevation to university status in 1965. riculum may be entered following two years of acceptable prepharmacy work at an ac- Any deviation from the professional curricu- The Division of Pharmacy was designated credited university, college or junior college. lum must have the approval of the Pharmacy the School of Pharmacy. The school was (A prior baccalaureate degree is preferred). Curriculum Committee and the dean. named the McWhorter School of Pharmacy in 1995, in recognition of alumnus R. Clay- Admission Requirements For Further Information ton McWhorter’s gift of $10,000,000. The McWhorter School of Pharmacy complex is The applicant for the Pharm.D. degree must Bruce Foster housed in Ingalls and Russell Halls providing complete all prepharmacy courses with a Director of Professional Affairs and 50,000 square feet of state-of-the-art teach- minimum overall and math/science grade Pharmacy Admissions ing and laboratory facilities. The McWhorter point average of 2.75/4.0. To make applica- McWhorter School of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy offers a modern program tion to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University of professional pharmaceutical education the applicant must complete the national 800 Lakeshore Drive combined with cultural experiences in the on-line application for pharmacy at www. Birmingham, AL 35229 arts, humanities and sciences. To promote pharmcas.org. Official transcripts, essay, and 205-726-2982 camaraderie, professionalism, and awareness other credentials are sent to PharmCAS and http://pharmacy.samford.edu of the important issues of the profession, the then forwarded to the McWhorter School McWhorter School of Pharmacy also pro- of Pharmacy. Additionally, the PCAT and vides nine student pharmacy organizations ACT or SAT scores are required. The ACT or as opportunities for student involvement. SAT score is sent directly to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy - not PharmCAS. The Mission/Vision ACT/SAT is waived if the applicant has a prior B.S. or B.A. degree, is over thirty years The Mission of the Samford University Mc- of age, or English is the applicant’s second Whorter School of Pharmacy is to nurture language. In order for an applicant to be con- and prepare pharmacists by providing exem- sidered for admission, all admission materials plary education to improve society’s health must be submitted by February 1. The ratio of and the well being of humankind, as provided applicants to acceptances is greater than 10:1. in a Christian context and shown through Applicants should access the MSOP Web site example, scholarship, and service to others. and print the supplemental forms specific to this pharmacy school: www.samford.edu/ schools/pharmacy.html.

4 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 205-726-2820 http://pharmacy.samford.edu Alabama

RequiredPrerequisite Courses Courses Statistics for 20072011 Entering Class Acceptees State

Number interviewedinterviewed:...... 188203 Course Semester Hours Number acceptedaccepted:...... 160129 Estimated entering class sizesize:...... 149128 English CompositionI and II ...... 6 Estimated male. (%):...... 31%32% ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I and II with. . Lab...... 8 Estimated female .(%): ...... 69%68% Organic Chemistry .I and. . II. with. . Lab...... 8 NEstimatedumbered out-of-state out-of-state (%):...... 41% 36 BiologyAnatomy. . and . . Physiology ...... 48 * Data as of April 2007 CalculusMicrobiology I...... 4 PhysicsCalculus. I...... 43

AnatomyElementary and Statistics Physiology. . . I .and . .II ...... 83 Application Process and Requirements Alaska SocialLiterature Science ...... 63 StatisticsPublic Speaking...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes HistoryWorld History I and IIor. . Western . . . .Civilization ...... 63 EarliestDeadline filing for receiptdate: August of applications: 31, 2007 February 1 FineSociology Arts . .or .Psychology ...... 3 LatestSupplemental filing date: application March 3, required:2008 Yes LiteraturePhysical E ducationI and II. . Activity ...... 62 Supplemental application required:fee: $50 Yes ESurveythics. .of .O .ld .Testament . . . . or. N. ew. .Testament* ...... 3 SupplementalExpected GPA: application 3.2 fee: $50 GeneticsAdditional or Liberal Genomic Arts BiologyElectives...... 49 ExpectedMinimum overallGPA: 3.4 GPA considered: 2.75 Biochemistry...... 3 Minimum overallprerequisite GPA GPAconsidered: considered: 2.5 2.75 *MTransfericrobiology students with who Lab complete. . . . . more . . than. . 30. semes.4 - MinimumPCAT required: prerequisite Yes GPA considered: 2.5 terImmunology (pre-pharmacy). . . . hours . . at. .Samford . . . must. . .complete . 3 PCAT:Minimum Required PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile the religion requirement. Other transfer applicants are MinimumOldest PCAT PCAT scores scores considered: considered: 3 years 400 exempted from the requirement. OldestInterview PCAT required: Considered: Yes No limit Interview: Required Arkansas California

Samford University 5 College of Pharmacy–Glendale

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Glendale, AZ Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information allows students to take advantage of the Curriculum academic and social resources of the campus Midwestern University (MWU) is an in- community in a comfortable environment. The College of Pharmacy-Glendale (CPG) of- stitution with colleges of pharmacy in two fers an innovative, three-year program - states: the College of Pharmacy-Glendale Believing that well-rounded individuals make ing to the (Pharm.D.) (CPG) and the Chicago College of Pharmacy more caring health care professionals, Mid- degree. After two years of preprofessional (CCP). The University operates campuses western University offers students a variety training at an accredited college or university, in Glendale, Arizona (in the metropolitan of social, academic, and personal enrichment students complete their final three years of Phoenix area) and in Downers Grove, Il- activities. Pharmacy students are encouraged study at CPG. This three-year, full-time, linois (a western suburb of Chicago). MWU to gain hands-on experience through com- year-round program reduces the number of also administers two colleges of osteopathic munity service initiatives and professional calendar years of study and allows quicker , a college of health sciences, a association activities. entry into professional careers. college of dental medicine and a college of . The University is accredited by Mission/Vision The College emphasizes a patient-oriented the The Higher Learning Commission, a approach to pharmacy practice, stressing Commission of the North Central Associa- The mission of Midwestern University Col- communication skills, problem-based learn- tion (NCA) of Colleges and Schools. lege of Pharmacy-Glendale (MWU-CPG) ing, and practical experience. The curriculum is to prepare pharmacists who will provide features early clinical experiences, allowing Midwestern University’s outstanding reputa- exceptional patient care, participate in critical students to visit community and institutional tion in the field of health care education has inquiry and scientific research, and advance sites. The design of the experiences is inte- developed from its commitment to meeting public health and wellness. grated, so students are introduced to practical the health care needs of society. In alignment pharmacy experience while they are taking with the University and College missions, The vision of Midwestern University College didactic course work. the College of Pharmacy-Glendale provides of Pharmacy-Glendale is to excel in phar- therapy , macy education. For newly admitted students, a mandatory , and drug information ser- orientation is held during the first week in vices at the new MWU multidisciplinary Core Value Statements: June 2012 and classes begin during the sec- clinic. Along side with , , Excellence: We continuously improve to ond week in June 2012. All prepharmacy clinical psychologists and other health care achieve and maintain the highest standards coursework requirements must be completed providers, pharmacy students learn how to in all our endeavors. Our areas of excellence before the newly admitted student starts provide patient centered care as part of an include: Teaching, Service, and Critical In- classes at the College of Pharmacy-Glendale. interprofessional health care team. quiry and Research. Admission Requirements The 143-acre MWU Glendale Campus in- Integrity: We value honesty, ethical decision cludes state-of-the-art facilities in a serene making, and caring. CPG uses the Pharmacy College Application Southwestern setting. Cholla Hall features Service (PharmCAS) (www.pharmcas.org) two lecture auditoria, a pharmacy practice Professionalism: We will encourage respect for all admissions. This centralized service laboratory, a computer workshop laboratory, for others, accountability to our stakeholders, allows applicants to use a single application research laboratories, and multiuse class- and responsibility for one’s actions. and one set of official US and/or Canadian rooms as well as administrative and faculty transcripts to apply to multiple Pharm.D. offices. Sahuaro Hall features a library and Service and Collaboration: We are committed degree programs. Applicants will complete computer lab in addition to academic facili- to working with other academic institutions, the web-based application and submit of- ties for the and allied health community agencies, patient organizations, ficial transcripts and PCAT scores directly programs. The Barrel Hall complex houses and national and local associations to foster to PharmCAS. The PharmCAS application student services personnel and student collaboration for the improvement of public deadline is January 5, 2012. A college supple- lounges and the Wellness Center houses a health and society. mental application is also required. These are gymnasium and weight room. A one- and obtained from the University Admissions Of- two-bedroom student apartment complex fice and the submission deadline is February 15th each year.

6 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 19555 North 59th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85308 623-572-3500 www.midwestern.edu/programs_and_admission/az_pharmacy.html

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Quarter Number interviewed: ...... 402 Course Hours Hours Number accepted: ...... 236 Estimated entering class size: ...... 152 English composition ...... 6 . . . . 9 Estimated male (%): ...... 45% Biology with lab...... 8 . . . .12 Estimated female (%): ...... 55% Anatomy, human or vertebrate. . . .3 . . . . 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 61% General Chemistry with lab...... 8 . . . .12 Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 . . . .12 Physics ...... 3 . . . . 4 Calculus...... 3 . . . . 4 Application Process and Requirements Arizona Statistics ...... 3 . . . . 4 Speech (public speaking)...... 3 . . . . 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3 . . . . 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: PharmCAS - January Social Sciences (divided among psychology, sociology, 7; Supplemental application - February 15 anthropology, or political sciences). . . . 6 . . . . 9 Supplemental application required: Yes General Education (Courses should be divided Supplemental application fee: $50 among humanities, fine arts, foreign language, business, Expected GPA: 3.0 or computer science. Science, math, physical ed., & Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 health care courses are not acceptable).. .8 . . . .12 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

To be considered for admission to CPG, a 8. Pass the Midwestern University crimi- prospective student must: nal background check. 1. Complete, or be in the process of completing, 62 semester hours or 90 For Further Information quarter hours of nonremedial, prereq- uisite course work from a regionally The Office of Admissions accredited U.S. college or university. Midwestern University The student must earn a grade of “C” 19555 North 59th Avenue or better in each prerequisite course. Glendale, AZ 85308 2. Earn a minimum cumulative grade 888-247-9277 or 623-572-3215 point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale [email protected] and a science cumulative grade point www.midwestern.edu average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. 3. Submit scores from the Pharmacy Col- lege Admissions Test (PCAT) to Pharm- CAS. The PCAT Code for PharmCAS is 104. Only PCAT test scores earned in June 2007 or more recently will be considered. 4. Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extra- curricular activities. 5. Reflect proper motivation for and com- mitment to the pharmacy profession as demonstrated by previous work, volun- teer, or other life experiences. 6. Possess the oral and written communi- cation skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues. 7. Complete CPG’s on-campus interview process (by invitation only).

Midwestern University 7 The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Tuscon, AZ Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information active organizations specifically for phar- • First Professional Year: pharmaceutical macy students and/or pharmaceutical calculations, pharmaceutics, pharmacy The College of Pharmacy is the first health sciences graduate students. To learn more practice, immunology and , science college founded at the University of about the organizations at the college, go interviewing and counseling skills, patient Arizona, which itself was the first university to www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/students/ assessment, statistical methods, metabolic in Arizona Territory, established in Tucson in stdorgs. basis of , applied phar- 1885. The college is now one of four colleges macogenetics, chemotherapy of infectious (medicine, and public health are the Mission/Vision disease, introductory practice experiences others) that help make up the Arizona Health and case discussions. Sciences Center at the university. The UA College of Pharmacy is a leader in • Second Professional Year: medication use educating highly skilled, ethical and com- in health care systems, research design, Tucked into a corner of the southwestern passionate pharmacists. Our mission is to , pharmacology, drug , Tucson is one of the oldest educate students to become competent and information and literature evaluation, continually inhabited settlements in North contemporary practitioners of pharmacy pharmacotherapeutics, non-prescription America. From its beginning as a Native who, by delivering the highest quality of and devices, compliance ad- American village more than 12,000 years pharmaceutical care, will ultimately be re- herence, practice experiences and electives. ago, Tucson has evolved into a busy city, with sponsible for safe, rational, and cost-effective • Third Professional Year: pharmacothera- thriving enterprises in such fields as astrono- drug therapy, and for leading the profession peutics, , professional my, optics, semiconductors and biosciences. into the future. practice management, preparation for rotations, pharmacy law and ethics, applied The College of Pharmacy, founded in 1947 Our mission also includes promoting re- pharmacokinetics, writing a proposal for a and the only public college of pharmacy in search and training in the pharmaceutical scientific study, preventive care, advanced Arizona, is ranked number ten in the coun- sciences ranging from “molecule to man.” pharmacy practice, and electives. try, according to America’s Best Graduate Our graduate programs train scientists to • Fourth Professional Year: During summer Schools, published by U.S. News and World identify, synthesize and develop drugs that session, fall semester and spring semester, Report. will benefit mankind as well as understand- students complete 40 units of experiential ing the molecular, cellular and organismal experiences, a combination of at least seven The college is home to several centers, in- action mechanisms of drugs. Our goal is to required and elective six-week clinical ro- cluding: produce the best-trained scientists in the tations. Students also complete a research various aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. project during this year. Rotations take • The Center for Toxicology, a resource to place in many locations. Some students local, state and national agencies on mat- Curriculum complete all of their clinical rotations in ters of environmental chemical hazards the greater Phoenix area. and their effect on health. The Pharm.D. curriculum is designed to • The Arizona and Drug Informa- educate and train pharmacy students to be Go to www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/programs/ tion Center, which answers approximately competent health professionals in providing PharmD/curriculum.php for the most up-to- 65,000 telephone calls a year from through- patient-oriented pharmaceutical services in date curriculum description. out the state on medication interactions, any health care setting, whether it be com- household , and bites and stings munity , , or Admission Requirements from venomous creatures. extended health care facilities. The program • The Center for Health Outcomes and Phar- also prepares those who are interested in The doctor of pharmacy program is four macoEconomic Research, which assesses working in governmental or industrial phar- years in length. To qualify for admission to health care interventions from a clinical, macy practice, or in graduate studies and the Pharm.D. program at the University of economic and humanistic view. research. The college programs are accredited Arizona College of Pharmacy, an applicant • The Medication Management Center, a by the American Council on Pharmaceutical for admissions must complete 71 units/ university-based center providing medi- Education. credits of specific prepharmacy courses. Pre- cation therapy management services to pharmacy courses can be completed at any Medicare Part D beneficiaries. The current Pharm.D. curriculum includes accredited college, university or community • The College of Pharmacy boasts many the following: college in the United States. Completion of

8 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1295 North Martin Avenue PO Box 210202 Tucson, AZ 85721 520-626-1427 www.pharmacy.arizona.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Course Semester Number interviewed: ...... 153 Hours Number accepted: ...... 96 Estimated entering class size: ...... 100 General Biology (2 semesters with lab). . . . . 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 39% General Chemistry with labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 61% Organic Chemistry with labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 11% Anatomy & Physiology with labs...... 8 Microbiology with lab...... 4 Physics with lab (algebra-based)...... 4 Science with lab...... 3–4 Application Process and Requirements Arizona Calculus...... 3–5 English Composition...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: No Humanities...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1 Social Science Electives...... 6 Supplemental application required: No Fine Arts or Literature Elective...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Economics (micro or macro)...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

prepharmacy requirements at the University • Have 4 to 6 months of work or volunteer 4. A grade of “B” or higher in Organic of Arizona does not guarantee admission to experience in a pharmacy setting. Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiol- the professional program at the College of • Complete and submit a UA College of ogy lecture Pharmacy. Pharmacy application (posted online for 5. Strong letters of recommendations entry into following year’s entering class; Once admitted to the UA College of Phar- due in December). Completing the online Other Programs macy, admission to the University of Arizona application and entry questions correctly is is through the UA Graduate School. The stu- part of the admission process. The deadline The College of Pharmacy awards master dent must have 72 units of college coursework for the application submission is December of science (M.S.) and doctor of philosophy completed by June 1 of the admission year. 1 of the year before the year the candidate (Ph.D.) degrees in two graduate programs. will begin Pharm.D. studies. The Pharmaceutical Sciences degree program Although international students may be Applicants considered strong candidates has tracks in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaco- admitted to the college to pursue a doctor for admission will be invited for a personal kinetics ( & delivery of drugs); of pharmacy degree to become a practicing interview at the College of Pharmacy. Drug Discovery and Development; Pharma- pharmacist, all prerequisite coursework nec- ceutical Economics, Policy and Outcomes essary for admission must be from an accred- Based on the qualifications of the 2010 appli- (optimizing outcomes for the use of drugs); ited college or university in the United States. cant pool, a candidate must have had all of the and Clinical Research. The Pharmacology following to receive an interview invitation: and Toxicology degree program addresses the The University of Arizona College of Phar- 1. Science GPA 3.15 mechanisms of drugs and chemicals. macy requires all Pharm.D. applicants to: 2. PCAT chemistry subscore 50% For more information about the M.S. and • Complete at least 71 college units of spe- 3. Experience in a pharmacy setting. Ph.D. programs, refer to http://graduate. cific prepharmacy prerequisite coursework While research is a unique/valuable pharmacy.arizona.edu and provide official transcript/s. Applicants experience, it is not acceptable as the only type of pharmacy experience. The must have a 3.0 science GPA (44 units re- For Further Information admission committee expects to see quired for admission) to apply. The Admis- at least 4 months/50 hours of work or sions Committee accepts only “B” grades [email protected] volunteer experience in a pharmacy or higher for required organic chemistry setting at the time the application is www.pharmacy.arizona.edu and anatomy and physiology courses. submitted. This assures the committee • Complete the Pharmacy College Admis- that the student has an understanding sion Test (PCAT) no later than October of the profession. of the application year.

The University of Arizona 9 Harding University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Searcy, AR Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision throughout the world. As an example, students have the opportunity to gain clini- In October 2004, a former Harding Univer- Harding University’s College of Pharmacy cal education at a medical mission point in sity administrator suggested that pharmacy seeks to graduate pharmacists who accept the Namwianga, Kolomo, Zambia. Students be investigated as an addition to the offerings responsibility of improving the spiritual and also benefit from interactions with those in of the University. In May 2005, the Board physical wellness of the world by providing Harding’s other health sciences programs of Trustees of Harding University approved patient-centered care that ensures optimal including nursing, assistant stu- the creation of a College of Pharmacy at its medication therapy outcomes delivered dents, , and communication campus in Searcy, Arkansas. Thus was born through the highest standards of Christian sciences and disorders. the first College of Pharmacy at a church of service. Christ-affiliated institution, and the second Admission Requirements Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of The vision of the College of Pharmacy is to be Arkansas. The College of Pharmacy enrolled recognized nationally for its leadership and Admission requires completion of a mini- its inaugural class in fall 2008. innovation in Christian pharmacy education mum of 90 semester hours of preprofes- and scholarship as well as for its service to sional education at an accredited college or Harding University is a private Christian society and the profession. university. Application can be made after the institution of established completion of 60 semester hours of college in 1924. It is composed of the following aca- The College of Pharmacy bases its educa- coursework. Qualified applicants are invited demic units: a College of Arts and Humani- tional program and position in the pharmacy to visit the College of Pharmacy for a required ties, a College of Allied Health, a College of community upon certain core values. The personal interview. Because admission in- Bible and Ministry, a College of Business core values of the college are advancement, formation is updated regularly, applicants Administration, a College of Education, a Christianity, collaboration, trustworthiness, should verify current requirements on the College of Nursing, a College of Pharmacy, innovation, outreach, nurturing, and service. College of Pharmacy Web site (www.harding. and a College of Sciences; graduate programs These values are symbolized by the acronym edu/pharmacy). The most current admission in communication sciences and disorders, ACCTIONS. information will always be posted at this site. business, education, marriage and family therapy, studies, physi- Curriculum Applicants must possess a cumulative grade cal therapy, and religion; and a professional point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale program in pharmacy. The University serves The College of Pharmacy offers a four-year on all previous college work. Grades below a diverse, coeducational student body from program of study leading to the Doctor of “C” cannot be accepted for any math or sci- across the United States and around the world Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The four-year ence course. No more than 6 hours of CLEP and is chiefly supported by the of program consists of three years comprised or credit by examination will be accepted to the churches of Christ. The board of trustees, of a combination of didactic instruction and meet the pre-pharmacy requirements; such the administration and the faculty believe introductory pharmacy practice experiences credit must be listed on the official transcript. that the freedom to pursue truth and high followed by a fourth year comprised entirely Advanced Placement (AP) credit may be academic achievement is compatible with the of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. used to satisfy prerequisite coursework pro- Christian principles to which the University In total the program contains 144 semester vided that the AP credit is accepted by the is committed. The faculty is dedicated to hours of didactic and experiential courses. applicant’s institution and is posted on the excellence in teaching, scholarship and ser- There is an emphasis on the integration of applicant’s official academic transcript. All vice, and to their role as models of Christian faith, learning and living, the development prepharmacy course requirements must be living. The University community seeks to of Christian scholarship, the promotion of satisfied prior to matriculation. provide an environment that both supports Christian ethics, and the promotion of citi- students and challenges them to realize their zenship within a global perspective through Applicants are required to take the Pharmacy full potential. Thus, Harding’s mission is to participation in mission efforts. College Admissions Test (PCAT) and must provide a quality education that will lead have their scores sent to PharmCAS (code to an understanding and philosophy of life Once admitted to the Harding University 104). In addition to PCAT scores, applicants consistent with Christian ideals. College of Pharmacy, students benefit from must submit three letters of reference that the close ties the University has already focus on the applicant’s academic and profes- forged with public and private institutions

10 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 915 E. Market Ave Box 12230 Searcy, AR 72149-2230 501-279-5205 www.harding.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 125 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 90 Estimated entering class size: ...... 60 General Chemistry...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 45% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 55% ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 65% Biochemistry...... 3 Anatomy/Physiology ...... 8 Microbiology...... 4 or Biology (for majors) ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Physics ...... 4 Calculus...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Psychology or sociology...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Speech (public speaking)...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 English Composition...... 6 Expected GPA: 3.3 Economics (Macroeconomics recommended) . . .3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Humanities Electives...... 6 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Social/Behavioral Science Electives. . . . . 6 PCAT required: Yes Other Electives...... 14 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Arkansas Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

sional abilities. Having at least one reference from a pharmacist is highly recommended. Official transcripts from all colleges previous- ly attended should also be sent to PharmCAS.

Prospective pharmacy students are strongly encouraged to obtain work experience in a pharmacy setting. An example of appropri- ate experience is as a in either a or community pharmacy. For Further Information

Ms. Carol Jones, MBA Director of Admissions Office of Student Affairs and Admissions Box 12230 Searcy, AR 72149-2230 501-279-5528 [email protected]

Harding University 11 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Little Rock, AR Branch Campus(es): Fayetteville, AR Satellite Program(s): None

General Information campus in Little Rock for entering College of into the didactic portion of the first three Pharmacy students interested in on-campus years of the curriculum followed by nine The UAMS College of Pharmacy was es- housing. advanced pharmacy practice experiences that tablished at the beginning of the 1951-52 require experiences in community pharmacy, academic year in Little Rock on the UAMS Mission/Vision , settings, campus. The University of Arkansas for and other health-system pharmacies as well Medical Sciences includes the Colleges of The Vision statement of the UAMS College as non-traditional pharmacy settings. This Health Related , Medicine, Nurs- of Pharmacy is transforming healthcare experiential component of the curriculum ing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and a Graduate throughout Arkansas and beyond. The Col- gives the student direct patient care experi- School. The main campus in Little Rock is lege’s Mission statement is to improve health ence and an opportunity to work closely comprised of the University Hospital and of culturally diverse populations by educating with physicians, nurses and other health care Clinics, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer pharmacy leaders to address health needs, professionals. Institute, the Myeloma Institute for Research advancing scientific discovery to produce and Therapy, the Jones Eye Institute, the innovations in healthcare, and fostering pro- Admission Requirements Jackson T. Stephens Spine and gressive pharmacy practice through service Institute, the Reynolds Institute of Aging, and to the profession. Applications for admission to the UAMS Col- the Psychiatric Research Institute. Begin- lege of Pharmacy are made thru PharmCAS ning in 2011-2012 a portion of the third and The academic responsibility of the College (http://www.pharmcas.org) according to fourth professional year students completed of Pharmacy is to nurture an environment the schedule detailed on the college website coursework at the NW Regional Campus in of excellence with appropriate concern for http://pharmcollege.uams.edu/home . A Fayetteville, AR. the communication and acquisition of new rolling admission process will be used with knowledge through sound teaching methods final admission/alternate list decisions made The Dean’s office is located in the Education and the pursuit of new knowledge through re- in early March 2013. PharmCAS applications II building along with faculty laboratories search and study. The student is made aware must be complete by February 1, 2013 for and offices. The Education II and College of the importance his attitudes, professional consideration. January 2013 PCAT scores of Public Health buildings house the medi- stature, and character which reflect those will be considered. Applicants selected for cal sciences library, classrooms, computer desirable attributes necessary to transmit the interview will be provided supplemental learning facilities, multidisciplinary student benefits of the student’s educational experi- application materials which will include laboratories, the Center for Clinical Skills ence to the public he/she serves. a $100 supplemental application fee that Education, research laboratories, and faculty is neither refundable nor credited toward offices. In addition, College faculty members Curriculum registration fees. have laboratories and offices in both the Bio- medical I and College of Public Health build- The requirements of the prepharmacy All applicants with a grade point average of ings. These areas are strategically located to coursework may be fulfilled at any ac- 2.50, or above, on their overall college record facilitate the College’s missions. The NW credited collegiate institution. Professional and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the Regional Campus houses a , education leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy prepharmacy course requirements and a classrooms, computer learning facilities, and (Pharm.D.) based at an academic health PCAT composite percentile score of 30 or faculty offices. Through the multiple purpose center offers the added advantage of tradi- greater, are eligible for consideration for classrooms and laboratories, the students tional campus life framed in an environment admission to the College of Pharmacy. No in the College of Pharmacy enjoy enviable focused on patient care, medical research, applicant interview will be scheduled until advantages for broadening their understand- and outreach. The culture allows for early the applicant’s file is complete in PharmCAS. ing of the profession of pharmacy and its and extensive immersion into the profession. A holistic selection approach process occurs relationship to other health care professions using the applicant’s previous scholastic and and the maintenance of public health. The professional curriculum is designed to aptitude records, PCAT scores, onsite inter- integrate pharmacy practice experiences with view, work experience, leadership, diversity, Student life consists of participation in challenging didactic courses in the basic, and letters of recommendation. campus activities, professional fraternities, administrative, and clinical sciences. Expe- and a variety of professional organizations. riential education consists of introductory Students requesting consideration for trans- Residence Halls are located on the UAMS pharmacy practice experiences integrated fer from another accredited college of phar-

12 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4301 West Markham–#522 Little Rock, AR 72205 501-686-5557 http://pharmcollege.uams.edu/home

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 184 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 120 Estimated entering class size: ...... 120 English/Communication Area (English Comp I & II, Estimated male (%): ...... 35% Speech, Public Speaking, Technical or Creative Writing or Estimated female (%): ...... 65% any survey of literature course)...... 9 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 10% General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Biology I with Lab ...... 4 Biology II with Lab...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Calculus I...... 3–5 Supplemental application required: Yes Physics I with Lab...... 4 Supplemental application fee: $100 Economics/Accounting (Macroeconomics, Expected GPA: 3.5 Microeconomics, or Accounting) ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Humanities...... 11–13 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Recommended Selective (Calculus II, Physics II PCAT required: Yes with Lab, Logic, Quantitative Analysis, Statistics, Cell or Minimum PCAT scores considered: 30th percentile Arkansas , Genetics, Anatomy & Physiology, and Oldest PCAT scores considered: June 2008 Biochemistry) ...... 9 Interview required: Yes

macy will be reviewed on an basis. Students in the social/behavioral/administra- Students transferring from other schools of tive sciences are expected to select an area pharmacy must have the permission of the of specialization from one of the following: dean of the college of pharmacy previously at- pharmaceutical evaluation and pharmaco- tended. In addition, a transferring student is economics, health outcomes assessment, required to present a minimum grade average policy analysis, or social behavioral research of “C” or its equivalent, both on their most in pharmacy. The program will prepare recent semester of work and on the total to individuals for managerial positions in be considered for admission to the College , contract research of Pharmacy. organizations, managed care organizations, government agencies, and academia. Other Programs Concurrent Degrees Graduate study in pharmaceutical sciences Concurrent degrees at UAMS include the to the degree of Master of Science. Pharm.D./M.P.H. that is a collaboration with Students are recruited into either the basic the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public science or social/behavioral/administrative Health. In addition, the College has concur- sciences. rent degree opportunities with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) College of Students in the basic sciences are expected Business to offer the Pharm.D./MBA and the to select an area of specialization from one UALR William H. Bowen School of Law to of the following: medicinal/natural product offer the Pharm.D./JD. chemistry, pharmacology/toxicology, or pharmaceutical analysis and biotechnol- For Further Information ogy. The graduate programs are designed to prepare students for teaching and research UAMS College of Pharmacy careers in academia, the pharmaceutical in- 4301 West Markham Street #522 dustry and public and private research insti- Little Rock, AR 72205-7122 tutes. In addition, a Doctor of Philosophy in 501-686-5557 pharmaceutical sciences is offered as a track through the College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 13 California Northstate University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Rancho Cordova, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information condominiums, or single family homes learning and develop the students’ clinical within a 10 minute commute. Other cities reasoning, problem-solving, teamwork, and California Northstate University College of within a short commuting distance include self-directed learning skills. Pharmacy is located in Rancho Cordova, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom and Gold California just east of Sacramento, the state River. Rental prices within these cities range The experiential component of the curricu- capitol. from $600 - $1,600 for apartments depending lum includes 300 hours of introductory phar- on the number of bedrooms and amenities macy practice experience over the first three Students who attend California Northstate offered. For students seeking roommates to academic years and 1440 hours of advanced University College of Pharmacy have the share housing, a list will be available through pharmacy practice experience in the final good fortune to live in an area that provides Student Affairs and the Colleges website. academic year. The experiential program an incredible array of indoor and outdoor has been designed to develop student skills, activities to enrich their learning experience. Mission/Vision attitudes, values, judgment, professional be- Sacramento is often referred to as the “River havior, and expertise in patient-centered care. City”, because it is bordered by the American California Northstate University College of and Sacramento Rivers, which provide many Pharmacy is committed to advancing the Admission Requirements forms of water recreation, including sailing, science and art of pharmacy. The science kayaking, rowing, windsurfing, and both of pharmacy discovers new pharmaceutical The pre-pharmacy requirements listed below calm- and white-water rafting. products and and determines help ensure that applicants have the primary which treatments are more efficacious, safe, academic background necessary to undertake The American Bike Trail stretches 35 miles and cost-effective for an individual patient a rigorous professional curriculum, from Sacramento’s Discovery Park to Folsom or group of patients. The art of pharmacy as well as adequate exposure to a broad range Lake, a scenic trail shared by cyclists, jog- encompasses listening to patients with em- of academic coursework. Please see the pre- gers, walkers, and bird watchers. The trail is pathy and compassion, counseling patients requisite courses listed on the next page for meticulously maintained and well separated on the proper use of medications, and col- additional information. from roads and highways. laborating with patients and their physi- cians to create the best possible health care Other information Sacramento has more trees per capita than outcomes. Students who graduate from the any other city in the world except Paris, College of Pharmacy will be competent, car- 1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally . Many of those trees are found in ing, patient-centered practitioners who are accredited institution is required prior the more than 120 city parks in and around committed to life-long learning and making to entering the program. Sacramento, encompassing more than 2000 meaningful contributions to the advance- 2. Science and mathematics prerequisite acres of beautifully landscaped surroundings. ment of pharmacy. courses designed for science ma- jors. Science courses taken online or More than two dozen world class ski re- Curriculum through distance learning programs sorts surrounding Lake Tahoe are within will be evaluate on a case by case basis. 100 miles northeast of Sacramento and the California Northstate University College of 3. Applicants must have all required famous wine regions of Napa, Sonoma, and Pharmacy is a four-year, post-baccalaureate coursework completed prior to enter- Mendocino counties are only 90 miles west Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. The ing the program. of Sacramento. didactic component of the curriculum is 4. Prospective students are strongly comprised of an initial sequence of biomedi- encouraged to carry full course loads Sacramento is also rich in music, theater, cal, clinical, pharmaceutical, and social and of 15+ units per semester during un- art, fine restaurants, and upscale nightclubs. administrative science courses followed by a dergraduate study. series of organ system-based modules that 5. All prerequisite courses must be com- Currently California Northstate Univer- integrate pathophysiology, pharmacology, pleted with a grade of “C” or higher. sity College of Pharmacy does not offer medicinal chemistry, and pharmacotherapy 6. Science courses more than 9 years old on-campus housing. However there is avail- concepts into the management of acute and may be required to be retaken. able housing that is easily accessible to the chronic disease states. The curriculum is 7. Applicants should have a minimum campus. Rancho Cordova offers housing largely delivered using a team-based learn- cumulative GPA of 2.8. accommodations ranging from apartments, ing framework in order to enhance student

14 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 10811 International Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-503-1911 www.californiacollegeofpharmacy.org

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 329 Course # of # of Semesters Quarters Number accepted: ...... 231 Estimated entering class size: ...... 105 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 2 ...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 38% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 2 ...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% Biochemistry, or Cell & Molecular Biology. 1 ...... 1 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 18% General Biology with Lab...... 2 ...... 3 Microbiology...... 1 ...... 1 Physiology ...... 1 ...... 1 Anatomy ...... 1 ...... 1 Application Process and Requirements General Physics...... 1 ...... 1 Calculus...... 1 ...... 1 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics ...... 1 ...... 1 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Psychology...... 1...... 1 Supplemental application - March 1 Economics (Micro or Macro)...... 1 ...... 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 1 ...... 1 Supplemental application fee: $75 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

8. Advanced placement credit is accepted the result of the interview and various for the Calculus and Physics require- personal characteristics. A writing ment as long as such credit appears on assignment is also given on the day of the undergraduate transcript and indi- the interview and evaluated for critical cates either specific subject credit (e.g. thinking, clarity, precision, depth, and California Physics - 4 units) or specific course creativity. Acceptance to the school credit (e.g. Physics 101 - 4 units). is contingent upon an applicant suc- General advanced placement credit cessfully completing all of the above without such specifications is not ac- which includes: grades, successful cepted. The AP credit score must be completion of the interview, quality a 4 or higher. of the written assignment, in addition 9. The Associate Dean for Student Affairs to final approval of acceptance by the & Admissions and the Admissions Admissions Committee. Committee reserves the right of final 12. Acceptance by the admissions com- decision with regard to acceptable mittee is made on a rolling basis, coursework and alternatives. and therefore early completion of the 10. All applicants must submit an ap- application process is recommended. plication to the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) and For Further Information a supplemental application directly to California Northstate College of Phar- California Northstate University College of macy. The Supplemental Application Pharmacy is available on the College’s web site. Office of Admissions The PharmCAS deadline is February 10811 International Drive 1, 2013 and the Supplemental Applica- Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 tion deadline is March 1, 2013. www.californiacollegeofpharmacy.org 11. To be considered for admission, [email protected] students must satisfy all admission requirements prior to the start of school, have a minimal GPA of 2.8, and be interviewed. Formal interviews are conducted by faculty, current stu- dents, and staff and scored based on

California Northstate University 15 School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Loma Linda, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information 4.00 scale. Preference is given to applicants on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign with cumulative GPAs exceeding 3.30. All Language) is required. Some consideration is Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy prerequisite course work must be completed given to applicants who have earned a college offers a faith-based curriculum that is aca- by Spring term prior to matriculation the degree in an English speaking country. Visit demically rigorous and personally rewarding following fall. Science prerequisite courses www.TOEFL.org for more information. for those who wish to study pharmacy within must be at the level of those required for a a Christian university. Our student body, major in the field; introductory courses are Financial Aid faculty, and staff are diverse both in ethnicity not acceptable. Information on financial aid including public and religious background. and private loans, grants, and scholarships, Students applying without a bachelor’s degree can be found on the by searching The School of Pharmacy is committed to must insure that all prerequisite educational financial aid web pages. You may also contact educating pharmacists of the highest ethical requirements are met. The minimum credit- the University’s financial aid office directly at and professional standards to deliver com- hour requirement for acceptance without www.llu.edu/ssweb/finaid. petent and compassionate pharmaceutical a bachelors degree is completion of 78 care. Our diverse and dynamic educational semester credit hours or 117 quarter credit environment produces students who are hours. These credit hours should include hu- practitioners, health professionals and are manities/fine arts and social science/behavior involved in community outreach to the local science credits. See the table of prerequisite and global community. Graduates will be coursework below. Final determination of ac- dedicated to life-long learning, developing ceptability of courses as prerequisites resides new knowledge, advancing standards of with the School of Pharmacy Admissions practice, and integrating physical, mental, Committee working with the Loma Linda social, and spiritual dimensions of health. University Registrar. Mission/Vision Application Process

The Mission of the Loma Linda University The School of Pharmacy accepts applica- School of Pharmacy is to continue the teach- tions only through the PharmCAS system. A ing and healing ministry of Jesus Christ by: supplement application is required for Loma Linda University; applicants automatically re- • Educating competent caring pharmacists ceive an e-mail link for this application once who will serve as integral members of the the PharmCAS application completed. No- health care team. vember 1, 2012 is the PharmCAS deadline in • Expanding through research the devel- order to be considered for the Fall 2013 class. opment of therapeutic regimes that will advance the knowledge and technology International Applicants available for the treatment of disease. International students must have their tran- • Providing high quality pharmaceutical scripts reviewed by an approved evaluation care to all those within the global sphere service before applying. A list of such services of influence of Loma Linda University. is available on our website. Applicants who have done academic work in countries out- Admission Requirements side of the U.S. must have all prerequisites completed at a two or four-year accredited Preference is given to applicants who have U.S. institution. successfully completed a baccalaureate degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or a If the applicant’s native language is not Eng- related scientific field. The minimum cu- lish, or if most education was completed in mulative GPA and cumulative math/science a non-English program, a score of at least GPA considered for acceptance is 2.75 on a 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based)

16 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 West Hall 11262 Campus Street Loma Linda, CA 92350 909-558-4745 www.llu.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 208 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 143 Estimated entering class size: ...... 83 General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 47% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 53% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 16% General Physics with Lab...... 8 General Biochemistry...... 3 General Microbiology ...... 3 Calculus (Integral and Differential) ...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Human Anatomy...... 3 Speech Communication...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics (Macro or Micro)...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $75 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 science/math PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes California

Loma Linda University 17 Touro University California College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Vallejo, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision • Instill a commitment to life-long learning, through participation in professional orga- Touro University California, College of College of Pharmacy–Mission Statement nizations, professional exchanges, publica- Pharmacy offers a four-year Doctor of Phar- • To benefit society through its programs in tions, and professional development; macy program on historic Mare Island in San pharmacy education, research, scholarship, • Be recognized locally, nationally, and inter- Francisco Bay. Touro University’s pharmacy and service. nationally for excellence in our endeavors. program is unique nationwide in having two • To prepare our students to become compe- years of didactic instruction and two years of tent, caring and ethical pharmacists dedi- Vision Statement experiential practice. The program is designed cated to optimizing health care outcomes. Educating caring professionals to serve, to to produce a more clinically mature Pharm.D. • To develop student and faculty to be lead- lead, to teach. graduate. The Touro campus also offers profes- ers and provide them with the tools to sional and graduate degrees in Osteopathic practice effectively and be role models in Curriculum Medicine, Public Health, Physicians Assistant a wide variety of professional settings. and Education. • To promote life-long learning in a culture The College of Pharmacy’s four-year program of collegiality, respect, and diversity is a Two-Plus-Two Curriculum that includes This is a highly personalized program with two years of full-time experiential training. class size 100. The program prepares students The Goals of the College are to: The curricular content and competencies fol- for clinically-oriented pharmacy practice in • Produce pharmacists who possess the low the guidelines of ACPE Standards 2007 various practice sites. Students receive indi- competencies necessary for the provision and comply with the prescribed amounts of vidualized attention with highly qualified and of pharmacist-delivered patient care, in- subject material and experiential practice. accessible professors and preceptors who are cluding medication therapy management available to meet with students. The program services; The first two years are a synchronized presen- emphasizes student leadership, expanded • Develop faculty, student and alumni tation of contemporary knowledge allocated clinical experiences that promote professional leaders who will accept responsibility for across five parallel tracks in (1) Biological competence and student teamwork. Students providing care, advance the practice of Sciences, (2) Pharmaceutical Sciences, (3) widely participate in many co-curricular pharmacy and its contributions to society Social, Behavioral and Administrative Sci- activities including the student-run health and represent the pharmacy profession to ences, (4) Clinical Sciences and (5) Clinical clinic which is staffed by medical, pharmacy other health professions and the public; Skills. Classes employ lectures, small group and P.A. students. Almost all co-curricular • Promote the professional development of activities, interactive presentations, clinical activities (community outreach, sports and our faculty in teaching, research and other skills laboratories and introductory phar- fitness and the performing arts) are interpro- scholarly activities, and service; macy practice experiences in a fully integrated fessional. Pharmacy students can enroll in the • Practice continuous quality improvement fashion. Students work in teams to develop dual degree Pharm.D./Masters Public Health through assessment and evaluation of communication and organizational skills, an program that allows completion of the both desired outcomes in all phases of its opera- evidence-based approach to clinical decision degrees in 4 calendar years. tions; making, and critical thought processes that ex- • Foster a learning environment that pro- pand and integrate their knowledge of human The College encourages students to enrich motes critical thinking and is responsive biology, disease and medications. They do so their professional training with summer ex- to the diverse learning style of students; using laptop computers in a wireless classroom periences (research, special internships, etc) • Sustain a culture of equity, respect, and environment that utilizes Blackboard and during pharmacy school and residencies, understanding by recruiting faculty, staff Webcast technologies with full access to the fellowships and/or graduate education after and students who are diverse in gender, Internet and extensive e-library resources. receiving the Pharm.D.. Faculty help students race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, prepare for residencies, fellowships and gradu- and socioeconomic status; The first two years consist of four 19-week ate opportunities. Research opportunities are • Incorporate collegiality as a central value in semesters, each subdivided into three 5-week frequently elected during all 4 years of the relationships among and between faculty, blocks concentrating on a particular body professional program. Teaching and research students and other health professionals; system, with knowledge assessed during the academic rotations are available. The College • Utilize informatics and technology as a 6th week. The final week of each semester sponsors a postgraduate fellowship in Phar- means to advance pharmacy practice and is devoted to a case-centered evaluation of macy Education Administration. improve health care outcomes; professional competencies that includes a

18 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1310 Club Drive Mare Island Vallejo, CA 94592 707-638-5200 www.tu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 501 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 188 Estimated entering class size: ...... 103 with Lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry with Lab (four semester units Estimated female (%): ...... 60% of Biochemistry may be substituted for the second Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 7% semester of Organic Chemistry) ...... 8 Human Anatomy/Physiology with Lab. . . . 4 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Supplemental application - April 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

closed-book exam, and open-book exam, and Admission Requirements Candidates will be notified of their status via an OSCE component. U.S. mail and those who qualify will be invited Admission Requirements to submit a supplemental application. The second two years are devoted to eleven Candidates for the Pharm.D. degree are re-

6-week pharmacy practice experiences in quired to have a Bachelor’s Degree prior to For more information regarding the applica- California full-time experiential training. There are seven the start of classes. tion process please visit www.tu.edu. required and four elective rotations. Required rotations include 2 community practice, 2 am- All prerequisite coursework must be com- Other Programs bulatory care, 2 and 1 institutional pleted with a grade of “C” or better, and care rotation. Third year students also attend minimum cumulative and science GPAs of Touro University California sponsors the Mas- weekly callbacks either on campus or off-site 2.75. Candidates who qualify for secondary ters in Public Health degree which can taken via Webcast. Callbacks feature assigned stu- applications typically have GPA’s substantially concurrently with the Pharm.D. program. dent presentations and discussions focused on higher than 2.75. Candidates must hold either Candidates should apply to the 2 programs case-based clinical topics to further develop U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status separately. Coursework is coordinated so literature research capabilities and hone pre- at the time of application. Those planning to that dual degree students are not taking both sentation skills. apply to the program may wish to establish a M.P.H. and Pharm.D. courses at the same formal relationship with the Office of Admis- time. A Masters in Medical Health Sciences Students will also complete the four elective sions in the year prior to their application. with emphasis on the Pharmaceutical Sci- rotations in focus areas of their choosing. ences is offered for the first time in 2012. The During the final two years, there are also Primary Application program is a one-year, research-intensive three open 6-week periods when students may The Touro University–California College of Masters. Interested students should visit the choose to work with pharmacists and other Pharmacy does not accept direct applica- Touro University California website (www. health professionals in community pharma- tions. All applicants are required to submit a tu.edu) for more information. cies, clinics, hospitals and other settings. The primary application through PharmCAS, the experiential curriculum is designed to create Pharmacy College Application Service. The For Further Information a more clinically mature graduate who is bet- application deadline is February 1st. Although ter prepared to enter pharmacy practice or not required, submitted PCAT scores can be Touro University, California pursue post-graduate pharmacy residencies, considered. Touro University then performs College of Pharmacy Admissions fellowships, or graduate work. a primary screening based on the PharmCAS 1310 Club Lane, Mare Island primary application. The qualifying bar for Vallejo, CA 94592 this screening is reviewed each year; some- [email protected] times during an actual admissions cycle. www.tu.edu

Touro University California 19 University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: La Jolla, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision an anticipated professional career spanning 30 to 40 years. The University of California San Diego is The Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharma- nestled along the Pacific Ocean on 1,200 acres ceutical Sciences was established to serve the The curriculum prepares students to be leaders of coastal woodland, twenty miles north of needs of the citizens of the State of California, in the profession of pharmacy and provides downtown San Diego. UCSD is a powerful the nation and the global community. As part the tools to effectively practice in a variety of magnet for those seeking a fresh, next-gen- of a research-intensive university, the School existing and potential professional roles. In eration approach to education and research. has a three part mission of education, research the first year, students are enrolled in courses Since its founding in 1959, UCSD, one of the and service. The goals of the School are to 1) in the basic biological and chemical sciences ten campuses in the world-renowned Univer- provide a premier professional education pro- and receive an intensive introduction to the sity of California system, has rapidly achieved gram leading to the Pharm.D. degree and post- practice of pharmacy. Students gain their first the status as one of the top institutions in the graduate programs including residencies and exposure to patient care by working along- nation for higher education and research. fellowships, 2) prepare students to be leaders side medical students in UCSD sponsored, UCSD?s interdisciplinary ethos and tradi- in the profession of pharmacy and to provide student-run, free medical clinics and through tion of innovation and risk-taking underlie them with the tools to effectively practice in a introductory practice experiences in commu- its research strength and ability to recruit top wide variety of currently existing and potential nity and hospital pharmacy. Essential to the scholars and students. This interdisciplin- future roles in hospitals and medical centers, ability to self-educate oneself, as the profession ary approach to education and research led community pharmacy settings, academia, undergoes tremendous change in the future, is to the development of the Skaggs School of government and the pharmaceutical industry, a strong understanding of the basic biomedical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 3) provide graduate education programs in and pharmaceutical sciences. 2000 which enrolled the first class of Doctor the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences of Pharmacy students in 2002. The School oc- leading to the Ph.D. degree, 4) develop and In the second year, pharmacy and medical cupies the recently completed Pharmaceutical maintain research initiatives in the basic, students are concurrently enrolled in courses Sciences Building and adjacent Health Sci- clinical and computational sciences to discover that serve as a foundation for understand- ences Education Center. Completion of these new knowledge and new approaches to en- ing disease and disease management. In this facilities and establishment of an endowment hance health care, 5) promote interdisciplinary unique environment, pharmacy and medical fund were made possible by the receipt from education and cooperation between pharmacy students study the basic biomedical sciences. the Skaggs Research Foundation of the larg- and medicine, 6) foster collaboration with the Courses, specific to the needs of pharmacy est philanthropic donation ever made to a US UCSD Schools of Medicine, Engineering, the students, such as additional coursework in school or college of pharmacy. Supercomputer Center, the Scripps Institution pharmacology, drug study design, and phar- of Oceanography, the UCSD general campus macy practice are also provided. Students enrolled in the School are extremely and area research institutes, such as The active in professional association activities and Scripps Research Institute and Salk Institute, The third year focuses the information learned service to medically under-served communi- to enhance and expand education and research in the previous years to the clinical manage- ties. The associated student body represents opportunities and 7) serve as the regional ment and care of patients. the students on school and faculty committees center for dissemination of drug, toxicology to assure student input on faculty and admin- and pharmacogenomic information for health The fourth year is devoted entirely to advanced istrative decisions. professionals and the public. pharmacy practice experiences. The expe- riential portion of the curriculum is closely The UCSD campus, in 2010, had a total Curriculum supervised by the faculty and takes place in campus enrollment of nearly 28,000 under- university hospitals and clinics and affiliated graduate, graduate and professional students. The Pharm.D. curriculum at the University of sites in the San Diego region. Both classroom Housing for graduate and professional stu- California San Diego is unique among current elective courses as well as advanced practice dents on campus is limited and students who schools of pharmacy. The curriculum is a four- experience electives provide flexibility for are interested in on-campus housing should year course of study that is closely integrated the student to explore the many facets of the apply early. Most students live off campus in with the curriculum in the School of Medicine. profession and provide an opportunity for the adjacent La Jolla community or through- The curriculum is designed to prepare gradu- the curriculum to meet a particular student’s out San Diego. ates for a challenging career in Pharmacy over educational goals and objectives.

20 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0657 858-822-4900 http://pharmacy.ucsd.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Quarter Number interviewed: ...... 288 Course Hours Hours Number accepted: ...... 107 Estimated entering class size: ...... 59 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8. . . . .12 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Biology with Lab (must include cell and molecular Estimated female (%): ...... 58% biology and the study of the biology of whole animals Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 7% or )...... 8. . . . .12 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8. . . . .12 Physics (with at least one lab that includes the study of electricity and magnetism)...... 6. . . . . 8 Application Process and Requirements Calculus with analytical geometry...... 6. . . . . 8 English with a writing component (English as a Second Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Language courses are not acceptable to meet this Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 requirement)...... 6. . . . . 8 Supplemental application required: Yes Human Behavior (may include a course in psychology, sociol- Supplemental application fee: $80 ogy, cultural anthropology or related course) .3. . . . . 4 Expected GPA: 3.4 Macro or Micro Economics...... 3. . . . . 4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Public Speaking and/or Debate...... 3. . . . . 4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 Elective coursework in the Humanities and Social PCAT required: No Sciences (technical, mathematics, computer and science Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable courses are not acceptable elective courses to meet this Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable requirement)...... 12. . . . 18 Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements Other Programs

All students are enrolled in the full-time, Combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program four-year professional program leading to The school offers a combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. No students program designed to educate and train students California in advanced standing, transfer students from to conduct basic and translational research. other schools of pharmacy or part-time stu- Students apply to the program in the first two dents are accepted. All students enter at the years of the Pharm.D. program and participate first year level. in graduate level coursework and laboratory ro- tations during the summers. Upon completion Applications for admission are only ac- of the second year of the Pharm.D. curriculum, cepted through PharmCAS. In addition to students undertake graduate study on a full- the PharmCAS application, students must time basis. Upon completion of their graduate complete an on-line supplemental application research, they return to the professional cur- that can be found on the school web site and riculum and complete the required didactic submit a supplemental application fee. To be and advanced pharmacy practice experiences considered for admission, students must com- and graduate with both the Pharm.D. and Ph.D. plete a set of required pre-requisite courses degrees. Students may elect to conduct their with a strong grade point average. graduate program with any of the graduate departments on the UCSD campus. Other factors considered include demon- strated leadership activities, verbal and written For Further Information communication skills, knowledge of the pro- fession and research or pharmacy experience. Office of Student Affairs and Admissions Since the school opened, more than 99% of Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceu- admitted students have entered with at least a tical Sciences B.S. or B.A. degree. Although the majority of University of California San Diego applicants are California residents, students 9500 Gilman Drive with superior academic and leadership abil- La Jolla, CA 92093-0657 ity from other states are encouraged to apply. 858-822-4900 [email protected] www.pharmacy.ucsd.edu

University of California, San Diego 21 University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: San Francisco, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision Curriculum

The UCSF School of Pharmacy is a leader The School of Pharmacy at the University The UCSF School of Pharmacy is dedicated to in pharmacy professional education, phar- of California, San Francisco is dedicated to educating pharmacists who think critically; maceutical care, clinical and basic science improving human health worldwide and advocate for patient-centered care; work as research and the graduate education of to- advancing scientific discovery. The School: equal partners alongside physicians, nurses, morrow’s science leaders. Founded in 1872, and other health care colleagues; and lead the UCSF is the oldest pharmacy school in the • Conducts exceptional pharmaceutical profession to assume new responsibilities in West and one that continues today to explore research, including basic science, trans- the increasingly complex world of . the frontiers of practice and research. lational science, clinical science, , and . Our Pharm.D. curriculum consists of four At UCSF, students learn against the backdrop • Delivers world-class education to our Doc- years of full-time study. All students take of the leading pharmacy school in the nation tor of Pharmacy, graduate, postdoctoral a required core curriculum and select an that has consistently received more research students and others. emphasis in one of three pathways -- Phar- funding from the National Institutes of o We educate Pharm.D. students to be maceutical Care (PC), Health Services and Health than any of its peers. The faculty is leaders and effective team members in Policy Research (HSPR), or Pharmaceutical known for its continuing accomplishments. health care and to be lifelong experts in Sciences (PS). The PC Pathway prepares The basic science and clinical faculty who the safe and effective use of medicines. students to use their clinical knowledge and teach the School’s Doctor of Pharmacy o We educate graduate students to be skills to manage drug therapy for patients students are active and vocal national and outstanding researchers across the with acute and chronic diseases, work with international leaders in their fields. spectrum from the basic to the health health care teams to provide cost-effective sciences. care, and provide medication consultation to The development of pharmacy leaders is o We provide strong postdoctoral train- families and caregivers. The HSPR Pathway central to the mission of the Pharm.D. pro- ing. examines how people get access to health gram and UCSF student pharmacists excel • Develops and delivers outstanding and care, how much care costs, and what hap- in leadership and community service. More innovative pharmaceutical care. pens to patients as a result of this care. The than 80% of UCSF student pharmacists par- • Serves the community by sharing our PS Pathway offers a unique and innovative ticipate in student organizations representing expertise with the public, industry leaders, curriculum designed for students interested varied aspects of the profession and their and policy makers. in pharmaceutical research within academia, contributions are broad and diverse. industry, or governmental agencies. We achieve these goals within a culture of The energy of the School is mirrored by the understanding, inclusion, equity, and respect. Detailed information on the curriculum and energy of San Francisco - one of the world’s We recruit and support faculty members, educational outcomes is available at http:// most beautiful, culturally diverse, and dy- staff, and students who are diverse in gender, pharmacy.ucsf.edu. namic cities. The main UCSF campus is near age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orienta- verdant Golden Gate Park and on-campus tion, and socioeconomic status. We have Admission Requirements housing is available on a limited basis. The a particular commitment to historically uniqueness of the School is reinforced by the excluded populations who are currently un- Applicants for admission must be eligible for special nature of UCSF. UCSF is a graduate- derrepresented. admission to the University of California. level only campus devoted solely to the A minimum GPA of 2.8 in undergraduate health sciences. UCSF also offers degrees The missions of the UCSF School of Phar- coursework and a minimum of 92 quar- in medicine, nursing, and various macy departments of biopharmaceutical sci- ter/62 semester units of prerequisite work biological sciences. UCSF is also home to a ences, , and pharmaceutical are required. leading medical center. chemistry fall under the broader umbrella of the School’s mission statement. The School The UCSF School of Pharmacy is commit- supports the larger missions of the University ted to admitting Pharm.D. students who of California, San Francisco and the Univer- have diverse cultural, economic, and social sity of California. backgrounds. Although grade point aver- age is an important factor, it is not the sole

22 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 521 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94143-0622 415-476-1225 http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Quarter Number interviewed: ...... 275 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 122 Estimated entering class size: ...... 122 General Chemistry (one year of lecture and lab) . . . 12 Estimated male (%): ...... 35% Organic Chemistry (one year of lecture and lab). . . 12 Estimated female (%): ...... 65% Biology (with at least one lab)...... 12 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% Physiology (whole animal or human physiology). . . . 4 Physics (with lab in electricity/magnetism) ...... 8 Mathematics (2 courses in calculus) ...... 8 English Composition (ESL courses not acceptable). . .8 Application Process and Requirements Electives (must include courses in Public Speaking/ Debate, Economics, Social Science*) ...... 28 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 *Introductory course in psychology, sociology, or Supplemental application required: Yes cultural anthropology Supplemental application fee: $60 domestic/ $80 international Expected GPA: Not reported Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

consideration in admissions. In addition to Other Programs intellectual and academic competence, the School’s admissions committee considers The UCSF School of Pharmacy offers leading communication skills, leadership ability, graduate programs in the following areas: community service, health care-related or California research experience, and motivation for pur- • Biological and Medical Informatics suing a career in pharmacy. Upon an initial • review of applications, 250 - 300 applicants • Chemistry and are invited to the campus for a required in- • Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacoge- terview which takes place in January/Febru- nomics ary. Admissions decisions are finalized and applicants are notified of their status by the For Further Information end of March. Admissions Director Applications are accepted annually from July UCSF School of Pharmacy through November 1. Applicants must apply 513 Parnassus Avenue through the Pharmacy College Application Box 0150, Room S-960 Service (PharmCAS) at www.pharmcas.org. San Francisco, CA 94143-0150 415-476-2733 A supplemental application available at [email protected] http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/pharmd/admis- http://pharmacy.ucsf.edu sions is also required by the November 1 deadline.

University of California, San Francisco 23 University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Stockton, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information For our students, the health science and The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum pre- pharmacy school in California encompasses pares our graduates to become generalist University of the Pacific was established in the entire state and beyond. In addition to practitioners of pharmacy. The goals and 1851 as the first chartered institution of higher our Stockton campus at the University of objectives of the curriculum in pharmacy learning in California. Since its founding Pa- the Pacific, we have satellite regions where embrace the scope of contemporary practice cific has earned widespread recognition for its students can spend their final year: Stockton, responsibilities as well as emerging roles student-centered approach to education, its Sacramento, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa that ensure the rational use of drugs in the many firsts and innovations, and the accom- Clara, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Bakersfield, Los individualized care of patients and patient plishments of more than 50,000 living alumni. Angeles, Honolulu, and San Diego. populations. The program provides students with a core of knowledge, skills, abilities, at- The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Mission/Vision titudes, and values that are necessary to the Health Sciences is located on the campus provision of pharmaceutical care and provide of the University of the Pacific in Stockton. The mission of the Thomas J. Long School of an opportunity for students to select courses The School offers professional and gradu- Pharmacy and Health Sciences is to prepare and professional experiences in keeping with ate degrees in pharmacy, physical therapy, students for lifelong success in health careers particular interest and goals. The need for speech-language , and pharmaceu- by providing an excellent, student-centered life-long learning is reflected as an integral tical and chemical sciences. Pharmacy degree learning environment. We want to develop theme of the curriculum. programs offered are the Doctor of Pharmacy in our students leadership and a strong com- (Pharm.D.), Pharm.D./MBA, Pharm.D./ mitment to their professions and to society. The Doctor of Pharmacy program was Ph.D., and Pharm.D./M.S. We provide an These efforts are assisted by the linkages revised in 2009 to enhance introductory ex- outstanding academic environment that across the University’s professional and lib- periences and problem solving abilities of stu- combines didactic and experiential learning eral arts programs. We support outstanding dents, while maintaining and enhancing the as a focal point for our students. We hold aca- professional and graduate teaching, research development of abilities in the basic and ap- demic affiliations with major medical centers, and other scholarly activity, and service as the plied pharmaceutical sciences. The required teaching hospitals, and related practice set- means of achieving our mission. courses for the program include: Pharmacy tings in support of our educational programs. Practice and Professionalism; Informatics, Curriculum Statistics and Research Design; Dispensing, There are a variety of reasons students apply Compounding and Calculations; Physical to Pacific in greater numbers, and we invite The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Pharmacy and Dosage Forms; Drug Metabo- you to take a closer look to see why! To start Health Sciences has implemented a curricu- lism and Disposition; Pharmacokinetics and with, we produce one third of currently lum that is designed to include pharmaceuti- Advanced Systems; Molecular practicing California pharmacists, and our cal, administrative, social, behavioral, and and Cellular Biochemistry; Physiology and alumni are leaders in every health sciences clinical science components. Curricular con- Pathophysiology I-III; Pharmacology and field. Our reputation is based on our time- tent is integrated, with practice and general Medicinal Chemistry I-III; Nonprescrip- proven curriculum and our unrivaled com- patient-oriented skills implemented across tion Therapy and Self Care; Therapeutics mitment to student success. We have one of the curricular sequence, commencing in the I-VII; Practicum I-IV; Pharmacoeconomics, the highest retention rates in the country and first semester. Active learning and expanded Benefits and Outcomes; Pharmacy Law and your classes will be taught by top professors use of media technology are integral parts Ethics; Pharmacy Management; Introductory - not graduate student assistants. One reason of the teaching methodology. The basic resi- Pharmacy Practice Experiences I-V; and our alumni enjoy such success is that employ- dence requirement for the completion of the Advanced Pharmacy Practices I-VI. ers know they are ready to practice from day Doctor of Pharmacy degree is eight semesters one. By the time you graduate, you’ll have which is completed in two and two-thirds Admission Requirements benefited from intensive clinical rotations, years. This has been made possible by utiliz- internships and community service clinics. ing the summer months for instruction, thus Application requires access to the Pharmacy Our program is accredited by the respective providing the same number of instructional College Application Service (PharmCAS) national accreditation entities. Pacific’s in- days as in four academic years. and completion of the University’s supple- novative eight-semester curriculum includes mental application. The supplemental ap- pharmaceutical, administrative, social, be- plication may be obtained by visiting our havioral, and clinical science aspects. web page at http://www.pacific.edu/pharmd.

24 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3601 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95211 209-946-2561 www.pacific.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Quarter Number interviewed: ...... 443 Course Hours Hours Number accepted: ...... 238 Estimated entering class size: ...... 210 Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences. 28 . . . . 42 Estimated male (%): ...... 37% Reading for College or equivalent. .One semester minimum Estimated female (%): ...... 63% Writing For College or equivalent. . One semester minimum Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 9% Public Speaking...... 3. . . . . 4 Liberal Arts requirement...... 28 . . . . 42 Economics...... 3 . . . . .4 Psychology...... One semester minimum Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Supplemental application required: $60 Supplemental application fee: $60 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

Students interested in applying to the Doctor Other Programs For Further Information of Pharmacy program must apply through PharmCAS. To be considered for admission The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy Office of Admission: applicants must: 1) be able to complete all and Health Sciences, in conjunction with University of the Pacific prerequisite coursework prior to the date of the Office of Graduate Studies, offers pro- 3601 Pacific Avenue California enrollment in the Thomas J. Long School of grams leading to the Master of Science Stockton, CA 95211 Pharmacy, 2) have a satisfactory grade point and Doctor of Philosophy degrees and the 209-946-2211 average based on all courses attempted, 3) combined Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./M.S. http://web.pacific.edu/x817.xml submitted supplemental application materi- and Pharm.D./MBA degree programs. The als to the University of the Pacific Office of combined degree programs are intended for For Graduate School information: Admissions. students interested in careers in research, Research and Graduate Studies teaching or business but who wish to also 206 Knoles Hall In addition to the above requirements, eli- possess a professional degree in pharmacy. University of the Pacific gible applicants must successfully complete 3601 Pacific Avenue interviews and a writing sample. Successful The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences Stockton, CA 95211 applicants must demonstrate effective com- Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary http://web.pacific.edu/x6949.xml munication and interpersonal skills, as well as program that prepares graduates for increas- an aptitude to enter a health care profession ingly complex research in pharmaceutical, during their interview session. Students are biotechnological and chemical environments. admitted once a year in the Fall. Applica- The School provides scholarly resources tions and supplemental materials must be to support research in basic and applied submitted by November 1 the previous year. pharmaceutical sciences for fundamental Applicants are evaluated by the Admissions discovery in healthcare sciences and the at- Committee on potential academic abilities, tainment of advanced degrees. communication skills, and adaptability of the profession of pharmacy.

University of the Pacific 25 University of Southern California School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Los Angeles, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information the medication expert. During the first three care professionals, supervised by faculty, in a years of the program, students engage in variety of in patient and out patient settings. The USC School of Pharmacy, the oldest more than 100 hours of experiential learning pharmacy school in Southern California. each year, including community pharmacy, The curriculum of the School of Pharmacy The School has a strong alumni network hospital pharmacy and sterile compounding requires eight semesters over four academic throughout California. The School is com- experience. The fourth year is entirely experi- years for completion. The program requires mitted to a leadership role in shaping the ential with students completing six advanced full-time attendance and can be neither accel- future of pharmacy practice, cutting edge pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) of six erated nor prolonged. Specific pre-pharmacy research and educational excellence. weeks each. Upon graduation students have courses are required to be eligible for accep- completed at least 1,740 hours of hands-on tance into the Doctor of Pharmacy program. USC is the only private school of pharmacy experiential learning. All pre-pharmacy courses must be completed in California within an academic health before beginning the Pharm.D. program; sciences center. Students are able to pur- Mission/Vision however, they need not be completed at the sue clinical training at the Los Angeles time the application is submitted. County+USC Medical Center (one of the The University of Southern California School largest teaching hospitals in the country), the of Pharmacy will revolutionize health care Admission Requirements USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, through discoveries and innovations that and the Keck Hospital of USC. Additionally, improve people’s lives. We will lead schools The School of Pharmacy Admission and the school utilizes many affiliated hospitals, of pharmacy by demonstrating and shaping Student Affairs Office and the Admission health care clinics, skilled nursing facilities, the future of pharmacy practice, integrative Committee, comprised of faculty, review home health care agencies and pharmacies research and educational excellence. the applicants for selection to the Doctor for additional experiential training. The of Pharmacy program. Given the Univer- campus is located in an urban environment Curriculum sity’s selective admission policy and limited and the academic health sciences center enrollment, only applicants who present campus affords students clinical experiences The University of Southern California offers evidence of intellectual promise, completion involving a diverse patient population and a a four-year course of study leading to the of all pre-pharmacy requirements and strong variety of disease states. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. qualifications are considered. The Admission The Pharm.D. degree is the sole professional Committee considers academic records and Serving as a model for other progressive degree offered by the School of Pharmacy. A supporting material submitted by the appli- pharmacy schools nationwide, USC was the bachelor’s degree is required for admission cants to assess aptitude and qualifications to first to establish: the six-year program lead- to the program. enter the profession. Interviews are required ing to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree as the and used as part of the evaluation process. first professional degree (1950); a clinical Basic coursework in the areas of pharma- Students must have a minimum of a “B” curriculum (1968); a Pharm.D./MBA dual ceutics, biomedicinal sciences, health care grade in all pre-pharmacy requirements and degree (1990); a M.S. and Ph.D. in Phar- administration and pharmacy practice must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or maceutical Economics and Policy (1994). comprise the first-year curriculum. Students higher to be evaluated for consideration of To meet the needs of a changing world the become certified to provide immunizations an interview. School offers numerous joint/dual degree and begin supervised clinical experiences programs, including the Pharm.D./JD, the during the first semester of the program. Application information is available at the Pharm.D./M.S. in Regulatory Science and In the second and third years of the profes- School’s website (www.usc.edu/schools/ the Pharm.D./M.P.H.. sional program, a significant integration of pharmacy). The program admits fall only. the pharmaceutical and biological aspects The application deadline date is November The School has pioneered experiential learn- occurs in the pharmacology and therapeutics 1st. Admission to the program is on a rolling ing opportunities for Doctor of Pharmacy modules in which principles of drug therapy basis; therefore, applications are reviewed students, emphasizing the application of are presented. The fourth year includes a based on the date of completion. Applicants drug knowledge in patient care, with the series of required and elective advanced are encouraged to submit applications as pharmacist prepared to be an active and pharmacy practice experiences in which early as possible. integral member of the health care team as students interact with patients and health

26 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1985 Zonal Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121 323-442-1369 http://pharmacyschool.usc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Course ...... # of Semesters Number interviewed: ...... 470 Number accepted: ...... 256 Calculus (include differential and integral calculus for Estimated entering class size: ...... 189 science majors)...... 1 Statistics (non-business)...... 1 Estimated male (%): ...... 30% Physics with Lab (science/life science majors- Estimated female (%): ...... 70% thermodynamics & electromagnetism recommended). .1 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 3% General Biology with Lab (excludes human anatomy & physiology, and microbiology)...... 2 Human Anatomy...... 1 Microbiology with Lab (fundamentals of microbiology Application Process and Requirements for science majors)...... 1 Molecular Biology (for science majors-one upper Participates in PharmCAS: Yes division course)...... 1 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 General Chemistry with Lab (for science majors-include Supplemental application required: Yes inorganic & qualitative analysis) ...... 2 Supplemental application fee: $85 Organic Chemistry with Lab (for science majors). . . . .2 Expected GPA: 3.57 Biochemistry (for science majors-one upper division course)...... 1 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Social & Behavioral Sciences - Human Behavior Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 (General Psychology or Introductory Sociology or PCAT required: No cultural anthropology or related) ...... 1 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Microeconomics...... 1 Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable English - expository writing (required for non-USA Interview required: Yes educated only)...... 2

Other Programs For Further Information

The School of Pharmacy, through the Gradu- Admission and Student Affairs: ate School, offers curricula leading to the M.S. Office of Admissions and Student Affairs and Ph.D.. degrees in pharmaceutical sci- Xin Gong, Assistant Director of Admission California ences, clinical and experimental therapeutics 1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC 206A and molecular pharmacology and toxicology. Los Angeles, CA 90089-9121 The School also offers an interdisciplinary 323-442-1466 M.S. and professional doctorate(Doctor of [email protected] Regulatory Science-DRSc)in regulatory sci- ence. The Ph.D. degree in pharmaceutical Financial Aid: economics and policy is offered jointly with [email protected] the Department of Economics. www.usc.edu/schools/pharmacy

The M.S. degree in pharmaceutical economics and policy is offered jointly with the School of Policy, Planning, and Development and the Department of Economics. In addition, the School offers dual degrees with the Gould School of Law(Pharm.D./JD), the Mar- shall School of Business (Pharm.D./MBA.) ,the Keck School of Medicine(Pharm.D./ M.P.H.), and the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology(Pharm.D./M.S. Gerontology) as well as other programs including Regulatory Science (Pharm.D./M.S. Regulatory Science).

University of Southern California 27 Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Pomona, CA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision college (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) of pre-pharmacy study at an accredited college Founded in 1977, Western University of Mission or university in the U.S. Applicants who have Health Sciences is a nonprofit, graduate Educating future pharmacy professionals to received or will receive a baccalaureate degree university for the health professions lo- serve the health care needs of society and or have completed units in excess of the cated next to Southern California’s historic improve the quality of patient care through minimum required will be considered more downtown Pomona. With nine colleges and science, caring and humanism. favorably. The minimum cumulative pre- approximately 2,700 students studying pharmacy and science grade point average towards advanced degrees in osteopathic Vision is 2.75 at the time of application. Admission medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, op- Educating innovative pharmacy leaders for is competitive and based on an applicant’s tometry, graduate nursing, physical therapy, tomorrow. GPA, a personal interview, writing sample, physician assistant studies, health professions and references. education, and , Curriculum Western University is one of the largest TOEFL is required for all applicants submit- graduate schools for the health professions in The Pharm.D. curriculum offers a profes- ting course work from foreign schools. A California. A graduate school of biomedical sional course of study over four years with minimum score of 213 for the Computer sciences was inducted in 2009. strengths in the following areas: 1) Foun- Based test or 79 for the Internet Based TOEFL dation courses in the pharmaceutical sci- (IBT) test must be submitted by March 1 The College of Pharmacy was founded in ences provide a conceptual framework for prior to matriculation. TOEFL scores are 1996 and graduated its first Pharm.D. class understanding drug action, the principles valid for 2 years. For more information in 2000. The College’s faculty are dedicated of drug selection, and dosage modification regarding the TOEFL test, please visit their to providing quality education, research in the context of the biomedical sciences. 2) website at www.toefl.org. and service and over 300 voluntary faculty A foundation in clinical practice is provided provide outstanding opportunities for experi- through courses that introduce the student EXCEPTION: The TOEFL exam will be ential education. The health sciences campus to knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary waived for permanent and temporary offers unique opportunities for interprofes- for contemporary pharmacy practice. 3) In a residents of the United States who have com- sional collaboration and education. unique curricular design, our block system pleted the English and Speech prerequisites of education allows students to focus on of the College from an accredited institution Classrooms in the College of Pharmacy re- one subject at a time throughout the second in the United States. flect an innovative design intended to foster and half of the third professional year in 16 interaction between students and professors. discrete blocks. Each 18 day block focuses English courses taken from foreign countries Classrooms are hexagonal in shape with a on an area of clinical therapeutics that pro- whose native language is English will be ac- central podium that minimizes the physi- vides a comprehensive approach to disease cepted (e.g., , , Great Britain, cal distance between the instructor and all state management, problem-solving, and and the British West Indies). students. Six projection screens scroll down drug therapy optimization. 4) Experiential from the central area of the classroom to education occurs both as early practice and Other Programs provide an unhindered view of visual media. advanced practice experiences. Advance Students are required to have laptop comput- practice experiences occur over the final 15 Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.S.) ers, which can be connected to data ports at months of the curriculum. With six 6-week Graduate study in the Department of Phar- each seat, to facilitate access to lecture notes rotations and one 16-week advanced elective maceutical Sciences leads to the degree of and other educational resources. Each large (project), students are exposed to supervised Master of Science. The graduate program is classroom is surrounded by a number of clinical practice environments in which they designed to provide students with research smaller “breakout” rooms to facilitate group build confidence as health care providers in a based training in preparation for careers in learning activities and student projects. variety of structured practice settings. academia, the pharmaceutical industry, or Our student-centered program provides a public/private research institutions. Students humanistic, interdisciplinary environment Admissions Requirements are required to complete 20 hours of didactic that prepares graduates to become highly study and 20 hours of based research competent and caring health professionals. The Admissions Committee considers ap- in one of the following pharmaceutical sci- plicants with a minimum of two years of ences specializations: neuro-pharmacology,

28 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 309 East Second Street Pomona, CA 91766 909-469-5214 www.westernu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 419 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 155 Estimated entering class size: ...... 120 College English ...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 22% English Composition...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 78% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 2% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Human Anatomy with Lab (all organ systems). . 4 Human Physiology with Lab...... 4 Microbiology with Lab (med micro preferred) . . 4 Application Process and Requirements Biochemistry (lab optional)...... 6 Speech Communication...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Calculus...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Electives...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $65 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

physiology, pharmaceutics and drug delivery, For Further Information pharmacokinetics, genetics, environmental toxicology and molecular immunology. Kathy Ford Director of Admissions for the College of

International Post Baccalaureate Pharm.D. Pharmacy California (IPBP) Program (Doctor of Pharmacy) Western University of Health Sciences The College of Pharmacy offers a unique 309 East Second Street opportunity for American and/or foreign Pomona, CA 91766 trained pharmacists with a bachelor’s degree 909-469-5542 (B.S. or equivalent) who wish to progress [email protected] to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Applicants are admitted with ad- vanced standing into the second year of the traditional Pharm.D. curriculum thereby by-passing the first-year entirely. Thereafter, the remainder of the curriculum is completed within a time frame of three years alongside students in the traditional program. The Doc- tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree awarded to the students in the international program is the same as those awarded to students in the traditional Pharm.D. program. Overall, the admissions criteria is the same as for the traditional program, however applicants for the IPBP program must pass an internal assessment (IA) exam administered by the pharmaceutical sciences faculty within the college. Online study guides are provided to prepare for the IA exam. For more informa- tion on this program, please refer to the fol- lowing website: www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/ pharmacy/ipbp_about.xml

Western University of Health Sciences 29 Regis University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Denver, CO Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General information come exceptional and socially responsible Most courses are taught using TBL as the pharmacists. We commit to the Jesuit tradi- main instructional strategy. In a TBL course, Regis University is a Jesuit, Catholic univer- tion of values-centered education focusing on students are divided into groups of 5 to 7 sity located in the heart of Denver, Colorado personal development and leadership in the members that, as they work together over on the quiet and picturesque Lowell Campus. service of others, including the underserved. time, develop into highly functional learning The School of Pharmacy is the newest com- teams. TBL requires students to learn course ponent of the renowned Rueckert-Hartman Through our commitment to team-based content before coming to class. Students College for Health Professions which offers education, we develop knowledgeable, skill- spend classroom time, in their teams, ap- nationally recognized entry-level and gradu- ful, and principled practitioners. Our learners plying their knowledge of course content to ate programs in health care, including nurs- excel in critical thinking and communica- solving problems. To ensure course content ing and physical therapy. tion skills and are prepared to improve and comprehension, students are evaluated in- transform health care in a global community. dividually and as a team for each TBL unit, Approximately 2,200 students are majoring in and during mid-term and final exams. Stu- health-related professions and upon gradu- We are committed to community engage- dents develop strong teamwork skills in TBL ation they are actively recruited throughout ment, professional leadership, and scholarly courses, enhancing their ability to function the nation. Pharmacy students will enjoy a activities that contribute to the advancement as an effective member of a healthcare team. newly renovated facility with state-of-the of pharmacy education, pharmaceutical sci- art classrooms, laboratories, and learning ences, and pharmacy practice. The tenets of Jesuit education are threaded resource center designed to meet the needs throughout the curriculum in ethics, faith of serious students. Vision and service learning courses and experiences. The School of Pharmacy’s vision is to be the The Regis University School of Pharmacy is Regis faculty members emphasize excellent preeminent school of pharmacy in the United the only pharmacy school in the United States teaching, values-based education, service States with faculty unsurpassed in teaching, to completely integrate the entire course cur- learning and scholarship. Regis University scholarship, and service. We will be the pre- riculum and use TBL. educates men and women of all ages to take mier innovator in integrated team-based edu- leadership roles and make a positive impact cation. Our graduates will become leaders in Admission Requirements in a changing society. Class sizes are small pharmacy practice, research, education, and which affords students excellent opportuni- public service who excel in interdisciplinary Applicants must meet the following mini- ties for individual mentoring and instruc- health care teams. mum standards. tion from faculty whose primary purpose is educating the next generation of pharmacists. Curriculum • Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better. We commit ourselves to promote a student The Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum at Regis • Combined science and math grade point centered learning environment that respects University uniquely combines a highly inte- average of 2.5 or better. the unique needs of the individual. grated course curriculum with Team-Based • Grade of “C” or better in prerequisites. Learning (TBL) in a Jesuit learning environ- Prerequisites may be in progress at the time Denver is an ideal location for fun and re- ment. The curricular content integrates bio- of application. laxation outside the classroom. With a com- logical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences • Eligibility for the program is pending the munity that emphasizes an energetic lifestyle, so that basic biological and pharmaceutical successful completion of a drug screening students can enjoy skiing, hiking, cycling, concepts are discussed in the context of and a criminal background check. For a running, as well as a wealth of cultural activi- disease management. Simultaneous to on- complete list of Disqualifying Offenses ties to enhance their education. campus curricular content, students will take please check our website. part in an experiential component where • Demonstration of excellent written and Mission/Vision they will work directly with patients in a oral communication skills in the admis- variety of healthcare settings. Presenting the sions essay and interview process. Mission course curriculum in this manner encourages • Submission of the PharmCAS application. To support the university’s mission, the mis- students to learn course concepts, and better • Submission of PCAT scores to PharmCAS. sion of Regis University School of Pharmacy understand how biological, pharmaceutical, Regis requires a minimum composite (SOP) is to educate men and women to be- and clinical sciences fit together. percentile ranking of 30th percentile.

30 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3333 Regis Boulevard G-9 Denver, CO 80221-1099 303-625-1300 www.regis.edu/pharmd

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 252 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 207 Estimated entering class size: ...... 75 Natural Sciences and Mathematics. . . . . 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 50% General Biology and Lab I...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 50% General Biology and Lab II ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 65% General Chemistry and Lab I ...... 5 General Chemistry and Lab II...... 5 Organic Chemistry and Lab I ...... 5 Organic Chemistry and Lab II...... 5 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology and Lab...... 4 Calculus I...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Anatomy and Lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Physiology and Lab...... 4 Supplemental application required: No English Composition...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Speech Communication...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.2 Psychology...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Sociology...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Social Science Elective ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Economics...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 30th percentile Philosophy ...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Religious Studies ...... 3 Interview required: Yes

• Three letters of recommendation submit- The interview day consists of the following: ted through the PharmCAS application. • Work experience is recommended, but not • welcome session; required. • tour of the campus; • Demonstrated familiarity with the phar- • spontaneous writing exercise; macy profession and its future. • multiple mini-interviews; • Demonstrated evidence of potential for • lunch with faculty and preceptors; success in doctoral degree program. • introduction to Regis University and the • Demonstrated evidence of potential suc- School of Pharmacy; cess as a professional. • team-based learning activity; • Demonstrated evidence of an orientation • information session with student service toward service. organizations (financial aid, housing); and • Demonstrated willingness to work in • “Ask the faculty” session. teams and provide leadership.

• If English is not the applicant’s native or Successful applicants will also be required to Colorado first language, the applicant must submit a complete the School of Pharmacy essential TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Lan- functions forms, Regis University standard guage) score. A minimum score of 82 on criminal background check, Regis University the Internet-based TOEFL is required. The standard drug screen, and Colorado State TOEFL code for Regis University is 4656. Board of Pharmacy criminal background • While a minimum GPA is required for check to obtain a pharmacy intern license. admission, we expect that competitive applicants for the Doctor of Pharmacy For Further Information program will have much higher GPAs ranging from 3.0 to 3.6. Regis University School of Pharmacy Selected applicants will be invited for a one Office of Admissions & Student Operations day on-campus interview. 3333 Regis Boulevard, G-9 Denver, CO 80221-1099 303-458-4344 1-800-388-2366 Ext. 4344 [email protected] www.regis.edu Regis University 31 University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Aurora, CO Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information the essence of the pharmacy profession and opportunity to apply knowledge gained in as such must provide the foundation for every didactic lectures to the “real world” situation. The University of Colorado School of Phar- aspect of the school’s professional curriculum. Our faculty members are national leaders in macy was established in 1911 on the Boulder Faculty members are committed to teaching clinical pharmacy practice and pharmaceuti- campus. In 1995, when the Fitzsimons Army excellence and to continuous monitoring cal sciences research. They bring their experi- Medical Center was officially put on the Base of the professional curriculum to assure its ence and expertise to the lecture halls to ensure Realignment and Closure list, a proposal to faithfulness and relevance to the tenets of that students are provided with the most cur- reuse the decommissioned base to build from pharmaceutical care. Pursuant to this commit- rent knowledge and well-prepared for their the ground up a world-class, academic health ment, faculty members welcome the scrutiny careers. The school supports and cultivates center, including state-of-the-art health care provided by student and peer evaluations and active involvement in the profession through facilities. In addition, the campus is directly by outcomes measurements that assess overall service learning and student in- adjacent to the Colorado Science and Technol- teaching quality and lead the way to improve- volvement. Students are placed in experiential ogy Park at Fitzsimons, providing opportuni- ments in the school’s instructional programs. sites from the first semester of the curriculum. ties to take university research discoveries into As they progress through the program, more the stream of commerce at an accelerated rate, The faculty also is dedicated to the discov- experience is gained, culminating in their final through affiliation with the biotech companies ery and dissemination of new knowledge. year of seven, six-week advanced pharmacy in the 160-acre development. Encouraging faculty members to engage in practice experiences. creative activities that have a positive impact In March of 2011, the School of Pharmacy on the well-being of society; providing these Admission Requirements moved into a new $59.5 million, 165,000 faculty members with the resources neces- square-foot building. The building is a sus- sary to develop into accomplished scholars; Applications to the School of Pharmacy are tainably-built, collaborative center of learning, and supporting graduate, post-graduate and considered only for the fall semester and the preparing students for their roles as pharma- post-professional research training programs supplemental application and PharmCAS ap- cists and pharmaceutical scientists. are major priorities of the School of Pharmacy. plication deadline are both December 1. All prerequisite courses must be completed by Mission/Vision The faculty of the School of Pharmacy rec- spring of the year of acceptance. All courses ognizes the value of diversity in enriching to be completed during the winter, spring The University of Colorado School of Phar- the school’s cultural, learning and scholarly and/or summer terms must be listed on the macy is a comprehensive institution of higher environment and is dedicated to promoting PharmCAS application and a final transcript education committed to excellence in teach- diversity within itself and among the school’s must be sent when the work is completed. ing, research and public/professional service in students and staff. To achieve this goal, the Applications should be sent to PharmCAS. areas unique to the practice of pharmacy and school makes every effort to recruit and retain to the pharmaceutical sciences. The school’s individuals from diverse educational, cultural, A minimum cumulative grade-point aver- professional educational programs have as ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. age of 2.5 is necessary to be considered for their principal purpose the training of phar- admission. However, the mean grade-point macy practitioners who are compassionate, The faculty also recognizes its responsibility to average of the entering class has been 3.5 and ethical and caring; scientifically knowledge- advance the profession of pharmacy through above. Thus, admission is highly selective and able and technically competent; skilled at public advocacy, provision of opportunities is dependent upon the number of applications communication and teamwork; motivated for life-long learning and participation in received and the qualifications of the applicant to pursue lifelong learning; and dedicated to the affairs of local, national and international pool for that given year. fulfilling the public by assuring the safe, pharmacy organizations. effective and efficient use of prescription and Factors considered in the selection of the ap- non- products. Curriculum plicants include the overall cumulative GPA; individual grades in chemistry, biology and The school’s faculty endorses the concept The school is nationally recognized for its in- mathematics; the Pharmacy College Admis- that pharmaceutical care, defined as “the novative curriculum that integrates basic and sion Test scores and a review of the academic responsible provision of drug therapy for the clinical sciences in didactic and laboratory record for trends in scholastic aptitude. Be- purpose of achieving definite outcomes that courses. Experiential coursework through- cause communication skills are essential in improve a patient’s quality of life”, constitutes out the program provides students with the the practice of pharmacy, public speaking and

32 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 School of Pharmacy C238-L15 12850 E. Montview Boulevard, C238 Aurora, CO 80045 303-724-1234 www.ucdenver.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 421 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 223 Estimated entering class size: ...... 160 General Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 45% Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 55% Biochemistry (upper division only)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 50% General Biology I & II with Labs...... 8 Human Anatomy with Lab...... 4 Physiology with Lab...... 4 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Physics ...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English Composition I and II...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social/Behavioral Sciences/Humanities. . . .9 Supplemental application fee: $50 Economics (Micro Preferred)...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 General Education...... 24 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 20th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

English composition also are important factors ery Pathway and for Continuing Pharmacy emphasis on macromolecular systems (e.g., in the evaluation process. A select number Education. The NTPD program is a part time proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, polymers). of candidates will be invited for an on-site flexible program for working pharmacists who interview before being selected. are licensed in the US or Canada. Classes are A third field of graduate studies is available delivered online. Clerkship requirements are through the Pharmaceutical Outcomes Re- A minimum of a “C” (C- is not accepted) is met through a combination of challenge credit search (POR) area of emphasis within the required for all prepharmacy core require- for professional practice experiences and Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. Program. This ments and pass/fail grades are not accepted for through clerkships performed in traditional or graduate curriculum is designed to provide these courses. Applicants may be requested to nontraditional formats. The NTPD program is competent and highly skilled researchers for provide course descriptions or syllabi when it fully accredited by the Accreditation Council the evaluation of health care interventions is necessary to evaluate course equivalencies. for Pharmacy Education. No visits to campus and their economic, clinical, and humanistic are currently required. outcomes. Areas of focus available to students Students applying for admission must provide undertaking this course of study include transcripts for all foreign and U.S. higher Graduate Programs pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiol- education institutions previously attended There are three fields of graduate research ogy, health services research, and . Colorado though the PharmCAS application process. within the Department of Pharmaceutical Transcripts from foreign institutions must Sciences that are currently accepting students: For Further Information be evaluated by a professional evaluation Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Toxicol- service. The English Composition and Public ogy, and Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research. Admissions/Pre-Pharmacy Advising Speaking requirements must be completed at Kim Hutchison or Sarah Wilson an English speaking college or university. The The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Pro- Program Assistant transferability and acceptance of course work gram is committed to the application of Phar- University of Colorado Denver fulfilling the pre-pharmacy requirements will maceutics and Medicinal Chemistry to solving School of Pharmacy be determined on a case by case basis. problems arising in the field of Pharmaceutical 12631 E 17th Ave. MS C-238 . As such, the program focuses Aurora, CO 80045 Other Programs on the formulation, synthesis, manufacture, 303-724-2882 development, stability, biophysical analysis, [email protected] Office of Postgraduate Professional characterization, delivery, and biodistribution [email protected] Education of biopharmaceutical agents and vaccines. www.ucdenver.edu/pharmacy The Office of Postgraduate Professional Given the analytical aspects implicit in many Education is responsible for the Doctor of of these areas, the research tends to be quan- Financial Aid Pharmacy Degree Program, Distance Deliv- titative and mechanistic in nature, with an 303- 556-2886; www.ucdenver.edu/finaid

University of Colorado 33 University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Hartford, CT Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Identity) outcomes. Additionally, students study the Mission/Vision economic, administrative, legal and human The University of Saint Joseph is a com- aspects of pharmacy operations required prehensive institution with career-focused The Mission to deliver pharmacy patient-centered care. undergraduate, graduate, and certificate The mission of the University of Saint Joseph The summer term also contains a 4-week programs. At the University of Saint Joseph, School of Pharmacy is to provide exemplary intensive experiential component and an In- students explore and expand their potential pharmacy education to a diverse and quali- tegrative Seminar designed to develop and re- through personal attention in a welcoming fied student population possessing high lead- inforce life-long essential skills that students community that offers academically chal- ership potential. The school fosters creation will utilize in the profession of pharmacy, lenging programs to individuals who want of new knowledge and strong ethical values including professional communication, eth- to succeed and make a difference in society. in the development of competent, compas- ics, cultural competencies, leadership skills, Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the College sionate pharmacists dedicated to superior and professionalism. offers an education steeped in the Catholic patient care and service to their communities. intellectual tradition and the Mercy social The P2 year consists of 26 sequential mod- values. Furthermore, the College is a com- The Vision ules/blocks including two integrative courses, munity that promotes the growth of the The University of Saint Joseph School of one in Scientific Writing and the other in whole person in a caring environment that Pharmacy is a first rate educational entity, Practice Integration, along with several elec- encourages strong ethical values, personal which educates pharmacy professionals to be tive courses and an Integrative Seminar. The integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the competent leaders in the provision of patient- Pharmacotherapy Disease State Management needs of society. centered care and respected contributors to (PDSM) courses are taught by teams of prac- the profession and their communities. tice faculty with contributions from pharma- In consonance with the College’s mission, ceutical science faculty, and are organized by the School of Pharmacy has developed a Curriculum organ system with a focus on disease. The culture that will: goal of these integrated therapeutic courses • provide a value-centered education that The University of Saint Joseph School of is to prepare the student to render general prepares students as global citizens, Pharmacy offers a unique three-calen- patient-centered care and participate success- lifelong learners, and informed decision dar year, co-educational, doctoral degree fully in P3 year experiential courses. The case makers (Academic Excellence) (Pharm.D.) program in Pharmacy. The in- material used in these courses is cumulative • promote, support, and facilitate caring novative modified-block curriculum has a to ensure adequate application of both the service as an integral part of all teaching proven record of increasing students’ ability pharmaceutical science and the clinical sci- and learning experiences (Compassionate to master the didactic material along with ence knowledge acquired previously. Service) providing students with a rich experiential • encourage, inspire, and challenge each education. The curricular content and com- The P3 year is dedicated to the Advanced student to develop every aspect of his/her petencies follow the current ACPE Standards Pharmacy Practice Experiences. These con- personhood-intellectual, spiritual, social, and comply with the prescribed amounts of sists of six 6-week rotations, each 40 hours emotional, and physical (Commitment to subject material and experiential practice. per week. The outcome expectations for these Students) experiences represent further advancement • foster the growth of an inclusive com- The P1 year consists of 27 sequential mod- of student abilities. Students must dem- munity that welcomes differences among ules/blocks (11 fall, 11 spring, 5 summer), onstrate comprehensive ability to provide community members and benefits from with the first experiential component begin- pharmacist-delivered patient-centered care. them (Multiculturalism/Diversity) ning in the sixth week of the fall term. The These are followed by a third Integrative • demonstrate respect and reverence for all fall term is devoted to learning the basic Seminar. people and fidelity in personal witness sciences in the practice context. The spring (Respect/Integrity) and summer terms are devoted to coverage Admission Requirements • welcome community where its relation- of the basic pharmaceutical sciences focusing ships are based on openness, inclusivity, on organic medicinal agents of natural and Candidates for admission to the Doctor of and mutual respect (Hospitality) synthetic origin. They are integrated to show Pharmacy degree program must have an • express the Catholic tradition in an the relationship between chemical struc- earned bachelor’s degree before matricula- ecumenical and critical manner (Catholic ture, pharmacological activity, and clinical tion. By that time they must have completed

34 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 229 Trumball Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-231-5868 www.usj.edu/academics/schools/school-of-pharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses: Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 150 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 120 Estimated entering class size: ...... 67 BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology ...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 31% CHEM 1127Q - General Chemistry...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 69% CHEM 1128Q - General Chemistry II. . . . . 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 58% MATH 1131Q - Calculus...... 4 PHYS 1300 - Physics for Health Professionals. . 3 CHEM 2443 - Organic Chemistry...... 3 CHEM 2444 - Organic Chemistry II ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements PNB 2264 / 2274 - Human Physiology & Anatomy ...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes PNB 2265 / 2275 - Human Physiology & Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1; Anatomy II...... 4 Supplemental application - April 1 MCB 2610 - Fundamentals of Microbiology. . 4 Supplemental application required: Yes MCB 2000 - Introduction to Biochemistry. . . 4 Supplemental application fee: $125 ENGL 1011 or 1010 - Academic Writing. . . .4 Expected GPA: 3.0 ECON 1201 - Principles of Microeconomics. . 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Any 1000-level sociology, psychology, or Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 anthropology ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

68 semester credits of prerequisite course- work with no grade of C- or below and mini- mum cumulative and science GPAs of 2.8. Meeting the minimum GPA requirements does not guarantee successful consideration for admission.

An interview is required and during the in- terview the prospective student will complete a qualifying test on basic mathematics and writing skills. For Further Information

Office of Admissions and Student Affairs University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy 229 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103 860.231.5858 www.usj.edu/academics/schools/school_ of_pharmacy/ Connecticut State

University of Saint Joseph 35 University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Storrs, CT Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Programs: None

General Information Mission/Vision Admission Requirements

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to Preference in Pharm.D. Admissions is given Research I University that has been rated as bring together a diverse group of faculty, staff to students at the University of Connecticut the leading public University in New Eng- and students to advance the quality of health (regardless of ) and to transfer land. The School of Pharmacy is an upper care by providing outstanding professional students who are either CT-residents or who division school and one of 10 schools and col- and graduate education, pioneering research are eligible for the New England Regional leges located on the main campus in Storrs, in the pharmaceutical sciences and commit- Program (residents of MA, NH, VT, or ME). a very beautiful and picturesque area of the ting to excellence in pharmacist-directed The School of Pharmacy defines a transfer state. The School is designated as a regional patient care. The outcome of the School’s applicant to be any applicant, regardless of New England School. educational, research, and service activities prior education, who is not currently en- shall be the improvement of human health rolled at the University of Connecticut and The School has offered the Doctor of Phar- through the discovery and dissemination of is seeking direct admission into the Doctor macy (Pharm.D.) as its sole professional knowledge in the many aspects of contem- of Pharmacy Professional Program. degree since 1997. The professional program porary pharmacy. In addition, the School requires completion of: two years of pre- of Pharmacy will be regarded by its peers Upon meeting the following application re- pharmacy requirements, two years in the and other stakeholders as amongst the best quirements, a student is eligible to apply for professional program leading to a Bachelor schools in professional pharmacy education admittance into the Professional Program: of Science with a major in Pharmacy Stud- and graduate pharmaceutical education and 1) complete all required math, science, and ies (B.S. Pharmacy Studies), followed by two research. It will be the school of first choice English courses by May for entry into the additional years leading to a Pharm.D. This for the most qualified prospective regional, professional program in the following fall, professional B.S./Pharm.D. program is a full- national, and international students. Our 2) complete the microeconomics and social time, four-year program (a minimum of 137 graduates will be highly sought after for science requirements before admission into credits for the B.S. and a minimum total of positions in practice, teaching, and pharma- the fall semester, 3) complete the PCAT by 210 credits for the Pharm.D.), making the ceutical research. The School will take full January of year seeking enrollment, and 4) a Pharm.D. graduate eligible to sit for . advantage of our Connecticut location to minimum score of 7.5 on the International For the last two years of the professional enter into strategic partnerships with local Testing System (IELTS) is program (Pharm.D. years), there will be ad- pharmaceutical and health care entities to required of all students for whom English is ditional tuition and required fees for in-state develop innovative, high quality learning not the native language or primary language students and proportional increases for New experiences and to promote research and of instruction(www.IELTS.org). England Regional and out-of-state students. extramural funding opportunities. Students who have not fulfilled the Uni- Resident facilities are available on campus. Curriculum versity of Connecticut General Education Students may also add to their classroom requirements before entering the professional experiences by participating in a number of The professional program is made up of in- program must do so by May of their second University and pharmacy related clubs and tegrated sequences expanding the concepts professional year. organizations. Many cultural activities are introduced during the pre-professional years, available on campus through the Jorgensen and applying them to pharmaceutical sys- Admission to the School of Pharmacy is Center for the Performing Arts, the van der tems: 1) an organ-based modular approach competitive and based upon the following Mehden Music Hall and the William Benton incorporating pathophysiology, pharmacol- elements: 1) cumulative grade point aver- Museum of Art. Division I athletic events ogy, biochemistry, drug delivery/formula- age in the math and science prerequisites, also are available on campus. The central tion and therapeutics, 2) application of this 2) overall academic performance, 3) PCAT location of the University allows students to knowledge to problem solving and patient score, 4) professional-related experience, 5) easily avail themselves of cultural, athletic cases, 3) a sequence of applied practice-based recommendations and personal statement and social activities in nearby Hartford, New courses including the socioeconomic aspect and 6) interview. York City and . of the profession and pharmacy administra- tion, and 4) clinical experience with patients. An outstanding academic record may be one of the components used to prioritize student interviews and rolling admission. Students

36 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 69 North Eagleville Road Unit 3092 Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2129 http://pharmacy.uconn.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 129 Course Hours Number accepted...... 100 Estimated entering class size...... 100 General Chemistry I & II with Lab ...... 8 Estimated male (%)...... NR Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab. . . .8 Estimated female (%)...... NR Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... NR Calculus (non-business)...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Physics with Lab...... 4 Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Oral Communications ...... 3 Economics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Humanities (e.g. Art, Drama, Theatre, Literature, Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Religion, Music, Foreign Language, Philosophy). . .6 Supplemental application required: No Social Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Political Science, Economics, History, Anthropology, Expected GPA: 3.3 Government, Ethnic Studies)...... 6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Health-Related Science and Mathematics Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 (e.g. Computer Fundamentals/Basics, Medical PCAT required: Yes Terminology, Informatics, Genetics, Mathematics Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile above Calculus I)...... 6 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

receiving an interview should not assume Pharm.D./MBA or Pharm.D./M.P.H. University of Connecticut Admissions that they will be admitted to the professional Degree Programs Office program. Applicants Applicants that receive Joint degree programs are offered to highly University of Connecticut an interview should not assume that they motivated students who seek to combine 2131 Hillside Rd, Unit 3088 are not automatically guaranteed admission pharmacy education with additional skills Storrs, CT 06269-3088 to the Professional Program. Each fall, 100 and knowledge. After completing the first 860-486-3137 candidates are enrolled into the professional two years of study in the School of Pharmacy, http://admissions.uconn.edu pharmacy program. students enroll in the M.B.A. or M.P.H. Pro- gram for the third year, and then return to the Other Programs School of Pharmacy for the last two years of the Pharm.D. Program, which would consist Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program of coursework from both schools. Students The School of Pharmacy offers a joint must meet the admission requirements of Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program. This program both programs and apply to the MBA or the targets a small number of highly motivated M.P.H. Program in the spring semester of the students who seek to combine pharmacy edu- P2 year as they complete the B.S. in Pharmacy cation suitable for professional licensure with Studies. Both the Pharm.D. and the MBA advanced research-based training in pharma- or M.P.H. will be conferred simultaneously ceutical sciences. Students completing this after the program requirements have been program will earn consecutive dual degrees, successfully met. the Pharm.D. and the Ph.D. Students in the dual track are afforded early acceptance into For Further Information the Ph.D. program and, if they successfully complete the Pharm.D. curriculum, a modi- Pharmacy Professional Program fied graduate curriculum will be tailored to Jenna M. Henderson Connecticut shorten the total time required to complete Program Administrator both degrees. Students must meet the ad- University of Connecticut mission requirements of both programs and School of Pharmacy apply to the Ph.D. program in the spring 69 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3092 semester of the P2 year as they complete the Storrs, CT 06269-3092 B.S. in Pharmacy Studies. 860-486-2216 http://pharmacy.uconn.edu

University of Connecticut 37 Howard University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Washington, DC Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision ONLY through the following Web site: www. PharmCAS.org. Please refer to the Web site Located in the capital city of the nation, The mission of Howard University, as a com- for the procedures on applying. All qualified Washington, D.C., Howard University is the prehensive, research-oriented, predominant- and highly competitive applicants will be only truly comprehensive university with ly African-American university, is to provide contacted for a personal interview. a predominantly black constituency. The an educational experience of exceptional University was conceived by members of the quality at reasonable cost to students of high The deadline for the entry level and Post First Congregational Society at a meeting in academic potential. Particular emphasis is B.S. program application is December 1 of the District of Columbia in 1866,and was placed upon providing educational opportu- prior academic year which admission is be- founded by an Act of Congress on March nities for African-American men and women ing sought. 2, 1867. Within the first three years of its and for other historically disenfranchised existence, the University established a college groups. Furthermore, Howard University The deadline for early decision application is of liberal arts and schools of law, medicine, is dedicated to attracting, sustaining, and September 1 of the prior academic year which pharmacy and religion. Since its found- developing a cadre of faculty who, through admission is being sought. ing, more than 55,000 students have been their teachings and research, are committed awarded degrees, or certificates, to producing distinguished and compassion- The Post B.S. Doctor of Pharmacy including graduate and professional degrees. ate graduates who seek solutions to human (Pharm.D.) Program Today, the University’s faculty and student and social problems in the United States and To qualify for the Post B.S. Pharm.D. pro- body represent every major ethnic group, throughout the world. gram, applicants must hold a B.S. is specifi- nationality and religion and represent the cally in Pharmacy from a program accredited 50 states, the District of Columbia and 90 Curriculum by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy foreign countries. Education, must have a cumulative GPA of Please refer to www.cpnahs.howard.edu/ 2.5, and must have passed the The College of Pharmacy, was organized in pharmacy for the curriculum and course Pharmacy Licensing Examination (NAPLEX) 1868 and graduated its first class in 1870. The descriptions. and a pharmacy State Board Licensure exami- School holds membership in the American nation. Applicants may also have to take a Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Admission Requirements qualifying examination to determine the level and the National Association of Boards of of entry, or take courses that are prerequisites Pharmacy. Traditional 4 Year Entry Level Doctor of for those required at that level. A minimum Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program of two years in residence, in the program is Washington, D.C. is an ideal location for an To be eligible for admission consideration in required and, hence, the candidate will be institution for professional pharmacy educa- the entry-level Pharm.D. degree program, an admitted to the third year of the entry-level tion. The Nation’s capital is a dynamic hub applicant must present evidence of success- Pharm.D. program. Post B.S. Pharm.D. ap- for politics, national treasures, architecture, ful completion of the required prerequisite plicants DO NOT apply through PharmCAS. recreation and the performing arts and is a program at the Howard University College Please refer to www.cpnahs.howard.edu/ center for biomedical research and higher ed- of Arts and Sciences OR at any other college pharmacy for directions on applying. ucation. In a stimulating and healthy setting, or university whose program is accredited by Howard University provides a number of ac- a United States regional accreditation agency. Other Programs tivities to enhance the student’s development outside of the classroom. Students have easy An applicant must be in good academic The Joint Pharm.D./MBA Degree Pro- access to a wide range of opportunities avail- standing at each college or university at- gram (Pharm.D./MBA) able in the nation’s capital and surrounding tended and must have a minimum grade To be eligible for admission consideration metropolitan areas. The School of Pharmacy, point average (GPA) of 2.50 (4.0 scale) in Sci- into the Joint Pharm.D./MBA degree pro- on the main campus of Howard University, ences, Mathematics, English, and Speech and gram, an applicant must present evidence of is located just ten minutes from the heart of an overall GPA of 2.50 in all pre-pharmacy successful completion all courses of the 1st, Washington, D.C.’s business, entertainment courses. Applicants must also have a competi- 2nd, and 3rd year of the Professional Program and government centers. tive PCAT score in order to be considered at Howard University and be in good aca- for interview. Applications will be available demic standing with a minimum cumulative

38 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 College of Pharmacy 2300 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20059 202-806-6530 www.pharmacy.howard.edu District of Columbia District

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 131 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 124 Estimated entering class size: ...... 50 English I & II...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 68% General Chemistry I & II (Inorganic Lectures Estimated female (%): ...... 32% and Labs)...... 8–10 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 99% Biology I & II (Anatomy/Physiology and Microbiology also accepted)...... 6 Organic Chemistry I & II (Lectures and Labs). . 8–10 Calculus...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Physics I & II (Lectures and Labs)...... 8–10 Speech (Public Speaking)...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Humanities (Art, Music, Literature, Philosophy, Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Theatre, Drama, Religion, Foreign Language). . . .6 Supplemental application required: Yes Socio-Behavioral Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Supplemental application fee: $45 History, Economics, Anthropology, Philosophy). . . .6 Expected GPA: 3.2 Electives (Humanities, Socio-Behavioral Sciences, Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Computer Courses, Statistics, Education, Business). . 9 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

GPA of 3.00. Students who meet all of the Graduate Programs (M.S./Ph.D.) above criteria may apply to the Office of the The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Associate Dean for admission consideration. offer programs leading to the Master of Sci- ence and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The For additional information, please contact: Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sci- Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, Howard University, ences includes the following areas of special- School of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW, ization: Pharmaceutics; Biopharmaceutics Washington, DC 20059, Telephone: (202) and Pharmacokinetics; Medicinal Chemistry; 806-6530, E-mail: [email protected] and Natural Products; and, Pharmacy Administration. The Non-Traditional Pharm.D. Program (NTDP) For additional information, please contact: The Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Dr. Euni Lee, Howard University, School of program is designed for registered pharma- Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW, Washington, cists and normally requires two years to com- DC 20059, E-mail: [email protected] plete. Admissions are done in cohorts twice a year. Cohorts consist of not geographically For Further Information bounded pharmacists who join the program at the same time and will progress through it Office of Student Affairs at the same pace. The didactic portion of this College of Pharmacy, Nursing and program is implemented through distance Allied Health Sciences learning. They must complete an application School of Pharmacy and fulfill all requirements of the program 2300 Fourth Street, N.W. listed below. Washington, DC 20059 202-806-6452/6453 For additional information, please contact: www.pharmacy.howard.edu Dr. Youness Karodeh, Howard University, School of Pharmacy, 2300 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059, E-mail: ykarodeh@ howard.edu

Howard University 39 Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Tallahassee, FL Branch Campus(es): Crestview, FL Satellite Programs: Davie, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Tampa, FL

General Information of the interaction of basic science, clinical and university. research faculty, and a network of advisement Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Uni- and counseling, the College is able to offer the The program provides students with exposure versity (FAMU) was founded on October student the benefit of unequaled experiences and involvement in educational and cultural 3, 1887 and is one of eleven institutions in in preparation for careers in the profession activities in preparation for the professional Florida’s State University System. FAMU is of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and and administrative aspects of general phar- located in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, public health. macy practice, institutional practice, and a thriving metropolitan city. For more than advanced studies. The program is designed 120 years, Florida A&M University has served The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical to accommodate students with varying phar- the citizens of the State of Florida and the Sciences also offers the Pharm.D./MBA and maceutical interests and aspirations including nation through its provision of preeminent advanced degrees in the Pharmaceutical Sci- post-doctoral residency training. educational programs…programs which were ences and Public Health. Students can pursue the building blocks of a legacy of academic a Master of Science (M.S.) or a Doctor of Phi- Admission Requirements “Excellence with Caring.” losophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) and the The FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharma- The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuti- (Dr.P.H.) degrees ceutical Sciences is committed to admitting cal Sciences is one of 14 colleges and schools are offered through the College’s Institute of students who have diverse cultural and social that comprise the University. The designation, Public Health. backgrounds. The College accepts students College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sci- into the Pharm.D. program during the fall ences, was made in 1985 in recognition of the Mission/Vision semester only. Acceptance at the first profes- expanded role and mission of the College in sional year (P1) is determined by availability professional and graduate education. The mission of the College, in concert with of space, not the size of the applicant pool. Florida A&M University, is to prepare stu- Students admitted to the professional program The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical dents for life-long learning and careers in an compete for positions at the first professional Sciences is a professional college with limited evolving profession of pharmacy. The College year only. enrollment and selective admissions. The Col- reinforces its mission through an active role lege of Pharmacy’s main campus is located in and responsibility in the delivery, outcome, Pre-Pharmacy Program Tallahassee, Florida with instructional sites in and study of pharmaceutical care services it Admission to the Pre-Pharmacy program is Davie, Jacksonville, Tampa and the Crestview shares with other health care providers. The completed by the Florida A&M University Learning Center. These instructional sites are College is committed to the advancement of Office of Admissions in conjunction with the affiliated with a major teaching medical center. pharmaceutical knowledge through teaching, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sci- They create outstanding clinical training op- research, and service in a supportive and car- ences Office of Student Services. portunities for the student, provide unlimited ing environment that enhances the attainment opportunities for research and support the in- of educational excellence and the highest A high school graduate interested in pre-phar- frastructure for the College’s statewide commit- standards in professional and ethical practice. macy should apply for admission through the ment to pharmacy education and public service. The College inculcates cultural sensitivity and Florida A&M University Office of Admissions. diversity through its faculty, student body, and A copy of the student’s application materials is The College of Pharmacy is located in the New patient care. sent to the College’s Office of Student Services Pharmacy Building which houses spacious to determine admission eligibility. High school classrooms, auditorium, distance learning Curriculum students can apply at the beginning of their facility, state of the art dispensing and com- senior year through May 15th for fall admis- puter laboratories, an instructional materials The pharmacy curriculum at FAMU College of sion. A minimum of eighteen units of high resource center, basic and clinical research Pharmacy is a six-year program leading to the school work in English, biological sciences, laboratories equipped with an array of sci- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The chemistry, physics, mathematics, and social entific equipment, and an accredited animal 0-6 or 2+4 year program may be completed at sciences are required. The recommended GPA research laboratory. Florida A&M University or the professional is a minimum 2.75 and at least a 1010 on the curriculum may be entered following two SAT or 21 on the ACT. Additional advanced The College is proud of its place in the fore- years of acceptable prerequisites courses at level math and science courses are strongly front of pharmaceutical education. Because an accredited community college, college or recommended.

40 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 14155 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32307-3800 850-599-3301 www.pharmacy.famu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 290 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 168 Estimated entering class size: ...... 145 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 66% General Biology with Lab (Botany and Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 20% Zoology with Lab for science majors). . . . .8 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab...... 8 Pre-Calculus...... 4

Calculus...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Florida Physics with Lab...... 8 English Composition...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: No Social Science ...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Humanities...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes U.S. History ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $0 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

Transfer Applicants better is required in all prerequisite courses. For Further Information The University undergraduate application for Performance is science and mathematics admission must be submitted directly to the coursework is critically evaluated. All college College of Pharmacy Admission: FAMU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. course loads, withdrawals, repeats and aca- Florida A&M University College of In addition, the College of Pharmacy Supple- demic career paths are considered. Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences mental Application, official transcripts from all Office of Student Services colleges/ attended, and three letters Other Programs 1415 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. of recommendation with evaluation forms Tallahassee, FL 32307 must be submitted directly to the College’s The College offers graduate degree programs 850-599-3016 Office of Student Services. The supplemental for students pursuing a career in the Pharma- www.pharmacy.famu.edu application and evaluation forms can be found ceutical Sciences and Public Health. The M.S. on the College’s website. All application mate- degree in the pharmaceutical sciences offers University Admission: rials must be received prior to February 1st for emphasis in medicinal chemistry, pharma- Florida A&M University admission consideration for the fall semester ceutics, pharmacology/toxicology and health Undergraduate Admissions of each year. outcomes research and pharmacoeconomics. Foote-Hilyer Administration Center, Suite G9 The Ph.D. degree in the pharmaceutical sci- Tallahassee, FL 32307-3000 Although GPA is an important factor, it is not ences offers emphasis in medicinal chemistry, 850-599-3796 the only basis for admission. In addition to pharmaceutics, pharmacology/toxicology, [email protected] academic competence, the College’s admis- environmental toxicology, and health out- sions committee considers leadership ability, comes research . Financial Aid: community service, communication skills, Florida A&M University and motivation for pursuing a career in phar- Through the College’s Institute of Public Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships macy. After review of applications, selected Health students can pursue a career in public 101 Foote-Hilyer Administration Center applicants are invited to the main campus for health. The M.P.H. program requires course Tallahassee, FL 32307 a required interview. Admission decisions and work in behavioral sciences and health edu- 850-599-3730 applicant notification is by April 15. cation, , environmental and oc- www.famu.edu cupational health, , and health Applicants for admission as a transfer student policy and management. The Dr.P.H. degree Housing: to the first year of the professional degree program provides training in behavioral sci- Florida A&M University program must be eligible for admission to ence and health education and epidemiology. Office of Housing & Residence Life FAMU. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in college 1596 Gibbs Hall Trail coursework is required. A grade of “C” or Tallahassee, FL 32307 850-599-3651 Florida A&M University 41 Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Fort Lauderdale, FL Branch Campus(es): Palm Beach, FL; Ponce, PR Satellite Program: None

General Information NSU’s 366,000 square-foot University Center Values is a critical piece in the infrastructure of the • Entrepreneurship Sustained growth and unity have made Nova university, providing a focal point for campus • Excellence Southeastern University (NSU) the largest life. The University Center includes a 4,500 • Innovation independent university in the state of Florida seat arena and concert venue, modern fitness • Integrity and sixth largest independent institution in center and facilities, swim- • Professionalism the United States based on enrollment. NSU ming pool, student union, food court, and a • Respect for diversity serves more than 25,000 students enrolled in performing arts theater. • Service 16 academic centers, with programs offered • Teamwork in 22 states and several foreign countries. In addition to the Fort Lauderdale site, the The university currently boasts over 86,000 pharmacy program has branch campuses Curriculum alumni. NSU’s sustained growth is due to available in Palm Beach (Palm Beach Gar- its exploration of alternative strategies in dens), Florida and Ponce, Puerto Rico. Each The NSU Pharm.D. degree program is a educating professionals and its commitment distant site has a complement of full-time four-year course of study which follows to excellence in academics, clinical training, pharmacy faculty and provides students the completion of required preprofessional community service, and well-rounded op- access to live lectures via interactive video- coursework. Students may complete their portunities for all students. The essence of conferencing. pre-pharmacy coursework at NSU or at NSU is collaboration at all levels and with another accredited college or university. diverse partners. The College encourages students at all sites Dual admissions programs with NSU and to develop an interest in professional activi- several other undergraduate institutions are The university’s main campus is located on ties. Student organizations complement the available. a lush 300-acre site in Fort Lauderdale, 10 primary academic purpose of the College miles inland of the Atlantic Ocean and readily and foster scholarship and leadership quali- The pharmacy curriculum is comprised of accessible via several highways and Florida’s ties. A wide variety of student organizations courses and labs which integrate information Turnpike. NSU’s Health Professions Division and professional fraternities are available. and build on one another, providing students (HPD) offers a rare blend of tropical South Students participate in college related deci- with the knowledge and skills necessary to Florida weather, plentiful sunny beaches, an sion making through Student Government be successful in the profession. The first two easily accessible campus, a dedicated and pro- or committee work. years of the didactic component of the cur- fessional faculty, well established affiliations riculum build a foundation in the biomedical with many hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and On-campus housing for graduate and profes- and pharmaceutical sciences. Students are health care systems in the area, and a mission sional program students opened in August also introduced to the principles of drug to educate professionals capable of providing 2007. For students living off-campus, a num- therapy and take courses covering com- the highest quality health care service. ber of rental apartments are available in the munications, business, and legal aspects of immediate vicinity of the campus. pharmacy and the health care system. The NSU Health Professions Division (HPD) complex, which includes the College of Phar- Mission/Vision The third year of the curriculum provides macy, is located on 21 acres and encompasses additional pharmaceutical science and phar- more than 1 million square feet of buildings. Mission macy practice information and concentrates Facilities, including classrooms and clinics To educate professionals who will address the on application of material learned. Focus is are state-of-the-art and designed for optimal pharmacy-related needs of society. placed on pharmacotherapeutics, the use of student learning. In addition to the College drugs in disease process, and courses that of Pharmacy, the division includes Colleges Vision allow students to hone their analytical skills. of Osteopathic Medicine, Optometry, Allied Through our program of innovative teaching, The curriculum includes an early experience Health and Nursing, Medical Sciences, and service, research, and scholarship, we will program, which promotes professionalism Dental Medicine. The complex is an arrange- achieve the distinction of being a premier and community service and offers students ment of eight buildings, including the NSU college of pharmacy. experience in community, and hospital set- Clinic Pharmacy. tings during the first three years.

42 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Health Professions Division 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale FL, 33328 954-262-1101 http://pharmacy.nova.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 571 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 412 Estimated entering class size: ...... 209 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 66% General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 9% Advanced Biology (e.g., cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, genetics)...... 3 Anatomy & Physiology with Lab...... 8

Physics with Lab...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Florida Calculus (for science majors) ...... 3 Statistics (not Business Statistics)...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Microeconomics or Macroeconomics. . . . . 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7; English...... 6 Supplemental application - March 1 Speech...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social/Behavioral Sciences/Humanities. . . . .15 Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 2.75 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

The final year is spent completing full-time PharmCAS application, NSU requires the advanced practice pharmacy experiences. completion of a secondary application. To be The College utilizes off-campus pharmacy considered for the program, students must practice sites, most in the immediate area, to have submitted completed PharmCAS and provide this experiential education. Students secondary applications, including all required are provided opportunities to interact with supplementary materials; have acceptable patients, pharmacists and other health care overall and math/science grade-point aver- providers. ages; acceptable scores on the PCAT; an ac- ceptable admissions interview; and be able Admission Requirements to complete all required coursework prior to matriculation. Information regarding admissions to NSU for prepharmacy coursework can be found Notice of acceptance by the committee on ad- at www.undergrad.nova.edu. Information missions is on a rolling or periodic schedule. regarding admissions to the NSU College Early completion of the application process is of Pharmacy can be found online at http:// in the best interest of the applicant. pharmacy.nova.edu. Other Programs The College of Pharmacy selects students based on pre-pharmacy academic perfor- Ph.D. Program mance, Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) scores, personal interviews, writ- For Further Information ten applications, and letters of evaluation. Although students are eligible to apply after Nova Southeastern University completing the required 76 semester credit Office of Admissions - College of Pharmacy hours, the completion of a baccalaureate 3200 S. University Drive degree is preferred. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328 954-262-1101 All applications for the entry-level Pharm.D. Fax: 954-262-2282 program must be submitted to and processed http://pharmacy.nova.edu by Pharmacy College Application Service NSU Sharkbytes: http://www.nova.edu/cwis/ (PharmCAS). In addition to completing the pubaffairs/sharkbytes/

Nova Southeastern University 43 Palm Beach Atlantic University Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: West Palm Beach, FL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information clusively to train pharmacists. Its educational tate basic content. One priority of the School programs are based on the simple premise of Pharmacy is to utilize instructional tech- Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic that spiritual growth facilitates personal and nology in a manner that automates the direct University is a comprehensive, interde- professional growth. For that reason, faith delivery of information so lectures can be nominational Christian university located is an integral part of the learning process more interactive. The computer enables in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 25-acre and prayer is a common activity within the students to annotate lecture notes during campus is minutes from the Atlantic Ocean School. Students do not have to be Christian class via either keyboard typing or writing and beautiful south Florida beaches, and is to attend the Gregory School of Pharmacy, on a screen, and then being able to store all situated on the Intracoastal Waterway. PBA but they need to be comfortable training in a materials for every course on a single device. offers 51 undergraduate majors along with Christian environment in which faith-based graduate and professional programs in coun- values are openly discussed and promoted. Curriculum seling, business administration, leadership, The faculty strives to help all students, regard- and pharmacy. In addition to the beautiful less of religious background, integrate their The Pharm.D. curriculum is innovative, campus and an outstanding faculty, Palm own spiritual beliefs into a value system that contemporary, and futuristic. It has been Beach Atlantic is a values-based institution promotes the highest standards of character, carefully crafted to support the School’s that remains fully committed to enlightening compassion, leadership and service. commitment to academic and professional minds, extending hands, and enriching souls excellence, while guiding students through a through the practical application of Christian Culture four-year process of holistic growth. Course- principles. work provides a strong science foundation, The School of Pharmacy is student-centered into which critical thinking and clinical The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at where teaching and learning is the priority. problem solving are progressively integrated. PBA started in 2001 and graduated its first Clinical services, research, and the scholarly A modular pharmacotherapy sequence seam- Pharm.D. class in 2005. Accredited by ACPE, work of faculty are secondary to the School’s lessly integrates pharmacology, pathophysi- the Gregory School of Pharmacy admits 75 teaching mission. The class size of about 75 ology and therapeutics within eight distinct students annually so teaching and learning students has been kept small to facilitate per- courses. Three years of didactic instruction are personalized and interactive. Commu- sonalized instruction. Small classes also help culminate in a series of capstone courses that nity service, leadership opportunities, and to create a community atmosphere in which teach students how to apply their scientific international and local medical mission trips students get to know faculty and classmates. and clinical knowledge. The transition from are just some of the unique experiences phar- All classroom instruction is provided face-to- science to practice is facilitated by sched- macy students at PBA experience. Students face by highly-qualified professors who value uled experiential excursions into pharmacy also enjoy the use of Gregory Hall, a 44,000 student learning as their highest priority. practice settings during each of the first three square foot, 4-story facility dedicated solely to Faculty members, regardless of discipline, years. This starts with community pharmacy, pharmacy education and features smart class- are focused on helping students develop followed by hospital pharmacy, and lastly by rooms and lecture halls, laboratories, student into outstanding pharmacist practitioners exposure to direct patient care environments. lounge, Drug Information Center, student who will become servant leaders within our Once the requisite skills have been mastered, study rooms, and a meditation chapel. profession. students have an entire year of hands-on training experiences in real-life pharmacy Mission/Vision Instructional Technology settings. This final year is structured into nine 4-week experiential rotations, four of which The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy Gregory Hall, along with most of the PBA are elective rotations that enable students to exists to develop servant-leaders within the campus, provides wireless internet access. hone their skills in areas of special interest. profession of pharmacy by following Christ’s Pharmacy students are required to purchase example of serving, teaching, and healing a laptop tablet computer upon enrollment. In addition to core science and pharmacy those in need. Teaching is geared toward Professors disseminate lecture materials practice coursework, the curriculum places the primary purpose of preparing future electronically to students prior to class via the special emphasis on spiritual and professional pharmacists who excel in patient care and University’s web-based course management development, communication, leadership/ embrace the practice of pharmacy as a calling. system. Time in class can then be directed management, ethics, and other people skills No Ph.D. or M.S. graduate science programs toward helping students to understand and subjects that are vital to the success of phar- are offered in pharmacy; the School exists ex- apply the material rather than having to dic- macists in the workplace.

44 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 901 S. Flagler Dr. PO Box 24708 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4708 561-803-2700 www.pba.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 234 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 167 Estimated entering class size: ...... 76 English...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% General Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 32% Biochemistry ...... 3 General Biology I & II with Labs...... 8 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs . 8

Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Florida Economics (Macro or Microeconomics). . . . . 3 Calculus...... 3–4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Elementary Statistics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Speech...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Humanities...... 9 Supplemental application fee: $150 Expected GPA: 3.34 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements advisors, employers, or supervisors of 146 credits of professional pharmacy course- volunteer activities. work, 12 credits of undergraduate business Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree 3. Qualified candidates will be invited for prerequisites, and 36 credits of graduate program requires a minimum of two years of an on-campus interview. business coursework. pre-professional coursework (66/67 semester credits) at an accredited college or university. The School of Pharmacy will not consider For Further Information Grades below C- are not accepted. A mini- applications until all credentials, fees, and test mum grade point average of 2.75 is required scores have been received. Materials must be Mr. Lucas Whittaker for both cumulative and science courses. received by February 1 of the year desired for Director Pharmacy Admissions Science and math courses must have been admission. Applicants will be offered admis- Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy taken within ten (10) years. It is highly rec- sion on a rolling or periodic schedule. Palm Beach Atlantic University ommended that all courses be completed by P.O. Box 24708 May of the same year for which the applicant Other Programs West Palm Beach, FL 33416 is seeking admission. 561-803-2750 The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy [email protected] Applicants must apply through PharmCAS also offers a Pharm.D./MBA degree. This www.pba.edu/pharmacy/ (www.PharmCAS.org). The Pharmacy Col- joint degree program prepares students lege Admissions Test (PCAT) is required and to assume management responsibilities in scores must be reported through PharmCAS. the pharmaceutical industry and in health The PCAT should be taken no later than care systems. Candidates must first secure January of the year for which the applicant entrance into the Pharm.D. program. After is seeking admission. successful completion of the first year of professional pharmacy coursework students Applicants to the Gregory School of Phar- may apply for admission to the Pharm.D./ macy must also: MBA joint degree program. Pharm.D./ 1. Submit an online supplemental PBA MBA students continue in the Pharm.D. application along with an $80 non- curriculum while beginning to complete refundable application fee (http://www. business courses and their pre-reqs as time pba.edu/graduatestudies/pharmacy/). and schedules permit. The approximate time 2. Provide three (3) letters of recom- required to complete all professional and mendation from professors, academic business coursework is five years. Degree requirements for the joint program include

Palm Beach Atlantic University 45 College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Gainesville, FL Branch Campus(es): Jacksonville, FL; Orlando, FL; St. Petersburg, FL Satellite Program(s): None

General Information advance the knowledge and skills of phar- to earn the advanced doctor of pharmacy macists, other health care professionals and degree. For more information: http://www. The College of Pharmacy in Gainesville is the associated scientific community. cop.ufl.edu/education/doctor-of-pharmacy- located in the Health Science Center com- • The College provides leadership for the degree-pharmd/working-professional- plex which includes the Colleges of Den- continuing professional growth and devel- pharmd-wppd. tistry, Public Health and Health Professions, opment of pharmacy in Florida, nationally, Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and and internationally. The College offers traditional M.S. and Ph.D. Shands Hospital and Clinics. The College • The College cooperates in a service capac- programs in the pharmaceutical sciences. The also has three distance education campus ity with other institutions in the provision College also offers on-line Master’s Programs sites located in Jacksonville, Orlando, and St. of specialty advanced training, as well as in the Forensic Sciences, Pharmaceutical Petersburg where students can complete the with the state and the profession in areas Chemistry, Medication Therapy Management four-year program. The College’s programs where the College Faculty possess unique as well as Masters in Pharmacy Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council expertise. through the Department of Pharmaceutical for Pharmacy Education. • The College provides opportunities for Outcomes and Policy (See below under Other practicing pharmacists to maintain and Programs). Postgraduate pharmacy resi- The College of Pharmacy offers Ph.D enhance their competencies for profes- dency and fellowship programs are available graduate programs in each of the five phar- sional practice. through the College of Pharmacy, Shands maceutical science departments. Distance Hospital Pharmacy and the Veterans Hospital education graduate programs are also avail- Curriculum Pharmacy, in Gainesville and in many facili- able in regulatory affairs, pharmaceutical ties throughout the state of Florida. chemistry, forensic science, and medication The College of Pharmacy offers the doctor therapy management. A distance education of pharmacy curriculum as the entry-level Admission Requirements Working Professional Pharm.D. program degree for the practice of pharmacy. The serves the needs of pharmacists with B.S. professional program is designed to provide To be competitive for admission consid- in Pharmacy degrees who desire to obtain a the scientific and professional background eration to the College of Pharmacy the Pharm.D. degree. required for the successful practice of phar- applicant must have: (1) completed 69-71 macy. The professional program also provides semester hours of acceptable college credit Mission/Vision an excellent base for advanced study leading with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on pre- to careers in research and teaching. professional college level work attempted; (2) The University of Florida, College of Phar- completed all courses required for the desired macy promotes the health and welfare of The program in pharmacy is divided into curriculum as indicated in the program for the citizens of Florida and the Nation by two phases: (1) pre-professional and (2) the freshman and sophomore years in the preparing graduates in pharmacy to take professional. The requirements of the pre- College of Pharmacy section of the Univer- independent professional responsibility for professional phase can be completed at any sity of Florida Undergraduate Catalog; (3) the outcome of drug therapy in patients. accredited 4-year institution or community passed all required preprofessional courses; Graduates are expected to assume leadership college. Students choosing to complete pre- and,(4) taken the Pharmacy College Admis- roles in the profession and the community. pharmacy studies at a college other than sion Test (PCAT). All applicants should the University of Florida should consult the have completed a foreign language two-year • The College promotes and fosters graduate College of Pharmacy section of The Under- sequence in high school or in college (six to education in the Pharmaceutical, Clinical, graduate Catalog for admission requirements eight semester credits). Administrative and Psychosocial sciences. or the College of Pharmacy web site at www. The College educates students to be dis- cop.ufl.edu/education/student-affairs. In addition to specific requirements for tinguished contributors to pharmacy and admission to the University described in related disciplines. The Working Professional Pharm.D. program the University Catalog, an applicant for pre- • The College provides faculty members the was developed for licensed pharmacists in the professional studies must present satisfactory opportunity to develop fully as teachers United States or Canada. It offers a part-time, scores on an acceptable general ability test and scholars. three-year curriculum to working profession- such as the SAT, ACT, SCAT, or an Associate • The College supports development of als who have a B.S. Pharmacy degree and in Arts degree from an accredited institution. quality research programs, which serve to are seeking academic and clinical training

46 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 PO Box 100484, JHMHC Gainesville, FL 32610 352-273-6601 www.cop.ufl.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 383 Course Hours Number accepted...... 292 Estimated entering class size...... 292 General Chemistry with labs...... 8 Estimated male (%)...... 42% General Biology with labs ...... 8 Estimated female (%)...... 58% English Composition...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 6% Precalculus...... 4 Analytical Geometry with Calculus I . . . . .4 Social and Behavioral Sciences ...... 9

Humanities...... 9 Application Process and Requirements Florida Organic Chemistry with labs...... 8 General Physics with labs...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Anatomy with lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Physiology with lab...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $30 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: June 2012 Interview required: Yes

All applicants to the College of Pharmacy are the student’s personal record. Applicants are As distance learning degrees, these Master of required to submit scores of the Pharmacy required to visit the College for an interview. Science in Pharmacy programs do not require College Admission Test (PCAT). Scores are relocation. These are part-time programs that accepted only from June 2007 until present. Other Programs require two years to complete. All courses are online and are 7 weeks in length. Most stu- The TOEFL is required for applicants in Master of Forensic Science Online dents take only one course at a time. During which English is not the native language. Programs: the course of their study, students must travel The Forensic Science Program offers a to Gainesville for three weekend seminars February 1 is the deadline for submitting master’s or certificate in six areas of con- and one final comprehensive exam. the completed application to the University centration: Registrar and to PharmCAS (www.pharmcas. • Environmental Forensics For Further Information org). Since only one sequence of the required • Forensic Toxicology professional courses is offered each year, • Forensic Drug Chemistry Entry-Level Pharm.D. Program admission of new students to the College • Forensic DNA & Serology Michael W. McKenzie, Ph.D. of Pharmacy is limited to the fall semester. • Forensic Death Investigation Senior Associate Dean for Professional • Forensic Science Affairs The University of Florida and the College of College of Pharmacy Pharmacy encourage applications from quali- The University of Florida is pleased to offer Box 100495 fied students from all cultural, racial, religious four separate part-time, online Master of Sci- University of Florida and ethnic groups and do not discriminate on ence in Pharmacy programs that can provide Gainesville, FL 32610-0495 the basis of handicap in admissions or access you with the knowledge and credentials you 352-273-6217 to these programs. Admission to this College need to advance at your workplace or pursue [email protected] is a selective process; therefore, meeting the a change in career. www.cop.ufl.edu minimum requirements for admission does not automatically guarantee acceptance. Five Master of Science in Pharmacy Con- centrations are: The Admissions Committee of the Office for • Pharmacy Regulation & Policy Student Affairs will consider such factors as • Applied Pharmacoeconomics educational objectives, adequacy of prereq- • Clinical Research Regulation & Ethics uisites, student performance and academic • Patient Safety & Risk Management record, motivation for scholarly achievement • Drug Regulatory Affairs and a career in the profession, test data and

University of Florida 47 University of South Florida College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Tampa, FL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information will provide an opportunity to implement to underrepresented and underserved various aspects of healthcare into our core communities The University of South Florida (USF) is curriculum not commonly seen in pharmacy one of the nation’s top public research uni- education in Florida. Curriculum versities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has identified USF The COP is excited to move the pharmacy The USF COP curriculum is very similar to as one of only 25 public research universities profession towards the year 2015 and beyond. that offered by other schools and colleges nationwide with very high research activity across the state of Florida and country. This that is designated as community engaged. The Mission/Vision is purposeful as there are standards that campus is located in Tampa, Florida. must be upheld by all pharmacy programs The mission of the University of South must to remain in accordance with national USF has created USF Health as an enterprise Florida College of Pharmacy is to develop accreditation, financial aid and state regula- dedicated to making life better by improving outstanding pharmacist clinicians that pro- tory requirements. health in the wider environment, in com- vide educational, preventive, and therapeutic munities, and for individuals. USF Health pharmaceutical care services to patients, The USF COP Mission, Vision and Goals includes the colleges of medicine, nursing, communities, and health care providers with serve to guide curricular content as well public health and pharmacy; the schools foundational principles based upon innova- as other COP endeavors. The integration of biomedical sciences as well as physical tion, leadership, achieving interprofessional of technology, student engagement in the therapy & rehabilitation sciences; and the collaboration, application of clinical evi- educational process, and interprofessional USF Physicians Group. dence, and life-long learning values. activities serve as the foundation for each course. The faculty will utilize a variety of In 2009, the Florida Board of Governors The vision of the University of South Florida instructional methods to foster student at- approved a proposal to establish a Pharm.D College of Pharmacy will be to create an tainment course objectives. Program at USF. Pharmacy as a discipline academic and clinical learning environment and as a profession co-exists extremely well known for: All students will be enrolled on a full-time with all other health professions disciplines basis. Several courses may be taught pre- providing excellent opportunity for interpro- • Producing outstanding pharmacist cli- dominantly on-line, however the majority of fessional education; the College of Pharmacy nicians trained in advanced healthcare courses will include classroom contact. Lec- (COP) will enhance the educational, research, principles to provide exceptional patient- tures will be limited so that peer and faculty clinical, and technological endeavors for the centered care interactions can be maximized. For many Colleges within USF Health. • Creating an interprofessional academic courses students may be required to listen to healthcare environment that respects the lectures on-line, or complete activities and/ The COP is the only state-funded program significant contributions of pharmacists or assignments in preparation for class. The located in a metropolitan area within the within the healthcare team emphasis of the USF COP is the comprehen- State of Florida. We provide a uniquely • Implementing patient-centered learning sion and assimilation of knowledge, with interprofessional academic and clinical models for our faculty and students based subsequent demonstration of competency learning environment utilizing the latest on the active application of advanced (skills and abilities). technology and teaching methodologies. The technology curriculum places emphasis upon geriatric • Providing a collegial and nurturing envi- The USF COP curriculum includes both care, individualized medicine, informatics, ronment where students will incorporate core and elective coursework. The didactic and leadership. principles of life-long learning into their and experiential elective opportunities allow continued professional development and students to pursue areas of interest and/or Recognizing the rapidly evolving healthcare clinical pharmacy practice focus their attentions in order to position system, we have been afforded the unique • Developing cutting-edge research in themselves for post-graduate education, opportunity to create a dynamic pharmacy pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, training, or employment. program that will be adaptable moving for- clinical translational research, and clinical ward. We will not graduate any students until trials participation Faculty within the Department of Pharmacy the year 2015; changes in patient demograph- • Recognition of the need and develop Practice will support the majority of the ex- ics and emerging advanced technologies strategies to provide community outreach periential training. Faculty practice locales

48 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard MDC 30 Tampa, FL 33612 813-974-5699 www.pharmacy.health.usf.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 103 Course Semester Hours Number accepted: ...... 60 Estimated entering class size: ...... 53 English...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 32% Calculus...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 68% Statistics ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 0% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Physics ...... 4

General Biology with Lab...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Florida Microbiology...... 3 Human Anatomy & Physiology ...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Cell or Molecular Biology...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Biochemistry...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Genetics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $30 General Psychology or Sociology...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.2 Economics (Micro or Macro)...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Humanities and Arts and/or Behavioral Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 and Social Sciences...... 9 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 65th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

will include USF-affiliated facilities as well • US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the For Further Information as other local medical and pharmacy institu- United States of America. tions. Along with the USF COP faculty, local Jackie Grosser pharmacists will serve as preceptors, and will It is preferred that applicants meet the fol- Admissions Advisor be integrally involved with the development lowing requirements: Admissions and implementation of the experiential cur- • Minimum completion of three years of USF College of Pharmacy riculum. Requests to pursue novel training college coursework after completion of 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. experiences, e.g. a professional organization high school (more preferred are MDC 30 , will be handled on an individual students with a bachelor’s degree). Tampa, FL 33612 basis. • Prerequisite science coursework should be 813–974–5699 designed for science majors. [email protected] The faculty and staff of the USF COP will • Science and math courses should be com- www.pharmacy.health.usf.edu continually strive to attain the mission, vision pleted during the regular academic year and goals of the program, and to support the and not during a summer term. global mission of USF Health. We look for- ward to assisting students with the realization USF is currently accepting transfer students of their academic career goals. from other ACPE-Accredited pharmacy schools on a case-by-case basis. Interested Admission Requirements applicants should complete the regular ap- plication process and contact the admissions Basic Requirements: advisor with a written letter of intent request- • Completed PharmCAS application ing consideration for transfer. • Completed Supplemental application • 72 hours of prerequisite coursework by the time of matriculation. • Minimum GPA of 2.75, as calculated by all coursework and all institutions attended. • PCAT must be taken within the last 3 years; preferred PCAT scores to be reviewed is 65th percentile. The latest PCAT accepted for Fall 2013 is January for regular decision and July for early action applicants.

University of South Florida 49 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Athens, GA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The College encourages students to develop upon completion of didactic and experiential an interest in professional activities that coursework. These certificates of achieve- The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences complement academic pursuits. Student ment may allow for practice in specialized was founded in 1903 as an independent col- government, service-oriented fraternities, areas. Current focus areas include: Academic lege. In 1959, the College merged with Mercer and student chapters of national associations Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy Owner- University. In 1981, the College of Pharmacy are a few of the organizations in which stu- ship, Contemporary Compounding, Diabetes and Health Sciences became the first phar- dents choose to participate. Excellent student Care, , Leadership, Medication macy school in the southeast and fifth in the services are offered, including personal coun- Therapy Management, and Pharmacy-Based nation to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy as seling and career guidance. Students find Immunization Delivery. its sole professional degree. The College also Atlanta to be an exciting environment with offers graduate programs in Pharmaceutical entertainment and cultural activities, theater Mercer also has a combined Pharm.D./MBA Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, and and arts, dining and , recreational program and a combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. Physical Therapy. parks and employment. program.

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- Mission/Vision Admission Requirements ences is located on Mercer University’s Cecil B. Day Campus, situated on 225 acres in a The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mercer’s College of Pharmacy and Health suburban residential area 15 miles northeast of Mercer University seeks to prepare its pro- Sciences uses the PharmCAS application of downtown Atlanta. Facilities for the College fessional and post-graduate students to effec- (www.pharmcas.org). A supplemental ap- include a two-story building that contains two tively contribute to and improve healthcare plication is also required from all applicants. 160-seat classrooms, a pharmaceutics and through excellence in patient-centered care Grades for all undergraduate coursework dispensing laboratory, a drug research facility, and research. The College of Pharmacy and attempted are considered in the admissions and a newly established simulation laboratory. Health Sciences will be recognized nation- process. All applicants are required to take Additional buildings accommodate the P.A. ally for outstanding contribution to health the PCAT and submit scores to PharmCAS. and D.P.T. programs, as well as administrative sciences in teaching, service and research. The competitive GPA and PCAT in order to and faculty offices for the College. qualify for a required personal interview with Curriculum the Admissions Committee is determined by The College has six research centers in the fol- the overall strength of the applicant pool. Due lowing areas: Drug Delivery Research, Drug Mercer’s Doctor of Pharmacy degree pro- to the large number of applicants and limited Design, , Clinical Outcomes gram requires seven years of study following number of positions available, acceptance is Research and Education, Clinical Research, high school: a minimum of three years of competitive and selective. Mercer follows a and Advancement of Teaching and Learning. pre-pharmacy education at a regionally- “rolling admissions” policy. Qualified appli- accredited college/university and four years cants are accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy The Swilley Library and Sheffield Student of professional curriculum at the College program on a continual basis until the class Center provide additional support of students’ of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Mercer’s has been filled. Students are encouraged to learning and wellness. Housing assistance is Doctor of Pharmacy program is designed to apply as early as possible. Classes commence provided to students interested in on-campus provide the scholastic expertise and clinical in August of each year. apartments or the numerous apartment com- acumen necessary to give high-quality pa- plexes located in surrounding areas. tient care in a variety of health care settings. Other Programs

The College utilizes metropolitan hospitals, The College offers three special curricular Graduate and professional programs include and independent pharmacies, and opportunities during the fourth professional a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, a Doctor specialty pharmacy facilities to provide year: an Advanced Clinical Track Program, of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree, and a practical training for students. Our Atlanta an International Pharmacy Practice Experi- Physician Assistant Program that leads to the location provides students with exposure ence, and an Indian Health Service Practice Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) degree. to diverse health care settings and research Experience. The College also offers focus opportunities. areas that enhance the generalist Doctor of Residency programs are available in Com- Pharmacy degree. Students pursuing these munity Pharmacy and Drug Information. focus areas receive certificates of achievement

50 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3001 Mercer University Drive, PAC-121 Atlanta, GA 30341 678-547-6304 http://cophs.mercer.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 400 Course Number accepted: ...... 275 Estimated entering class size: ...... 150 General Chemistry with Lab (two courses) Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry with Lab (two courses) Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Biochemistry (Lab optional) Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 45% General Biology with Lab (two courses) Anatomy with Lab Physiology with Lab Microbiology with Lab Application Process and Requirements Physics with Lab Calculus Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 English Composition Supplemental application required: Yes Economics (macro or micro) Supplemental application fee: $25 Speech Expected GPA: 3.4 Humanities Electives (two courses) Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Social / Behavioral Science Electives (two courses) Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Other electives to total ...... 90 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Georgia Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

For Further Information

Student Affairs and Admissions Office College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Mercer University 3001 Mercer University Drive, PAC-121 Atlanta, GA 30341 678-547-6232 http://cophs.mercer.edu

Mercer University 51 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy–Georgia Campus

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Suwanee, GA Branch Campus: None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information metropolitan statistical area in the US, and and other health care providers to expand the myriad of options associated with such a the scope of pharmacy practice. Students Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medi- large population area. Atlanta and the sur- will perform duties reflecting a value that cine (PCOM) is an institution nationally rec- rounding area offers world-class shopping, pharmacists are key members of the health ognized for excellence in training osteopathic entertainment, golf courses, restaurants, ma- care team and will provide cost-effective physicians over its 113-year history. The jor league sports, museums, and other unique health care and improve the quality-of-life College has expanded to include a number attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, Six for the patients that they serve. In this regard, of other health profession programs, and in Flags Amusement Park, Lake Lanier which is PCOM School of Pharmacy seeks to prepare August 2010, the Georgia campus opened a known for its great boating and fishing, and generalist, entry-level pharmacists who are School of Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy an abundance of outdoor activities such as able to deliver high-quality pharmaceuti- has been accredited by all of the necessary hiking, fishing, and hunting among the scenic cal care. However, the curriculum has also accrediting agencies including Middle States mountains and streams in north Georgia. been designed to prepare students to gain Association of Colleges and Schools, the GA - PCOM does not provide housing for specialized training in residency or - Pennsylvania Department of Education, students, but does provide assistance in find- ship programs to prepare them for careers the Georgia Non-Public Post-Secondary ing affordable housing in the area. in other areas such as specialized clinical Education Commission, and has achieved practice, research, pharmaceutical industry Candidate accreditation status with the Mission/Vision and academia. Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Educa- tion (ACPE). For a complete description of The SOP’s mission is to educate and train Curriculum the pharmacy accreditation process, please caring, competent and proactive generalist visit ACPE’s website at www.acpe-accredit. pharmacists who contribute to the health and PCOM School of Pharmacy offers a four org. The PCOM School of Pharmacy shares well-being of the residents and to support year Pharm.D. degree that will emphasize 150,000 sq ft of office, classroom and labora- the needs of the underserved of Georgia, the patient-centered care. The program will tory space completed and equipped with the Southeast region and society at-large. Our educate pharmacists who prepare and pro- latest in classroom and laboratory technology graduates will be trained to promote the vide drug products by contributing to the to provide an exceptional educational experi- practice of pharmacy by training our students design, implementation, monitoring and ence in a caring, student-centered environ- to design, implement, monitor and modify modification of therapeutic plans that will ment. The PCOM School of Pharmacy is pharmaceutical care plans using evidence- achieve defined goals and improve therapeu- housed in the same facility as the Osteopathic based decision making to achieve defined tic outcomes. This model is consistent with Medicine program and a graduate program goals and improve therapeutic outcomes. the applied emphasis of PCOM’s graduate in Biomedical Sciences. This provides a great Further, the SOP will support the personal and medical programs. potential for inter-professional education and and professional development of faculty in interaction among pharmacy students, medi- the areas of teaching, research/scholarship The curriculum is composed of courses in cal students, and graduate students. and service. Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sci- ences, Social/Behavioral/Administrative The School of Pharmacy is located in Su- Similar to other PCOM programs located on Sciences, and Clinical Sciences. A number wanee, Georgia (a suburb approximately the Georgia campus, the School of Pharmacy of elective courses will be available to allow 30 miles northeast of Atlanta) and offers an maintains a strong regional emphasis to ad- students to enhance their knowledge of phar- outstanding quality of life. Suwanee is well- dress the social, economic, and healthcare macy related topics in specific areas. There known around the region for its distinctive needs of the region, especially in underserved are five Introductory Pharmacy Practice Ex- parks, play areas and one of the finest public and rural areas. Therefore, there is a focus on periences (IPPE) in which students are given K-12 school systems. There are more than recruiting students from areas in Georgia exposure to pharmacy practice at a variety of 500 acres of parkland and miles of walking and the region and to emphasize the need different practice sites and begin their hands- and biking trails. Within minutes of the GA for practicing pharmacy in under-served on experience. The final year of the program - PCOM campus there is ready access to an more rural areas in order to improve health consists of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice extensive variety of shopping, entertainment services to these populations. The pharmacist Experiences (APPE) in which students are and restaurants in the Suwanee area. Students is in a unique place to be able to assist in the required to complete 8 different rotations, have the additional advantage of quick ac- care of patients that are medically under- each consisting of 5 weeks at a particular cess to Atlanta, Georgia, the eighth largest served and can collaborate with physicians pharmacy practice site.

52 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW Suwanee, GA 30024-2937 678-407-7330 www.pcom.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 303 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 91 Estimated entering class size: ...... 93 General Biology I and II with live Lab Estimated male (%): ...... 45% (cellular or molecular biology with lab or zoology Estimated female (%): ...... 55% with live lab are also acceptable)...... 8 Estimated-out-of-state (%): ...... 36% General Chemistry I and II with live Lab. . . .8 Organic Chemistry I and II with live Lab. . . .8 Physics with live Lab...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Introductory Statistics...... 3 English Composition (3 credits from English Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Literature is also acceptable)...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: Rolling; Economics...... 3 Supplemental application - April 1 Speech...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social/Behavioral Sciences (i.e. History, Supplemental application fee: $50 Psychology, Sociology, Ethics)...... 3 Expected GPA: > 3.0 Humanities (i.e. Art, Foreign Language, Music, Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Religion)...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Electives...... 8 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Georgia Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements PCOM School of Pharmacy - Georgia Cam- For Further Information pus participates in the Pharmacy College Admission to PCOM School of Pharmacy Application Service (PharmCAS). All ap- Simone Pitts is competitive and selective. The school is plicants are required to take the Pharmacy Admissions Coordinator/Recruiter seeking well-rounded, achievement oriented College Admissions Test (PCAT) and have PCOM School of Pharmacy - Georgia individuals whose maturity and dedication their scores submitted directly to PharmCAS Campus will lead them to a successful career as a (PharmCAS PCAT code 104). 625 Old Peachtree Rd NW pharmacist. Acceptance into the school by Suwanee, GA 30024-2937 the Admissions Committee is based on 1) Admissions materials consist of: 678-225-7511 the applicant’s fulfillment of a minimum of • PharmCAS Application [email protected] 60 semester hours of prerequisite coursework • PCOM Supplemental Application from an accredited college or university, • Official transcripts of all undergraduate 2) overall and science grade point average and graduate work from all institutions (GPA), 3) Pharmacy College Admission Test attended (PCAT) scores, 4) prior pharmacy experience • $50 Supplemental Application fee and 5) a personal interview. A baccalaureate • Pharmacy College Admissions Test degree (or graduate or other professional (PCAT) scores degrees) is not required for admission to • Three letters of recommendation the PCOM School of Pharmacy, but stu- o One from a college advisor or professor dents possessing a previous degree will be o One from a practicing pharmacist given additional consideration for admission. o One from a work supervisor Competitive applicants must have obtained an overall cumulative grade point average of All applications are processed at the main 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all course- campus in Philadelphia. All Interviews are work completed. All prerequisites must have conducted at the Georgia Campus in Su- been completed within the last 10 years wanee and will be scheduled through email with a letter grade of “C” or higher. There is using the email address indicated on your no minimum score for the PCAT, however admissions application. Please make sure composite scores < 50% or individual subtest and check your email frequently and be sure scores < 25% are less likely to be competitive. to notify us of any change.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 53 South University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Savannah, GA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Columbia, SC

General Information of Pharmacy in Savannah. In June of 2010 Mission/Vision a new 26,000 ft2 opened to house Columbia The South University School of Pharmacy Campus satellite pharmacy program. The Mission: offers an innovative accelerated Doctor of pharmacy buildings at both location are To prepare graduates for the practice of Pharmacy Program that requires 36 months equipped with the technological capabilities pharmaceutical care and life‐long learning, of full-time attendance for the completion necessary to ensure that our students are and to promote faculty research, scholarship, of the 12 academic quarters of study. The adequately prepared for our progressive, and service School’s mission is to serve the public’s electronically integrated curriculum deliv- health care needs by preparing pharmacists ered between campuses via live synchronous Vision: to administer superior pharmaceutical care two-way video conferencing. Both facilities To become a national leader in pharmacy to improve health outcomes for patients. are equipped to provide the VTC delivery for education The program facilitates critical thinking, both large and small classroom settings as problem-solving skills and scholarship, us- well as to accommodate all live educational Curriculum ing state-of-the-art technology to build a requirements for both laboratory and small strong foundation on the basic medical and group delivery of the educational program. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is the sole de- pharmaceutical sciences. This atmosphere In Savannah the University contracts with gree offered by the South University School of promotes active student-centered learning two local apartment complexes to offer school Pharmacy. The program is designed to assure that fosters the initiative necessary for life- sponsored housing in apartment style living the education and training of pharmacists to long professional development. Although within walking distance of the campus. In practice contemporary pharmacy effectively the School prepares pharmacists for all areas both Savannah and Columbia, numerous as well as adapt to the evolving future prac- of practice, special emphasis is placed on the apartment complexes are located in the vicin- tice. Following the completion of minimum community/primary care environment in ity of the School’s campus. of two years of pre-requisite course work at which the majority of health care services an accredited college or university, students will be provided in the future. The School The University is dedicated to providing will begin a full-time 12 consecutive quarter embraces the precepts of pharmaceutical care educational opportunities for the intellec- doctoral program designed to be completed as the foundation of its educational program. tual, social, and professional development in three calendar years. This accelerated pace The School’s professional program provides of a diverse student population. The School allows an earlier entry into the workforce educational preparedness that will enable its encourages students to develop interests than a conventional four-year program. graduates to collaborate with other health and professional activities that complement professionals and to share in responsibility their academic pursuits, facilitate develop- Admission Requirements for the outcomes of drug and related therapy. ment of leadership, and provide appropriate The knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, social interaction. There are a variety of Students matriculate into the South Univer- and values necessary for the provision of student organizations and professional fra- sity School of Pharmacy once a year in the pharmaceutical care for the ternities available within the School on both Summer quarter that begins in mid June. of pharmacy in any setting are basic compo- campuses. The School’s Pharmacy Student Active review of competitive applications nents of the School’s educational program. Leadership Council (PSLC)is comprised of begins in September and the deadline for our the student leadership from both campuses. PharmCAS application is February 1, 2013. South University is a private academic This group coordinates the activities of the For optimum consideration, applicants are institution with campuses in Savannah, School’s student organizations and activi- encouraged to submit a completed applica- GA, Columbia, SC, West Palm Beach, FL, ties, assures appropriate student input into tion as soon as possible to PharmCAS. Tampa, FL, Montgomery, AL, Richmond, decisions within the School and promotes VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Charlotte, NC, professionalism in all aspects of student life. To be considered for admission, a prospective Raleigh-Durham, NC, Dallas, Tax and Novi, Upon entering the School, all pharmacy student must do the following: MI. The School of Pharmacy is located on the students agree to abide by the School Honor 1. Complete, or be in the process of institution’s flagship campus in Savannah, Code and the University Code of Conduct, completing, 65 semester hours (or the GA, and has a satellite campus in Columbia, Dress Code and university policies. quarter hour equivalent) of prerequisite SC. In December of 2004 the Pharmacy course work from a regionally ac- School occupied a 40,000 ft2 state-of-the-art credited U.S. college or university. The facility constructed expressly for the School

54 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 709 Mall Boulevard Savannah, GA 31406 912-201-8120 www.southuniversity.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 371 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 251 Estimated entering class size: ...... 167 General Biology/Zoology (lecture and lab) . . .8 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% General Chemistry (lecture and lab)...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 66% Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab)...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 43% Human Anatomy and Physiology...... 8 Physics I...... 3 Calculus...... 3 English Composition...... 3 Application Process and Requirements English Literature...... 3 Psychology...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes History...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Humanities Electives...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social/Behavioral sciences or Humanities Supplemental application fee: $50 electives...... 6 Expected GPA: 3.0 Speech...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Economics...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Georgia Interview required: Yes

student must earn a grade of C (2.00) 8. Provide all required documents in- or better in each prerequisite course. cluding transcripts, medical forms, South University does not offer these and other necessary documentation. pre-pharmacy courses. 2. Earn a minimum cumulative grade For Further Information point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale. (A minimum science GPA of 3.00 is recom- Melissa C. Jones, Pharm.D., BCPS mended. For students accepted into the Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for most recent class the average cumulative Admissions GPA was 3.26 and the average science 709 Mall Boulevard GPA was 3.16.) Savannah, GA 31406-4881 3. Submit to PharmCAS scores from the 912-201-8120 Pharmacy College Admissions Test (The www.southuniversity.edu PharmCAS PCAT code is 104). 4. Submit to PharmCAS three recommen- dations on the forms provided. 5. By no later than February 1, 2013 submit a completed Supplemental Application and the supplemental application fee of $50.00 directly to the South University School of Pharmacy. (The supplemental application may be obtained directly from the School’s web-site at www. southuniversity.edu.) 6. Possess the oral and written communi- cation skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues. 7. Complete the School of Pharmacy’s on-campus interview process (by invi- tation only).

South University 55 The College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Athens, GA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision improvement and innovation. 5. Collaboration: Promoting partnerships, In 1784 the General Assembly of Georgia set The mission of the University of Georgia Col- teamwork and mutual respect among aside 40,000 acres of land to endow a college or lege of Pharmacy is to advance the health of ourselves, with other organizations, and seminary of learning. The University of Geor- the citizens in the state of Georgia, the nation with our stakeholders. gia (UGA) was incorporated by an act of the and the global community through: 6. Diversity: Recognizing and embracing the value of our differences through a General Assembly on January 27, 1785. Georgia 1. Providing nationally recognized qual- culture of inclusiveness throughout our thus became the first state to charter a state- ity educational programs in pharmacy organization and community. supported university. The University graduated using innovative and contemporary its first class in 1804. Currently, sixteen colleges educational approaches; 7. Service and Outreach: Teaching the skills to assure sustained scholarship and and schools, carry on the University’s programs 2. Preparing its graduates to become change provide life-long learning opportunities of teaching, research, and service. agents with a focus on improving the through education and service. health and well being of individuals and The University of Georgia is home to some society; 8. Communication: Encouraging and 35,000 undergraduate, professional and gradu- advocating the reciprocal sharing of 3. Carrying out internationally recognized information and ideas. ate students. University facilities are located research; throughout the state of Georgia and include 4. Embracing interdisciplinary research to a wide variety of both educational and recre- Curriculum advance the health of society through ational sites. The Georgia Museum of Art and improved practice models, therapeutic the Hodgson Performing Arts Center bring The College of Pharmacy offers the Doctor treatments and prevention; internationally recognized programs to cam- of Pharmacy degree to students who success- 5. Providing service to society through pus. Recreational facilities on campus provide fully complete the six-year study of prescribed outreach and educational approaches; venues for most activities and include golf, courses. The first two years (pre-pharmacy) swimming, horse riding and tennis. Proximity 6. Instilling in our graduates the value of may be completed at any accredited institution to Atlanta provides UGA students opportu- life-long learning and continuing profes- of higher education. The last four years (nine nities for further cultural and recreational sional improvement; and semesters) are in the professional program activities. The University has its own student 7. Providing a number of educational and must be in residence at the College of healthcare services and opened a school of programs, e.g., Pharm.D. education, Pharmacy. In order to receive the in Athens, in cooperation with the postgraduate residency training, under- Pharmacy degree from the College of Phar- Georgia Health Sciences University, in 2009. graduate and graduate programs in the macy, a student must have earned academic pharmaceutical sciences. credit for not less than 60 semester hours in Both on- and off-campus housing are available The following values serve to guide our actions pre-pharmacy course work and 148 semester in Athens. There more than twenty on-campus and decisions: hours of required professional course work. residence halls at UGA and apartment com- 1. Integrity: Dedicating ourselves to the The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is sum- plexes are located throughout the Athens- highest standards of ethical behavior, marized below. Clarke area. A large family and graduate honesty, integrity and professional student housing complex is located just south conduct. The first professional year curriculum intro- of the College of Pharmacy. Most pharmacy 2. Quality: Aspiring to excellence in teach- duces the student to systems on which the students live off campus with other students ing, research, and service and to be rec- profession is based, e.g., organ systems, drug or with their families. Entering freshmen are ognized as an objective source of current delivery systems, health care systems, com- required to reside on campus, but this rule knowledge. puter systems, communications, and medical would not apply to pharmacy students. terminology. 3. Leadership: Providing clear direction for emerging and new perspectives During the 1950s and 1960s the school grew while assuring compassion, flexibility, In the second professional year, the curriculum to the point where a new facility was deemed professional responsibility and personal focuses on drugs - their structure, function, essential. The R.C. Wilson Building was accountability. , formulation, and clinical completed in 1964. An addition to that facil- use in patients. 4. Advancement: Furthering education, ity, the Pharmacy South Building, opened in research and service through continuous Fall 2009.

56 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 250W Green Street Athens, GA 30602 706-542-1911 www.rx.uga.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 256 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 172 Estimated entering class size: ...... 145 English (1 academic year) ...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 36% Inorganic Chemistry with lab Estimated female (%): ...... 64% (1 academic year) ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 1% Calculus...... 4 Organic Chemistry with lab (1 academic year) ...... 8 Biology (1 academic year) ...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 4 Economics (Macro or Micro)...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Political Science ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 U.S. History ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes World Languages and Culture ...... 9 Supplemental application fee: $55 Speech...... 3 Expected GPA: Not reported Physical Education...... 1 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Georgia Interview required: Yes

In the third professional year, students con- professional program for classes beginning and include Pharm.D.s, M.D.s and Ph.D.s. struct pharmacotherapy regimens and write in the Fall semester. plans to monitor drug therapy for and Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences safety. Pharmacy law, drug policy manage- The University of Georgia does participate in includes many disciplines and areas of concen- ment and ethics are also emphasized. the PharmCAS program. Application to the tration. Our graduates are uniquely equipped College of Pharmacy must be submitted by for careers at the interface between the fields During the fourth professional year (three early January. Applicants who are accepted of biology and chemistry and are prepared semesters), each student completes eight, but do not attend for the accepted term must to apply this information and technology to five-week, full time clerkship rotations in repeat the admission process for a future deliver the next generation of novel . institutional, community, and other patient date. Applicants who are known to have been care settings. Students also are instructed in officially dismissed from another pharmacy The Pharmacy Care Administration graduate the creation of pharmacotherapy care plans program will not be accepted. A student who program is designed to educate the student to and professional development. gains entrance to the College by misrepresen- perform meaningful independent research tation of facts may be dismissed immediately. and to develop scholarly characteristics Admission Requirements preparing them for professional careers in Other Programs academia, research, government, institutional To be admitted to the professional program pharmacy, and industry. in the College of Pharmacy, a student must Master of Science and Doctor of Philoso- complete pre-pharmacy requirements. The phy Programs The graduate education program in Pharma- two years of pre-pharmacy education require The purpose of the program in Clinical and ceutical and Biomedical Regulatory Affairs is satisfactory completion of not less than 60 Experimental Therapeutics (CET) is to pro- designed to prepare regulatory affairs profes- semester hours of academic work counting vide graduate training in therapeutics-related sionals who are employed in the biotechnology toward the pharmacy degree. Applicants to the research that directly connects the basic sci- and healthcare product industry, government, professional program must take the Pharmacy ence laboratory with the clinical practice set- academia, and are involved in a range of College Admission Test (PCAT). The sum- ting. The goal of the CET program is to provide services related to the manufacturing and mer and fall offering dates are preferred and an interdisciplinary training program in testing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, the January PCAT score is the last that can be therapeutics and drug development research in vitro diagnostics, biologics, biotechnology, considered for admission. In addition to the that capitalizes on the resources available nutritional products, and veterinary applicant’s grade point average, the selection at both the University of Georgia and the products. process utilizes PCAT scores, recommenda- Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. The tions and an on-campus interview. The College members of this program encompass a variety of Pharmacy only accepts students into its of health-related backgrounds and education

The University of Georgia 57 University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Hilo, HI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information UHH-CoP’s mission is predicated on four scientific underpinnings of pharmacy practice over-arching goals: and applications of the theoretical perspectives The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) was 1. Implement academic curricula that lead of pharmacy as a heath science discipline. The founded in 1947 and is one of three universities to a flagship Pharm.D.. program that social, behavioral and administrative sciences within the University of Hawaii system. UH produces graduates committed to serv- that inform pharmaceutical care are integrated Hilo is the only four-year higher education ing people via science-based practice. throughout the curriculum. Pharmacy prac- institution on the Big Island of Hawaii and 2. Accountability to the Institute of Medi- tice arenas of therapeutics, drug information, ranks in the top 10 for both ethnic diversity and cine’s core competencies for the health pharmaceutical care, and experiential educa- students with low debt at graduation, according professional workforce. tion permeate each year. to U.S. News and World Reports. 3. Conduct research that advances the UHH-CoP embraces the Institute of Medi- pharmaceutical sciences and makes a UH-Hilo College of Pharmacy (UHH-CoP) difference for humanity inclusive of ef- cine’s (IOM) five core competencies for the offers the only academic pharmacy educational fects on global health. health science disciplines as key components and scientific program in the State of Hawaii of the curriculum. These include patient 4. Cultivate culturally competent, intel- approved by the State of Hawaii Legislature safety, patient centered care, team relation- lectually inquisitive, self-directed, caring and the UH Board of Regents. The College ships, technologically informed practices and pharmacists, who are critical thinkers, of Pharmacy is the only school in the Pacific problem solvers and life-long learners inter-professional education (IPE), which are region to offer a doctorate in pharmacy degree, in a changing healthcare environment. also endorsed by the American Association of also called a Pharm.D.. Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). This vision will be attained by: A Pharm.D.. from UHH-CoP prepares stu- 1. Advancing excellence in pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Experiences (PPE) are dents for a career in pharmacy by providing a practice through translational research integrated into all four years of the Pharm.D.. diverse academic environment while offering programs designed to enhance pharma- program. PPE capitalizes on community real-life experience in clinical and retail set- ceutical healthcare in the State of Hawaii, outreach and service learning that taps into tings. UHH-CoP embodies a spirit of com- the Pacific Region and throughout the Hawaii’s cultural values and diverse biosphere munity, imbued with cooperation, trust and world. inclusive of its Native Hawaiian Health sys- mutual respect. 2. Harnessing the unique and creative tems and community practices that embody energies of Hawaiian, Asian Pacific cultural healing and alternative therapeutics. UH-Hilo is located on the Eastern side of the Islanders and other diverse cultures to The wide range of medical specialties avail- island of Hawaii, also called the Big Island, in create pharmaceutical experientials with able among different healthcare institutions the city of Hilo. The Big Island, often referred applications to global health and health throughout the United States and U.S. Ter- to as a living laboratory, is a natural for the services and research among students, ritories such as Guam, American Samoa and study of the sciences related to marine biol- faculty and the larger community. Puerto Rico provide clinical sites to fulfill ogy, astronomy, volcanoes, and the 3. Serving Humanity through pharmacy ACPE requirements. environment. UH-Hilo overlooks scenic Hilo leaders and scholars whose practice and Bay, is 10 minutes from the tropical rainforests scholarship is imbued with Humanistic Admission Requirements located along the Hamakua coastline that lead values. to the renowned Kona resorts of West Hawaii, To be eligible for admissions into UHH-CoP, and 30 minutes from Volcanoes National Park, Curriculum students must meet the following requirements: home of Kilauea volcano. 1. Completion of the prerequisite courses. UHH-CoP offers a four-year course of study Students may be in the process of com- Mission/Vision leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) pleting their prerequisite coursework degree. The program is offered on a full-time at the time of application. However, all The mission of UHH-CoP is to educate phar- basis only. coursework must be completed with a macy practitioners and leaders, to serve as a grade of C or better before the start of catalyst for innovations and discoveries in The first two years of the four-year curriculum the Pharm.D.. program. the pharmaceutical science and practice for are rooted in basic and biomedical sciences 2. Completion of the PCAT (www.pcatweb. the promotion of health and well being, and and the pharmaceutical sciences. These years info) and submission of official scores to deliver quality patient care. will provide students with knowledge of the to PharmCAS (www.pharmcas.org).

58 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 34 Rainbow Drive Hilo, HI 96720 808-933-2909 http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 257 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 209 Estimated entering class size: ...... 90 General Biology I & II (for science majors Estimated male (%): ...... 48% with labs) ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 52% General Chemistry I & II (for science majors Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 56% with labs) ...... 8 Organic Chemistry I & II (for science majors with labs) ...... 8 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II (with labs). 8 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology (with lab) ...... 4 Calculus I...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English (including English Composition) . . . . . 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Humanities...... 6 Supplemental application - Rolling Social/Behavioral Sciences...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes Economics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 A course that includes a World/Cultural Expected GPA: Average accepted is 3.3 Diversity component...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: No minimum Communications (with public speaking Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: No minimum component)...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 4 years Interview required: Yes

UHH-CoP suggests that students take Upon submission of all required application field. Studies culminate with the award of a the PCAT in July or September of the components, the complete file and applicant Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, with an application year or earlier. profile will be reviewed by the UHH-CoP Ad- emphasis on natural products discovery and 3. Completion and submission of the missions Committee which applies multiple development and their importance in phar- PharmCAS application (www.pharmcas. criteria for the assessment of applications and macy and health care. org), required by February 1, 2013. Stu- selection of candidates to be interviewed. At Hawaii dents complete and submit the Pharm- the said time, the Admissions Committee will Students will be prepared for senior leadership CAS application and fee(s) (www.pharm- decide to invite the candidate for an interview, positions in the pharmaceutical sciences in cas.org) along with official transcripts place the candidate on hold for further review, academia, research, education, government, from all attended regionally-accredited or reject the candidate. All candidates who are industry and related fields and become leaders colleges and/or universities, two (2) invited for an interview will be contacted via who can identify, research, and problem solve letters of recommendation, and PCAT email. After the personal interview, the appli- issues related to the pharmaceutical sciences. scores by the designated application cations and interview scores are presented to The Ph.D. program is designed to foster stu- deadline. UHH-CoP operates on a com- and reviewed by the Admissions Committee dent development as critical thinkers, team petitive, rolling application basis, early for final admissions decisions. players, self-directed interdisciplinary scholars submission of a complete application is strongly recommended. The application and communicators. Applicants are now be- cycle opens June 1, 2012. Other Programs ing considered for fall 2012 admission. The Program received full approval by the Western 4. Upon receipt of the applicants Pharm- Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Sciences Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) CAS application the UHH-CoP Ad- Utilizing the extraordinary intellectual, bio- Accrediting Commission for Schools in 2011. missions Committee will request the applicant to submit a supplemental logical, physical and cultural diversity of its application which must be completed geographic region as a focus of investigation For Further Information and submitted electronically by the date and study, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s indicated. A supplemental application fee College of Pharmacy is proud to offer a Ph.D. Office of Admissions of $50 is also required. program in the Pharmaceutical Sciences. College of Pharmacy 5. International Applicants must also com- This program, which is the only program of University of Hawaii at Hilo plete a minimum of 30 semester hours of its type in the Pacific region, provides gradu- 200 W. Kawili Street coursework in the United States at any ate training in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Hilo, Hawaii 96720 regionally-accredited college or univer- including: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacol- 808-933-7664 sity. Of the 30 required semester hours, ogy, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacognosy. It is Fax: 808-933-3889 15 semester hours must be allocated to aimed at students with B.S., M.S., or Pharm.D. http://pharmacy.uhh.hawaii.edu non-remedial science courses. degrees, and those currently working in the

University of Hawaii at Hilo 59 Idaho State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Pocatello, ID Branch Campus(es): Meridian, ID Satellite Program(s): None

General Information other than Pocatello or Meridian. Personal eral education requirements as described for expenses, including travel, food, and lodging an ISU degree and at least The College of Pharmacy at Idaho State Uni- while enrolled the program are the students’ the following: two semesters of general chem- versity (ISU) offers the Doctor of Pharmacy responsibility. istry, two semesters of organic chemistry, one program in Pocatello and Meridian, Idaho. semester of biochemistry, two semesters of ISU boasts smaller class sizes, more indi- The College of Pharmacy also offers a Non- anatomy and physiology, one semester of vidualized instruction and an opportunity traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program. physics, one semester of biology or zoology, for student involvement. This academic program is intended for one semester of microbiology, one semester practitioners holding a bachelor’s degree in of calculus, and one semester of economics. Students within the College of Pharmacy may pharmacy who desire the opportunity to earn Applicants must have completed a minimum participate in a number of pharmacy related the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) without of 72 semester credit hours prior to beginning clubs and organizations. These organizations returning full-time to the campus. The prac- the program. are designed to enhance the student experi- titioner/student will complete individualized ence and prepare the student for a lifetime of didactic course requirements, using DVD Applicants are encouraged to obtain phar- professional involvement. University-related recordings, detailed syllabi and textbooks. At macy experience prior to applying for admis- activities include varsity and intramural the completion of all didactic requirements, sion to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. sports, outdoor recreation, musical and the practitioner/student will be required to Pharmacy experience can be gained through theatrical productions, and numerous social complete 18 weeks of APPEs. shadowing, volunteering or working in a paid activities. position within a pharmacy. It is recommended that students in the Non- Student support services including academic traditional Doctor of Pharmacy program Admission to the Pharm.D. program is tutoring, health and counseling services and complete all didactic courses within three competitive; the minimum grade point programs to aid economically/socially disad- calendar years after enrolling in the pro- average in all previous college courses must vantaged students are also available. gram. Before beginning an APPE, a second be 2.5 or above. Fulfillment of the specific on-campus visit is required during which requirements does not ensure admission to Mission/Vision the student must complete a comprehensive the college. examination of the didactic curriculum. A Our mission is to develop caring and highly physical assessment practicum will also be Transfer from another Professional Phar- capable pharmacists who positively impact administered at this time. Following success- macy Program the health care needs of people in our com- ful completion of these evaluations, students To initiate the process for consideration to munities, the state and nation. We are com- will be given one calendar year to complete transfer, applicants must present the follow- mitted to the advancement of the pharmacy the APPE requirements. Every effort will be ing materials to the Office of the Associate profession and the biomedical and pharma- made to place each student in an appropriate Dean of the College of Pharmacy: ceutical sciences through research, service clerkship site convenient to their residence; 1. A letter from the Dean of the College of and patient-centered care. however, the right must be retained to assign Pharmacy previously attended certify- a student to a site away from his/her residence ing the program (B.S. in Pharmacy or Curriculum if local accommodations are not available or Pharm.D.) the student was matricu- will not meet the requirements specified by lated in and status as to good academic Students must first complete prepharmacy the faculty of the College. standing; course work to be eligible to apply to the four 2. An official transcript(s) showing that years of professional study in the College of The College of Pharmacy also offers M.S. and the prepharmacy requirements of Idaho Pharmacy. Ph.D. Degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences State University have been completed, and Pharmacy Administration and a joint and any pharmacy courses completed The professional curriculum includes three Pharm.D./MBA program. thus far; years of didactic courses and forty-two (42) 3. A letter to the Associate Dean request- weeks of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Ex- Admission Requirements ing evaluation of class standing. periences (APPE). Students should clearly understand that they may be required to The prepharmacy curriculum for resident complete at least part of their last year at a site and transfer students must include the gen-

60 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Stop 8288 921 S. 8th Avenue Pocatello, ID 83209 208-282-2175 http://pharmacy.isu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 127 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 79 Estimated entering class size: ...... 72 General Biology...... 4 Estimated male (%):...... 46% General Chemistry I & II with labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 54% Calculus...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 14% Organic Chemistry I & II with labs...... 8 General Physics (no lab requirement) . . . . . 3 General Microbiology with lab...... 4 Microeconomics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Anatomy and Physiology I & II with labs...... 8 Biochemistry...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $40 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

Nontraditional Pharm.D. Admission Students applying to the Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program must hold a valid pharmacy license in one of the states or territories of the U.S. or a valid pharmacy license in one of the provinces or territories of Canada. There is no minimum cumulative GPA required for the program. Students are encouraged to apply regardless of present residence, but admission priority will be given to individuals who practice in Idaho. Other Programs

The College of Pharmacy offers a minor in

Pharmaceutical Sciences which is designed Idaho to help prepare students for a broad range of career paths in biomedical research and/or the pharmaceutical industry. For Further Information

College of Pharmacy Admissions Campus STOP 8288 Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8288 208-282-3475 [email protected] http://pharmacy.isu.edu

Idaho State University 61 Chicago State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Chicago, IL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The Pharmacy Student Council coordinates curriculum is in alignment with the ACPE the activities of the various student organiza- Accreditation Standards and Guidelines and Chicago State University’s legacy of excel- tions associated with Chicago State Univer- therefore, provides students with courses in lence began in September 1867. Under the sity College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP). This (1) behavioral, social, and administrative leadership of the school’s first principal, assures student input into student program- pharmacy, (2) biomedical sciences, (3) phar- Daniel S. Wentworth, the institute, formerly ming along with decisions that impact the maceutical sciences, (4) pharmacy practice name the Cook County Normal School, school’s operations and to promote profes- and (5) pharmacy practice experiences. acquired a national reputation for providing sionalism. Entering students agree to abide by professional teacher training. the school’s Code of Ethical and Professional The goals of the CSU-COP curriculum are Conduct, Standards of Attire, and other uni- to: (1) Prepare graduates with competencies Over the years, the school built new facili- versity policies governing professional and of entry-level pharmacists, and satisfy the ties, increased its enrollment and expanded academic behavior. educational requirements for licensure as its curriculum, broadening the institution’s a pharmacist; (2) Provide practical experi- academic reach. With each transition, the Chicago State University is primarily a com- ences in interdisciplinary models of practice university has kept sight of its educational muter institution with limited on-campus throughout the program; (3) Emphasize mission and tradition of excellence. The housing. Housing applications are available active learning; (4) Promote a continually fully-accredited university, which now sits on from the Office of Residence Life. The Office increasing level of learner independence; 161-wooded acres, offers its 7,000 students, of Residence Life (www.csu.edu/residentlife/) (5) Support the development of critical 34 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree- will also assist students with locating off thinking, teamwork, teaching abilities and granting programs in five colleges: Arts and campus housing. effective communication skills; (6) Foster Sciences, Business, Education, Health Science active and ongoing examination of one’s and Pharmacy. Mission/Vision professional values; (7) Foster an apprecia- tion for scholarship in research and practice; In 2004, the University reached another The mission of Chicago State University Col- (8) Be grounded in science that includes the milestone in its history. It received approval lege of Pharmacy (CSU-COP) is the develop- knowledge of scientific discipline unique to for the initiation of its first doctoral degree ment of student and faculty scholars who the practice of pharmacy; and (9) Prepare the in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) In 2006, will impact the health care needs of people next generation of pharmacy leaders. the University was also approved to offer the in the region, state and the nation. The Col- doctoral degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.). lege will provide a strong foundation in the Admission Requirements knowledge, integration and application of The College of Pharmacy resides on the third the biomedical, pharmaceutical and clinical Students interested in completing their floor of Douglas Hall. The newly renovated sciences resulting in practitioners who are prepharmacy coursework at Chicago State space (33,000 square feet) includes state of committed to humanistic service, capable of University should contact the Undergraduate the art classrooms, lecture halls, research labs, providing patient-centered care and leaders Admissions Office, Chicago State Univer- practice facilities, faculty and staff offices and in advancing the pharmacy profession. The sity, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. other meeting space. College embraces the mission of the Univer- (www.csu.edu/Admissions/) sity to educate individuals from economically Students can participate in an array of student or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds To be considered for admission to the organizations and professional fraternities to strengthen the simultaneous provision of CSU-COP, a prospective student must do such as, the Student National Pharmaceuti- culturally competent care and reduction of the following: (1) Complete, or be in the cal Association (SNPhA), American Phar- health care disparities. process of completing, 62 semester hours macists Association-Academy of Student of nonremedial, prerequisite coursework Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), American Society Curriculum from a regionally accredited U.S. college or of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Na- university. All prepharmacy coursework must tional Community Pharmacists Association The Chicago State University Pharm.D. be completed by the Spring Semester prior to (NCPA), American Society of Consultant degree program is a full-time four-year matriculation; (2) have a minimum cumula- Pharmacists (ASCP), Association of Man- course of study which requires successful tive grade point average of 2.50 (on a 4.00 aged Care Pharmacists (AMCP), Phi Delta completion of the prepharmacy curriculum scale) and a minimum grade point average Chi, The Rho Chi and others. prior to enrollment. The professional school of 2.50 in all math and science coursework

62 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 9501 South King Drive 206 Douglas Hall Chicago, IL 60628-1598 773-821-2500 www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 236 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 215 Estimated entering class size: ...... 83 English (composition) ...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 43% General Biology (minimum two semesters Estimated female (%): ...... 57% with lab)...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 40% Anatomy (must include all systems)...... 3 General Chemistry (minimum two semesters with lab)...... 8 Organic Chemistry (minimum two semesters Application Process and Requirements with lab) ...... 8 Physics (Mechanics, thermodynamics, force, and motion Participates in PharmCAS: Yes must be included. May be non-calculus based). . . 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Calculus (integration and differentiation)...... 3 Supplemental application - March 1 Speech (public speaking)...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Economics (micro, macro, or general)...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Statistics (offered by the mathematics or business Expected GPA: 3.2 departments)...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 General Psychology or Sociology...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Additional Coursework (divided among the social PCAT required: Yes and behavioral sciences, humanities, fine arts, foreign Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum language, business or computer sciences) ...... 11 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

as well (all prerequisite coursework must be interview (by invitation only). Applicants completed with a grade of “C” or better);(3) are evaluated on potential academic abili- submit scores from the Pharmacy College ties, communication skills, and adaptability Admissions Test (PCAT); (4) have an ac- to the profession of pharmacy. Students are ceptable interview (by invitation only); and admitted once a year for an entering class (5) have demonstrated interpersonal and that begins fall semester. The deadline for the communications skills. Applicants with supplemental application is March 1. coursework from foreign institution must also submit an official, detailed course-by- For Further Information course evaluation of this coursework. The applicant must obtain such an evaluation Chicago State University from one of the following services: College of Pharmacy 9501 South King Drive • World Education Services (WES) Douglas Hall, Room 206 • Educational Credential Evaluators Chicago, IL 60628 (ECE) 773-821-2500 • Josef Silny & Assoc. International Edu- [email protected] cational Consultants www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/

Applications to Chicago State University College of Pharmacy are processed through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) (www.pharmcas.org). There- fore, applicants must complete the online ap- plication according to the directions on-line,

submit applicable fees, and have all academic Illinois transcripts, PCAT scores and letters of refer- ence forwarded to PharmCAS.

A supplemental application and fee are required. Applicants selected after an initial screening will be invited to campus for an

Chicago State University 63 Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Downers Grove, IL Branch Campus(es): Glendale, AZ Satellite Program(s): None

General Information feature spacious single or double-occupancy 1. Official transcripts documenting suc- rooms with adjoining bathroom facilities. All cessful completion of 62 semester Midwestern University is an upper-division housing areas include optional board plans. hours or 90 quarter hours of credit undergraduate and graduate degree granting from a regionally accredited college institution specializing in the health sciences Mission/Vision or university or from a recognized Canadian university that uses English with nine colleges, of which two are colleges as its primary language of instruction of pharmacy: the Chicago College of Phar- Midwestern University Chicago College of and documentation. The College will macy (CCP) and the College of Pharmacy Pharmacy fosters lifelong learning through consider only those courses in which a Glendale. Midwestern University is accred- excellence in education, postgraduate student receives a grade of “C” or better. ited by The Higher Learning Commission, a programs, and scholarship. The College 2. Overall minimum cumulative and pre- commission of the North Central Association encourages the development of professional pharmacy science grade point averages of Colleges and Schools. The Illinois campus attitudes and behaviors to prepare pharma- of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. is located on a 105-acre site in Downers cists who will provide exemplary patient care Grove, a western suburb of Chicago, and is in a culturally diverse society. 3. Two recommendations, one from a sci- ence professor and a second, preferably home to over 1,600 full-time students. This from a pharmacist. campus includes: The Chicago College of Pharmacy embraces the values of learning and discovery, excel- 4. Scores from the Pharmacy College Ad- • Centennial Hall which features two 175- lence, professionalism, and collegiality in mission Test (PCAT) from June 2008 or seat lecture halls, research laboratories and everything that we do: teaching, patient care, more recently. a pharmacy laboratory; research, and service. 5. Other documents as specified by the • Littlejohn Hall, an auditorium and re- Admissions Office. source library designated as such by the Curriculum 6. An on-campus interview is required. National Library of Medicine; • A Fitness Center with a fully equipped At CCP, students pursue an entry level Students who have taken coursework and/ weight- room and aerobics exercise room, Pharm.D. degree program, which is com- or earned a degree from a foreign institu- a gymnasium, a softball field, and a soccer prised of two years of prepharmacy study and tion must also submit a course-by-course field; four years of professional study. Prepharmacy evaluation of their foreign transcripts by a • Alumni Hall, a classroom laboratory facil- study must be completed at an accredited col- recognized transcript evaluation agency. ity for workshops and faculty offices; lege or university prior to admission to CCP. • The Commons with a cafeteria, student The four years of professional coursework Students may obtain applications as early lounge, and computer center; integrates basic science courses, introduc- as June of the academic year preceding the • Redwood Hall, a living and learning Center tory pharmacy practice experiences, clinical year in which they plan to matriculate. Ap- which contains a lecture hall, classrooms, science courses, and coursework in the social plications must be obtained from PharmCAS a commuter lounge, chapel, and offices, as and administrative sciences. Faculty use a va- and the submission deadline is January 5. A well as five floors of residence hall space. riety of teaching activities including lectures, supplemental college application will also be • Science Hall, a new state of the art facility small group workshops, and laboratories. required. These are obtained from the Uni- which contains a testing center, classrooms, The final year of the curricular is comprised versity Admissions Office and the submission the dental simulation, osteopathic manipu- of six six-week advanced pharmacy practice deadline is March 1. lation and anatomy laboratories and basic experiences. There are several inter-profes- science offices and research facilities. sional courses throughout the curriculum Other Programs where pharmacy students learn along with students in the University’s medical program. For select students, CCP offers a Dual Ac- At CCP, students complement their classroom ceptance Program (early assurance program) activities by engaging in a variety of profes- Admission Requirements with Loyola University Chicago College of sional, social and recreational activities. Arts and Sciences, Benedictine University, To qualify for admission to the entry level Benedictine University at Springfield, Do- The College offers students the opportu- Pharm.D. program, students must possess minican University, Illinois Institute of Tech- nity to live on campus in residence halls or and/or submit the following: nology, Milliken University, Lewis University, apartment housing. The residence hall units

64 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-971-6417 www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Pharmacy.html

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 711 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 555 Estimated entering class size: ...... 215 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 58% Human or Vertebrate Anatomy ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 59% General Chemistry with lab...... 8 Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 Physics (mechanics, heat, force and motion). . . . 3 Calculus (integral and differential) ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Statistics (general or biostats) ...... 3 Speech/Public Speaking...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics (macro or micro)...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7; Social and Behavioral Science Electives Supplemental application - March 1 (within areas of psychology, sociology, cultural Supplemental application required: Yes anthropology)...... 6 Supplemental application fee: $50 General Education Electives (course not Expected GPA: 2.5 related to science, math, physical education Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 or health care)...... 8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile and above Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN), 8. Possess the oral and written communi- the matriculation agreement. Hebrew Theological College, University of cation skills necessary to interact with 6. Students must comply with the require- WI-Milwaukee, Elmhurst College and Rock- patients and colleagues. ments outlined in the matriculation ford College. To receive consideration for the An eligible student should obtain the applica- agreement and technical standards Dual Acceptance Program, students must tion from the affiliated college or university certification form, which are provided meet the following eligibility requirements: that offers the Dual Acceptance Program. The to the students in the Fall of their second pre-pharmacy year. 1. Be a senior high school student at the deadline for submitting a completed applica- tion is February 15. time of application; For Further Information 2. Be admitted to an affiliated college or Accepted applicants will be ensured a seat university, which offers a dual accep- tance program; at CCP upon successful completion of the The Office of Admissions following program requirements: Midwestern University 3. Apply to the dual acceptance program Chicago College of Pharmacy by February 15 immediately prior to the 1. All prerequisite pre-pharmacy courses 555 31st Street beginning of the student’s first year at must be completed at the affiliated Downers Grove, IL 60515 the affiliated college or university; college or university that offers a dual 800-458-6253 or 630-515-6171 4. Score in the top 20% on a national col- acceptance program within a two-year lege entrance exam (ACT 25 or higher; period; The Dean’s Office SAT of 1700 or higher)To be considered 2. A minimum cumulative grade point Midwestern University students must submit test scores that average of 3.20 must be achieved at Chicago College of Pharmacy include a writing component score; the end of the spring semester/quarter 555 31st Street 5. Earn a minimum cumulative grade of the first and second pre-pharmacy Downers Grove, IL 60515 point average (weighted)of 3.2 on a years and at the end of all pre-pharmacy 630-971-6417 4.0 scale; coursework at the affiliated college or university; www.midwestern.edu/ 6. Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extra- 3. Students must earn a grade of “C” or curricular activities; higher in all required courses. A grade Illinois of C- or less is not acceptable; 7. Reflect proper motivation for and com- mitment to the pharmacy profession 4. Students cannot repeat any prerequisite as demonstrated by previous work, course for a higher grade; volunteer, or other life experiences; and 5. Students must submit all required de- posit fees according to the schedule in

Midwestern University 65 Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Schaumberg, IL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information experiential training, mentoring, scholarship, PHAR 561- Research in Medicinal Chemistry intellectual and personal reflection, and com- PHAR 562- Research in Pharmacology The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Pro- munity engagement. PHAR 563- Drug Delivery and Technology gram at Roosevelt University is designed to PHAR 564- Independent Clinical Research prepare pharmacists to work in a variety of Curriculum PHAR 668- Off-Campus Experience Program healthcare settings. Through a combination of didactic coursework and introductory and First Year Courses Second Year Courses advanced pharmacy practice experiences, PHAR 500- Colloquia - Introduction to the PHAR 601- Pharmaceutical Care III students will graduate with the competencies Pharmacy Profession PHAR 602- Pharmaceutical Care IV requisite for entrance into the profession of PHAR 501- Cultural Competence and PHAR 603- Pharmaceutical Care V pharmacy. Bioethics PHAR 604- Pharmaceutical Care VI: Objec- PHAR 510- Biochemistry I tive Structured Clinical Exams The Doctor of Pharmacy program is a full- PHAR 511- Biochemistry II PHAR 605- Colloquia in Leadership and time, daytime program offered in a three- PHAR 512- Clinical Microbiology and Im- Advocacy year, year-round format. This comprehen- munology PHAR 630*- Integrated Sequence IV: Renal sive educational model allows students to PHAR 513- Molecular Biology and Human and Genitourinary Systems graduate one year earlier than in a four-year Genetics PHAR 631*- Integrated Sequence V: Cardio- program, thus preparing students to enter PHAR 514- Anatomy, Physiology and vascular Systems the workforce or post-doctoral training Pathophysiology I PHAR 632*- Integrated Sequence VI: Gas- programs one year earlier. PHAR 515- Anatomy, Physiology and trointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems Pathophysiology II PHAR 633*- Integrated Sequence VII: Mus- The College of Pharmacy is located at Roo- PHAR 520- Pharmaceutics I: Drug Delivery culoskeletal and Immune System Diseases sevelt University’s Albert A. Robin Campus and Calculations PHAR 634*- Integrated Sequence VIII: in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb PHAR 521- Pharmaceutics II: Drug Delivery Neurological Disorders of Chicago. The Schaumburg Campus, a PHAR 522- Pharmaceutics III: Pharmacoki- PHAR 635*- Integrated Sequence IX: Psy- 225,000 square foot facility located on 30 netics and Biopharmaceutics chiatric and Behavior Conditions acres is the only comprehensive university PHAR 523- Pharmaceutical Care I PHAR 636*- Integrated Sequence X: Heam- in the area and provides an ideal location PHAR 524- Pharmaceutical Care II tologic and Oncologic Disorders for the expansion of degree programs in the PHAR 530*- Integrated Sequence I: Prin- PHAR 637*- Integrated Sequence XI: Special health sciences. ciples of Drug Actions and Autonomic Patient Populations/Conditions Nervous Systems PHAR 640- and Thera- Learn more about the Roosevelt University PHAR 531*- Integrated Sequence II: Infec- peutic Drug Monitoring College of Pharmacy at www.roosevelt.edu/ tious Diseases PHAR 641- Substances of Abuse and Toxicology pharmacy. PHAR 532*- Integrated Sequence III: Endo- PHAR 650- Practice Management and crine and Pulmonary Systems Medication Therapy Management Mission/Vision PHAR 540- , Healthy Life Strate- PHAR 652- and Out- gies, and Wellness comes Assessment In support of the Roosevelt University mis- PHAR 550- Health Care Systems and Medi- PHAR 657- Public Health and Health Policy sion of social justice, the College of Pharmacy cation Safety PHAR 660-67- Elective Courses (8) embraces a patient-centered approach to PHAR 551- Pharmacy Law PHAR 670- Professional Practice IV and IPPE learning that will produce graduates who are PHAR 552- Biostatistics and Pharmacoepi- PHAR 671- Professional Practice V and IPE competent, committed, and compassionate. demiology PHAR 672- Professional Practice VI and IPE Roosevelt University pharmacists will be PHAR 553- Medication Use Safety and prepared to meet the universal vision of phar- Health Care Informatics Third Year Courses macy practice, whereby pharmacists will be PHAR 570- Professional Practice I and IPPE PHAR 700- NAPLEX Board Review the health care professionals responsible for PHAR 571- Professional Practice II and IPPE PHAR 770- Advanced Patient Care - providing patient care that ensures optimal PHAR 572- Professional Practice III and IPPE Community medication therapy outcomes. This mission PHAR 560- Biopharmaceutical Drug Dis- PHAR 771- Advanced Patient Care - will be achieved through innovative teaching, covery Research Institutional

66 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1400 North Roosevelt Boulevard Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-619-7300 www.roosevelt.edu/Pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 263 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 168 Estimated entering class size: ...... 68 General Biology I with Lab...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% General Biology II with Lab ...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 58% Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab. . . . . 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 49% Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab...... 3 Microbiology...... 3 General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physics I with Lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Calculus...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Economics (micro or macro)...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Statistics ...... 3 Expected GPA: 2.75 English Composition I...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 English Composition II...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Speech Communication...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Humanities (2 courses)...... 6 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses). . .6 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

PHAR 772- Advanced Patient Care - at an accredited college or university. 10. Reflect the successful practice of ser- Primary/Ambulatory 3. Achieve a cumulative grade point av- vice through community engagement PHAR 773- Advanced Patient Care - Medicine erage of 2.75/4.0 scale for all courses or extracurricular activities. PHAR 774- APPE Elective Rotation I completed. All math and science 11. Demonstrate the proper motivation PHAR 775- APPE Elective Rotation II courses must have a minimum grade for and commitment to the profession point average of 2.75. of pharmacy through previous work, *Integrated Sequence courses include the 4. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all volunteer or life experiences. following subjects: medicinal chemistry, science and math courses (a C- grade 12. Possess the oral and written communi- pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy. is not considered sufficient). cation skills necessary to interact suc- 5. Earn a grade of “B” or better in all Eng- cessfully with patients and colleagues. Admission Requirements lish and speech courses (A B- grade is 13. Complete the Roosevelt University not considered sufficient). ESL courses College of Pharmacy applicant inter- The Pharm.D. Program at Roosevelt Uni- do not satisfy either the English or view process (invitation only). versity is a rigorous, patient-centered educa- speech requirement. tional experience designed to prepare caring, 6. Complete all science and speech cours- For Further Information compassionate and committed pharmacists es in an on-site learning environment. to work in a variety of health care settings. Online courses will not be accepted. Office of Enrollment and Student Services To help prospective applicants prepare for 7. Complete all pre-pharmacy courses by 847-330-4500 admission to the Roosevelt University Col- June 1st of the desired year of entry. [email protected] lege of Pharmacy, the general admission 8. Submit three letters of recommenda- criteria are listed below, which will require tion with the PharmCAS application Bud Beatty, Ph.D. all applicants to: by the appropriate deadline. A Com- Assistant Dean 1. File an application through Pharm- mittee Evaluation can be substituted [email protected] CAS, a web-based Pharmacy College for the three letters of recommenda- Application Service (www.PharmCAS. tion. Shaun Keating

org) by March 1, 2013. Students who 9. Take the Pharmacy College Admission Assistant Director Illinois complete both the PharmCAS and Test (PCAT). PCAT exams are offered [email protected] Roosevelt Supplemental Application multiple times per year by Heartcourt by December 31, 2012 will receive Assessments, Inc. (also known as Tracy Renacido priority review. Pearson) www.pcatweb.info. Have the Project Administrator 2. Complete a minimum of 67 semester PCAT scores sent directly to Pharm- [email protected] credit hours of pre-pharmacy study CAS Code 104.

Roosevelt University 67 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: North Chicago, IL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Year 1: Pharmacy Skills Lab VII, VIII, IX Introduction to Pharmacy Practice IPPE IX, X, XI The College of Pharmacy at Rosalind Frank- Pharmaceutics I: Introduction to Pharma- lin University of Medicine and Science ceutics and Physical Pharmacy Year 4: welcomed its inaugural class in August 2011. Pharmaceutics II: Dosage Forms APPE I–VI (including electives) As the fifth and newest College at the Univer- Pharmaceutics III: Compounding and sity, the College joined the Chicago Medical Calculations Admission Requirements School, the Dr. William M. Scholl College * Body Systems I, II of Podiatric Medicine, the College of Health * Interprofessional Healthcare Teams and The College of Pharmacy welcomes appli- Professions (including Nurse , Nu- Culture in Health Care cants from accredited undergraduate institu- trition, Physical Therapy, Pathologist Assis- Biochemical Principles For Pharmacy tions who have completed at least 60 semester tant, and Physician Assistant) and the School * Microbiology & Immunology hours (87 quarter hours) of undergraduate of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in their Health Care Systems academic course work at an accredited col- shared commitment to interprofessional Medicinal Chemistry lege or university prior to matriculation. Ap- education in which students learn from, with * Introduction to Bioethics & Health Law plications are initiated through the Pharm- and about one another. This team-based Evaluation CAS system. Individuals considered for approach to healthcare education produces Pharmacy Skills Lab I, II, III admission will have taken the PCAT exam, graduates who understand and appreciate IPPE I, II, III, IV achieved a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 out the roles of other healthcare professionals in of 4.0, a science GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, and a the delivery of healthcare. Located between Year 2: “C” grade or better in all prerequisite courses. Chicago and Milwaukee, in North Chicago, * General Medicine & Infectious Disease Upon review of applications, interviews will IL, and the only college of pharmacy in Lake I, II, III be granted to qualified candidates on a rolling County, students are exposed to pharmacy * Research & Statistics basis. Attributes of competitive applicants practice in urban, suburban and rural areas * Pharmacology include but are not limited to GPA’s of 3.2 throughout northern Illinois and southeast- Basic Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacody- out of 4.0, excellent communication skills, ern Wisconsin. namics and some work or volunteer experience in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmaco- the pharmacy profession. Mission/Vision dynamics Introduction to Pharmacogenomics and Other Programs Mission Molecular Biology To serve the nation through excellence in Pharmacy Skills Lab IV, V, VI The College of Pharmacy is proud to be pharmacy education, research, and practice, IPPE V, VI, VII, VIII affiliated with a number of excellent insti- with a commitment to patient-centered tutions throughout northern Illinois and interprofessional care, community service, Year 3: southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to life-long learning, and an ethos of social Pharmacogenomics developing co-funded faculty positions at responsibility. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology major medical centers, community hospitals, Health Care and Pharmacy Law and county health clinics for the medically Vision Pharmacotherapy I, II, III underserved, the College offers a teaching To be recognized as a leader in pharmacy Non-Prescription Medications certificate program to area residents at af- education who is dedicated to educating Basic Spanish for Pharmacists filiated institutions, regardless of co-funded future pharmacists to serve humankind and Nutrition faculty placement. The program consists of their communities with competence, com- Pharmacoeconomics monthly workshops from College faculty, passion and in an ethical manner. * Epidemiology resident teaching, and facilitation of skills lab Current Topics in Pharmacy and simulation activities for various health Curriculum * Leadership in the Healthcare Environ- professions students. Residents also lecture ment in courses and facilitate small group sessions. The curriculum includes Interprofessional Pharmacy Management and Hospital Coursework, indicated by the * Practice Electives I, II, III

68 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3333 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 847-578-8831 www.rosalindfranklin.edu/ccp/home

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 122 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 70 Estimated entering class size: ...... 70 General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 39% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 61% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 44% Physics with Lab...... 8 Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology with Lab. 4 Calculus...... 3 Course with required oral presentation. . . .3 Application Process and Requirements Course with written communication . . . . .6 Behavioral Sciences...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; History/Western Civilization/Sociology. . . . 3 Supplemental application - March 1 Electives (Spanish recommended) ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.2 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 2nd percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

For Further Information

Karen Reid Executive Secretary 847-578-8706 Fax: 847-775-6586 [email protected] Illinois

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 69 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Edwardsville, IL Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information the School of Pharmacy students’ complete Office of the Student Affairs professional curriculum that consists of 156 School of Pharmacy Southern Illinois University Edwardsville credit hours of didactic and experiential Southern Illinois University Edwardsville serves the most populous region of downstate coursework. Further information about the Campus Box 2000 Illinois. The campus is centrally located in Pharm.D. curriculum can be obtained at Edwardsville, IL. 62026-2000 the eastern metropolitan St. Louis area; most www.siue.edu/pharmacy. 618-650-5150 SIUE students live and work in the industrial Fax: 618-650-5152 and agricultural counties of the Metro-East. Admission Requirements [email protected] Interstate highways make the University con- venient for those within a 60-mile radius, an The SIUE School of Pharmacy Admissions University Housing Contact Information area that includes 2.7 million people. Committee is responsible for recommend- Central Housing Office ing students for admission to the Pharm.D. Campus Box 1056 St. Louis, 20 minutes southwest of the cam- program. To qualify for admission to the Rendleman Hall pus, is one of the oldest and richest cultural professional program students must submit Edwardsville, IL 62026-1056 centers of the country, renowned for its sym- the following: 618-650-3931 phony, opera, art museums, and conservato- 1. Official transcripts documenting com- Fax: 618-650-3864 ries for the arts. It is a center for educational, pletion of the pre-Pharmacy curriculum [email protected] medical, botanical, biochemical and business from a regionally accredited college or research. SIUE is one of four comprehensive university. The University will consider universities among more than 20 institutions only courses in which a student receives of higher education in the metropolitan area. a grade of ‘C’ or better. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required. Mission/Vision 2. Two letters of recommendation. 3. Scores from the Pharmacy College The mission of the School is to prepare Admission Test (PCAT). health care professionals capable of providing 4. A personal interview and on-campus high-quality health care to meet the diverse writing assignment (for invited appli- pharmaceutical care needs of the citizens cants only). of Illinois and to serve the profession of pharmacy through a balanced program of 5. PharmCAS application and fee. education, research, service and patient care. 6. SIUE School of Pharmacy supplemental The School of Pharmacy embraces the edu- application and $40 non-refundable fee. cational philosophy of the University, which Students may begin the application process in is dedicated to communication, expansion June of the academic year preceding the year and integration of knowledge through excel- in which they plan to matriculate. All appli- lence in its teaching programs; through the cation materials are due December 1 of that scholarly, creative and research activity of year. Further information about admissions its faculty, staff and students; and through can be obtained at www.siue.edu/pharmacy. professional and community service. For Further Information Curriculum Student Life at SIUE is a combination of At SIUE, students pursue an entry level Doc- academic study, residential and out of class- tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which room experience, social interaction, and is comprised of two years of pre-pharmacy involvement in campus life. You can also study and four years of professional study. get information on the main SIUE website, Pre-pharmacy courses may be completed at www.siue.edu. a regionally accredited community college, college or university. After admission to

70 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 200 University Park Drive Campus Box 2000 Edwardsville, IL 62026 618-650-5150 www.siue.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 203 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 116 Estimated entering class size: ...... 80 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 59% Interpersonal communication/public speaking. 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 41% Economics...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 9% Art, Literature or Music...... 3 Social Sciences...... 3 Critical Thinking...... 3 General Biology with labs ...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Anatomy and Physiology with labs...... 8 General Chemistry with labs...... 10 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Organic Chemistry with lab(s)...... 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Calculus...... 5 Supplemental application required: Yes Physics with labs (may be non-calculus based) . . 10 Supplemental application fee: $40 Expected GPA: 3.6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2005 Interview required: Yes Illinois

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 71 University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Chicago, IL Branch Campus(es): Rockford, IL Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The Pharm.D. Program at Rockford 1. Creating educational experiences in In direct response to the continued shortage all programs that support the profes- Organized in 1859 as the Chicago College of pharmacists in Illinois and the need to sionalization of students and prepare of Pharmacy, the University of Illinois at train pharmacists to practice in rural areas of them for career adaptability/flexibility Chicago, College of Pharmacy is the oldest the state, the University of Illinois at Chicago in a changing research and practice environment; college in the University of Illinois system. College of Pharmacy created the Rockford In 1984, the College implemented a new cur- Program as a regional pharmacy program for 2. Supporting an infrastructure that en- riculum leading to the doctor of pharmacy Illinois. The Rockford Program admitted its courages and promotes faculty success (Pharm.D.) degree; it is the College’s only first students in 2010. The College provides and vitality in all aspects of their work (education, research, public service and entry-level degree program. all four years of pharmacy education on the patient care) and fosters ongoing career Rockford campus and at pharmacy practice development; The College occupies a six-story building experience sites in the Rockford area, as well constructed in 1954 and expanded in 1969; it as throughout Illinois. The Rockford Program 3. Seeking collaborative entrepreneurial is in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council relationships to advance learning, sci- ence and practice; and immediately adjacent to the University of Illi- for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and students nois Medical Center at Chicago. Facilities in- complete the same curriculum as students on 4. Building, enhancing and valuing alli- clude lecture halls, classrooms, laboratories, a the Chicago campus. The majority of classes ances with many constituents. computer-based learning center, faculty and will be taught via distance education using administrative offices, and student lounge state-of-the-art technology. Select students Curriculum and locker room. The Library of the Health are admitted to the Rural Pharmacy (RPharm) Sciences, located one block from the College program. These students have rural back- The Pharm.D. program consists of four of Pharmacy, is one of the largest collections grounds and receive training and mentorship years of specified, sequential coursework. of its kind and the largest in the Midwest. The focusing on the health care needs of rural The curriculum in the College of Pharmacy University of Illinois at Chicago is a half-mile communities. Students in this program train is uniform for all students, except for 12 west of Chicago’s Loop easily accessible by with medical students from the University of semester hours of professional electives. public transportation and private automobile. Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Rural In the first three years, course sequences Medicine (RMED) program to help prepare include pathophysiology, pharmacoeconom- Student organizations include Academy them to meet the health care needs of rural ics, management, nonprescription drugs and of Students of Pharmacy (ASP), Student communities in the future. herbal medicinals, pharmaceutics, pharmacy National Pharmaceutical Association (SN- law, pharmacy services and reimbursement, PhA), American Society of Health-System The College of Pharmacy shares facilities with social and behavioral pharmacy, a series of Pharmacists (ASHP), Academy of Managed the University of Illinois College of Medicine experiential courses and a series of eight Care Pharmacy (AMCP), and others. Four at Rockford, which is located on a beautiful integrated courses covering pharmacology, pharmacy fraternities are active in the Col- 20-acre, wooded site in residential Rockford. pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry, toxi- lege. Students enjoy the facilities and services The facilities include an auditorium, class- cology and pharmacotherapy of disease states of the Sport and Fitness Center of the Student rooms, teaching and research laboratories, as well as introductory pharmacy practice Center West, which includes racquetball media services, an activity center, and faculty experiences. The fourth year is comprised courts, gymnasium, swimming pool, weight- and administrative offices. of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. room, sauna and craft shops. Students attend Faculty advisors, administrators, departmen- cultural activities of the University of Illinois Mission/Vision tal faculty and other College staff are available at Chicago. The musical, theatrical, dance, to assist students. film and artistic events in the city of Chicago The UIC College of Pharmacy provides lead- are readily accessible. ership in education, research, public service, Admission Requirements entrepreneurship and business activities and The University offers room and board in patient care to guide and serve the pharma- The College of Pharmacy Admissions Com- modern, comfortable residence halls, with ceutical care needs of society - extending mittee is responsible for admitting students both traditional accommodations and apart- from the people of Illinois to the global to the Pharm.D. program. In addition to ment configurations. community. As a leader, the College must specific requirements, factors considered in continue to excel in the following: the evaluation of qualities essential for the

72 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 833 South Wood Street Suite 145 Chicago, IL 60612 312-996-7240 www.uic.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 388 Course Hours Number accepted...... 210 Estimated entering class size...... 210 Written Communication...... 6 Estimated male (%)...... 45% Speech Communication...... 2 Estimated female (%)...... 55% General Biology with Labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 15% General Chemistry with Labs...... 8 Organic Chemistry with Labs...... 8 General Physics...... 8 Human Anatomy (all organ systems; if sequence Application Process and Requirements is offered by school, all courses in sequence must be taken)...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Calculus (integrals and derivatives must be Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 covered) ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Humanities...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $60 Social or Behavioral Sciences...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Economics (macroeconomics or Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 microeconomics)...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Electives (if necessary to ensure 60 minimum PCAT required: Yes pre-pharmacy credit hours) ...... 0–4 Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

study of pharmacy are health, emotional with masters degrees in clinical and transla- Highly qualified pharmacy students who stability, maturity, integrity and motivation. tional science or and the are interested in both the clinical aspects of All students must complete a minimum of 60 Pharm.D. with any of the Ph.D. programs of- pharmacy and research in the pharmaceuti- semester hours of pre-pharmacy study at an fered in the College: Biopharmaceutical Sci- cal sciences are invited to consider the joint accredited college or university. ences, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharm.D./Ph.D. program. This exciting new and Pharmacy (pharmacy administration). addition to our programmatic offerings If science course work was taken more than makes it possible for students to earn both five years prior to admissions application, stu- The Pharm.D./M.S.H.I. joint degree program degrees more quickly than would be possible dents must have their transcripts evaluated by integrates Pharmacy Science and clinical if each were done separately. Ordinarily, it a College of Pharmacy admissions counselor. practice with health informatics, the goal would take 8-9 years to complete these two being identification, collection, processing degrees. The joint program offers the poten- Additional requirements are a cumulative, and management of information to support tial of reducing that time from two to four science/math, and prepharmacy grade-point pharmacy practice, administration, educa- years beyond the usual Pharm.D. to a total averages of 2.75 (A = 4.0) and submission of tion and research. It promotes the expansion of 6 to 8 years. Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) of pharmacy knowledge and leadership and scores - no more than 2 years old. As part of is an important new dimension of pharmacy For Further Information the application process, a statement describ- practice. Students in this joint program learn ing goals and reasons for pursuing a career to identify the social issues that inhibit the Dr. Thomas TenHoeve in pharmacy, two letters of recommenda- effective use of information technology in Associate Dean tion, and a personal interview are required. health care and to apply creative solutions University of Illinois at Chicago Requests for modification in the admissions that address these issues. Office of Student Affairs (MC 874) process will be considered as a result of a 833 S. Wood Street, Room 154 disability. The School of Public Health and College of Chicago, IL 60612-7230 Pharmacy offer a joint Pharm.D./M.S. in 312-996-7242 Other Programs Clinical and Translational Science degree www.uic.edu/pharmacy/student_affairs

program. This five-year program prepares Illinois The University of Illinois at Chicago College pharmacy school graduates with the skills of Pharmacy offers four joint degree programs required to combine their clinical knowl- - Pharm.D./MBA, Pharm.D./M.S.C.T.S., edge with the knowledge and skills needed Pharm.D./M.S.H.I., and Pharm.D./Ph.D.. for careers as researchers in the clinical and These programs combine the Pharm.D. translational sciences.

University of Illinois at Chicago 73 Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Indianapolis, IN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Curriculum chemistry, and physics, two years of social sciences and two years of a foreign language. Butler University is a co-educational, private- With a strong foundation in the liberal arts Additional units of biology, physics, chem- ly supported institution of higher learning and basic sciences, students develop the es- istry, and mathematics are recommended. founded in 1855. Its scenic 300-acre campus sential knowledge and skills to provide the is located in a residential area approximately highest quality pharmaceutical care for their Butler requires 68 semester hours of college five miles from the heart of Indianapolis. patients. Curricular emphasis is focused on be completed prior to admission into the Excellent cultural, recreational and shopping the pharmacist’s role in disease state manage- professional phase of the pharmacy program. facilities are readily available as are churches, ment. A combination of traditional lecture, public and parochial schools and museums. structured laboratories, and cooperative Completion of the Butler Core curriculum and case-based learning is used to create is waived for students with a baccalaureate The building which houses the College of a student-centered learning environment. degree. Pharmacy is located on the campus. An Structured experiential programs in the 6th addition doubling the size of the building year guide the student to professional exper- When applying to the pre-professional phase, was completed in 2009.The laboratories, tise in a variety of practice settings. transfer students may be credited with not classrooms and research facilities are of more than two prepharmacy years of study modern design and completely renovated Students entering the professional phase of for academic credit completed at other col- or new in 2009. The entire building with its the program participate in a computer-en- leges and universities. The amount of credit extensive equipment is devoted exclusively to riched curricular experience. To support this transferred will depend upon individual the education of students in pharmacy and initiative, notebook computers are provided case review. health sciences. to all first professional year students for use over the next 4 years. Transfer students applying to the professional Butler University is genuinely concerned phase (third year) of the pharmacy program about the overall quality of life of its students. The complete Pharm.D. curriculum contains must submit results of the Pharmacy College Through the Office of Student Affairs and 210 semester hours, 170 of which are didactic Admissions Test (PCAT) as well as official under the direction of the Vice President coursework and 40 hours of which are ex- transcripts to an online application service, for Student Affairs, Butler provides a wide periential credit representing 1900 hours of www.pharmcas.org. Butler University accepts range of programs, activities and support pharmacy-related practice experience (300 20-30 transfer students into its professional services which are designed to meet the IPPE hours, 1600 APPE hours). pharmacy program annually. Admission is curricular and extracurricular needs of its based on the student’s cumulative GPA for students. The various student services include Admission Requirements all coursework completed at all universities, career planning and placement, counseling, performance on the PCAT, and an attribute student health, student activities and the Students apply to the University by on-line assessment through an interview. Atherton Student Center, University Safety, application or written application to the Greek affairs, residential life, food service, Office of Admission. A non-refundable $35 Students who complete all of their preph- intramural sports, Health and Recreation application fee must accompany the written armacy coursework at Butler University are Center, international student advisement and application. For admission to the pre-profes- eligible for direct admission into the pro- judicial affairs. sional phase, applications must be completed fessional curriculum on the basis of their by November 1. The high school submits grade point average in selected prepharmacy Mission/Vision official transcripts which include class rank, courses and PCAT composite scores. Stu- cumulative GPA and test scores to the Office dents also undergo an attribute assessment The mission of the College of Pharmacy and of Admission, Butler University, 4600 Sunset through an interview that is also used in the Health Sciences is to provide effective educa- Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208. admission process. tional experiences in the health sciences. By so doing, the College facilitates the develop- Prospective pharmacy students should com- Butler offers advanced placement, with ap- ment of life-long learners with a liberal arts plete the college preparatory course in high propriate academic credit, in all subjects foundation who are able to serve society as school, which should include at least three covered by either of the two College Entrance dedicated, competent health professionals years of mathematics, four years of English Examination Board programs: the Advanced and community leaders. and three years of a lab science, e.g., biology, Placement examinations and the College

74 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-940-9322 www.butler.edu/cophs Indiana Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 147 Course Hours Number accepted...... 132 Estimated entering class size...... 132 FYS101 First Year Seminar...... 3 Estimated male (%)...... 42% FYS102 First Year Seminar...... 3 CH106 General Chemistry with Lab. . . . . 5 Estimated female (%)...... 58% CH105 General Chemistry with Lab. . . . . 5 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 48% CH351 Organic Chemistry with Lab. . . . . 5 CH352 Organic Chemistry with Lab. . . . . 5 BI105 Introductory Cell Biology...... 3 PX311 Human Anatomy (without lab). . . . . 3 Application Process and Requirements BI325 Pathogenic Microbiology ...... 3 MA106 Calculus and Analytical Geometry. . 5 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes PX315 Human Physiology...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Core Div. 3 Social Sciences...... 3 Supplemental application required: No COM102 Public Speaking ...... 2 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Core Division 2 Fine Arts...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.0 Core Div. 1 Humanities...... 3 PWB Physical Well-being ...... 1 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 GHS201-209 Global & Historical Studies Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported (complete 2)...... 6 PCAT required: Yes PX325 Ethical Issues in Health Care...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 55th percentile PX100 Health Sciences Seminar ...... 1 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years PX200 Introduction to Professional Practice . .2 Interview required: Yes

Level In-state Examination Program tests. Scores required for credit have been estab- lished by the appropriate department heads. For Further Information

Office of the Dean College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Butler University 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-940-9969 800-368-6852 Ext. 9969 www.butler.edu/cophs

Butler University 75 Manchester University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Fort Wayne, IN Branch Campus: None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information service. To be considered for admission, students 5. To advance the profession and practice must meet the minimum criteria created Manchester University offers the newest of pharmacy through innovative patient by our admissions committee, that includes Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of care services, advocacy, and leadership. achievement of a minimum 2.5 GPA in both Indiana. Located in Fort Wayne, the second 6. To inculcate a spirit of respect for the cumulative and pre-requisite course work. largest city in Indiana, the new College of infinite worth of every individual. No grade below a “C” will count toward Pharmacy will be welcoming the inaugural 7. To cultivate a sense of service in our any prerequisite coursework. Presently, only class of 70 students to a state-of-the-art, graduates that fosters a selfless commit- international students completing the Man- 82,000 sq. ft. facility in August 2012. The four ment to providing healthcare in a prin- chester University pre-pharmacy program year professional degree program will feature cipled, productive, and compassionate and meeting the minimum admission criteria a traditional semester course structure that manner across diverse groups of people. will be considered for admission into the will include integrated courses and a variety College of Pharmacy. of electives. The College of Pharmacy is Curriculum rooted in the Manchester University Mission Students who complete the pre-pharmacy of graduating compassionate and principled Our rigorous science and evidence-based program at Manchester University with a persons of ability and conviction who will curriculum will feature: cumulative GPA of at least 3.30, as well as improve the human condition. meet all minimum admission criteria, will • a strong oral and written communication be guaranteed an interview. Mission/Vision skills component to support patients and colleagues; All PharmCAS applications are reviewed by Mission • a keen awareness of diversity and cultural the admissions committee to determine if To improve the human condition by prepar- issues while providing the tools to help the candidate should receive an invitation for ing graduates of ability and conviction to address these issues; interview. The application evaluation criteria provide patient-centered care at individual, • an understanding of how to function in all focuses on cumulative and pre-requisite GPA, local, and global levels; and by advancing roles of a team; as well as work experience, extracurricular pharmacy education, service, practice, and • a strong focus on promoting and instilling and volunteer experience, demonstrated scholarship. a service learning philosophy - personal leadership, personal essays, and letters of and professional (national and interna- recommendation. Goals tional); 1. To prepare graduates to apply principles • a comprehensive assessment processes Successfully reviewed applicants will then of pharmaceutical, social, administra- implemented throughout the program participate in an on-campus interview day. tive, and clinical sciences and deliver (examples include instructor and course Each Saturday event will feature a variety of patient-centered care that promotes evaluations and program specific evalua- activities: writing sample, team building exer- positive health outcomes as key mem- tions); cise, student panel discussion; as well as a two bers of interdisciplinary health care • an emphasis on active learning and innova- person interview - featuring a representative teams. tive teaching techniques; and from the College and a local area practitioner. 2. To provide students, faculty, alumni, • a focus upon the importance of interpro- and the professional community with fessional educational opportunities. The admissions committee then evaluates all courses, programs, and resources that information to determine the incoming class. foster meaningful professional growth Admission Requirements opportunities, intellectual curiosity, For our latest admissions information, please and a commitment to lifelong learning. Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy pro- visit: http://pharmacy.manchester.edu/ad- 3. To advance the clinical, social, basic gram at Manchester University is limited missions.htm medical, and pharmaceutical sciences and competitive. Our class size will be 70 through individual and collaborative students. Applicants will be received through For Further Information research. the Pharmacy College Application Service 4. To advance pharmacy education (PharmCAS), a centralized application ser- 260-470-2700 through collaboration and innovation vice for applicants applying to colleges and [email protected] in teaching, assessment, research, and schools of pharmacy. http://pharmacy.manchester.edu

76 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 10627 Dichold Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46845 www.manchester.edu/pharmacy Indiana Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 133 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 85 Estimated entering class size: ...... 70 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 6–8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 6–8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Biology courses (any two; recommend Human Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 50% Anatomy/Physiology)...... 6–8 Microbiology with Lab...... 3–4 Physics ...... 3–4 Statistics ...... 3–4 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 3–4 Communications/Speech (must be speaking- Participates in PharmCAS: Yes oriented) ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 English composition ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Economic (general, micro, or macro)...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $25 Humanities (literature, arts, language, Expected GPA: 3.0 philosophy, communication, etc.)...... 6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Social Science (psychology, sociology, history, Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 political science, etc.)...... 3 PCAT required: No Electives (we suggest at least one humanities/ Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable social science electives deals primarily with an Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable international culture)...... 2–12 Interview required: Yes

Manchester University 77 College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: West Lafayette, IN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information by: a) Attracting and retaining talented and Admission Requirements diverse faculty, staff and students, b) Deliver- Established in 1884, the School of Pharmacy ing a contemporary and innovative profes- Qualified applicants entering prepharmacy is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of sional curriculum that empowers students directly from high school are encouraged higher learning. The programs offer excel- to advance pharmacy’s contribution to health to file their application for admission to the lent opportunities to prepare for career op- care and to provide excellent patient care, c) School of Pharmacy after completing their portunities in pharmacy practice, industry, Generating, integrating, and applying knowl- junior year of high school. Applicants must research, or education. Purdue University edge across disciplines to advance discovery, rank in the upper one-half of their graduat- is primarily a residential campus, located in learning and engagement in pharmacy and ing class. West Lafayette, 65 miles northwest of - pharmaceutical sciences, d) Producing world napolis and 126 miles southeast of Chicago. class scientists for academia and industry, and The following semesters of high school work e)Establishing new synergies: partnerships, are required: English 8, history or social stud- Diversity and opportunity are characteristics collaborations and strategic alliances at the ies 2, algebra 2, plane geometry 2, advanced of the University. Over 950 campus organiza- local, regional, national and global levels. algebra 1, trigonometry 1, laboratory sciences tions cater to the varied interests of students, 6, including two semesters each of biology ranging from professional organizations in Purdue’s vision is to transform the practice and chemistry with two semesters of phys- pharmacy to music, theater, hobby clubs, and science of pharmacy to lead advances in ics recommended. On the basis of the CEEB and sports. Purdue is a member of the Big human health. advanced placement examination results, Ten athletic conference and participates in prepharmacy students may receive advanced a large number of both men’s and women’s Curriculum credits and/or advanced placement (exclud- athletic team competitions. In addition, the ing biology and chemistry). community offers shopping, theaters, radio Following a minimum of two years of pre- and TV stations, churches of all major de- pharmacy, the professional course leading to Students applying for admission to the pro- nominations, an art museum, an historical the Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree is fessional program in the School of Pharmacy museum, and 1,600 acres of public parks. four years (minimum of 140-semester hours) must complete a minimum of 60 semester in length. The Pharm.D. curriculum requires hours (or equivalent) of appropriate preph- Approximately 12,300 single undergraduates advanced coursework in pathophysiology, armacy course work in an accredited college. can be housed in self-governing University biotechnology, integrated pharmacotherapy, residence halls. There are 1,330 University- pharmacokinetics, drug literature evaluation, Proficiency in computer applications is operated unfurnished apartments for mar- public health, practice management and also expected. The Admissions Committee ried students ranging from efficiency units marketing, as well as introductory pharmacy considers several factors including cumula- to one- and two-bedroom types. All are practice experiences and advanced pharmacy tive GPA for all coursework taken after high within walking distance of the main campus. practice experiences through our experiential school; individual grades in prepharmacy In addition, there are several non-university learning program. Students may also elect chemistry, biology, physiology and math operated housing options including 13 to participate in an undergraduate research courses; previous work, human service and cooperatives, 70 fraternities and sororities, program. A unique four-year non-licensure leadership experience; letters of recommen- and hundreds of off-campus rooms and eligible B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is dation; ability to communicate in the English apartments. offered that facilitates career preparation language; and reasons for wanting a phar- through elective internships in industry macy-related career. A personal on-campus Mission/Vision and on-campus research laboratories. A interview and completion of extemporaneous combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. is also available. writing and verbal communication exer- Purdue’s mission is to: 1) Educate and train The Ph.D. degree under the direction of the cises are required of all applicants given final students to become leading pharmacists and Graduate School of the University is offered consideration for admission. Students are scientists, 2) Advance scientific discovery and in each of the three departments of the admitted to the professional program in the development, and 3) Maximize global health school: Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy only at the fall semester outcomes through patient care and public Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Phar- of each academic year. Purdue participates in service. We will accomplish this mission macology, and Pharmacy Practice (includes the national Pharmacy College Application through learning, discovery and engagement pharmacy administration). Service (PharmCAS) and the application

78 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Heine Pharmacy Building 575 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-1368 www.pharmacy.purdue.edu Indiana Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 256 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 188 Estimated entering class size: ...... 160 General Chemistry I and II...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 63% General Biology I and II...... 6 Estimated female (%): ...... 37% Organic Chemistry I and II...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 20% Calculus I and II (differential and integral). . . .6 Anatomy and Physiology I and II ...... 6 Microbiology...... 4 Immunology...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Biochemistry...... 3 Basic Statistics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Physics...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 English Composition...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes General Economics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $55 Elective Coursework...... 2 Expected GPA: 3.2 – 4.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.1 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: No minimum PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

deadline is December 1 (www.pharmcas.org). For Further Information All applicants must also complete a Purdue Pharmacy Supplemental application. The Application Information/Admissions: supplemental application is due by Decem- Chairman, Committee on Admissions ber 1 and is available through this web site College of Pharmacy (https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/academ- Purdue University ics/pharmd/apply.php). A non-refundable Heine Pharmacy Building, Room 104 application fee of $55.00 must be submitted 575 Stadium Mall Drive by any applicant that has never attended the West Lafayette, IN 47907-2091 Purdue University-West Lafayette campus. [email protected] This application fee will not be waived under www.pharmacy.purdue.edu any circumstances, and must be paid online by credit card.

Students desiring the four year B.S. in Phar- maceutical Sciences program may apply for admission to Purdue after completing their junior year of high school. Official high school transcripts and results from SAT-I or ACT are required. Transfer students are also welcome to apply and are required to submit official transcripts from each college or university attended. Assessment of high school and/or college subjects and quality of academic record are important factors for admission.

Purdue University 79 Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Des Moines, IA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information foundational scientific, socioeconomic, and program have management and administra- practice theories along with meaningful, tive career options in the nonprofit sector. Drake University is a private and indepen- exemplary practice opportunities. Further, dent major university located on a campus the College will fulfill its obligation to ad- The Pharm.D. degree may also be combined in Des Moines, the state capital of Iowa. vance the level of health care knowledge with a doctor of jurisprudence (JD) degree. Approximately 5000 students are enrolled in and practice through scholarly endeavors, Through joint cooperation with the Drake the six colleges and schools of the University: incorporating the efforts of all who define , eligible candidates may begin the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business its learning communities and embracing the law courses after completion of their third and Public Administration, and Pharmacy scholarly functions of discovery, innovation, year in the pharmacy program. The combined and Health Sciences; the Schools of Journal- application, and teaching. program allows completion of both degrees in ism and Mass Communication, Law, and eight years and provides career opportunities Education. The College of Pharmacy and Curriculum in patent law, product liability, government Health Sciences enrolls approximately 300 regulatory affairs, and healthcare malpractice. students in its two-year pre-pharmacy and The College offers the following degree pro- 450 students in its four-year professional gram options: Students are also provided an option to Pharm.D. program. complete a concentration in diabetes care by • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) completing didactic and experiential course A variety of resources for academic skills, stu- • Pharm.D./master’s of business administra- work and rotations. A number of other dent services and student organizations are tion (MBA) joint degree program curricular options (second majors, minors, available on campus. Some student services • Pharm.D./master’s of public administra- concentrations) are also available to Drake available include: a career center, a student tion (Pharm.D./M.P.A.) joint degree University pharmacy students including counseling center, a student health service, an program an entrepreneurship minor, and leadership academic assistance office, an international • Pharm.D./law joint degree program (JD) and global and comparative public health student center, and computer labs. • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences concentrations. (H.S.) Mission/Vision Admission Requirements The Pharm.D. degree program is a four-year Mission: program following the completion of the Admission to the College is coordinated The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences pre-pharmacy prerequisites which prepares through the office of admissions. Residence provides an intellectually stimulating learn- students for community, institutional prac- in the state of Iowa is not a requirement for ing environment with collaborative learning tice, or many of the admission. among students, faculty, and staff. Graduates other practice opportunities available to are liberally educated professionals who are pharmacists. Students enter into the Pharm.D. program dedicated to serving their clients, profession following completion of two years or more and community. The College emphasizes A program to earn a Pharm.D. and MBA is of course-work that includes the required excellence and leadership in professional offered jointly by the College of Pharmacy pre-requisites. All applicants for the profes- education, service, and scholarship. and Health Sciences and the College of Busi- sional program complete the centralized ness and Public Administration. Career op- application at PharmCAS (www.pharmcas. Vision: portunities exist in management and admin- org) and submit a supplemental application The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences istrative positions within pharmacy business (also found at www.pharmcas.org). will continue to be recognized for its inno- areas. The combined degree program takes an vation, demonstrating continuous quality additional semester beyond the Pharm.D., Students who complete their pre-pharmacy improvement in teaching, scholarship and rather than two years if the degrees were coursework at another institution or in service, while boldly pursuing opportuni- completed separately. The College also offers another major at Drake may be invited ties for breakthrough achievements within a joint degree program for a Pharm.D. and to participate in an on-campus interview. those same arenas. The College will uphold M.P.A. along with the College of Business and Minimum requirements for consideration its tradition of preparing individuals to meet Public Administration. This degree also takes include a 3.0 grade point average and 50th the expectations and challenges of health an additional semester beyond the Pharm.D. percentile on the PCAT (Pharmacy College care practices, providing a balance between Students who complete this combined degree Application Test).

80 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 515-271-3018 www.drake.edu/cphs

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 162 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 146 Estimated entering class size: ...... 109 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 29% General/Inorganic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 71% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 54% Biological Sciences ...... 8 Microbiology...... 3 Calculus...... 4 Statistics ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Public Speaking...... 3 Iowa Electives...... 20 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $70 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

High school seniors may apply for admission entry-level positions in the insurance indus- to the pre-professional program. Admission try, pharmaceutical industry, graduate study is selective and takes into consideration in the pharmaceutical sciences, or entrance the complete record of a candidate, includ- into a doctoral program ing class rank, courses taken, grade-point such as medicine or dentistry. This degree average, ACT or SAT test scores, essay, and program focuses on developing the knowl- leadership activities. Students admitted edge base, skill sets and professional experi- directly from high school into the pre- ences necessary for success in health-science pharmacy program at Drake are offered the related fields. Students will participate in an Drake Pharm.D. Difference, through which interdisciplinary curriculum that combines students are given full consideration for the course work in the biomedical, pharmaceuti- professional program. In addition, they are cal and clinical sciences, business and health assigned a pharmacy faculty advisor, are able care management, and health behavior. to belong to professional student organiza- tions, and participate in orientation courses Because many students are drawn to the and interview preparation activities. The health care field but are often unsure of PCAT is not required for students who are which direction may be best for them, this admitted Drake’s pre-pharmacy program. degree will expose students to a wide range of healthcare-related experiences while provid- Students who are not selected for direct ad- ing the foundational skills of a liberal educa- mission to the pre-pharmacy program may tion. Students interested in this program are be admitted to their second choice program. encouraged to visit http://pharmacy.drake. These students may apply for admission edu for more information. to the professional level of the pharmacy program following their completion of the For Further Information pre-pharmacy course work. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Other Programs Office of Academic and Student Affairs Drake University The College also offers a Bachelor of Sci- Des Moines, IA 50311 ence in Health Sciences (H.S.), a four-year 800-44-DRAKE or 515-271-3018 program designed to prepare students for www.drake.edu/cphs

Drake University 81 The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Iowa City, IA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Big Ten sports, theater productions, art shows, semester hours (s.h.) of professional electives. music events, museums, recreational sports, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy shopping and many local coffee houses and Experiential education is woven throughout was established in 1885 and is the fourth- restaurants. the curriculum, including Pharmacy Practice oldest public college of pharmacy in the U.S. Lab each week during the first three years, The Pharmacy Building is located within a Mission/Vision where many necessary hands-on professional world-class health sciences center on the west skills are learned, as well as Introductory Prac- side of the University of Iowa campus in Iowa The College of Pharmacy serves the state, na- tice Experiences (IPE) in various pharmacy City, Iowa. The health sciences complex com- tion and world by: a)preparing outstanding settings each of the first three years. In addi- prises the teaching and research facilities of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to tion, throughout the first three years students the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, meet the health care needs of diverse popula- complete hours in leadership/professional Public Health and Pharmacy plus the patient tions; b) enhancing human health by the cre- learning and service learning for the Student care facilities of the University of Iowa Hos- ation and dissemination of knowledge through Pharmacists Professionalism IPE. pitals and Clinics. The College of Pharmacy discovery, development, and evaluation of was recently ranked #16 in the nation by U.S. drugs and drug delivery systems, optimization The Advanced Practice Experiences (rota- News & World Report. of safe and effective drug use, and delivery tions) of the fourth year are the culmination of of patient-centered pharmacy services; and, the Pharm.D. program. This component of the The College of Pharmacy is home to eight c) developing and translating into practice curriculum allows student pharmacists to gain pharmacy student organizations in addition new advances in pharmaceutical science and experience, apply knowledge and skills, and to a Student Council and class officers for each technology. gain professional competence and confidence class. All students are members of Learning by delivering contemporary pharmaceutical Communities that provide peer mentoring Vision: To enhance human health through care and completing other profession-related and community service opportunities. Each excellence in pharmacy education, research, experiences under the supervision of precep- incoming pharmacy student is also assigned a patient care and engagement. tors. Students are required to complete an faculty mentor as well as an academic advisor. eight-week Advance Practice Experience in Curriculum each of the following areas: general hospital The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy pharmacy, ambulatory care, acute care, and has a strong relationship with the Iowa Phar- The University of Iowa Pharm.D. requires community pharmaceutical care, as well as macy Association and Pharm.D. students students to receive two years of general and being able to choose elective experiences in are encouraged to become members and four years of professional education. The specialty areas such as management, pediat- participate in its activities. Alumni support hallmarks of an Iowa pharmacy degree are rics, , associations, , ambula- is strong in the state and around the nation; patient-centered practice, strong grounding in tory care, long term care, home health care, 45% of Iowa’s pharmacists are graduates of the science and evidence-based practice, and ex- managed care, nuclear, hematology/, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. The ploration of career choices through pharmacy , among others. Rotation sites are College of Pharmacy is committed to diversity practice experiences, electives and exposure to located in the Iowa City area and around the and to providing a nurturing environment leadership opportunities. state. Rotations at other sites are possible, and for its students. Scholarships are available to some students with global health interests incoming and continuing students, including The Pharm.D. program is comprised of both travel internationally during their fourth year. the College of Pharmacy Tuition Scholar- didactic and experiential coursework. The first Locations recently visited include , ship and College of Pharmacy Opportunity year of the professional curriculum includes , Iceland, Japan and Nicaragua. Scholarship. courses from both collegiate departments: the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Admission Requirements Most pharmacy students choose to live Science, and the Department of Pharmaceuti- off-campus, with many options available in cal Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy the Iowa City area. On-campus housing in as well as several classes from the Carver enrolls 108 students each year into the Doctor dormitories or university apartments is also College of Medicine. Second-year and third- of Pharmacy Program. Admission is competi- available. The University of Iowa and the year coursework includes pharmacokinet- tive and is based on academic performance, Iowa City area provide many cultural and ics, therapeutics, clinical practice skills and community service and volunteer work, and leisure opportunities to students, including pharmaceutical socioeconomics, as well as 12 commitment to the profession of pharmacy.

82 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 115 South Grand Avenue Iowa City, IA 52242 319-335-8794 www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 294 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 199 Estimated entering class size: ...... 108 Rhetoric (English Composition I, II and Speech; Estimated male (%): ...... 38% waived with bachelor’s degree)...... 4–8 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% Principles of Chemistry I & II with labs. . . . .8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 32% Organic Chemistry I & II...... 6 Principles of Biology I & II with labs...... 8 Human Anatomy...... 3 Physiology ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology with lab...... 4 Iowa Physics (One year of high school physics or Participates in PharmCAS: Yes one semester of physics in college, with lab). . . . 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Calculus (differential and integral) ...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes Statistics ...... 3–4 Supplemental application fee: $100 Microeconomics...... 3–4 Expected GPA: 3.4 General Education Electives ...... 12–20 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Students apply online through PharmCAS be held in February or March. All applicants Pharmacy students at the University of Iowa at www.pharmcas.org. A supplemental ap- will be notified of their admission status by may also pursue an MBA (Master of Business plication and fee of $100 is required of all the end of April. Administration) with the Tippie College of applicants. The supplemental application can Business. Pharm.D. students typically apply be found at www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/admis- Admission is competitive and completion of to the MBA program during their first pro- sions. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to the minimum requirements does not guar- fessional year and, if accepted to the MBA apply. The Pharmacy College Admission Test antee admission to the College of Pharmacy. program, spend their second year in the Tippie (PCAT) is required and must be taken prior to Admitted students are required to submit a College of Business. Students return to the the application deadline. Scores must be sent $250 non-refundable admission acceptance College of Pharmacy for the final three years to PharmCAS, their code number is 104. The fee to hold their place in the class. Admitted of the Pharm.D. program and complete any College of Pharmacy accepts PCAT scores a transfer students will be assessed a $40 transfer remaining MBA coursework. maximum of 2 years old. Before entry into the application fee. Criminal background checks Pharm.D. program satisfactory completion of are required of all matriculating students. In addition to these degree programs, all pre-professional coursework and a mini- Pharm.D. students may purse certificates mum of 12 s.h. of general education electives Other Programs offered by other colleges at The University of are required. A maximum of one prerequisite Iowa, including certificates in Aging, Global course and one general education course re- A combined Pharm.D./M.P.H. (Master of Health Studies, and Public Health. quired to complete 12 s.h. may be completed Public Health) is offered in conjunction with in the summer before entry into the College the College of Public Health. This program is For Further Information of Pharmacy. Pre-pharmacy coursework may intended to provide students special expertise be taken at the University of Iowa, or at any in public health as related to pharmacotherapy Office of Academic Affairs accredited four-year or community college and health promotion, disease prevention and College of Pharmacy in the U.S. Transfer equivalency information medication safety. There are many areas where The University of Iowa may be obtained on the College website or public health and pharmacy have interests 127 Pharmacy Building by contacting the Office of Academic Affairs. and commitments that are related. Among Iowa City, IA 52242-1112 these are: spread and treatment of disease, 319-335-8795 Two letters of reference are required; they may community health, immunology; bioterror- [email protected] come from any two people except friends or ism, terrorism, and preparedness; genetics; www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu family members. Letters should be submitted insurance; managed care; family and juvenile directly to PharmCAS. Personal interviews are health; and protection of special populations. required. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. Interviews will

The University of Iowa 83 The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Lawrence, KS Branch Campus(es): Kansas City, KS; Wichita, KS Satellite Program: Wichita, KS

General Information Mission/Vision council and through student participation on School faculty committees. The School of Pharmacy at the University of The University of Kansas School of Phar- Kansas was established in 1885. Its programs macy provides exceptional educational op- Admission Requirements are accredited by the Accreditation Council for portunities for professional, graduate and Pharmacy Education. Since 1996, the School post-graduate students; and professional con- The doctor of pharmacy degree program has offered only the Doctor of Pharmacy tinuing education for pharmacists. Through requires six years of academic study. The degree as the entry level practice degree. The exemplary curricula and programs, the School two-year pre-pharmacy course requirements School also offers in conjunction with the encourages the advancement of pharmaceuti- may be taken at any accredited two- or four- School of Business at the University of Kansas cal care so as to enhance health. The School year college. Applicants must be eligible for a Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business maintains a leadership role in developing admission to the University of Kansas and Administration dual degree program. major advanced technologies, and drug and complete all pre-pharmacy course require- drug therapy related research inclusive of ments prior to the date of enrollment in the The School of Pharmacy home campus is pharmaceutical, clinical, and administrative School of Pharmacy. located in Lawrence, located 45 miles west sciences for the state, nation and world. of Kansas City on Interstate 70. It has a stu- The pre-pharmacy requirements of 68 credit dent body of 30,000 and offers a full array Curriculum hours include a year each of English, general of services such as intercollegiate sports, chemistry, and organic chemistry; physics (a concerts, theater, recreational facilities, social The Doctor of Pharmacy degree requires grade of B in high school physics is sufficient), organizations and fraternal living groups. completion of all required pre-pharmacy and calculus, personal communications, biology, Other opportunities are provided by churches, professional courses for a total of 208 credit microbiology, human anatomy, physiology, museums, parks, and civic activities. School of hours with an overall professional grade point and at least nine hours of general studies in the Pharmacy student organizations offer social average of not less than 2.25. Pre-pharmacy humanities and/or social sciences. The total and professional development activities. The course requirements total 68 credit hours. The general studies requirement is a minimum School of Pharmacy - Lawrence Campus professional curriculum of 140 credit hours of 30 hours. The courses in English, calculus, admits 150 students each academic year in is comprised of 96 credit hours of didactic personal communications, humanities, and our new 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art instruction, 8 credit hours (320 contact hours) social sciences, and other electives comprise teaching and learning facility. of introductory pharmacy practice experience these 30 hours. A broad variety of college-level and 36 credit hours (1440 contact hours) of courses will qualify as general studies courses. In the fall 2011 semester the University advanced pharmacy practice experience. of Kansas School of Pharmacy - Wichita Students are expected to have or to develop Campus, located in Wichita, Kansas admit- The final year of the curriculum consists of a basic level of competence with personal ted our first class of 20 students. The KU nine 4-week advanced pharmacy practice computers, i.e., word processing and database School of Pharmacy - Wichita is located at experiential rotations with faculty preceptors software. These skills will be necessary for the KU School of Medicine - Wichita Campus at practice sites throughout the state of Kan- some class assignments as well as future work complex. Instruction is live, synchronous sas. These sites include, but are not limited to: assignments. teleconferencing with active interface between KU Medical Center in Kansas City and other students and faculty on both campus sites. hospital, clinical, retail and specialty phar- Admission to the School of Pharmacy is com- Wichita is located in south-central Kansas and macy practice sites in Kansas City, Wichita, petitive. To be considered, a student must have the metro area has a population of 400,000+. Lawrence, Topeka, Salina, Hays, Garden City a GPA (overall and in science and math) of not Wichita is a worldwide aerospace and aircraft and other pharmacy practice sites in rural less than 2.5. Admission is determined by the manufacturing center. Wichita is located on and urban communities throughout Kansas. School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee Interstate 35 and is approximately a 2.5 hour consisting of two faculty members from each drive from Lawrence. Students are encouraged to become active department plus three representatives from participants in the School’s pharmacy student the office of the dean. Good scholarship is very The University of Kansas is a comprehensive professional organizations as a component of important and considered a predictor for suc- university and member of the prestigious As- their professional development. Students have cess in the pharmacy curriculum. In addition, sociation of American Universities. a voice in the development of curriculum and other qualities such as good communications program issues through a student advisory skills, emotional maturity, leadership ability,

84 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2010 Becker Drive Suite 2050 Lawrence, KS 66047-1620 785-864-3591 www.pharm.ku.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 226 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 179 Estimated entering class size: ...... 170 English 101 & 102...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 60% Personal Communications...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 40% Calculus...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 8% Molecular & Cellular Biology with Lab. . . . 4 Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 10 Microbiology with Lab...... 5 Human Anatomy...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 10 Mammalian Physiology with Lab ...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: No General Studies (Social Sciences and Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Humanities)...... 18 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $35 Expected GPA: Above 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum

Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Kansas Interview required: Yes

professional attitude and an interest in service ing their synthesis and biosynthesis, their participate in collaborative interdisciplinary to community are also important factors of reactivity, and their interactions with and research in these fields of biomedical science. consideration. These additional skills may alteration by living systems. outweigh very high grades or choice of courses Pharmacy Practice (M.S.) taken in the pre-pharmacy experience. Appli- Pharmaceutical Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.) Pharmacy Practice offers a Master of Science cations are due no later than February 1 of the Pharmaceutical Chemistry maintains a strong program in conjunction with a Pharmacy year in which the applicant is seeking admis- tradition in research on and teaching of fun- Practice Management Specialized Residency sion for the following fall semester. Applicants damental physical, chemical and biological and is accredited by the American Society are encouraged to submit their applications principles critical for the development of of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The late in the fall semester of the academic year drugs. Strong emphasis is placed on the trans- program combines academic studies, a phar- in which they will complete all pre-pharmacy port of and macromolecular macy practice management residency, and course requirements. Applicants are accepted drugs across biological barriers, the targeting research. It provides participants the didactic for admission only in the fall semester of each of drugs to specific cell types and to specific and practical experiences required to pre- academic year. Enrollment is limited to 170 organelles within cells, the development of pare for the practice of pharmacy in various first-year professional students (150 on the pro-drugs and analytical methodology to organized health care settings. The program Lawrence Campus and 20 on the Wichita study drug disposition, and the design of prepares pharmacists for their role as drug Campus). Lectures and student organization chemically and physically stable drugs and therapy managers from both a clinical practice meetings will be synchronous between the drug formulations. standpoint and a pharmacy administration/ two campus locations through utilization of management standpoint. state-of-the-art distance education technology. Pharmacology and Toxicology (M.S., Ph.D.) Pharmacology and Toxicology’s research For Further Information Other Programs programs place it at the leading edge of re- search in the pharmacological/toxicological School of Pharmacy Medicinal Chemistry (M.S., Ph.D.) sciences. In addition to receiving strong train- University of Kansas Medicinal Chemistry is an interdisciplinary ing in modern pharmacology and toxicology, 2010 Becker Drive, Room 2050 field that approaches important biological and students are encouraged to use the expertise Lawrence, KS 66047 health-related problems through application and courses available in the Departments of 785-864-3591 of fundamental principles of organic chemis- Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology; Fax: 785-864-5265 try, biochemistry, molecular modeling, and Medicinal Chemistry; and Pharmaceutical [email protected] molecular pharmacology. Graduate students Chemistry. The University has strong pro- www.pharm.ku.edu of the department are thoroughly trained in grams in neurobiology, molecular genetics, the chemistry of organic compounds, includ- and bioanalytical chemistry. Some students

The University of Kansas 85 Sullivan University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Louisville, KY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information • Serve the health care needs of the com- Our students receive extensive education in munity, a diverse population and the both the basic sciences and clinical sciences Sullivan University is Kentucky’s largest individual patient throughout the three-year program of study. private college or university, with campuses • Expand the scope of practice of pharmacy In addition, our students receive experiential in Louisville, Lexington and an extension in community settings, hospitals, managed education (pharmacy practice experiences) campus at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Uni- care facilities, and governmental agencies in diverse fields including: versity is composed of a variety of colleges • Be compassionate patient advocates and and schools including the College of Busi- leaders in their communities, professional Adult medicine; pediatric care, critical care, ness Administration; Spencerian College; the associations, and in scholarly research ; infectious disease; oncology; College of Office Technology; the Institute through: drug information as well as community phar- for Legal Studies; the Department of Early o Student-centered pedagogical experi- macy practice. Soon our students will be able Childhood Education; the National Center ences enriched with services and pro- to take elective courses as part of the Doctor for Hospitality Studies; the Graduate School fessional extra-curricular activities of Pharmacy program that will apply toward and now, the College of Pharmacy. The o Cutting edge education and develop- a graduate degree in the pharmaceutical sci- University is regionally accredited by the ment of critical thinking/problem ences, management, healthcare management, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools solving skills with exceptional faculty dispute resolution, information technology. to offer Associates, Bachelor, Master and its in a state-of-the-art facility first doctoral degree, the Doctor of Pharmacy. o Symbiotic and synergistic inter-pro- Admission Requirements Through its online education service, Sullivan fessional collaboration in education, University is known around the world for practice and research Pre-Pharmacy required coursework includes quality education. o Strong commitment to life-long educa- 72 semester or 108 quarter hours from an ac- tion and participation in professional credited college or university, if an applicant The Sullivan University College of Pharmacy associations does not have a baccalaureate degree. No (SUCOP) received full accreditation from the o Proficiency in technology and phar- grade less than a “C” will be accepted. This Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Educa- macy informatics coursework includes: tion (ACPE) in June 2011 and graduated its o Communication with and understand- Inaugural Class on June 11, 2011. ing of diversity and those from other • Two courses in English Composition cultures • Two courses in General Chemistry with The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Sullivan Labs is a unique three-year (36 month) profes- The College’s Vision is to establish an institu- • Two courses in Organic Chemistry with sional program of study that allows our stu- tion that is committed to the principles of: Labs dents to complete their degree requirements • One course in Physics with or without Lab following 3 years of pre-pharmacy required • Excellence in Education • Math through Calculus coursework by taking classes year round, • Service to the Community, and • One course in General Biology with Lab that is, four academic quarters per calendar • Quality Care for the People in the Com- • One course in Microbiology with Lab year. Following this schedule, the successful monwealth of Kentucky • One course in Anatomy or Anatomy and student will qualify to take the NAPLEX Physiology examination for licensure and enter into Curriculum • One course in Economics (micro or mac- practice in a shorter period of time. roeconomics) The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum is student • One course in Public Speaking, Speech or Mission/Vision centered and outcome oriented and based Communication Skills upon the latest standards developed by the Ac- • One course in Statistics The Sullivan University College of Phar- creditation Council for Pharmacy Education. • General Education topics (Humanities, macy’s Mission is to prepare General Prac- Political Science, Foreign Languages, titioners and Clinical Scientists who will be Our students are engaged in their educational Sociology, Art Appreciation, Psychology, able to: experiences with a team of faculty, staff and Management courses) administrators who are experts in their fields • Provide ethical and empathetic pharmacy and whose paramount interests are the stu- care dents’ success and well-being.

86 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2100 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40205 502-413-8640 www.sullivan.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 460 Course # of Courses Number accepted: ...... 103 Estimated entering class size: ...... 103 English Composition...... 2 Estimated male (%): ...... 45% General Chemistry with Labs...... 2 Estimated female (%): ...... 55% Organic Chemistry with Labs...... 2 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 37% Physics with or without Lab ...... 2 Math through Calculus...... NR General Biology with Lab...... 1 Microbiology with Lab...... 1 Application Process and Requirements Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology. . . . . 1 Economics (micro or macro)...... 1 Participates in PharmCAS: No Public Speaking, Speech, or Deadline for receipt of applications: December 31 Communication Skills...... 1 Supplemental application required: No Statistics ...... 1 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable General Education topics* Expected GPA: 3.3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 *Includes Humanities, Political Science, Foreign Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Languages, Sociology, Art Appreciation, PCAT required: No Psychology, Management Courses, etc. Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

In addition to the course requirements noted above, an applicant must:

• Have a minimum cumulative and math/

science grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 Kentucky scale • Submit two letters of recommendation (at least one from a healthcare practitioner) • Complete and submit the College of Phar- macy Application • Possess professional attributes such as good communication skills, ability to work as a team player, the ability to be punctual and meet deadlines • Possess personal values such as honesty, integrity, a strong work ethic, and compas- sion • Have a personal interview with a panel consisting of faculty members and practi- tioners. • At the present time, Sullivan University College of Pharmacy is not considering international applicants. For Further Information

Office of the Dean Sullivan University College of Pharmacy 2100 Gardiner Lane Louisville, KY 40205 502-413-8640 www.sullivan.edu/pharmacy

Sullivan University 87 University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Lexington, KY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite program(s): None

General Information The College is fully accredited by ACPE Admission Requirements through 2016. Lexington, UK’s campus covers more than Admission to the University does not guar- 716 acres and is home to more than 27,000 Mission/Vision antee admission to the College. The number students and nearly 11,000 employees. of students admitted each year depends upon As a flagship unit of the University of the availability of resources for implementa- The University of Kentucky College of Kentucky, the College of Pharmacy creates tion of a quality educational program. Admis- Pharmacy is a part of the medical center knowledge and develops pharmacy practitio- sion to the College is made through the Office complex, encompassing six distinguished ners and research scholars to improve patient of Admissions in the College of Pharmacy health profession colleges. In addition to the outcomes and human health. The vision is and PharmCAS, a centralized admission College of Pharmacy, the colleges of Health to be the premier College of Pharmacy in process through AACP. All students must Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and the world, excelling in innovative pharmacy submit a supplemental application to UK Public Health make up UK’s academic medi- education , research, practice and leadership. and send PCAT scores and transcripts of all cal campus. In this unique interdisciplinary previous college coursework to PharmCAS. setting, each member of the health care The College values and actively fosters team is acknowledged for their expertise in integrity; professionalism; academic excel- To be considered for admission, applicants maximizing positive patient outcomes and lence; academic freedom; mutual respect must have a 2.5 GPA out of a possible 4.0 an atmosphere of collaboration is fostered. and human dignity; diversity in students, in at least 70 semester credit hours of pre- staff and faculty; personal and institutional pharmacy coursework. Early application (by The College of Pharmacy is housed in a responsibility and accountability; shared September/October) is encouraged. A rolling 286,000 square-feet state-of-the-art aca- governance; a collegial community; sensitiv- admissions process is utilized and review of demic and research facility located at 789 ity to work-life concerns; civic responsibility applications begins in September. South Limestone Street. The building, one and service to society. of the largest pharmacy academic facilities Applications for admission are reviewed in the world, allows for future expansion of Curriculum and evaluated by the College’s Admission UK’s academic and research programs. The Committee on a holistic, comparative, and building is part of the University’s 20-year, The College offers a four-year curriculum competitive basis. Applicants judged to be $2.5 billion “academic medical campus of the (164 semester credits) leading to the PharmD the most qualified are invited for personal future” which includes a new shared Health degree. The program is fully accredited by interviews and then final selections are made. Sciences Learning Center where students the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Criteria used in judging the applicant’s quali- from different health disciplines will interact Education through 2016 and meets require- fications include demonstrated academic and and learn together. ments for licensure to practice pharmacy. A professional achievements, an assessment of minimum of 70 credit hours of pre-pharmacy communicative skills, integrity, commitment, The College has active student chapters of coursework is required and may be taken at dedication, motivation, character, maturity APhA-ASP, ASHP, AAPS, NCPA, Kappa any accredited college. and emotional stability as determined by , Lambda Kappa Sigma, Rho Chi Honor letters of recommendation, the applicant’s Society, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Dual Pharm.D./MBA, Pharm.D./M.P.A.., formal letter of application and personal Society, Student National Pharmaceutical Pharm.D./M.P.H., Pharm.D./M.S. PAS interviews. Association, and The Christian Pharmacy programs are offered as well as a sequential Fellowship International. Kentucky phar- Pharm.D./Ph.D. option. The College also The applicant’s PCAT score and pre-phar- macy students have numerous opportunities affords students the opportunity to develop macy coursework GPA are values used by to develop strong leadership skills in a variety focused skill sets in one of three elective Gate- the committee in judging the applicant’s of organizational and student governance way Programs. Additional graduate Certifi- academic qualifications for admission. Let- activities and have a tradition of being very cates are available for qualifying students in ters of recommendation and the applicant’s active in pharmacy student organizations the areas of gerontology and global health. formal motivation letter stating their reasons on a national level, earning many national for selecting pharmacy as a career and tenta- awards, scholarships, and recognitions. Social tive professional goals also are considered. groups also are active on campus offering a Selected applicants, determined by the well-rounded college experience. committee, are invited to the Lexington

88 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 789 South Limestone, 214 Lexington, KY 40536-0596 859-257-5290 http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 222 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 135 Estimated entering class size: ...... 135 English ...... 6–7 Estimated male (%): ...... 44% Animal Biology with Lab...... 4–5 Estimated female (%): ...... 56% Microbiology with Lab...... 4–5 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 19% Math (College Algebra and Elementary Calculus or Calculus I)...... 4–6 Statistics ...... 3 Human Anatomy...... 3 Application Process and Requirements General Chemistry with Lab(s)...... 8–10 Organic Chemistry with Lab(s)...... 8–10 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physics with Lab(s)...... 8–10 Deadline for receipt of applications: March1 Microeconomics...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Elective Courses ...... 10–19 Supplemental application fee: $75 Expected GPA: 3.0 – 3.5 *Please visit UK COP website for Dual-Degree specific Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 prerequisites. Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

campus for a personal interview. Priority for PGY2 residency in Psychiatry at the Veterans More information is available at http:// admissions of nonresidents will be given to Administration Medical Center. All residents pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/programs/graduate/ those who have exceptional qualifications of complete a Scholarship of Teaching and areas.php academic excellence. Background checks and Learning Program.

urine drug screens at the applicant’s expense For Further Information Kentucky are required. More information is available at http:// pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/programs/residency/ Applications: The University will accept credits earned by index.php Office of Academic & Student Affairs College Level Examination Program (CLEP) University of Kentucky College of Phar- only when the specific subject tests are taken. Graduate Programs macy The general CLEP test is not accepted. A The Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Pro- Biological Pharmaceutical Complex letter grade is recorded on the transcript if a gram builds upon the tradition of graduate 789 South Limestone grade is awarded. Advanced Placement and education established by the UK College of Lexington, KY 40536-0596 International Baccalaureate credits are ac- Pharmacy in 1967. This multidisciplinary 859-323-5023 cepted per requirements set by the UK Office program is designed to prepare motivated in- http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/depts/acad_aff/ of the Registrar. dividuals for academic and industrial careers index.php in pharmaceutical and biomedical research. Other Programs More than 270 individuals have completed Graduate Program Office this nationally recognized program leading University of Kentucky College of Phar- Residencies to the Ph.D. degree. macy The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Biological Pharmaceutical Complex Science is a partner with Pharmacy Ser- The graduate program encompasses research 789 South Limestone vices at the University of Kentucky Chandler focusing on Drug Discovery, Drug Devel- Lexington, KY 40536-0596 Medical Center in offering a number of opment, Clinical and Experimental Thera- 859-257-1998 PGY1 and PGY2 Residency Programs. The peutics, and Pharmaceutical Outcomes and http://pharmacy.mc.uky.edu/programs/ PGY2 Programs include Ambulatory Care, Policy. Within these broad scientific frame- graduate/index.php Cardiology, Critical Care, Infectious Disease, works, students are encouraged to develop , Oncology, and individually tailored programs of study to . Department faculty meet their particular research interests and members serve as Directors of a number of career objectives. these programs. In addition, a Department faculty member serves as the Director of a

University of Kentucky 89 The University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Monroe, LA Branch Campus(es): Baton Rouge, LA; Shreveport, LA Satellite Program(s): None

General Information toxicology through a balanced program of range of existing or emerging health education, research, service, and patient care. care practices. The College of Pharmacy was established 2. Provide effective graduate education in by the State Board of Education in 1956 The strategic decisions and daily operations the pharmaceutical and toxicological and serves as Louisiana’s sole state assisted of the College’s faculty and staff reflect the sciences. pharmacy program. The College of Pharmacy following values: 3. Recognize professional education as continues to evolve to meet the healthcare an individual process that begins in needs of the State’s population, and in 1998, Responsibility: acting morally, ethically, and the academic setting and continues began to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy degree with integrity, as well as being accountable for throughout the professional career, not as its sole entry level professional pharmacy one’s actions. Students, faculty, and staff have only for the student but educators and degree. The College offers the State’s only a duty to adhere to these standards. We also practitioners as well. masters and doctor of philosophy degrees in recognize our duty to be thoughtful stewards 4. Model attitudes and values that empha- the areas of pharmacy and pharmaceutical of those resources entrusted to us. size the importance of a team approach sciences. The College also offers the State’s to patient-centered care. only undergraduate toxicology degree. Innovation: the synthesis, embodiment, 5. Integrate basic, clinical, administrative or combination of knowledge in original, and toxicological sciences. The College of Pharmacy is located approxi- relevant, valued new products, processes, or mately 1.5 miles from the main campus of services, especially as related to promoting Research/Scholarly Activity the University of Louisiana at Monroe and optimal patient and educational outcomes. 1. Promote, develop and sustain excellence is housed in a new three-story structure of in graduate study and research in the approximately 132,000 square feet situated on Collaboration: the development of educa- clinical, basic, social and administra- 23 beautifully landscaped acres. The College tional, research and practice partnerships tive sciences, thereby adding to the has been recognized nationally for its modern among students, practitioners, educators, and body of knowledge for scientists and practice lab that includes a mock pharmacy, other stakeholders. educators in pharmacy, toxicology and patient counseling rooms, an IV prep room, related fields. and SimMan. The College also houses the Quality: the pursuit of excellence, which is 2. Promote research and scholarship that Office of Outcomes Research and Evaluation. cultivated and assessed through a process of lead to improved patient care. continual quality improvement. 3. Promote research and scholarship that Mission/Vision lead to improved educational outcomes. Professionalism: the demonstration of struc- 4. Assess and evaluate all research and “Enhancing Louisiana’s Health and tural, attitudinal, and behavioral attributes of scholarly activity undertaken within Environment” a profession and its members. Certain profes- the College. sional attributes, including a service orienta- 5. Provide appropriate mentoring for The College of Pharmacy at the University of tion; caring; respect for others; accountability faculty development. Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana’s College of and responsibility for one’s actions; integrity; Pharmacy, endeavors to create a professional honesty; ethically sound decision making; Service learning environment that embraces the con- and a commitment to life-long learning are 1. Address healthcare and other societal cept of continual quality improvement. This fundamental to our functioning as learners, needs by involving faculty, staff, and environment enables the College to produce educators, researchers, scholars, and practi- students in service activities at the and maintain excellent academic, research tioners of pharmacy. University, local, state, national and and service programs that directly enhance international levels. the health and environment of the State of In addition to the values stated above, the 2. Promote wellness and disease preven- Louisiana and beyond. College has set the following goals: tion. 3. Promote therapeutic interventions, ra- The mission of the College of Pharmacy Education tional medication use, and the judicious (COP) is to educate future health care profes- 1. Educate entry level pharmacy prac- use of economic resources. sionals to meet the diverse pharmaceutical titioners to deliver pharmacy care in 4. Advance student and faculty partici- care needs of the people of Louisiana and a dynamic, culturally diverse society, pation and leadership in professional to serve the professions of pharmacy and enabling graduates to enter a wide organizations.

90 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1800 Bienville Drive Monroe, LA 71201 318-342-1600 http://rxweb.ulm.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 125 Course Hours Number accepted...... 100 Estimated entering class size...... 100 Inorganic Chemistry w/ labs, Organic chemistry Estimated male (%)...... 35% w/ labs, Biochemistry ...... 19 Estimated female (%)...... 65% Microbiology w/ lab, Human or comparative Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 15% Anatomy with lab AND Human or Mammalian Physiology w/ labs, Cell Biology or Cell Physiology, Genetics...... 18 Calculus and Statistics...... 6 Application Process and Requirements General Physics with lab ...... 4 Business Economics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English Composition & Technical Writing. . . 9 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Social Sciences...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Humanities Electives...... 9 Expected GPA: 3.4 Fine Arts Electives ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Competitive Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Pharmacy Practice centralized admissions system. Supplemental considered. Official scores from the PCAT 1. Promote and optimize pharmacy care application materials are sent directly to the must be submitted to PharmCAS. Qualified in order to improve patient outcomes. College. applicants, as determined by the Admissions 2. Promote postgraduate professional Committee, will be invited to campus for training and assume an active role in In addition to meeting the requirements for interviews. the development of residencies and admission of the University of Louisiana fellowships. at Monroe, applicants to the professional Complete explanations of application pro- pharmacy program must meet the following cedures are available online at the College Curriculum criteria: (a). Complete the required pre- of Pharmacy website http://www.ulm.edu/ requisite coursework with no grade less than pharmacy/admissionscycle.html. The curriculum leading to the Doctor of C; (b). A pre-requisite, cumulative, and math/ Pharmacy degree consists of a three-year science grade-point average of at least 2.75 Other Programs pre-professional program and a four-year (uncorrected, based on a 4.0 system) in all professional program embodying modern previous coursework undertaken, exclusive B.S. in Toxicology concepts of clinical education and pharmacy of developmental courses, whether passed Louisiana practice. The College implemented a new or failed at all institutions of attendance; (c). For Further Information integrated curriculum starting with the Fall A PCAT composite score that is competitive semester of 2009. This curriculum is designed with the applicant pool. College of Pharmacy around patient care and targets educational Office of Student and Professional Affairs outcome competencies for today’s profes- Applications to PharmCAS and all other University of Louisiana at Monroe sional practice pharmacist. The curriculum supplemental application materials and pay- 700 University Avenue also incorporates an integrated lab sequence. ments are due by February 1. All preparatory Monroe, LA 71209-0470 coursework and university core curriculum 318-342-3800 Admission Requirements requirements must be completed prior to Fax: 318-342-3802 starting the professional program which http://rxweb.ulm.edu/pharmacy The College’s Office of Student and Pro- starts with the fall semester. Coursework fessional Affairs manages all admissions completed more than seven years prior to procedures with oversight by the College’s the applicant’s requested admission date Admissions Committee. The number of may not be used to satisfy the pre-requisites. students accepted annually is decided based Only PCAT scores earned within the last on the availability of educational resources. two years preceding the applicant’s effective Application is made through PharmCAS, a professional program admission date are

The University of Louisiana at Monroe 91 Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: New Orleans, LA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information community service and scholarly work. Admission Requirements

Xavier University of Louisiana is a small The vision of the Xavier University of Louisi- Application information may be obtained at urban university situated in the heart of New ana College of Pharmacy is to be the premier http://www.xula.edu/cop/prospective.php. Orleans. Located on a pleasant uptown cam- institution preparing pharmacy practitioners pus, it is minutes from the central business who demonstrate outstanding leadership Upon completion of the two-year pre- district, recreational facilities, other universi- and dedication to the medically underserved pharmacy curriculum, a student should have ties and professional schools. Founded by St. populations in our society, while striving to earned 66 semester hours of credit and have Katharine Drexel in 1925, Xavier is the only eliminate healthcare disparities. The College attained a minimal cumulative grade-point American university operated under Catholic of Pharmacy has been integral in educating average of 2.75. Courses presented by transfer auspices, which has a predominately African- a diverse student population and remains students should be equivalent to those offered American student body. Even with its spe- committed to achieving excellence in all of its at Xavier. Only courses with a grade of “C” or cial mission to serve the African American endeavors. It seeks to continue to expand its better will be accepted for transfer credit. The Catholic community, Xavier’s doors have regional, national, and international leader- PCAT is required for admission. always been open to qualified students of any ship in the pharmacy profession by broaden- race or creed. The College of Pharmacy was ing its achievements in student development, To apply to the Doctor of Pharmacy Pro- started in 1927. scholarship and service. It strives to improve gram students must complete the online its ability to provide excellence in pharma- application according to the directions and Within its mission, the ultimate purpose of ceutical care and education by strengthening submit the following: all official academic the University is to contribute to the promo- its ability to act strategically in relation to the transcript(s), essay, pre-pharmacy require- tion of a more just and humane society by rapid and dynamic changes in the profession. ment form, three letters of recommendation preparing its students to assume roles of lead- (from science/math instructors and health ership and service in a global society. This Curriculum science professionals), and the required preparation takes place in a diverse learning application fee. Eligible applicants will be and teaching environment that incorporates The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is granted scheduled for interviews. The aforemen- all relevant educational means, including after pursuing college level work for six years tioned information should be forwarded to: research and community service. (a two-year pre-pharmacy curriculum and a four-year professional program) and com- Xavier University of Louisiana Tuition and room and board compare quite pleting 209 semester hours of work with a 2.0 Office of Admissions favorably with that of other private institu- average. The pharmacy curriculum is designed 1 Drexel Drive tions. Living accommodations are available to create pharmacists who are scientifically New Orleans, LA 70125 for students who prefer campus housing. trained and clinically competent to deliver Priority is given to non-local undergraduates. the full spectrum of pharmaceutical services All students are accepted in the fall semester. There are residence halls available for both required in the modern health care society. A $500.00 deposit is required once admission men and women students. New students is granted. requesting housing should apply through To achieve these goals, the curriculum the Office of Admissions. Re-admitted and provides: (1) instruction in the physical, For Further Information currently enrolled students who prefer chemical, biological and behavioral sciences, campus housing should contact the Office management, and the humanities; (2) a clini- Mrs. Gwendolyn Hudson of Residential Life. cal component designed to develop graduates Admissions Coordinator skilled in monitoring and evaluating drug Xavier University of Louisiana Mission/, providing drug information, and re- College of Pharmacy lating effectively to patients and other health 1 Drexel Drive The mission of the Xavier University of professionals; (3) motivation to increase com- New Orleans, LA 70125 Louisiana College of Pharmacy is to prepare petency after graduation through continuing 504-520-7580 pharmacists to impact medically under- education; and (4) an opportunity to engage Fax: 504-520-7977 served communities, particularly African in meaningful scientific research in prepara- www.xula.edu/pharmacy/cop Americans, in an effort to eliminate health tion for further study in pharmaceutical and disparities through patient-centered care, clinical sciences.

92 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125 504-520-7500 www.xula.edu/cop

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 193 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 173 Estimated entering class size: ...... 150 Philosophy (introductory)...... 3 Theology...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 20% Psychology or Sociology ...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 80% Health Ethics (Philosophy) ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 31% Academic Elective...... 3 Comp & Rhetoric (English)...... 6 Pre-Calculus...... 4 Calculus...... 4 Fundamentals of Speech...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Economics (Introductory)...... 3 General Chemistry I ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No General Chemistry I Lab...... 1 Deadline for receipt of applications: October 15 General Chemistry II...... 3 Supplemental application required: No General Chemistry II Lab...... 1 Organic Chemistry I ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Organic Chemistry I Lab ...... 1 Expected GPA: 3.2 Organic Chemistry II...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Organic Chemistry II Lab...... 1 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Physics ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Physics Lab...... 1 General Biology I...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum General Biology I Lab ...... 1 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years General Biology II...... 3 Interview required: Yes General Biology II Lab ...... 1 Microbiology...... 3 Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana 93 School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Bangor, ME Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Husson is accredited by the New England ment, communication, problem solving, and Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. professionalism. The School of Pharmacy is Husson University is located in Bangor, (NEASC), The International Assembly for committed to delivering these outcomes by . With approximately 3,500 students Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), learned and diverse faculties who excel in and an emphasis on preparing students with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing teaching and contribute to the profession a broad education and marketable skills, Education (CCNE), the Commission on and community through scholarly activities Husson is an excellent choice for students Accreditation in Physical Therapy Educa- and service.” who want “The closeness of a college - the tion (CAPTE), the Accreditation Council for breadth of a university.” Education (ACOTE), Curriculum and is approved by the Maine State Board of Husson’s 200 acre central campus is only Education. The School of Pharmacy cur- The Husson Pharm.D. program is a four-year seven minutes from Bangor International rently has “Candidate” status from ACPE curriculum, completed after at least two- Airport and two miles from Bangor’s busi- and will be evaluated for full accreditation years of pre-pharmacy instruction. Students ness district with its charming northern New after the graduation of the inaugural class may complete the prerequisites at Husson or England shops, tasty dining, and world class in May 2013. any other accredited college or university that performing arts. Bangor is a gem of a city offers equivalent coursework. with approximately 34,000 residents serving Mission/Vision as the major commercial and cultural center The curriculum is designed to provide a for eastern and northern Maine and the Husson University’s mission is to offer under- high-quality educational experience utilizing gateway to all of central and northern Maine’s graduate, graduate and professional doctoral a variety of techniques and methodologies. scenic “vacationland.” The population of the degrees in pharmacy, business, health, edu- Some of these include lectures, case studies, Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area is over cation, and science and humanities. At the practice laboratories, computer-aided in- 148,000 and the population of the five-county undergraduate level Husson seeks to serve struction, and supervised hands-on patient area for which Bangor is the largest market motivated students through a curriculum care. Full-time faculty, as well as practicing town, distribution center, transportation hub, which integrates liberal arts and sciences, health care professionals, will be providing and media center, is over 325,000 people. professional and technical studies, and expe- the program instruction. Located approximately 250 miles north of riential learning outside the classroom. Hus- Boston and 250 miles east of City, son dedicates itself to excellence in teaching, The curriculum will build upon the pre- Bangor has one of the lowest urban crime to a personalized collegiate experience, to pharmacy coursework foundation in the rates in the United States. the development of individual self worth, to first two years, and focus on science-based a curriculum which promotes clear thinking coursework. Then it will incorporate an Since 1898, Husson has been educating and communication skills, and to an envi- increasing number of pharmacy practice Maine’s leaders. Originally preparing stu- ronment which values the search for ethical courses, culminating in the final year, which dents for commerce, teaching and telegraphy, truths in a changing world. will consist of six six-week advanced practice Husson came of age in 1953, when the State experiences that will build upon three intro- enacted legislation authorizing Husson to The Husson University School of Pharmacy ductory practice experiences incorporated grant Bachelor of Science degrees. In the (HUSOP) vision is to be “A regional leader into the first three years of the professional 1960s, Husson purchased a dairy farm, trans- in integrative pharmacy education commit- program. forming the space into an appealing and sce- ted to influencing the practice of pharmacy nic 200 acre wooded campus. Husson today and care delivery in the State of Local and state-wide practitioners and offers numerous undergraduate degrees and Maine.” The HUSOP mission is an exten- practice sites will be utilized to provide the many innovative advanced and professional sion of the institutional mission stating: experiential components of the program. degree programs, as well a diverse selection “Graduates of the Husson University School Identification of the sites and placement into of core science and humanities courses. In of Pharmacy will be capable of providing the sites will be coordinated by the school. October of 2008, Husson College became patient- and population-centered pharma- Additional opportunities will exist to partici- Husson University in recognition of its pro- ceutical care. The educational outcomes of pate at sites outside of the school’s network. fessional and graduate degree granting status. the program encompass disease manage- ment, health promotion, systems manage-

94 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1 College Circle Bangor, ME 04401 207-941-7163 www.husson.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 203 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 65 Estimated entering class size: ...... 66 General Chemistry with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Organic Chemistry with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 58% General Biology with Labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 61% Human Anatomy and Physiology with Labs . .8 Calculus...... 4 Statistics ...... 3 English Composition/Writing Intensive Course . 6 Application Process and Requirements Economics (Macro or Micro)...... 3 Introduction of Psychology/Sociology. . . . 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Speech...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 General Education Electives*...... 6 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.5 *Choose one from two separate areas: Humani- Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported ties, History, Philosophy/Ethics, Foreign Culture/ Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Conversation, and Fine Arts. PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements prerequisites must be successfully completed prior to the application deadline. All pre- Detailed admissions information can be pharmacy coursework must be completed found on our website at http://www.husson. prior to matriculation. edu/pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy utilizes the PharmCAS application process Applicants will be notified their acceptance (http://www.pharmcas.org/). in to the program in the Spring.

The key factors for used in determining For Further Information admission will be pre-pharmacy science and math grades, PCAT scores and the Husson University scores from the on-campus interview which School of Pharmacy include a case study discussion, a timed 1 College Circle writing related to the case study and the Bangor, ME 04401-2999 personal interview with a two-member team 207-973-1019 consisting of a current pharmacy student and Fax: 207-992-1954 faculty member. Other factors may also be [email protected] utilized to help determine the best candidates www.husson.edu/pharmacy for the seats in the program. A minimum of 60 credits of pre-pharmacy coursework is required before a student can enter the professional program.

Applications will be accepted approximately a year in advanced, with a deadline of March

1. At that time applicants must have submit- Maine ted all official transcripts, their official PCAT scores, and a completed PharmCAS applica- tion. Interviews may be scheduled before or after the application deadline. Three quarters of the Chemistry, three-quarters of the Biology/A&P, and one of the math

Husson University 95 University of New England College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Portland, ME Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information reopened in April 1998, offers a series on to service provides educational experiences ongoing exhibitions of art and photography. which assist in the development of life-long The University of New England (UNE) is an learning skills and social responsibility that independent university with distinctive cam- The College of Pharmacy is a growing and pharmacists have to their community. puses in two coastal Maine cities, Biddeford dynamic program housed in our new and and Portland. The University unites several state-of-the art building on the Portland Mission/Vision fine institutions of higher education. St. Fran- Campus. The College admitted our first pro- cis College, founded in 1939, joined with the fessional doctoral classes in the fall 2009. The The mission of the College is to provide an New England College of Osteopathic Medi- students are culturally diverse and represent outstanding environment for the teaching- cine to create the University of New England communities from all over the United States learning process to effectively deliver a con- in Biddeford in 1978. A subsequent merger and the world. We are poised for success in temporary pharmacy curriculum designed with Westbrook College in Portland, which the areas of inter-professional education, to graduate competent practitioners for the was founded in 1831, makes the University scholarship, clinical practice and service. state of Maine and the nation. of New England the third oldest institution of higher education in the state of Maine. The Doctor of Pharmacy program provides Additionally, the College will establish and our students with the knowledge, skills and maintain an active and productive research UNE’s University Campus is home to the experiences needed for a wide variety of enterprise for the discovery of new knowl- College of Arts and Sciences, which offers a pharmacy career options in the health care edge in the laboratory and in the patient pre-pharmacy program in addition to more environment, now and in the future. care setting. than thirty other undergraduate majors, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. A hallmark feature of our Doctor of Phar- The College will also cultivate and nurture macy program is the focus on scholarly and in its students the value and need for a com- The Portland Campus is home to the new creative activities by our students, faculty and mitment to life-long learning, community College of Pharmacy and also the College staff. Although we are a young program, we service, and social responsibility. of Health Professions. Located in a quiet value the opportunity for you to develop your neighborhood that is a 10-minute drive from individual intellectual curiosity and passion Curriculum downtown Portland, the historic Westbrook by becoming engaged in scholarly activities College Campus is close to major clinical whether they involve faculty research efforts, The four-year curriculum has two major sites, cultural events, restaurants, shopping, faculty clinical practice sites or our classroom components- didactic and experiential. The nightlife, the beaches, the harbor, walking and teaching laboratory experiences. The didactic component of the Doctor of Phar- and biking trails and much more. Housing College has very dedicated faculty members, macy curriculum is designed to provide a is available in the greater Portland and sur- staff members and pharmacy preceptors challenging assortment of courses that will rounding areas. The Office of Residential committed to your personal and professional command the attention of the students, and Education and Housing maintains a list- growth throughout your Pharm.D. education yet be delivered in a method and at a pace ing service of available properties. Long- and pharmacy career. that will permit the committed student to standing annual traditions on this campus achieve success. It will be organized to deliver like Family and Friends Weekend, Charter The student pharmacists in our program its course content in a manner that allows the Day, the Last Lecture Series, and the Candle- continually challenge each other and the students to build upon the knowledge pro- lighting Celebration that follows the Holiday faculty and staff as we collectively advance vided by the basic biomedical and pharma- Dinner, all help to create a warm and friendly research in the pharmaceutical, biomedical ceutical sciences and the social, behavioral, feeling on campus. The campus is also home and clinical sciences and strive for continued and administrative sciences as they progress to two important Portland cultural institu- improvements in teaching and learning in through the didactic and experiential aspects tions. The Maine Women Writers Collection, our classrooms, laboratories and practice of pharmacy practice. Delivery of the cur- a pre-eminent special collection of literary, sites with the goal of providing outstanding riculum will engage the students in an active cultural and social history sources by and patient care. learning process, in which their critical think- about Maine women, was designated a ing and problem-solving skills will continue national Literary Landmark and continues The College values the importance of your to be refined. The introductory pharmacy to host local women’s studies programs and involvement in professional organizations practices experiences will take place in the national conferences. The Art Gallery, which and our communities. This commitment summer after years one and two, and the

96 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 716 Stevens Avenue Portland, Maine 04103 207-221-4500 www.une.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 290 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 174 Estimated entering class size: ...... 100 English Composition ...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 24% Biology I with Lab ...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 76% Biology II with Lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 80% Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab...... 4 Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab...... 4 General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 5 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 5 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Physics I with Lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Calculus...... 4 Supplemental application required: No Statistics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Introduction to Psychology...... 3 Expected GPA: 2.8 Public Speaking...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Human Behavior/Social Sciences...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 General Education/Liberal Arts Electives. . . 9 PCAT required: Yes Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and PCAT Minimum PCAT scores considered: 35th percentile Preparation ...... 1 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes Total ...... 71

advanced pharmacy practice experience will For Further Information be comprised of six, six-week experiences during the fourth year of the program. Jean MB Woodward, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admission Requirements Admissions College of Pharmacy All applicants are required to submit ap- University of New England plications through PharmCAS. Applicants 716 Stevens Avenue entering the program must complete the 71 Portland, Maine 04103 credit hours of pre-professional requirements 207-221-4366 with a minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.5, and [email protected] grades of “C” or better (C- grades will not www.une.edu/pharmacy transfer); complete the PCAT exam no later than January of the year of anticipated enroll- ment; successfully interview with the College of Pharmacy; submit a letter of recommenda- tion from a pharmacist and a letter of recom- mendation from a professor familiar with the students work; demonstrate participation in campus or community activities; and success- fully complete a criminal background check. Complete information is available on our website www.une.edu/pharmacy. Maine

University of New England 97 Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Baltimore, MD Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information practice environments. With a class size of Curriculum 70, students have the opportunity to work At Notre Dame of Maryland University, closely with faculty and develop a mentoring The School offers an innovative 4-year profes- students learn for life. A Catholic university, relationship that will last throughout their sional curriculum that is designed to foster Notre Dame helps students achieve more career. In fulfilling its mission, the School and the development of the student pharmacist as than they ever imagined-intellectually, University recognize leadership and service a critical thinker, and an ethical, competent, spiritually, personally and professionally. as integral to the culture of its community life, and caring professional. The School faculty Undergraduate and graduate programs believing that education transforms individu- embraces a student centered philosophy to challenge students to strive for intellectual als who, in turn, transform society. teaching and learning that engages the and professional excellence, to build inclu- student in the learning process. Emphasis sive communities, to give of themselves in Notre Dame students enjoy the University’s is placed on a patient-centered approach to service and to promote social responsibility. beautiful 58-acre landscaped and wooded the provision of pharmacist care, practice Notre Dame students are engaged learners, campus, scenically located in a residential skill development, teamwork, and com- embracing service opportunities and expe- part of Baltimore’s North Charles Street munication skills. In addition, there is an riential learning, and taking on leadership corridor. From the campus, students can emphasis on areas that have been identified roles among their peers. After graduation, easily access resources throughout the city, by the Institute of Medicine as important the University’s 17,000-plus alumnae have including a number of neighboring colleges components of education of all health care become leaders in a full range of professional and universities. professionals. These areas include, but are fields and important contributors to family not limited to, public health, cultural com- and community life throughout the country Mission/Vision petence, and professionalism. With an aging and the world. population that includes a high percentage of The vision of the School of Pharmacy is to women, coursework that focuses on women’s With more than 3,400 students across all pro- provide exceptional pharmacy education by health issues across the lifespan is included. grams and four schools (School of Pharmacy, creating a model learning community dedi- Pharmacy practice and health care experi- School of Arts & Sciences, School of Educa- cated to the transformation of societal health. ences are interwoven throughout the first tion, School of Nursing), the University not three didactic years to provide students with only bolsters the workforce, but also educates The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to opportunities for application of information individuals to become responsible members educate student pharmacists to be compas- learned in the classroom. Coursework is of society who live their professional and per- sionate, ethical professionals who improve designed such that information is reinforced sonal lives with integrity. A commitment to medication use and provide quality patient throughout the three didactic years. The academic excellence remains the foundation care to a diverse population. We develop fourth year consists of 35 weeks of advanced of the institution. At Notre Dame, scholar- leaders and advance public health. Our dy- clinical rotations that are completed at health ship and faith are partners. The University namic and challenging curriculum fosters systems, community pharmacy practices and enthusiastically welcomes students, faculty the development of leadership and life-long other specialized practice environments. and staff of all faith traditions. Campus-wide learning skills through excellence in teaching This final year culminates in a one week programs encourage students to explore, and learning, service, and scholarship. We community-based advanced clinical experi- understand and express their personal beliefs strive for excellence in all our endeavors and ence that focuses on enhancing the health of and values-and to respect those of others. work together as a team that embraces the the Baltimore community. values of altruism, collaboration, excellence, The University took a bold and transfor- innovation and integrity. Admission Requirements mative move by opening a new School of Pharmacy in 2008, the second school of phar- In addition, the School encourages students The School of Pharmacy uses the Pharmacy macy established in the state of Maryland. to pursue post-graduate training and educa- College Application Service (PharmCAS, The University’s location places the School tion. Opportunities will be available to stu- www.pharmcas.org) for all admissions. This of Pharmacy in an environment in which dents to engage in research with faculty in centralized service allows applicants to use a education and health care are among the the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences single application and one set of official U.S. best in the nation, providing our pharmacy and Department of Clinical & Administra- transcripts to apply to multiple Pharm.D. students with access to outstanding clinical tive Sciences. degree programs. Applicants will complete the web-based application and submit of-

98 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4701 2316North Walker Charles Building Street Baltimore,Auburn MD AL 2121036849 410-532-5202334-844-8348 www.ndm.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacywww.pharmacy.auburn.edu Maryland

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 268 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 218 Estimated entering class size: ...... 69 English...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 33% Speech/Public Speaking...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 67% Ethics (medical ethics preferred)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 45% Economics ...... 3 Calculus ...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 General Chemistry with lab...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 General Biology with lab...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Microbiology with lab...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Anatomy & Physiology...... 8 Supplemental application - March 1 Physics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Psychology/ political science/social science. . 6 Supplemental application fee: $55 General Education (divided among humanities, Expected GPA: 3.0 fine arts, foreign language, business, computer Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 sciences, religious studies)...... 6 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

ficial transcripts and PCAT scores directly 6. Possess the proper motivation for and to PharmCAS. commitment to the pharmacy pro- fession as demonstrated by previous To be considered for admission to the School, work, volunteer activities or other life the prospective student must: experiences. 7. Complete a School of Pharmacy on- 1. Complete, or be in the process of campus interview (by invitation only). completing, 72 semester credits of non- Not all applicants will be invited to remedial, pre-requisite course work interview. from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. The student must earn a grade of C or better (not C minus) in For Further Information each pre-requisite course. 2. Earn a cumulative grade point average Office of the Dean of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale and a science School of Pharmacy cumulative grade point average of 2.50 College of Notre Dame of Maryland on a 4.00 scale. 4701 N. Charles St 3. Earn a minimum PCAT score in the Baltimore, MD 21210 50th percentile. Submit scores from 410-532-5551 the Pharmacy College Admissions Test www.ndm.edu (PCAT) directly to PharmCAS. Only PCAT test scores earned in June 2008 or more recently will be considered and the PCAT score must not be more than 2 years old at the time of application.

4. Possess the oral and written communi- Maryland cation skills necessary to interact with patients, other health care providers and colleagues. 5. Possess a people/service orientation as demonstrated by participation in community service or extracurricular activities.

Notre Dame of Maryland University 99 University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Baltimore, MD Branch Campus(es): Rockville, MD Satellite Program(s): None

General Information tific discovery, patient care, and community Admission Requirements engagement in the state of Maryland and The University of Maryland (UM) School of beyond. Applicants must complete at least 65 semester Pharmacy, the fourth oldest school of phar- credits at an accredited two-year or four-year macy in the United States, leads pharmacy We will achieve our mission by Inspiring college or university. education, scientific discovery, patient care, excellence in our students through a contem- and community engagement in the state porary curriculum, innovative educational The School seeks to enroll students with di- of Maryland and beyond. With an enroll- experiences, and strategic professional re- versified backgrounds in order to make the ment of nearly 700 doctor of pharmacy and lationships Advancing scientific knowledge educational experience more meaningful for graduate students, the highly ranked school across the spectrum of drug discovery, health each student. conducts cutting edge research in drug de- services, and practice-based and translational livery mechanisms, cost impact studies, basic research with significant focus on collabora- Applicants must present evidence of having drug discovery and development, and disease tive partnerships Expanding the impact of successfully completed, or plan to complete, management, and engages in a wide variety the pharmacist’s role on direct patient care the required pre-professional program out- of professional practice activities, partnering and health outcomes Building and nurturing lined above. In addition, applicants must with over 200 community pharmacies, hos- relationships with all members of our com- take the Pharmacy College Admission Test pitals, nursing homes, and other agencies to munity Capitalizing on our entrepreneurial (PCAT) and submit the test results with the provide services to citizens and practitioners spirit to improve pharmaceutical research, other records to PharmCAS. An Admissions around the State and across the nation. practice, and education in Maryland, the committee consisting of faculty members, nation, and the world. alumni and students considers the appli- Students can choose to complete the program cant’s academic achievement, scores on the either at the University of Maryland Balti- Curriculum PCAT, letters of recommendation, leadership more campus or at the Universities of Shady experience and personal characteristics. Grove campus. Students at the Shady Grove The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the Academic Achievement and/or high PCAT location learn via digital education and have University of Maryland equips our gradu- scores do not themselves ensure acceptance. all the same resources and advantages of the ates with the knowledge, skills and abilities Qualities, such as professional and social Baltimore campus. to enter practice prepared to meet the chal- awareness, written and oral communication lenges of a dynamic health care environment. skills, problem-solving ability and motiva- The Pharmacy School is part of the University The curriculum is designed to provide an tion, are also considered. While a minimal of Maryland, Baltimore comprised of an aca- excellent foundation for those graduates who GPA of 2.5 (A=4.0) is required for application demic health center along with the Schools choose to gain additional training in residen- consideration, the average GPA of entering of Medicine, Law, Nursing, Physical Therapy, cies or fellowships, or choose to complete a students is typically about 3.4. Finally, only Dentistry and . The Shady Grove graduate degree. Starting with the biomedi- those applicants who have attended at least campus is located near National Institutes of cal sciences, the curriculum progresses to one semester at a U.S. accredited institution Health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administra- patient care and expands to deal with system are considered. tion, the National Science Foundation, and and population issues. The accompanying the attractions of Washington D.C., as well experiential curriculum begins with an The University of Maryland participates in as many area hospitals, such as Montgomery emphasis on pharmacist’s roles, progresses the PharmCAS national application process. County General and Shady Grove Adventist. to a consideration of persons as patients and The deadline for application materials is Both campuses provide a stimulating envi- then focuses on population-based concepts Jan. 5. Please contact www.pharmcas.org for ronment for cultural, civic and recreational in practice. As graduates transition into application information or the University activities. practice, they emerge as life-long learners of Maryland School of Pharmacy website: prepared to advance the pharmacy profession www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admissions/ Mission/Vision to meet the current and future health care pharmd/applying. needs of society. The University of Maryland School of In general, the School will accept any credit Pharmacy leads pharmacy education, scien- See www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admin- accepted by the accredited prepharmacy istration/academics for curriculum details. institution through the CEEB (Advanced Placement or College Level Examination

100 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 20 North Pine Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-7651 www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/ Maryland

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 312 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 247 Estimated entering class size: ...... 160 English Composition...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 33% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 67% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 45% Biology with Lab ...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Human Anatomy and Physiology...... 6 Physics with Lab...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Statistics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Humanities/Social Science (at least one course each Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 in microeconomics and speech communication). 18 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $45 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 70th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Program). Students must receive a grade of C or better on prerequisite course work. Other Programs

Dual Pharm.D. Degree Programs • Pharm.D./JD • Pharm.D./MBA • Pharm.D./M.P.H. • Pharm.D./Ph.D.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs • Pharmaceutical Health Services Research • Pharmaceutical Sciences

For Further Information

Program Information: Office of Student Affairs School of Pharmacy 20 North Pine St. Suite 722 Baltimore, MD 21201-1180 800-852-2988 or 410-706-7653 [email protected] www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/admis- sions/pharmd

Financial Aid: Office of Financial Aid 410-706-7347 www.umaryland.edu/fin

University of Maryland 101 University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Princess Anne, MD Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information and develop the skills and attitudes required For Further Information to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore These graduates will be capable of delivering Office of Student Affairs (UMES) is a land-grant, historically black contemporary patient-centered care and of University of Maryland Eastern Shore university founded in 1886. In 1988 it be- providing medication management. Public School of Pharmacy came a member of the then eleven campus health, cultural competency, patient safety, 1 Backbone Road, Somerset Hall (now thirteen) University of Maryland Sys- evidence-based medicine, and appropriate Princess Anne, MD 21853 tem, now known as the University System of medication therapy management will be 410-621-2292 Maryland. UMES is approved by the state emphasized. The graduates will be prepared Fax: 410- 651-8394 of Maryland and fully accredited by the to meet the requirements for licensure in Middle States Association of Colleges and Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, and to Schools. Please see the accreditation section serve the needs of the Delmarva Peninsula. for information on the accreditation status of the pharmacy program. Curriculum

UMES is located on over 600 acres of land The UMES School of Pharmacy utilizes a in the town of Princess Anne, a rural area three-year, year-round modular curricu- on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The town lum. The professional curriculum provides dates back to 1733 and has many buildings a broad biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, and landmarks of historic interest. The administrative, and clinical science founda- quiet community environment is excellent tion. Upon completion of the curriculum the for learning, yet is within driving distance student should possess a core of knowledge, (2-3 hrs) of many cultural and recreational skills, attitudes, and values necessary to prac- facilities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, tice contemporary pharmacy practice. There Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach. The state’s are two major components of the program: famous seaside resort, Ocean City, is only 45 the didactic and the experiential components. minutes from the campus. The campus is lo- cated 13 miles south of the town of Salisbury, Admission Requirements which provides shopping, recreational, and medical facilities. GPA Requirement A minimum 2.75 Science/Math GPA and a Mission/Vision 2.75 Cumulative GPA is required for eligibil- ity for the program. This GPA is calculated The School of Pharmacy embraces the mis- using ONLY the pre-requiste coursework. sion of the University as it develops a group of faculty and student scholars who are Course Requirements (Prerequisites) dedicated to impacting the healthcare needs Pre-pharmacy requirements may be taken of the people of the Delmarva Peninsula at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the nation. The program focuses on a or any accredited institution in the United strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, States. Foreign credits are not accepted, nor social/administrative, and clinical sciences, are they transferrable. Credit by examination provision of high-quality patient-centered (AP, IB, CLEP) is not granted for science and care and medication therapy management, math courses, but may be granted for social lifelong learning, and opportunities for multi- science and humanities courses. cultural development. The PCAT exam is required of all applicants. The goal of the UMES School of Pharmacy is to offer a professional program which prepares students to acquire the knowledge,

102 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1 Backbone Road Princess Anne, MD 21853 410-651-2200 www.umes.edu/pharmacy Maryland

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 151 Course Hours Number accepted...... 105 Estimated entering class size...... 64 Biology I-Lecture with Lab...... 4 Estimated male...... 52% Anatomy/Physiology-Lecture with Lab . . . .8 Estimated female...... 48% Microbiology-Lecture with Lab...... 4 Numbered out-of-state ...... 45% General Chemistry-Lecture with Lab. . . . .8 Organic Chemistry-Lecture with Lab. . . . .8 Physics-Lecture with Lab ...... 4 Calculus...... 3–4 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 Economics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English/Literature...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Speech/Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Humanities/Social Sciences...... 12 Supplemental application fee: $40 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 103 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Pharmacy–Boston

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Boston, MA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information rooms, laboratories, lecture halls, faculty chapters of professional pharmacy organiza- offices, and administrative offices. A new 30 tions (American Pharmacists Association, Founded in 1823, the Massachusetts College million dollar Matricaria Academic and Stu- American Society of Health-System Phar- of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) dent Center was completed in 2004. The new macists, National Community Pharmacists is a private, independent, coeducational building houses the Henrietta DeBenedictus Association), Honor and Leadership Societ- college. MCPHS is renowned as one of the Library, learning center, modern laboratories, ies, Black Student Union, Vietnamese Student nation’s oldest and most esteemed colleges of classrooms, and apartment style residence Association, Habitat for Humanity, Student pharmacy. MCPHS strives to be a nationally space. The Griffin Academic Center opened Government, Campus Activities Board, and internationally recognized leader in the in January 2009, providing 50,000 square intramural sports, a fitness center and the education of health professionals. MCPHS feet of classrooms, faculty and staff offices, residence hall council. In addition, the City provides traditional and non-traditional teaching laboratories, a technology center, of Boston offers museums, theater, opera, programs of study that serve the needs of and 250-seat auditorium in addition to a a symphony orchestra, ballet, professional the community and promote the following multi-function room. sports, nightlife, shopping, and many areas core values: innovative teaching that fosters of historic interest. student-centered learning; integration of the The MCPHS Boston campus is in the heart of liberal arts and basic sciences with profes- the Longwood Medical area, which is in close MCPHS is a proud member of the Colleges sional studies; scholarship that fosters life- proximity to many outstanding medical and of the Fenway (COF), a consortium of six long learning and continuing professional research facilities. MCPHS is affiliated with private colleges in the Fenway neighborhood. development; cross-cultural perspectives on many of Boston’s major teaching hospitals, Students are able to cross register for courses health issues; leadership and caring among community pharmacies, community health in these other colleges and may participate health practitioners. centers, and pharmaceutical and biotechnol- in many other activities with students from ogy companies. other COF Institutions. MCPHS reaches these goals by providing a state of the art learning environment that The School of Pharmacy-Boston has a Center MCPHS makes available room and board facilitates critical thinking and problem- for Drug Information and Natural Products residence hall facilities. Students may also solving; research and scholarly inquiry; and (CDINP). The CDINP provides drug in- elect to seek off-campus accommodations service to the institution, the professions and formation within the MCPHS community not affiliated with the College. the global community. MCPHS educational as well as other health care providers and goals are achieved by a geographically and conducts research, provides educational pro- Priding itself on the personal approach, culturally diverse body of accomplished grams, and provides information on herbals, MCPHS encourages each prospective student students, faculty and staff who take full ad- homeopathic remedies, and nutraceuticals. to visit the campus. vantage of the teaching, learning, research and practice opportunities available in one The International Center for Pharmaceutical Mission/Vision of the world’s great health centers. Economics and Policy (IPEP) was established in 2011 at MCPHS as a research center Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and As a member of the Longwood Medical dedicated to the study of economic, regula- Health Sciences provides a unique aca- and Academic Area in Boston, MCPHS can tory and policy aspects of the US and global demic environment to guide and support provide resources unmatched by other in- pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical students toward successful, sustainable stitutions. In early 1996, MCPHS completed device sectors. The Center provides techni- careers and leadership in health care. As a construction of the Fennell/Iorio Building, cal assistance to the US and international private independent institution with a long an eight-story, 230,000 square-foot mixed governments and health care organizations. and distinguished history of specializing in use facility. Connected to the existing George health sciences education, the College offers Robert White Building by a sky-lighted Student life at MCPHS provides opportuni- traditional and non-traditional programs that atrium, the Fennell/Iorio Building includes ties to develop friendships and meet people embody teaching excellence, active scholar- sophisticated research facilities, modern from diverse backgrounds. Students may ship and research, professional service, and laboratories, faculty offices, classrooms, a participate in many college sponsored stu- community outreach. 180-student residence hall, and cafe. The dent organizations which include fraternities, George Robert White Building houses class- a college newspaper, the yearbook, student

104 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 179 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115-5896 617-732-2781 www.mcphs.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Course (high school) Units Number interviewed: ...... NA Number accepted: ...... 1400 English...... 4 Estimated entering class size: ...... 350 Math (geometry, Algebra I & II)...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 45% Laboratory Science (biology, chemistry). . . . 2 Estimated female (%): ...... 55% History...... 1 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 50% College preparatory subjects (advanced math, science, or physics are recommended). . . .6 Massachusetts Application Process and Requirements Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $0 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

Curriculum are 550 (paper-based) and 213 (computer- For Further Information based). Students build their foundations for learning Office of Admission with study in the basic sciences of biology, Transfer applicants must submit official Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and chemistry and physics as well as mathematics transcripts from all accredited colleges and Health Sciences and liberal arts. Students then progress to in- universities they have attended. The TOEFL 179 Longwood Avenue tensive core professional courses such as bio- test is required if English is not the applicant’s Boston, MA 02115-5896 chemistry, physiology, medicinal chemistry, primary language. 617-732-2850 or outside MA 800-225-5506 pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and disease Fax: 617-732-2801 state management culminating in the final Other Programs www.mcphs.edu year of experiential education in area health care facilities and community pharmacies. • Nursing • Dental Hygiene Admission Requirements • Pre-Medical and Health Studies • Public Health First year and transfer applicants may enter • Physician Assistant only in the fall semester; the priority applica- • Radiologic Science tion deadline is February 1 for both first-year • Health Psychology and transfer students. • Health Sciences • Environmental Science Advanced standing of up to one year may be given on the basis of results of the College Additional Information Board’s Advanced Placement examinations. Applicants are also required to submit SAT Member: Colleges of the Fenway Consor- (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores. The TOEFL tium (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required if English is not the applicant’s Three campuses: Boston, Worcester, and primary language. Minimum TOEFL scores Manchester, NH

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 105 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Worcester, MA Branch Campus(es): Boston, MA Satellite Program(s): Manchester, NH

General Information Hampshire’s largest city and is the center of is committed to achieving the following stra- the state’s diversified industrial and service tegic initiatives: The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and community. Both cities offer excellent op- Health Sciences (MCPHS) strives to be a na- portunities for a vibrant and varied social life. Diverse Perspective, One Vision at tionally and internationally recognized leader MCPHS in the education of health professionals. As MCPHS SOP-W/M is a proud member of SOP-W/M supports the MCPHS core insti- a private and independent institution with the Colleges of the Worcester Consortium tutional identity through delivery of its edu- a long and distinguished history, MCPHS (CoWC), a consortium of 13 colleges and cational, scholarship and service activities. provides traditional and non-traditional universities in central Massachusetts, the Academic and administrative units work programs of study that serve the needs of Manchester Area Colleges Consortium together as a team to ensure effectiveness. the community and promote the college’s (MAC) comprised of 10 higher education in- core values. stitutions, and the New Hampshire College & Student Success University Council (NHCUC), a consortium SOP-W/M is committed to the success of its The School of Pharmacy - Worcester/Man- of 14 public and private institutions. Students students through provision of an effective chester (SOP-W/M) embraces a set of core are able to cross register for courses in these learning and co-curricular experience. values that reflect commitment to preparing other colleges and may participate in many competent, caring, ethical pharmacy profes- other activities with students from other Employer of Choice sionals to meet the public’s need for high consortia institutions. SOP-W/M is an employer of choice across quality health care. all disciplines and job categories. Retention Mission/Vision of qualified faculty and staff is a priority. MCPHS reaches these goals by providing Faculty and staff feel valued, respected and a state of the art learning environment that The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy professionally satisfied. They participate fully facilitates critical thinking and problem- and Health Sciences School of Pharmacy - in all aspects of School and College life, in- solving, research and scholarly inquiry, and Worcester/Manchester (MCPHS SOP-W/M) cluding co-curricular, alumni and continuing service to the institution, the professions and aspires to be recognized as a premier pharma- education activities. the global community. MCPHS’ educational cy college, known for excellence in pharmacy goals are achieved by a geographically and education, scholarship, and service. Programs and Services culturally diverse body of accomplished SOP-W/M responds to the pharmacy services students, faculty and staff who take full ad- MCPHS SOP-W/M graduates competent needs of society, the healthcare delivery sys- vantage of the teaching, learning, research pharmacists, capable of providing contempo- tem and the health professions by providing and practice opportunities available. rary pharmacy care to patients in community contemporary educational programs, schol- practice and other healthcare settings. The arship and service. The accelerated program (2 years and 10 school provides an accelerated learning en- months) is offered at MCPHS SOP-W/M vironment that promotes critical thinking, Aligning Quality and Growth (School of Pharmacy-Boston offers the tra- problem-solving, and scholarship through SOP-W/M provides the resources necessary ditional four-year professional program). In the use of innovative and creative teaching to sustain both quality and growth. Clear conjunction with the School of Pharmacy methods, state-of-the-art technology, and and well-understood mechanisms govern in Worcester, MCPHS offers the accelerated an expert, dynamic and diverse faculty. The program planning, budget development, Doctor of Pharmacy Program at its Man- school prepares pharmacists for all areas resource allocation and outcomes assess- chester, NH campus using technologically of practice through programs that embody ment. Appropriate technology, infrastruc- sophisticated, interactive video conferenc- teaching excellence, active scholarship, pro- ture, personnel, space, and other resources ing, as well as on-site didactic courses and fessional service, community outreach, and are in place to ensure successful program laboratories. a spirit of caring and responsibility. implementation.

With more than a dozen colleges and univer- SOP-W/M embraces a set of core values that sities, Worcester (the second largest city in reflect commitment to preparing competent, Massachusetts)is well known for its institu- caring, ethical pharmacy professionals to tions of higher learning and for its healthcare meet the public’s need for high quality health and research facilities. Manchester is New care. In order to fulfill this vision, the School

106 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 19 Foster Street Worcester, MA 01608 508-890-8855 www.mcphs.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 647 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 549 Estimated entering class size: ...... 320 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Biology with Lab (General and Human) . . . . 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Microbiology with Lab...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 70% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8

Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Massachusetts Calculus...... 3 Probability and Statistics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Physics with Lab...... 3 Economics (Macro, Micro or General) . . . . . 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Mathematics or Computer Science. . . . . 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Introduction to Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Introduction to Sociology...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $0 Introduction to History and Political Science. .3 Expected GPA: Not reported Humanities (Elective) ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Social Sciences (Elective) ...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported Behavioral Sciences (Elective) ...... 3 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

Curriculum Other Programs delivery system. Both programs are accred- ited by the ARC-PA and graduates are eligible Students in the SOP-W/M Pharm.D. pro- Nursing (Worcester) to sit for the Physician Assistant National gram build their foundations for learning Designed specifically for students with a Certifying Examination required by most with pre-requisite study in the basic sciences bachelor’s degree in another field, this accel- states for licensure or registration. of biology, chemistry and physics as well erated 16-month program of study provides as mathematics and liberal arts. Students a fast-track option for students ready for a Physical Therapy (Worcester) entering the Pharm.D. program then prog- challenging transition to a career as a B.S.N. The new Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) ress to intensive core professional courses registered nurse. Building on previous learn- program in Worcester is a post-baccalaureate such as biochemistry, physiology, medicinal ing and experience gained from the student’s program designed to prepare graduates for chemistry, pharmacology, dosage forms, and first bachelor degree, the 16-month program advanced knowledge and skills required for therapeutics. The final year is comprised of of study mirrors the Boston-based program’s contemporary physical therapy practice. The experiential education in area health care professional major, guiding students toward curriculum offers students a series of clinical facilities and community pharmacies. gaining the knowledge, skills, competencies experiences early on that will lead to full time and values required to practice as a registered experiences at the end - giving graduates a Admission Requirements nurse in the 21st Century. Program instruc- leading edge in a growing field. tion is conducted in new state of the art facili- Applicants for admission to MCPHS School ties at the MCPHS Worcester campus with For Further Information of Pharmacy/Worcester must have completed clinical experiences in selected hospital and or be in the process of completing, prerequi- community agencies in the Greater Worcester Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and site coursework from a regionally accredited and metro-West region. Health Sciences college or university as outlined below. If Office of Admission an applicant has completed coursework at Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester/ 19 Foster Street a foreign college or university, the student Worcester) Worcester, MA 01608 must submit evidence of U.S. course/degree Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and 508-890-8855 Ext. 1907 equivalency. Health Sciences Physician Assistant pro- 800-225-5506 Ext. 1907 grams are dedicated to the education of Fax: 508-890-7987 clinically competent medical professionals www.mcphs.edu thoroughly prepared to deliver quality patient care in the context of a dynamic health care

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 107 Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Boston, MA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information historical landmarks of its Freedom Trail The School of Pharmacy within the Bouvé including Paul Revere’s House, the U.S.S. College of Health Sciences is dedicated to Founded in 1898, Northeastern University Constitution, Beacon Hill, and the Boston excellence in pharmacy education, research, distinguishes itself as a private research uni- Common. The Museum of Fine Arts, Sym- service and the provision of pharmaceutical versity that is student-centered, practice-ori- phony Hall, Horticultural Hall, the Isabella care. Undergraduate and graduate programs ented and urban. Northeastern University has Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Boston prepare students with knowledge, skills and developed a national reputation as a leader Public Library are also within walking dis- values for careers in pharmacy practice, in cooperative education. This educational tance of our campus. toxicology, and pharmaceutical sciences, method offers students the opportunity to and promote intellectual growth and lifelong gain valuable practical experience in carefully Mission/Vision learning. Through the generation and dis- selected work environments as an essential semination of new knowledge in research, and complementary part of their education. Northeastern University educates students and through community and professional Cooperative experiences also allow students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. service, the School improves the health- to earn income to offset some of their edu- The Bouvé College of Health Sciences is com- related quality of life for society. cational costs. mitted to excellence in education, excellence in research and scholarship, access to educa- Curriculum The Northeastern University School of Phar- tional opportunity, and a strong professional macy, which is part of the Bouvé College of orientation that includes the cooperative The Northeastern University School of Phar- Health Sciences, is committed to preparing education model. Each of the health sciences macy offers a six-year program of study lead- well-educated pharmacists who will be able within the College supports these aims both ing to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) to meet society’s professional, legal and individually and collectively. degree. Students begin their education ethical expectations for delivering quality completing two years of preprofessional pharmaceutical care in a variety of health The mission of the Bouvé College of Health courses that include English, mathematics, care settings. Our graduate programs are Sciences is to be a center of excellence in and biomedical sciences. Years 3-6 (the designed to prepare scientists for exciting health professional education, research, and professional curriculum) are comprised of careers in academia, health care research, service. The structure of the college fosters courses and experiences that emphasize and the pharmaceutical industry. cross-disciplinary interaction among faculty critical thinking, problem-solving, and active and students, encourages innovation in the learning in building knowledge and skills The setting for Northeastern’s dynamic learn- education of both entry level and advanced in the pharmaceutical and clinical sciences. ing experience is our sixty-six-acre campus, practice health professionals, and recognizes which the Chronicle of Higher Education the of each profession. The College Unique to Northeastern University is the has named one of the most attractive urban strives to educate individuals to develop skills utilization of cooperative (Co-op)education campuses in the world. The urban location to be effective health care providers and to to deliver introductory pharmacy practice of the Northeastern Campus ensures that instill in our graduates a commitment to life- experiences. Such experiences are carefully there is always plenty of student housing. The long learning. The College builds partner- selected to ensure that practice-based compe- resident halls on campus provide affordable, ships with health care delivery systems and tencies are achieved during nearly one year of safe housing for new and continuing students. the community in order to assure that Bouvé cooperative education. Co-ops are typically students and faculty have access to practice paid experiences that are interspersed with Home to more than sixty colleges and univer- sites that prepare our graduates to meet the classroom instruction to maximize their sities, greater Boston offers an ever-changing health care needs of our urban neighbors relevance. Students do not pay tuition dur- kaleidoscope of academic enrichment. and society. The College provides access to ing Co-ops. Boston has an international reputation for health professional education for a diverse excellence in health care and is home to three student body and strives to have a faculty that Students complete 36 weeks of advanced medical schools and many of the country’s reflects varied backgrounds and a worldwide pharmacy practice experience during the best hospitals, medical centers, and biotech- perspective. The College is committed to the final year of the program. Required experi- nology companies. generation and advancement of knowledge to ences include acute care (general medicine or improve the health and health care services of hospital-based specialty practice), ambula- Best known as the birthplace of the American individuals and communities through basic tory care, community practice and health- Revolution, Boston attracts thousands to the and applied research. system pharmacy. Elective experiences are

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Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Course (high school) # of units Number interviewed: ...... NA Number accepted: ...... 526 English...... 4 Estimated entering class size: ...... 160 Mathematics...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% Science ...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 66% Foreign Language, history, social sciences . .6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 68% Massachusetts

Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: January 15 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: No

based on personal preference and students encouraged to apply for admission during the have more than 40 types of experiences from summer preceding or early fall of their senior which to choose. year of high school. All freshman applications must be received by January 15th. Freshman Upon completion of both didactic and students must begin their studies in the fall. experiential education all graduates are pre- pared to take the national licensing exam in For Further Information pharmacy and practice in a wide variety of pharmacy settings. The Pharm.D. curricu- Northeastern University School of Phar- lum prepares pharmacists who can assume macy responsibility for the care of patients and Bouvé College of Health Sciences assure the rational use of drug therapy. Many 360 Huntington Avenue R218 TF graduates continue with post-doctoral train- Boston, MA 02115 ing through residencies or fellowships to de- 617-373-2200 (Office of Admissions) velop additional practice and research skills www.northeastern.edu/admissions or leading to careers in academia, specialized www.northeastern.edu/bouve/pharmacy clinical practice, or pharmaceutical industry. Admission Requirements

Students are accepted into the School of Pharmacy at the pre-professional (fresh- man)level. For admission information, visit the Office of Admissions at http://www.neu. edu/admissions/index.html. The successful high school applicant will have completed college preparatory courses in English, math, natural sciences (with labs) and social sci- ences. Scores from scholastic aptitude tests such as SAT or ACT will be evaluated. The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is not required for admission. Students are

Northeastern University 109 Western New England University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Springfield, MA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of practice environments. The comprehensive betterment of the School of Pharmacy for learner-centered educational program fosters our community of learners (faculty, staff, Western New England University, a private, critical thinking skills, embraces professional- students, and practitioners). independent, coeducational university, is ism, and instills a commitment to lifelong • We value the pursuit of new knowledge. located on a 215-acre suburban campus in learning, community service, and leadership. We are committed to the research and Springfield, Massachusetts. It serves 3,700 The College enhances the knowledge base of scholarship of our community of learners. students in undergraduate, graduate, and the pharmacy profession through teaching, • We value innovation and forward thinking. professional programs that are offered through service, research, and scholarly activity. Our commitment is to prepare learners for the Colleges of Pharmacy, Arts and Sciences, pharmacy practice, using practice models Business, Engineering, and the School of Law. The Western New England University Col- of today and innovative models destined It is one of the eight members of the Cooperat- lege of Pharmacy is prominently known for to be those of the future. ing Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS). excellence in the preparation of pharmacy • We value service, advocacy, and leadership. practitioners as educators of patients and other Our commitment is to serve the commu- The Western New England University College healthcare professionals and leaders for the nity (local and global) both as citizens and of Pharmacy enrolled its inaugural class in fall betterment of patient care and the community. healthcare professionals. 2011. The College of Pharmacy occupies ap- • We value personal and professional proximately 1/3 of the newly opened Center development through lifelong learning. Curriculum for the Sciences and Pharmacy, a $40 million, Our program creates an environment for 127,000 square foot facility. The Center boasts faculty, learners, and pharmacy practitio- The professional curriculum is four (4) years in state-of-the-art technology, and is equipped ners to learn, maintain, and expand their duration and consists of required and elective with a “demonstration pharmacy” which will knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to courses, as well as programmatic components. be utilized to train learners in community care provide pharmacy services and meet the A total of 148 semester credit hours of pro- pharmacy. The Center is designed to ensure healthcare needs of the patients they serve. fessional coursework consisting of didactic, a close learning environment that facilitates • We value a learner-centered approach to laboratory, and introductory and advanced faculty-learner interactions and small group education. Our educational program is pharmacy practice experiences is required. activities. A robust and innovative technol- focused on our learners who are primarily ogy plan, consisting of tablet computing responsible for attaining their own edu- To provide learners with a sense of relevance devices, human simulations, lecture capture, cational outcomes; faculty and staff help for the curriculum and to embed the principle web conferencing, and electronic portfolios, guide and facilitate the learning process of “does” (see one, do one, teach one), expe- is included in the tuition and fees. in partnership with learners. riential components are threaded throughout • We value teamwork and collaboration. all four years of the professional curriculum. Western New England University is commit- Achievement and success result from the During Introductory Pharmacy Practice Ex- ted to small class sizes, community service, contributions from all team members periences (IPPE), learners will provide various and volunteerism, with a strong emphasis on (learners, faculty, staff, patients, pharmacy pharmacy services in a controlled environ- student-faculty interaction. The College of practitioners, and other healthcare profes- ment and develop a patient’s perspective of Pharmacy carries forth this commitment to sionals). Teamwork and collaboration are the healthcare system. The complete integra- its learners as well. Faculty advisors within essential in creating optimal patient care tion of the curriculum will occur during the the College will be assigned a maximum of 11 outcomes. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences advisees at any given time, and will not acquire • We value professionalism. We believe pro- (APPE) in which learners will spend 40 hours additional advisees until his/her current group fessionalism is defined by the principles of per week in the defined practice settings and of advisees graduates. excellence, humanism, accountability, and in elective sites as well. altruism. Mission/Vision • We value the belief that the provision of Admission Requirements pharmacy care is a privilege which requires The Western New England University College engendering the trust of patients and other The College of Pharmacy offers a four-year of Pharmacy prepares entry-level practitioners healthcare professionals. professional program leading to a Doctor of to provide pharmacy care to an increas- • We value an open learning environment- Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, and accepts ingly diverse patient population in a variety defined as informed discussions for the approximately 75 professional students each

110 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 12152316 Wilbraham Walker Building Road Springfield,Auburn ALMA 3684901119 413-796-2300334-844-8348 http://www.wne.edu/pharmacywww.pharmacy.auburn.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 173 Course Hours Number accepted...... 146 Estimated entering class size...... 75 General Biology with Lab ...... 8 Estimated male...... 44% Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab. . 8 Estimated female...... 56% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state...... 52% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8

Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Massachusetts Physics with Lab...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 English Composition ...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Ethics...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.3 Social Science Elective ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: No minimum Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

year. With our tradition of excellence in teach- country for less than 10 years, or (b) who com- business coursework can be applied toward the ing, scholarship, and service, Western New pleted the pre-requisite courses in a country 148 credits required for the Pharm.D. degree, England University offers one of the most en- where English is not the primary language. and, nine credits of pharmacy coursework can joyable educational experiences in the region. The minimum iBT TOEFL score considered be applied toward the 36 credits required for for admission is 80, and the minimum IELTS the MBA degree. This is a structured program To be considered for admission to the College band score considered is 6. designed to meet the guidelines delineated of Pharmacy, an applicant must: by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy 1. Be eligible for admission to Western New Information that will be considered when Education (ACPE) and AACSB International England University selecting applicants for an in-person interview accreditation. Candidates for the program with the College of Pharmacy includes GPA must have a four year 2. Be able to complete all pre-pharmacy for pre-pharmacy courses; PCAT composite from an accredited college or university. course requirements with a grade of “C” or better at an accredited college or score and subtest scores; letters of recommen- university before matriculation into the dation; and other considerations relevant to Students are required to apply to both the pharmacy program the mission, vision, and values for the College MBA program through the College of Busi- of Pharmacy (including service, advocacy, and ness and the Pharm.D. program through the 3. Complete an application via PharmCAS leadership). College of Pharmacy. Those interested in this 4. Complete the PCAT (completion of all degree option should contact the College of subtests is required) Other Programs Pharmacy Admission Office and College of 5. Submit a minimum of two letters of rec- Business Associate Dean’s Office for specific ommendation (via PharmCAS) Pharm.D./MBA Degree Program information on application for admissions. a. One must be from a teacher/professor The Colleges of Business and Pharmacy at b. One must be from a healthcare practi- Western New England University have col- For Further Information tioner (preferably a pharmacist) laborated to offer a program unique to western c. Up to two additional recommenda- Massachusetts for those students interested in Western New England University College of tions may be provided by individuals attaining their MBA while pursuing a career Pharmacy who can attest to an applicant’s abilities in pharmacy. This is a dual degree program, Office of Student Affairs and potential to succeed in a School where students completing the requirements 1215 Wilbraham Road of Pharmacy for each program will receive two separate Springfield, MA 01119 degrees, one in business and one in pharmacy. 413-796-2073 A TOEFL or IELTS is required for all appli- Fax: 413-796-2266 cants (a) who are non-native English speak- Pursuing both degrees allows students to take [email protected] ers who have resided in an English-speaking advantage of cross credits, where 6 credits of http://www.wne.edu/pharmacy

Western New England University 111 Ferris State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Big Rapids, MI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information gan, the Great Lakes region, the nation and campus in Big Rapids, Michigan. The third the global community. year of the professional program is located In 1893, less than a decade after the estab- off-campus at the College’s instructional site lishment of Ferris State University, the first In achieving its mission, the College of Phar- in Grand Rapids, Michigan. pharmacy students were enrolled to pre- macy is guided by the Vision and Core Values pare for the Michigan Board of Pharmacy of Ferris State University and is committed to: Pharmacotherapeutics is emphasized in the examinations and subsequently to become third year of the program along with Drug registered as licensed pharmacists. Through • Providing the highest quality pharmacy Literature Evaluation, Sociopharmacy, Eth- the succeeding years, this early preparatory professional education to students and ics, Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacy Law. course has gradually evolved into the modern practitioners; Introductory Pharmacy Practice experiences curriculums leading to the doctor of phar- • Promoting the delivery of patient-centered continue in the third year with longitudinal macy (Pharm.D.) degree. care by pharmacists that are committed patient experiences throughout out the year. to the safe and appropriate use of medica- The fourth professional year consists of nine, Graduates of the Ferris State University Col- tions. one-month clerkships located at clinical prac- lege of Pharmacy are qualified to provide • Developing and maintaining relationships tice sites throughout the state and primarily patient-centered care in a broad range of with alumni, professional associations and precepted by the College’s Pharmacy Practice practice settings. The contemporary curricu- the health care industry which advance the faculty. The program provides students with lum emphasizes both professional and practi- goals and objectives of the college and the an outstanding scientific and clinical founda- cal aspects of practice, enabling graduates to profession; tion for practice or continued studies. meet the present and evolving demands of • The personal and professional develop- the profession. The curriculum emphasizes ment of each faculty member to meet Admission Requirements development of students as independent the pedagogical, scholarly and service learners and innovative practitioners and demands of a dynamic curriculum and Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy pro- provides rewarding and varied opportunities profession; gram is competitive. The College considers in didactic and clinical education. • And, the creation of a professional com- several factors, critical for student’s success, munity that embodies the principles of in the admission process. Elements evalu- Ferris State University provides many oppor- ethics, fairness, honesty, civility and respect ated include grade point average achieved tunities for student enrichment and engage- for peoples’ diversity in ideas, beliefs and in the pre-pharmacy required courses as well ment in co-curricular activities including cultures. as performance on the Pharmacy College a wide-ranging intramural and club sports Admission Test (PCAT). Additional criteria program, music, art, fraternities, sororities, Adopted March 2009 (see website) and the results of a personal academic organizations, and theater. interview are also significant factors in the Curriculum admission decisions. University-provided accommodations include 4,200 single and 376 family units The recently revised curriculum consists of Minimum entrance requirements include available on-campus Ample housing options a minimum of two year of pre-pharmacy completion of all prerequisites, a cumulative within the Big Rapids community comple- coursework. Students may then enter the prerequisite GPA equal to or greater than 2.5 ment on-campus facilities. In addition, four-year professional curriculum with the with no grades below a “C” in the required Central Michigan’s bounty of outdoor activi- first two years emphasizing the pharmaceu- courses, and submission of an official PCAT. ties surround the campus providing students tical sciences through a series of innova- Applicants should have a minimum of a 50 with unparalleled recreational opportunities. tive courses including Drug Delivery, the percentile composite score on the PCAT. Pathophysiologic Basis for Therapeutics, Mission/Vision Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Applicants must have a Pharmacy College and Biotechnology, Drug Action, Pharma- Admissions Test (PCAT) testing date no later The College of Pharmacy fosters the develop- cokinetics, and Infectious Diseases as well as than September in the year prior to admis- ment of its students, faculty and pharmacists introductory pharmacy practice experiences. sion. The College of Pharmacy reserves the into practitioners who positively influence Students in the first two years of the cur- right to review and consider PCAT scores the health outcomes of the peoples of Michi- riculum are located on the University’s main from the January testing date in the year of

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Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 227 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 200 Estimated entering class size: ...... 140 General Biology...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 43% Anatomy and Physiology...... 7 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% Microbiology (200 Level)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 9% General Chemistry...... 8 Organic Chemistry...... 8 Calculus for the Life Sciences or Calculus. . . .3 English Composition...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Interpersonal Communication or Principles of Public Speaking...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Introduction to Psychology or Introductory Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Sociology...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics). . . .3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Cultural Enrichment (e.g., Humanities; one course Expected GPA: 3.0 must be at the 200+ level)...... 9 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Michigan Oldest PCAT scores considered: See website Interview required: Yes

requested admission if and only if there is a pre-pharmacy curriculum at Ferris or any PCAT testing score, which meets the date other college or university does not guarantee requirements above (September of prior year admission to the College of Pharmacy. or before). Use of January PCAT scores will occur at the sole discretion of the College of It is the student’s responsibility to ensure Pharmacy and will likely involve late consid- that courses taken at another university are eration of the applicant relative to the rest of equivalent to those taken at Ferris. Applica- the application pool. tion guides are available on our website for most Michigan colleges and universities. Complete information on admission can be found in the applicable policies located For Further Information on our website at: http://www.ferris.edu/ HTMLS/colleges/pharmacy/curriculum/ Admissions: Admissions-Policies.htm. Tara Lee, B.S. Administrative Specialist-Admissions Applications, Transcripts, and PCAT scores College of Pharmacy are to be submitted to PharmCAS directly. Ferris State University See PharmCAS for applicable deadlines. 220 Ferris Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307-2740 Successful applicants are notified of their 616-592-3780 conditional acceptance usually by the Col- [email protected] lege by mid April. Confirmation of condi- www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/pharmacy tional acceptance requires a non-refundable deposit that will be applied toward tuition. Final acceptance is contingent upon receipt of transcripts verifying successful completion of all pre-pharmacy requirements.

The pre-pharmacy curriculum may be com- pleted at Ferris State University or at another accredited college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Successful completion of the

Ferris State University 113 University of Michigan College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Ann Arbor, MI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision Admission Requirements

As one of the America’s top-ranked Doc- The mission of the University of Michigan, The University of Michigan is an equal oppor- tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) programs, the College of Pharmacy is to prepare students tunity, nondiscriminatory institution. Stu- University of Michigan College of Pharmacy to become pharmacists and pharmaceutical dents are admitted to the Pharm.D. program provides a pharmacy education unsurpassed scientists who are leaders in any setting. after completing at least 80 semester hours of in breadth and depth. We offer more than The College provides a quality education pre-professional study in a non-pharmacy 640 clerkship experiences, including a vast that effectively integrates critical think- college. At least one year of prepharmacy selection of centers, clinics, and other medical ing, problem-solving and leadership skills. study must be completed at an accredited U.S. units affiliated with University of Michigan Research in the pharmaceutical, social and or Canadian college or university. Although Hospitals and , one of the na- clinical sciences and its translation into health these are the minimum requirements for tion’s premier health systems. care is a key component of our mission. The admission, approximately 70% of applicants College achieves its mission by striving for have earned a B.S. or B.A. degree prior to The College traces its history to 1868 when excellence in education, service and research, matriculation into the program. Application pharmacy was first taught as a distinct aca- all directed toward enhancing the health and to the Pharm.D. program is made through demic discipline. A school of pharmacy was quality of life of the people of the State of PharmCAS and a supplemental application, established 1876 with the distinction of being Michigan, the nation and the international available on the College website. the first such unit within a state university. community. The of the School was later changed to Admission is based upon multiple criteria. the College of Pharmacy. Curriculum Although an emphasis is placed on overall college GPA (specifically, grades earned in To maximize individualized learning, the The program of study after admission to mathematics and the physical and biologi- College limits Pharm.D. class size to about the College takes four years to complete. cal sciences) and PCAT scores, many other 80 students per year. (Our Ph.D. enrollment Students study pharmaceutical, biomedical factors are considered, such as: the required ranges between 80 and 100 students.) Small and clinical sciences, research methodology, personal statement; previous health care class size creates a small-college atmosphere statistics and communication skills. Students patient experience; the academic strength of with ready access to the rich social life, also complete a research project. Throughout institutions attended; life and work experi- resources, and facilities that only a major the four years of the program students are ences; a desire to make a difference in the university can offer. Small class size also cre- involved in patient care related activities with lives of others; letters of recommendation; ates more quality opportunities to sharpen the final year being almost entirely devoted and interviews. clinical, leadership, critical thinking, commu- to full-time advanced pharmacy practices nication, teamwork, and other high-demand experiences in a wide variety of practice All speakers of English as a second language career skills. settings (e.g., community pharmacies, am- must also demonstrate proficiency in both bulatory care clinics, hospital pharmacies, spoken and written English. Minimum Each year, our college awards more than $1 pharmaceutical companies and within gov- TOEFL/TSE and MELAB/Oral Exam score million in scholarships: the most generous of ernmental service). requirements are available from the College. any Pharm.D. program in the country. Some examples of advanced pharmacy prac- Other Programs Pharm.D. students live in residence halls, tice experiences include: community and fraternity and sorority houses, and private hospital pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and cooperative residences. Information and biotechnology industry, adult internal Sciences (B.S.) concerning student housing may be obtained medicine, pediatric medicine, gerontology, The four-year B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sci- from the Housing Information Office, 1011 pharmacy administration, , ences program prepares students for techni- Student Activities Building, the University home health care, drug information services, cal positions in the pharmacy production, of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1316. clinical pharmacokinetics, parenteral and control, and development sectors of the enteral nutrition, and the Food and Drug pharmaceutical industry or for graduate Administration. studies in pharmaceutics, medicinal chemis-

114 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 428 Church Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734-764-7312 http://pharmacy.umich.edu/pharmacy/home

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 167 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 114 Estimated entering class size: ...... 79 Biology (general with lab)...... 8–10 Estimated male (%): ...... 35% Biochemistry...... 3–4 Estimated female (%): ...... 65% with Lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 43% Genetics...... 3–4 Human anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology . 4/8 Chemistry (general and qualitative with lab). . . 8–10 Chemistry (organic with lab)...... 8-–0 Application Process and Requirements Physics (general with lab) ...... 8–10 Calculus...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics ...... 3–4 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 English composition ...... 3–4 Supplemental application required: Yes Humanities or a foreign language...... 8 Supplemental application fee: $50 Social Sciences...... 8 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Michigan Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

try/ pharmacognosy, or . science, pharmaceutics, pharmacology and work and research at the predissertation and Graduates of this program are not eligible for physiology. Specifically, students specialize dissertation level, which may focus on differ- licensure as pharmacists. in pharmaceutics, cellular and molecular ent health care environments. biology, chemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D.) furthering our understanding of: (a) char- For Further Information The Ph.D. program in medicinal chemistry acterization of membrane transporters and at the University of Michigan educates stu- how they relate to , delivery, and Mark S. Nelson dents in a broad range of chemically based targeting; (b) chemical and physical integrity Director of Admissions disciplines so that its graduates are able to of drugs and dosage forms; (c) pharmacoki- College of Pharmacy apply the rigor and methods of the physical netics and of drugs; (d) University of Michigan sciences to research at the frontier of mod- mechanisms of how drugs cross membranes 428 Church Street ern biomedical science. We are proud of and barriers; (e) targeted and controlled re- Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065 the history of medicinal chemistry and the lease of drugs; (f) targeted gene delivery; (g) 734-764-7312 long tradition of interdisciplinary research quantitative relationships between chemical [email protected] at Michigan. Michigan has established (e.g., stability) and physical (e.g., solubility) http://pharmacy.umich.edu/pharmacy/home four tracks (i.e., Biochemical, Biophysics, behaviors of drugs and their chemical struc- Cheminformatics and Organic tracks) to the tures; and (h) methods of monitoring drugs Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. The curricula and controlling levels of drugs in the body, of the four tracks all contain a common core including the development of biosensors. of courses that are fundamental to Medicinal, while also allowing students to specialize in Clinical, Social, and Administrative Sci- their area of interest. ences (Ph.D.) The graduate program in Social and Admin- Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) istrative Sciences is offered by the Depart- Pharmaceutical Sciences is an interdisciplin- ment of Clinical, Social and Administrative ary science concerned with the development Sciences. The program focuses on assessing of drugs and drug delivery systems. At the and improving the quality of medication use University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy, and pharmacy practice. The program helps Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program students develop strong methodological skills integrates concepts from fields as diverse and understand the larger health care envi- as biology, chemistry, cell and molecular ronment they will enter when they graduate. biology, chemical engineering, materials This is achieved through academic course

University of Michigan 115 Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Detroit, MI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information smaller groups which begin in the first pro- are expected to interact with patients and fessional year. This increases the exposure other health care providers to assure that the Wayne State University is a comprehensive of students to our faculty and enhances the drug therapy prescribed is appropriate and is state funded university with 13 colleges and student faculty relationship. being taken in a way that assures achieving the schools, offering more than 400 academic desired outcomes. programs. Nearly 32,000 students attend Our advanced practice pharmacy experiences Wayne State University; the third largest uni- in our final year provide some of the most The ability of pharmacists to play an active versity enrollment in Michigan. WSU is one extensive experiences available for the aspir- role in drug therapy is being recognized at of only 13 public universities in the country, ing pharmacy student. Students are provided the state and national levels. In Michigan with pharmacy schools, that are classified by the opportunity to take these experiences pharmacists are allowed to prescribe under the Carnegie Foundation as having very high within a single institution (such as the Henry delegated authority of a licensed practitioner. research activity and receiving their designa- Ford Health System, DMC Hospitals, William Examples of services provided by pharmacists tion for Curricular Engagement and Outreach Beaumont Hospital, St John Health System and include: disease state screening (examples are: and Partnerships. Oakwood Health system). These institutions blood pressure monitoring for hypertension, provide for a wide range of experience in some glucose monitoring for diabetes, cholesterol The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy of the country’s best health care institutions. monitoring, bone densitometry for osteoporo- and Health Sciences (EACPHS) is located in sis), monitoring and adjusting anticoagulation the midst of the DMC’s seven modern hospitals Upon successfully completing the curriculum, therapy, monitoring and adjusting antibiotic and over 100 outpatient clinics. In 2010, the graduates qualify to take the NAPLEX (North therapy. Pharm.D. program received full accreditation American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) and received commendations in many areas and Multi-State Jurisprudence examination to A major impetus for these changes is a result including our commitment to continuous become a licensed pharmacist. The graduation of the realization of the added value of phar- quality improvement. rate from our program routinely exceeds 95% macists input into therapeutic decision making and performance on national exams surpass in manner that can result in cost reduction WSU has very active pharmacy organizations state and national averages. through prevention of problems arising from that providing students a rich professional adverse drug experiences, drug-drug and experience while at WSU. These organiza- Mission/Vision drug-food interactions, errors in prescribing tions provide many health care programs and or administering medications, and patient services to the university and surrounding The mission of the Pharm.D. Program is to noncompliance. community. This includes immunization of prepare students for entry into the pharmacy employees of Wayne State University. The profession in an environment that supports Curriculum Pharmacy Student Advisory Council provides and inspires critical thinking life-long learning, for a student voice in administrative decisions leadership and professionalism. The goal of the The professional program is designed and concerning the Pharm.D. Program. Our pro- Pharm.D. program is to educate students to implemented by the Departments of Phar- gram is dedicated to providing community become valued providers of health care using macy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences to service-learning experiences for our students. evidenced based practice to ensure optimal educate and prepare students for the evolving We provide our students with opportunities health of the patient and of the public while demands of the profession. The curriculum is to attend and participate in local, state and providing leadership in advancing pharmacy driven by the following principles: national organizations and meetings. practice and health policy. 1. Students will be exposed to practice experiences, which are based upon the The Pharmacy Faculty has developed a The practice of pharmacy has experienced provision of pharmaceutical care that contemporary curriculum for the Pharm.D. profound change during the past three decades begins upon entry into the curriculum program that allows interaction with patients as its traditional role in drug distribution has and continues throughout the four years and healthcare professionals throughout the increasingly expanded to incorporate the con- of the curriculum. four-year program. The program has a strong cept of pharmaceutical care. This philosophy 2. Pharmaceutical sciences and clinical active learning focus and has required student of pharmaceutical care charges pharmacists sciences will be integrated throughout problem-based learning experiences in each with the responsibility for providing drug the curriculum with the goal of instill- year of the program. Our program experience therapy that achieves defined outcomes and ing upon our graduates the need for the allows for greater contact time with faculty in improves a patient’s quality of life. Pharmacists

116 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 259 Mack Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313-577-1574 www.cphs.wayne.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 186 Course Number accepted: ...... 150 BIO 1510 Basic Life Mechanism Estimated entering class size: ...... 99 BIO 2200 Introduction to Microbiology Estimated male (%): ...... 35% BIO 2870 Anatomy and Physiology Estimated female (%): ...... 65% BIO 3200 Human Physiology Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 10% CHM 1220 & 1230 Chemical Structures & Bonds CHM 1240 & 1250 General/Organic Chemistry CHM 2220 & 2230 Organic Chemistry MAT 2010 Calculus I Application Process and Requirements PHY 2130 & 2131 General Physics I ENG 1020 Intro to College Writing Participates in PharmCAS: Yes COM 1010 Oral Communication Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 PS 1010 American Government Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Michigan Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

continuation of basic science knowledge ent evidence of professional admissibility and tor of Pharmacy program. Applicants selected throughout their careers. promise of academic and professional compe- after an initial screening will be invited to 3. Faculty will endeavor to deliver the cur- tency. The application deadline for admission campus for a required interview. Students are riculum to students utilizing the most to the Doctor of Pharmacy program is October admitted once a year for an entering class that effective means possible and will strive 1. WSU grants fall semester admission only. begins in the fall term. Upon acceptance into to incorporate new, effective approaches The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) the Pharm.D. program, students are required to teaching and learning. is required of all applicants for admission. to submit a non-refundable $1,000.00 deposit 4. The curriculum will be “patient-focused” that will be credited to their tuition. that trains students to be a primary care Applicants for admission to the WSU Pharm.D. provider. This will involve teaching stu- program will be evaluated using both academic Other Programs dents patient assessment and advanced and non-academic criteria. An onsite interview oral and written communications skills. is required. The applicant’s pre-pharmacy aca- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharma- 5. Advanced practice experiences will be demic record and PCAT scores are factors of ceutical Sciences integrated into institutions and organiza- high importance. Other factors include com- Graduates with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical tions that provide pharmaceutical care. munication skills, extracurricular activities, Sciences develop new compounds for the Student experiences will be maximized work experience. Admission is competitive diagnosis and treatment of disease and char- at an organization such that they can and completion of admission requirements acterize factors that determine drug input, deliver pharmaceutical care and begin to does not guarantee admission. distribution, elimination and effects of drugs evaluate the outcomes of pharmaceutical in animals and man. care at that institution. These experiences Transcripts are evaluated for continued suc- will be reflective of practice environments cess in a full time science based curriculum. For Further Information entered after graduation. A undergraduate and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 Admission Requirements (4.0 systems) is required to be considered Tamra Watt for admission. All pre-requisite courses must Academic Services Officer NOTE: Applications to the pre-pharmacy cur- be completed with a minimum grade of “C” Eugene Applebuam College of Pharmacy riculum should be directed to Undergraduate (2.0). Science and math prerequisites must be and Health Sciences Admissions, Wayne State University, Detroit, complete by May 10. All other requirements 259 Mack Ave MI 48202. must be complete by August 10. Suite 2610 Detroit, MI 48201 To be considered for admissions to the Because of rapid changes in technology, pre- 313-577-4928 EACPHS Pharm.D. program, applicants must requisite science courses must be completed [email protected] satisfy WSU admission requirements and pres- within five years before admission to the Doc- www.cphs.wayne.edu

Wayne State University 117 College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Minneapolis, MN Branch Campus(es): Duluth, MN Satellite Program(s): None

General Information its Duluth program in 2003, admitting the this basic information to the patient by focus- first class of 50 students, and graduated its ing on the nature and cause of various disease The College of Pharmacy educates pharma- first combined Twin Cities-Duluth class in states and the treatment of these disorders. cists and scientists and engages in research May 2007. There are about 200 students at The pharmaceutical care sequence examines and practice to improve the health of the the College of Pharmacy, Duluth. Like their the various roles of the pharmacist within people of Minnesota and society. It is recog- Twin Cities colleagues, Duluth students have the health care system and teaches a model nized as one of the outstanding pharmacy access to volumes of research and educational of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy adminis- education and research institutions in the material. tration and economics courses develop an world, and is ranked third by U.S. News understanding of the influence of the external among the colleges of pharmacy in the United Pharmacy students find opportunities for environment on the practice of pharmacy and States. Graduates of the College’s four-year valuable experience and personal growth present principles of management essential entry-level doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) through participation in activities outside the in maintaining a viable practice. program enter the profession as well-quali- classroom. Students are encouraged to take fied, highly sought-after pharmacists. an active part in a variety of pharmacy or- The first three years of the curriculum ganizations including College Board, Kappa provide early practice experiences and the The College’s programs, offered on two cam- Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Chi, Rho Chi, fundamental components of pharmacy puses, are supported by centers of excellence Phi Lambda Sigma, the Academy of Students education needed to practice in a variety of in diverse areas of pharmacy, such as pharma- of Pharmacy, and the Minnesota Pharmacy pharmacy settings. Beginning in the second ceutics, drug delivery, drug design, medicinal Student Alliance. year, students take electives that give them chemistry, geriatrics, pharmacy management the opportunity to explore and develop and economics, and rural pharmacy. The Mission/Vision expertise in specific areas of pharmacy, in- College’s full-time faculty members and cluding research. During the fourth year hundreds of volunteer faculty are organized The College of Pharmacy inspires and of the curriculum, students complete nine in five departments: medicinal chemistry, educates current and future pharmacists and advanced pharmacy practice experiences, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical care and scientists, engages in cutting-edge research including general patient care, population- health systems, experimental and clinical and leads practice development to improve specific patient care, and community and pharmacology, and pharmacy practice and the health of the people of Minnesota and institutional practice. pharmaceutical sciences (Duluth). the world. Admission Requirements The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Curriculum is located in the beautiful and vital cities of Candidates must have a minimum GPA of Minneapolis and St. Paul with easy access to The mission of the professional program is 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, or 3.20 over the last 60 a wide range of social, cultural, recreational, to educate pharmacists with superior knowl- semester credits, to qualify for admission. The and athletic activities. The TC College is edge and skills to provide pharmaceutical required prepharmacy courses may be taken housed in the University of Minnesota care. The courses in the College of Pharmacy at any accredited U.S. college. Post-secondary Academic Health Center, a complex designed encompass several major areas: Medicinal courses taken outside the U.S. or Canada specifically for health education, research, chemistry (biochemistry of medicinals, must be evaluated by an accredited U.S. and practice. Pharmacy students have ac- medicinal agents, biotechnology, and mi- evaluation service. Pre-pharmacy courses cess to modern classrooms, laboratories, and crobiology/immunology) and pharmacology must be taken A-F and completed with a more than 350,000 volumes of pharmacy courses focus on understanding the actions grade of C or better. Prior to matriculation, resource materials. and therapeutic uses of various types of medi- 48 semester hour credits of college are to be cations that affect organ systems, immune completed. The University of Minnesota-Duluth is lo- functions, and . Pharmaceutics cated at the western end of the largest fresh- courses (drug delivery, pharmacokinetics, Application materials are available from water lake in the world, Lake Superior. The and biopharmaceutics) concentrate on prin- PharmCAS at www.pharmcas.org. Once campus consists of 244 acres overlooking a ciples involved in drug dosage formulations, an applicant has successfully completed the scenic view of the lake. The area offers a great dosage form design, and how drugs are ab- PharmCAS application, he/she will receive a number of social, cultural, athletic, and rec- sorbed, distributed and eliminated from the supplemental application from the College. reational opportunities. The College opened body. The pharmacotherapy sequence applies The applicants ranking highest according

118 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 5-130 Weaver—Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 612-624-1900 www.pharmacy.umn.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 325 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 157 Estimated entering class size: ...... 163 English Composition Estimated male (%): ...... 39% (one advanced level course)...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 61% General Chemistry (full year sequence) . . . . 6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 36% Organic Chemistry full year sequence)...... 6 General Biology...... 3 Human Anatomy...... 3 Microbiology...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 3 Physics (full year sequence)...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Behavioral Science (two courses)...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1; Economics...... 3 Supplemental application - March 1 Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Statistics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $75 Human Physiology...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

to the admissions criteria are invited to interview with the faculty. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are admitted to the College fall semester only. Applicants complete one application for Minnesota entry into either the Twin Cities or Duluth campus-campus choice should be indicated on the application.

The TOEFL is required of all international applicants whose native language is not Eng- lish, except those who will have completed 16 semester credits (within the past 24 months) in residence as a full-time student at a rec- ognized institution of higher learning in the United States before entering the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. For Further Information

Office of Student Services and Admissions 612-624-9490-Twin Cities 218-726-6085-Duluth www.pharmacy.umn.edu

University of Minnesota 119 The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: University, MS Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information and multidisciplinary research and scholarly of randomly assigned students coached by a activity; by encouraging the advancement of faculty facilitator develop optimal treatment The School of Pharmacy, founded in 1908 at pharmaceutical care by providing pharmacy plans for hypothetical patients based on ac- The University of Mississippi, is recognized practitioners with professional development tual case histories. A prescribed set of abilities as one of the premier schools of pharmacy opportunities and by conducting practice- are developed by this process. Students are in the U.S. The School is the site of the Thad based research; and by providing service to evaluated on content knowledge, problem Cochran National Center for Natural Prod- pharmacists, other health professions and solving skills, and group dynamics. During uct Research. In addition to a student health scientific disciplines, and citizens of Missis- the final year, each student will participate center pharmacy, the school was the first sippi and the world. in four required five-week rotations (adult school of pharmacy to establish an ambula- medicine, ambulatory care, traditional insti- tory pharmaceutical care clinic affiliated Curriculum tutional practice, and traditional community with the outpatient clinics of a university practice) and four five-week elective rota- medical center. Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical tions. The electives must be in three different Sciences areas of training. Students are provided the The School of Pharmacy is located on both This is a four-year undergraduate degree opportunity to select their rotation sites, the the Oxford campus and Medical Center that currently consists of one year of profes- vast majority of which are located in Missis- (Jackson) campus of the University of Missis- sional courses in addition to three years of sippi. The first time pass rate on the national sippi. Oxford, a small town of about 20,000, pre-pharmacy courses. It is not a professional board examination (NAPLEX) for program is located 75 miles south of Memphis and degree and does not entitle one to sit for the graduates during the past six years exceeds has been designated as one of the top ten national pharmacy board license examina- 98% which is among the top twenty schools unique “college towns” in America. The tion. Completion of this degree is prerequisite in the nation, while the tuition is among the School of Pharmacy has approximately 250 for admission into the Doctor of Pharmacy lowest of all schools of pharmacy. pre-professional students, 400 professional degree program, which requires an additional students, and about 100 graduate students three years of study. Students are admitted to Admission Requirements in the disciplines of Environmental Toxicol- the B.S. program as either university fresh- ogy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, men (Early Entry) or after completion of Early Entry (Early Assurance) Admission Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Phar- three years of required pre-pharmacy courses The Early Entry program provides the op- macy Administration. Students spend the (Regular Entry) at this university or other portunity to engage in both professional first two years of the four-year professional college/university. Each entering professional and personal relationships with School of degree program on the Oxford campus, the class consists of 115 Regular Entry and Early Pharmacy faculty and upperclassmen im- third year at the University of Mississippi Entry students. mediately upon entering the university. Early Medical center campus in Jackson in a new Entry students avoid the highly competitive (2011) state of the art teaching/learning cen- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree selection process for admission to the B.S. ter, and the final year in rotations at various The current professional degree program program following completion of the pre- practice sites. (final year of the B.S. program plus three pharmacy curriculum. These students also additional years) was approved for full reac- are eligible for scholarships unavailable to Mission/Vision creditation by the Accrediting Council for pre-pharmacy students. Eligibility for Early Pharmaceutical Education in February 2006 Entry admission requires a minimum com- The mission of the University of Mississippi for the maximum six year period and the pro- posite ACT score of 25 and sufficient GPA School of Pharmacy is to improve the health gram was referred to as excellent by the site (10-12 grades, 4.0 scale) that when multiplied of our citizens and the world: by educating team in their report to the school and Coun- by ten and added to the ACT score equals pharmacy practitioners, scientists and other cil. To be eligible for progression into the final at least 65. Admission scores are calculated health professionals in a variety of programs two years, students must obtain a minimum based on GPA, ACT, resume evaluation (lead- including the Bachelor of Science in Phar- GPA of 2.65 during the first professional year ership, service, employment history), and maceutical Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy, and a 2.75 GPA on required professional interview results. Applications, available Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy coursework in the second professional year. online, must be made to both the university and post-doctoral residencies and fellow- The third professional year course work and to the school (January 15 deadline), and ships; by generating and disseminating new utilizes a case-based and student centered separate high school transcripts provided to biomedical knowledge through collaborative problem based learning format. Small groups each. A nonrefundable $85 application fee

120 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Thad Cochran Research Center Room 1026, PO Box 1848 University, MS 38677 662-915-7265 www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 132 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 73 Estimated entering class size: ...... 73 Introductory Biology with Lab (majors)...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 32% Medical Microbiology ...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 68% Biochemistry (upper division) ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 18% Bioethics...... 3 Human Physiology (upper division-not anatomy and physiology)...... 4 English Composition...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Freshmen Chemistry with Lab (majors) . . . . 8 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physics (non-calculus based) with Lab. . . . . 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1; Oral Communications (Speech)...... 3 Calculus I...... 3 Supplemental application - January 15 Microeconomics...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Supplemental application fee: $85 (introductory)...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.25 Electives (with a minimum of three hours of each): Minimum overall GPA considered: No minimum Social Sciences (6 hours); Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 Humanities/Fine Arts (9 hours,) ...... 15 PCAT required: Yes Cell Biology ...... 3-4 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 38th percentile Genetics...... 3-4 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 1 year Immunology...... 3 Interview required: Yes

(money order made payable to the University evaluation (leadership, service, employment in the pharmaceutical, chemical, agrochemi- of Mississippi School of Pharmacy) should be history), interview and performance on the cal and associated industries; government; sent with a copy of the applicant’s resume’ to Health Sciences Reasoning Test. Mississippi and research institutions. The school annually the School of Pharmacy. Applicants will then residents and U.S. citizens are given priority ranks in the top five pharmacy schools with be invited to attend a mandatory Applicant for admission. However, non-Mississippi respect to the amount of federal research Day. Enrollment is limited with preference residents comprise approximately twenty dollars obtained by the faculty in support of given to Mississippians for the last half of percent of the admitted class and their ap- their scholarly activity. 100 positions. plication is encouraged. Bonus points are added to the admissions score for applicants For Further Information Regular Entry Admission who have received a previous (Masters, Ph.D., Regular Entry students are admitted to the professional doctorate) degree (0.5) or for Associate Dean for Academic and Student school after completion of a prescribed set those who completed all of their required Affairs of required pre-professional courses plus pre-pharmacy courses at The University of School of Pharmacy electives. These courses are traditionally com- Mississippi (0.4). Final admission is con- University of Mississippi pleted in three years, but often are taken as tingent upon proof of receipt of an extern/ University, MS 38677 Mississippi a part of completion of a non-pharmacy un- intern license issued by the Mississippi Board 662-915-7996 dergraduate degree. Minimal requirements of Pharmacy. www.pharmacy.olemiss.edu. for Regular Entry admission include a 2.75 GPA on required pre-pharmacy courses with Other Programs a grade of at least a C in each. A minimum composite scaled score of 395 and a Conven- The University of Mississippi School Of Phar- tions of Language score exceeding 2.0 on the macy offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Pharmacy College Admission Test(PCAT) pharmaceutical sciences with emphasis areas is required. November 1 is the application in Environmental Toxicology, Medicinal deadline so scores only on tests taken dur- Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, ing that same calendar year are considered. Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacy Administra- Application must be made via PharmCAS. tion. Each of these programmatic areas offers To be considered for admission, applicants multi-disciplinary opportunities to study must attend one of several “Applicant Day” with nationally recognized research scientists programs. Students are admitted on the basis in state-of-the art laboratories. The programs of a composite admission score incorporat- prepare students for teaching and research ing GPA, composite PCAT score, resume positions in academia and research positions

The University of Mississippi 121 St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: St. Louis, MO Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Nearly three out of four practicing pharma- Admission Requirements cists in the St. Louis region are graduates of Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Phar- St. Louis College of Pharmacy, providing Admission to St. Louis College of Pharmacy macy consistently graduates one of the largest current students with local mentors. The is selective and competitive. Each year, we classes of new pharmacists in the nation. Un- College’s 6,500 alumni practice in all 50 states receive 600 applications for 250 places in like many other pharmacy schools, STLCOP and 13 countries. the first-year class. To determine a student’s does not have a pre-pharmacy program. chance for success, we look at class rank, The College admits students directly from Mission/Vision grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, and high school, and the six-year curriculum other criteria. integrates the liberal arts and sciences with Our Mission a professional program leading to a Doctor St. Louis College of Pharmacy is a supportive First-year students must also have a high of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. and enriching environment for growth, ad- school GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), vancement, and leadership and prepares our rank in the upper 50 percent of their gradu- The College’s five-acre campus is located in students, residents, faculty, staff, and alumni ating class, and have a minimum composite the city’s Central West End surrounded by the to positively impact patients and society. score of 23 on the ACT and/or SAT combined nationally recognized medical community of score of 1100. Minimum subscore require- Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Our Vision ment for math is 24; minimum subscore Hospital, Washington University School St. Louis College of Pharmacy will be glob- requirements for English, science, and read- of Medicine, Goldfarb School of Nursing ally prominent in pharmacy and health care ing are 21. at Barnes-Jewish College, and the Siteman education, interprofessional patient-centered Cancer Center. care, and collaborative research. First-year admission requirements: three years of science, including biology/lab and St. Louis College of Pharmacy students are Curriculum chemistry/lab; four years of math, including inquisitive, interested in health and wellness, algebra I and II and geometry; and four years love math and science, and enjoy helping St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers a rigor- of English. people. They also are caregivers, critical ous curriculum that integrates coursework in thinkers, active leaders, focused and gifted, the liberal arts and professional studies with The following materials must be submitted with an average ACT score of 28. More than intense hands-on learning to create the most for admission consideration: 1,200 students from 29 states are currently complete experience possible. A St. Louis enrolled at the College. College of Pharmacy education prepares • Completed application and $50 nonre- students to practice in all fields: community fundable application fee Students are involved in more than 40 student or hospital pharmacy, managed care, consul- • High school transcripts including cumula- clubs and organizations on campus. Student- tant pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, tive GPA and senior-year class rank athletes participate in NAIA Division II in military, academia, or pharmacy associations. • Official ACT or SAT results nine competitive sports: men’s and women’s • Guidance counselor recommendation cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, St. Louis College of Pharmacy faculty mem- • Science teacher recommendation men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and bers teach a variety of disciplines, including • Personal essay women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. the pharmaceutical sciences (pharmacology, • Declaration of finances form (international pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, and students only) During the sixth year of study, the Col- pharmacy administration), clinical sciences, • English language test results, such as lege offers advanced practice experiences liberal arts, and the basic sciences (biology, TOEFL (only U.S. and non-U.S. citizens in 26 states at more than 600 community, chemistry, and mathematics). All classes are whose native language is not English government, and hospital settings, includ- taught by professors, not graduate students. • A copy of U.S. Citizenship and Immigra- ing Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Bend Our 73 full-time faculty members, almost tion Service status (international students Pharmacy, Lindenwood Drug, Pfizer, St. all of whom have the highest degree in their only) Luke’s Hospital, Walgreen Co., the U.S. Food filed, are committed to student success. The • Test results from the Pharmacy College and Drug Administration, and Bristol Myers student-faculty ratio is 18 to 1 overall and 14 Admission Test (transfer students only) Squibb. to 1 in years three through six.

122 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4588 Parkview Place St. Louis, MO 63110 314-367-8700 www.stlcop.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed...... NA Course Units Number accepted...... 361 Estimated entering class size...... 250 Biology with Lab ...... 1 Estimated male (%)...... 38% Chemistry with Lab...... 1 Estimated female (%)...... 62% Algebra 1...... 1 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 54% Algebra 2...... 1 Geometry...... 1 English...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Additional math (pre-calculus or calculus suggested)...... 1 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Upper level science course...... 1 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.2 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

Early decision plan students who wish to accept our offer of admission must confirm their intention to enroll by submitting a $500 tuition deposit within 10 business days of notification of acceptance. Regular decision students must submit a $300 deposit, also within 10 business days of notification of acceptance.

Application Deadlines: Early decision applicants: Dec. 15 Regular decision applicants: Feb. 1 Transfer students: Feb. 1 For Further Information

Penny Myers Bryant Director of Admissions & Registrar St. Louis College of Pharmacy 4588 Parkview Place St. Louis, MO 63110-1088 314.446.8313 or 800.2.STLCOP ext. 8313 [email protected] www.stlcop.edu Missouri

St. Louis College of Pharmacy 123 University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Kansas City, MO Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Columbia, MO

General Information educate students, health care professionals fied pre-requites for the Pharm.D. degree. The and scientists, conduct research, and serve first professional year includes introductory Originally organized in 1885, the School the public and the pharmacy profession in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences was reorganized and reincorporated in 1898 order to meet pharmaceutical needs and and upper-level basic science courses. Com- as the Kansas City College of Pharmacy and advance the standard of health care. mencing with the second professional year, Natural Science. It became the third profes- students engage in advanced pharmaceutical sional school of the University of Kansas City Student Life science lecture and labs, professional elec- in 1943; and when the University of Kansas tives, pharmacology and toxicology and in- City became part of the University of Mis- The UMKC School of Pharmacy provides stu- troductory pharmacy practice experiences. In souri system in 1963, the School of Pharmacy dents a variety of student organizations and the third year students apply their knowledge became the only state-supported pharmacy professional activities in which to participate. to therapeutic problems and are immersed in school in Missouri. The professional organizations include active advanced pharmacotherapeutics, evidence student chapters of the American Pharma- based medicine research methods, advances The UMKC School of Pharmacy offers pro- cists Association (APhA-ASP), the Alpha in drug therapy and pharmacy practice grams leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy Omega Chapter of Rho Chi, the Omega management. The final year is devoted to degree and participates with the UMKC Chapter of Kappa Epsilon, the Gamma structured advanced pharmacy practice School of Graduate Studies in offering the Theta Chapter of Kappa Psi, the National experiences provided through commu- interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree. Community Pharmacists Association, the nity, hospital, clinical and other specialized Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, the pharmacy practice settings. All of the intro- The University of Missouri-Kansas City has Student Society of Health System Pharmacy, ductory and advanced pharmacy practice two campuses in Kansas City. The Volker Public Health Organization and the Student learning experiences are conducted in actual campus and the Health Sciences campus. College of Clinical Pharmacy. UMKC’s practice settings under the supervision of a The School of Pharmacy’s Health Sciences Academy of Student Pharmacists {ASP} local practitioner-instructor or clinical pharmacist Building is on the University’s Health Sci- chapter has won national recognition for the who serves as an exemplary role model in ences campus where the Schools of Dentistry, development and success of Project Outreach his/her particular type of pharmacy practice. Medicine and Nursing are also located. The (drug and alcohol abuse program for fifth Health Sciences Building facilities include graders), ROOt for Health, Operation Dia- Admission Requirements the Pharmacy Practice Programs Office, the betes, Operation Immunization, Heartburn Biopharmacometrics Laboratory, Pharmaco- Awareness and Asthma Coalition and for the Entering Pharm.D. class: 123 [95 Kansas City logical and Toxicological laboratories, Drug active number of participating students in the & 28 Columbia satellite]. Information Center and Library, computer UMKC Chapter. The School’s student chapter labs, simulation labs, pharmacy compound- of APhA has won the Chapter Achievement Students are admitted to the School of ing practice laboratory and a mock/model Award numerous times and pharmacy stu- Pharmacy in the fall only. A minimum of pharmacy. Affiliations are maintained with dents and pharmacy student organizations 56 semester hours of pre-requisite college many area hospitals and clinical pharmacies continue to be recognized at the campus coursework is required. Prerequisite courses and contemporary community pharmacy level for their outstanding leadership and must be satisfactorily completed (grade “C” practices. In addition, the UMKC School of community service efforts. or better) prior to full admission to the pro- Pharmacy offers a satellite Pharm.D. program fessional pharmacy program. To be competi- on the University of Missouri-Columbia UMKC has approximately 13,000 students tive for admission grades higher than “C” in campus in conjunction with the School of enrolled. UMKC offers on-campus residential college coursework are highly recommended. Health Professions. living and campus apartments, conveniently Equivalent pre-requisite courses may be located on campus providing comfortable taken at any regionally accredited college Mission/Vision rooms and amenities. or university. In addition to completing the pre-pharmacy curriculum requirements, The UMKC School of Pharmacy will be Curriculum applicants must: an internationally respected learning com- 1. Have a minimum 2.75/4.0 cumulative munity which creates standards in practice, Beginning Fall 2012, the doctor of pharmacy GPA on all college-level work completed education and research to promote health curriculum will encompass four academic [3.5 GPA is recommended]. and quality of life. The Schools mission is to years of study, after completion of the speci-

124 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2464 Charlotte Street Health Sciences Building, RM 2312 Kansas City, MO 64108 816-235-2429 http://pharmacy.umkc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 0 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 0 Estimated entering class size: ...... 0 English Composition I...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... NA General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... NA Calculus with Analytical Geometry . . . . . 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... NA General Biology I...... 3 Speech/Public Speaking...... 3 U.S. Constitution (can be satisfied by American History or American Government). . . .3 Application Process and Requirements General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Physics with Lab...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Biology II...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 English Composition II...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Supplemental application fee: $50 domestic, Cell Biology ...... 3 $65 international Human Anatomy with Lab...... 4 Expected GPA: 3.5 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 Medical Terminology ...... 1 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

2. Have a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA on all sci- eligibility requirements for admission does ence/math college-level work completed not guarantee an interview or a place in the [3.5 is recommended]. entering class. 3. Take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) prior to February 1 of the Applications must be submitted by stated ap- application year and have official scores plication deadline to be considered. Late ap- submitted to PharmCAS by the testing plications will not be considered. Applicants agency. must be in good academic and behavioral 4. Complete and submit the AACP Phar- standing to include submission of a criminal macy Centralized Application Service background check. [PharmCAS]application and fee. 5. Have one official recommendation form For Further Information submitted to PharmCAS. 6. Complete and submit the on-line Pharmacy Student Services UMKC Doctor of Pharmacy supple- University of Missouri-Kansas City mental application and fee. 2464 Charlotte Street, Suite 1219 7. Complete a structured, formal interview Kansas City, MO 64108 at the School of Pharmacy Kansas City 816-235-1613 campus, if selected. [email protected] http://pharmacy.umkc.edu The student selection process is based on multiple variables. Some of the factors include: application materials submitted, results of the PCAT, collegiate scholastic achievement, collegiate science and math achievement, complexity of previous college Missouri work, recommendation form, leadership, campus & community involvement, health care experience, and a structured interview.

Applicants should be aware that admis- sion is competitive and meeting minimum

University of Missouri–Kansas City 125 The University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Missoula, MT Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision hospital and one retail, are completed during this time period. The University of Montana (UM) Skaggs Focus School of Pharmacy is a member of the The focus of this professional program is to The final professional year is entirely expe- American Association of Colleges of Pharma- provide a composite of educational experi- riential. Students complete one eight week cy and its professional program is accredited ences that will produce both a well-educated advanced practice experience in an institu- by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy person and a highly-trained professional tional setting, eight weeks in an ambulatory Education. It is located in Missoula, a com- health care practitioner. care setting, and four weeks in a community munity of approximately 70,000 persons. pharmacy. Additionally, students complete Opportunity four, four week elective advanced practice The Skaggs School of Pharmacy is located The University of Montana is committed to a experience rotations. on the Missoula campus. Strong support program of equal opportunity for education, programs are offered by the physical, biologi- employment, and participation in University The professional curriculum must be taken cal and behavioral sciences and the clinical activities without regard to race, color, sex, in residence at The University of Montana facilities available in the city are excellent. age, religious creed, political ideas, marital Skaggs School of Pharmacy. A program of In addition, the relatively small size of the status, physical or mental handicap, national selected electives allows the student to obtain Skaggs School of Pharmacy offers the student origin, or ancestry. further educational experience in specialized an opportunity to develop and maintain areas of pharmaceutical knowledge and is closer relationships with the faculty members Career Diversity designed to prepare them specifically for and with fellow students. Career opportunities exist in the fields of community pharmacy, sales and manage- community pharmacy, institutional phar- ment, research and teaching, or hospital and Located in Western Montana, halfway macy, federal or state government service, institutional pharmacy. between Yellowstone and Glacier National public health agencies, and with the phar- Parks, The University of Montana offers maceutical industry in sales positions or in Admission to UM is effected through the Of- unique opportunities for outdoor activities. manufacturing. Those with advanced degrees fice of Admissions and New Student Services, Student organizations are as varied as the are in demand for research positions and Lommasson Center, The University of Mon- individuals on the campus itself. Students positions in pharmaceutical education. tana, Missoula, Montana 59812. However, may enjoy various major athletic events, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy has final regularly scheduled concerts, and fine arts Curriculum jurisdiction in the selection of its students. performances. The curriculum offered by the Skaggs School Admission Requirements UM offers ten dormitories with a variety of of Pharmacy consists of a six year program options for on-campus residents. The Uni- leading to the entry-level Pharm.D. degree. For a listing of the College Preparatory Pro- versity of Montana has mandatory residency The first two years, or pre-professional por- gram, see The University of Montana Admis- requirements, requiring freshmen to live on tion of the curriculum, are spent in studies sion Standards for Out-of-State Residents. campus during their first year. Family hous- of the basic physical and biological sciences ing is available for families with at least one and in course work necessary to satisfy the The applicant must meet the general require- adult member attending the University full- University general education requirements. ments for admission to The University. The time. The family housing units range in size applicant must have completed two years of from studio to four-bedroom apartments. During the first three years of the professional satisfactory college work as prescribed in the UM has five fraternities and four sorori- program, students devote their time to the pre-pharmacy curriculum. This work may be ties within walking distance from campus. study of the pharmaceutical sciences and transferred from accredited colleges. Students also may choose to live in religious pharmacy practice. Areas of study include living groups or rental units within the Mis- biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutics, Each applicant for admission to the profes- soula community. medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, social sional curriculum must have a cumulative administrative pharmacy, and therapeutics. and pre-professional GPA of 2.5 or higher Two introductory practice experiences, one (on a 4.00 scale) at the time of application

126 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 32 Campus Drive #1512 Missoula, MT 59812 406-243-4621 www.health.umt.edu Montana Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 118 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 71 Estimated entering class size: ...... 65 College Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 10 Estimated male (%): ...... 38% Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% Cell & Molecular Biology...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 17% Intro to Human Form & Function (Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology) ...... 6 College Physics with Lab...... 5 Applied Calculus...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: No English Composition...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 15 Communications Elective...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Micro or Macro Economics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Social Science Elective (Intro to Psychology Expected GPA: 3.5 or Sociology)...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum; average last year was 61st percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

for admission to the first professional year. For Further Information All required pre-pharmacy courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Office of Student Services Grades of “C-” or lower are not acceptable. College of Health Professions and Entrance into the professional curriculum is Biomedical Sciences selective and enrollment is limited. Selection Skaggs School of Pharmacy is based primarily on academic achievement, The University of Montana the appropriateness of the pre-pharmacy Missoula, MT 59812-1512 coursework submitted, PCAT scores current 406-243-4656 within two years, and an evaluation from Fax: 406-243-5235 60 hours of paid or volunteer experience in [email protected] a pharmacy, other health care settings or a www.health.umt.edu social service venue.

Autumn semester is the normal time for admission to the School of Pharmacy. Ap- plication forms for admission to the profes- sional curriculum may be obtained from our Web site at www.health.umt.edu and must be submitted for consideration by the faculty prior to the stated deadline date.

Complete credentials for general admission to The University must be on file in the of- fice of admissions and records by July 1 each year for admission to the autumn semester and one month prior to the first day of reg- istration for the spring semester. Transfer applicants should apply for admission during their last term at another institution.

The University of Montana 127 Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Omaha, NE Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information information on a website that includes results Curriculum from an annual housing survey of current Founded in 1878, Creighton University, one students and roommate finding assistance. The School of Pharmacy and Health Profes- of only 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in sions is a recognized leader in innovative the nation, is a private, independent, coedu- The School of Pharmacy and Health Profes- curricula designed to prepare students to cational institution. Creighton is one of only sions offers national recognized professional face the challenges of pharmacy in the 21st three Jesuit institutions with an academic entry-level programs leading to Doctor of century. Creighton’s pharmacy program medical center. Creighton’s 122-acre enclosed Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Pharmacy, provides students a sound scientific knowl- campus is located within walking distance and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees, edge base, well-developed clinical expertise, of downtown Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city plus additional programs in Pharmaceutical critical thinking abilities, moral reasoning, with a population of over 800,000. Creighton’s Sciences and Emergency Medical Services. and communication skills. The School prides nearly 7,000 students come from all 50 states, The Pharmacy Program is fully accredited itself on a tradition for caring, value-oriented the District of Columbia, and more than 70 by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy education of the whole person. Biomedi- countries. Creighton offers advanced pro- Education (ACPE). In 1976, Creighton began cal science courses are taught through an grams through a Graduate School and four offering the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) interdisciplinary approach during the first professional schools (Dentistry, Law, Medi- degree. In 2001, Creighton moved to the two years. Student initiated research proj- cine, and Pharmacy and Health Professions). forefront when it became the first in the ects also provide an opportunity to expand Undergraduates choose from 50-plus majors national offer an entry-level, distance scientific knowledge. The School furnishes in three colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business pathway Pharm.D. degree. This innovative diverse opportunities for students interested Administration, and Nursing. Nearly 35 per- pathway relies upon the most advanced in participating in research. cent of the student body is enrolled in health distance-learning technologies. Students in science programs. the distance pathway come to Creighton for All pharmacy students, campus and distance, short intensive laboratory summer sessions are issued their own tablet computers. It is Service at local, regional, national, and global and some distance students may have oppor- incorporated into every aspect of learning levels and in all academic areas is a natural tunities to complete their clinical rotations and the School’s IT staff will give students all part of campus life, flowing from Creighton’s close to home. the necessary training and technical support. educational mission and Jesuit inspiration. Hands-on learning is an important part of a Mission/Vision Three academic years in the School’s class- Creighton education, especially in programs rooms and laboratories studying biomedi- that require clerkships. Creighton students In the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of Creighton cal and pharmaceutical sciences prepare choose among hundreds of sites across the University, we shall serve humanity by edu- students for their final year in the clinical globe, from Native American communities cating occupational therapists, pharmacists rotations. Additionally, during these first in the United States to impoverished com- and physical therapists who provide compas- three years, early clinical and service expe- munities in the . sionate, comprehensive care to individuals riences give students a broad exposure to and populations. We seek to advance knowl- the profession and patient care and provide There is always something to do, thanks to edge, promote justice, foster responsible and the foundation for the final year of clinical Creighton’s full schedule of concerts, recre- proactive citizenship and enable positive rotations. During the fourth and final year, ation, games, and annual festivals. Campus- change. We commit to developing creative Creighton pharmacy students have available wide, there are more than 180 student clubs and effective leaders dedicated to ethical more than 300 clinical sites in the United and organizations. Creighton is a NCAA conduct, interprofessional collaboration and States and internationally. Students complete Division I university offering intercollegiate service to others. Members of the School eight clinical rotations, each a five-week-long competition through the Missouri Valley community shall contribute to the improve- experience. Five of the clinical rotations are Conference. Students may choose from ment of societal health through innovative required in distinct professional settings: apartment living residence halls for gradu- teaching, learning, research, scholarship and community pharmacy, acute patient care, ate, married, and professional students and patient/client-centered care. in-patient hospital, ambulatory clinics, and students with children, or off-campus hous- drug information. Three elective clinical ing. The School of Pharmacy and Health rotations allow students to focus on specific Professions provides off-campus housing practice interests.

128 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 402-280-2950 http://spahp.creighton.edu/admission/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 373 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 306 Estimated entering class size: ...... 189 General Chemistry I & II with labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry I & II with labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% General Biology I & II with labs (Coursework in Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 88% botany, ecology, entomology, anatomy, or physiology will not fulfill the biology requirement). . 8

Human Anatomy (If enrolled in a combined anatomy/ Nebraska physiology course, 6 semester hours will be required). 3 Application Process and Requirements Calculus (Pre-calculus, survey, and brief calculus will not fulfill the requirement) ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Speech...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Microeconomics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $30 English (including Composition)...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.25 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 45th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements For Further Information

An increasing number of applicants are elect- Creighton University ing to complete a bachelor’s degree before School of Pharmacy and Health Professions entry but a minimum of 63 semester hours Admission Office are required. 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 All prerequisite courses must be completed 800-325-2830 Ext. 1 or 402-280-2662 at a regionally accredited institution in the Fax: 402-280-5739 United States. Students are encouraged to [email protected] take full course loads each semester (mini- http://spahp.creighton.edu/admission/ mum of 15 semester hours). All science pre- pharmacy requisite classes must be at a level such that the courses would be acceptable to advance towards a bachelor’s degree in that discipline. All questions concerning admission or pre- requisite courses should be directed to the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Admission Office.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) is highly recommended for con- sideration. The deadline for PharmCAS and Creighton Supplemental application submis- sion is March 1.

Creighton University 129 University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Omaha, NE Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The city of Omaha provides a wide variety Curriculum of cultural activities and events including The College of Pharmacy is located on the the Omaha Symphony, Joslyn Art Museum, During the first three years of the four-year University of Nebraska Medical Center community theaters and professional sports. professional curriculum, students receive (UNMC) campus occupying facilities com- The numerous parks and lakes in and sur- instruction in the basic biomedical, phar- pleted in 1976 and has offered the doctor of rounding Omaha provide ample facilities for maceutical, and clinical sciences. The first pharmacy as the only entry-level professional recreational and leisure time. year of the program offers required courses degree since that time. The Pharm.D. Pro- in pharmacy law and ethics, pharmaceutical gram is fully accredited by the Accreditation The University of Nebraska Medical Center care, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy and Council for Pharmacy Education. Classes does not have residence halls, but owns a health care, drug information, compounding, are conducted on a semester basis begin- variety of rental property units which are biology of disease, microbiology, immunol- ning in late August and ending in early May. leased to full-time students. Further infor- ogy, and applied biochemistry. The second Required didactic courses in the curriculum mation on housing is available by contacting year contains required courses in medicinal are not offered during the summer. Esther Collins at 402-559-5201 or ecollins@ chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical unmc.edu or by visiting the ‘housing’ web- sciences, and pharmacotherapy. The University of Nebraska Medical Center is site: http://www.unmc.edu/studentservices/ an academic health center campus composed housing.htm. The third year offers courses that are more of students in the health professions, public practice-oriented including pharmacy law, health and graduate study. This provides an Mission/Vision pharmacotherapy, drug literature evaluation, excellent educational environment for inter- and professional practice management. The action between students in pharmacy, medi- Our Mission three-year didactic program also includes cine, nursing, allied health professions and The Mission of the College of Pharmacy at the ten professional elective hours. Three hun- public health. Both professional and social University of Nebraska Medical Center is to dred (300) contact hours of Introductory opportunities are available through campus improve the health of Nebraska through pre- Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) are and College of Pharmacy organizations. mier educational programs for pharmacists, incorporated into the first three years. other health professionals, graduate and post- The College maintains active student chapters graduate students, innovative research, and The fourth year of the program consists of of the following organizations: the highest quality patient care and outreach 40 weeks of Advanced Pharmacy Practice 1. APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists, to underserved populations. Experiential education (APPE). Students will spend 40 to 50 hours per week on 10 x 2. Kappa Psi and Kappa Epsilon Profes- Our Vision four-week practice experiences at various sional Pharmacy Fraternity, A preeminent College of Pharmacy. A sites on the academic medical center cam- 3. Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, nationally and internationally recognized pus, in the Omaha/Lincoln metro area, in 4. Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leader- community of leaders, who are scientists, rural communities of Greater Nebraska and ship Society, educators, practitioners and students, guided across the United States. The practice experi- 5. Student Society for Health-Systems by the highest ethical standards, committed ences are divided into Level I and II. Students Pharmacy, to advancing basic, clinical and transla- must complete six (6) required courses which 6. Academy of Managed Care, tional science and dedicated to excellence include: one each Level I practice experience 7. Christian Pharmacists Fellowship In- in the education of student pharmacists and in Acute Care and Ambulatory Care set- ternational, and pharmacists, other health professionals and tings, one Advanced Community Pharmacy 8. Rural Pharmacy Student Association health professions students, graduate and experience, one Non-Direct Patient Care (local organization) post-graduate students and the public, in an experience and one Level II practice experi- interprofessional learning and practice envi- ence each in Acute Care and Ambulatory These organizations provide opportunities ronment in order to improve human health. Care settings. The remaining four practice for social interaction, as well as the offering experiences are electives as preferenced by of professional programs in the community the student. A total of 153 semester hours and the state of Nebraska. in the professional program are required for graduation. The complete curriculum may be found on the College of Pharmacy

130 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 986000 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198 402-559-4333 www.unmc.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 75 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 68 Estimated entering class size: ...... 60 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 33% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 67% Biochemistry...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 20% Quantitative Chemical Analysis...... 4 Physics with Lab...... 8

Biological/Life Sciences with Lab...... 4 Nebraska Genetics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Molecular Biology...... 3 Anatomy ...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physiology ...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Calculus...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes Statistics/or Biostatistics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $45 English Composition I and II and Speech. . . . .9 Expected GPA: 3.5 Psychology...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Developmental Psychology ...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Accounting...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Economics...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum General Education...... 13 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Web site (http://www.unmc.edu/pharmacy/ • written communication skills and expres- pharmd_curriculum.htm) sion of career goals; • interview and extemporaneous writing; Admission Requirements • extracurricular involvement; • referees’ evaluations of PharmCAS and Minimum requirements for admission to the Supplemental Application materials University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy include the following: Other Programs 1. completion of the minimum 90 semes- ter hour prepharmacy curriculum; Graduate Study The Graduate College offers opportunities 2. an overall minimum cumulative GPA for studies at the Master of Science (M.S.) or of 2.5/4.0 in university level courses; however GPA’s of less than 3.0 are rarely Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) levels in the competitive; Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program (PSGP). Students in the professional program 3. submission of an official PCAT tran- who have baccalaureate degrees may wish script; and to consider pursuit of a combined M.S./ 4. completion of the PharmCAS application Pharm.D. degree. This program requires dual as well as the UNMC supplemental ap- matriculation in the College of Pharmacy and plication and payment of application fees. the Graduate College. Each applicant is evaluated with regard to the following characteristics: For Further Information

• motivation for the study and practice of Charles H. Krobot, Pharm.D., R.Ph. pharmacy; Associate Dean for Student Affairs • completion of the required prepharmacy College of Pharmacy courses; University of Nebraska Medical Center • overall academic performance in college- 986000 Nebraska Medical Center level programs, especially required preph- Omaha, NE 68198-6000 armacy science courses 402-559-4333 • performance on standardized examina- www.unmc.edu/pharmacy tions (PCAT, ACT);

University of Nebraska Medical Center 131 Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Henderson, NV Branch Campus(es): South Jordan, UT Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Admission Requirements

The Roseman University of Health Sciences In order to be eligible for admission to the (previously known as the University of South- Pharm.D. program, applicants must: 1) ern Nevada) offers a Doctor of Pharmacy complete the equivalent of a minimum of 60 program, leading to the Pharm.D. degree. semester credit hours (90 quarter hours); 2) The College has state-of-the-art campuses achieve a minimum cumulative grade point in Henderson, Nevada and South Jordan, average of 2.8/4.0; 3)receive a grade of “C” Utah. The University is a private institution or better in all math/science prerequisite that features an innovative curriculum that courses; 4) receive a grade of “B” or better in is committed the proficiency of its gradu- the English Composition and Speech prereq- ates. The College is focused on providing uisites; and 5)submit PCAT scores. quality didactic and experiential education in a student-centered learning environment. Interview

Mission/Vision The Admissions Office invites applicants with the highest interview selection scores to an The College of Pharmacy prepares students on-campus interview. The College typically to become competent, caring, and ethical conducts interviews until April. Candidates pharmacists; contributes to the profession are interviewed by a panel that assesses through its commitment to scholarship; and oral communication skills, the ability to addresses the pharmacy-related needs of the work within a team, leadership, motivation, region and the community. problem-solving, and professionalism. The interview panel may review the answers to Curriculum the essay questions in the application before the interview. Therefore, each applicant The curriculum utilizes the block system of should provide concise answers to the essay curricular design, which provides students questions in the application and be familiar with the opportunity to study one content with the written responses he/she provided area intensely. Faculty, using a variety of in the application. educational strategies, help students achieve the learning outcomes for each block. The For Further Information program does not award students traditional letter grades (e.g., A, B, C, D or F). How- Roseman University of Health Sciences ever, faculty require students to demonstrate College of Pharmacy competency by successfully passing every Henderson Campus assessment (examination). The program also 11 Sunset Way offers a unique experiential training program Henderson, NV 89014 that places students in pharmacy practice 702-990-4433 sites within the first two weeks following matriculation. This exposure to pharmacy Roseman University of Health Sciences practice continues throughout the program. College of Pharmacy The curriculum is arranged such that stu- South Jordan Campus dents enrolled in the program can earn the 10920 South River Front Parkway Pharm.D. degree in three years, rather than South Jordan, UT 84095 four. Students fulfill academic requirements 801-878-1054 throughout the year. However, the curricular [email protected] schedule allows summer and holiday breaks. www.roseman.edu

132 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 11 Sunset Way Henderson, NV 89014 702-990-4433 www.roseman.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 611 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 381 Estimated entering class size: ...... 257 General Chemistry I ...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 54% General Chemistry II...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 46% Organic Chemistry I ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 55% Organic Chemistry II...... 4 Calculus I...... 3 Microbiology...... 3 Human Anatomy...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Human Physiology...... 3 English Composition...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Speech...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $60 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not reported Nevada Interview required: Yes

Roseman University of Health Sciences 133 Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Madison, NJ Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information degree pathway. Qualified students will be that will expand the perspectives of phar- able to select this option of study following macy students beyond a traditional course The faculty and leadership of the School of their first year in the program, provided they structure. The expectation is that students Pharmacy have developed a program and have met both the minimum GPA standards will gain a familiarity and understanding of curriculum that looks to prepare students set forth by the School of Pharmacy and the these significant areas that are so vital to un- to serve as leaders across the continuum admissions standards set forth by the master’s derstanding health care and the changing role of health care and beyond. From the foun- degree program. of the pharmacist inside the health sciences. dational course work of the first semester through the final practice experiences of During the second professional year, students The fourth professional year provides the fourth professional year, students will be will have the opportunity to probe deeper into students to apply all the knowledge they challenged to think, lead, implemented, com- all areas of pharmacy, both the clinical and acquired during their first three years to a municate and advocate as they expand the physical aspects as well as the patient care series of nine one month advances practice borders of pharmacy practice. Through the focus. Students will cover expansive units in experiences. use of active learning strategies, technology pharmacotherapy where they will cover all and enhanced programming including the therapeutic aspects of major organ systems Admission Requirements option to pursue dual degrees, students will while simultaneously learning about the phar- be provided with diverse options to prepare maceutic techniques of drug preparation and 1. Prior to matriculation, applicants to the for opportunities inside and beyond the tra- delivery. Students will begin elective course FDU School of Pharmacy should com- ditional realms of pharmacy practice. work within their areas of interest, either for plete 90 semester hours of coursework the purpose of beginning their dual degree at any regionally accredited college or Mission/Vision curriculum or simply for the purposes of university, including the following re- quired courses: broadening horizons and learning more about Mission areas related to the practice of pharmacy. Dur- • 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to ing either the winter of summer intersessions, with laboratory educate and prepare pharmacists who will students will complete their second advanced • 1 semester of Biochemistry improve the health of individuals and popula- practice experience within a hospital or hos- • 2 semesters of General Biology with tions through the practice of pharmacy and pital related institutional setting. laboratory leadership roles in related health-care fields. • 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiol- The third professional year provides students ogy with laboratory Vision with the ability to tie together and intercon- • 1 semester of Applied Statistics Preparing Pharmacists for diverse roles in nect all of the concepts learned throughout • 1 semester of Speech or Professional health-care through education, service, part- the prior semesters. With a series of overview Communication nerships, advocacy and research. courses that provide a holistic view of phar- 2. Preference will be given to applicants macy, students will be able to make connec- with a Bachelor’s degree Curriculum tions between all of their classroom, labora- 3. Applicants should have a cumulative tory and practice experiences. Students will GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale. Ap- The first year curriculum has been designed continue their pursuit of elective coursework plicants should have a prerequisite GPA to build a solid foundational understanding toward the completion of their master’s level of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, with no of the biological, chemical, ethical, profes- of study, while simultaneously completing prerequisite course grade lower than a sional and communicational aspects of the necessary final courses in preparation for 2.0. A cumulative and prerequisite GPA pharmacy. Students will focus on gaining a their advanced practice experiences. Students of 3.0 or better is recommended. core knowledge that will prepare them for will gain an additional point of experience 4. Applicants have the option to take the their first pharmacy practice experience to be through their third introductory practice Pharmacy College Admissions Test conducted during the first professional year experience, geared toward a patient care ex- (PCAT) or the Graduate Record Exam summer at a community setting. During the perience that aligns with their interests and (GRE)** Scores must be no more than first professional year students will also be course of study. Courses in epidemiology, five years old. Applicants should take provided insight and exposure to the expand- pharmacogenomics, pharmacoeconomics the PCAT or the GRE no later than ing horizons of pharmacy, allowing them to and outcomes and a course on the global mis- March 1st. begin to contemplate their selection of a dual sion of pharmacists are innovative courses

134 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Mailstop M-SP1-01 230 Park Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932 www,fdu.edu/academic/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

# of Number interviewed: ...... 138 Course Semesters Number accepted: ...... 109 Estimated entering class size: ...... 85 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 2 Estimated male (%): ...... 38% Biochemistry...... 1 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% General Biology with Lab...... 2 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 35% Anatomy and Physiology with Lab...... 2 Applied Statistics...... 1 Speech or Professional Communication. . . 1 Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.0 PCAT required: Applicants may take the PCAT or GRE Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

**Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree and Language (ESL) and English courses a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or better (3.3 or offered abroad as foreign language better for FDU undergraduates) who have courses are not accepted. received a grade of 2.67 (B-) in all prerequisite New Jersey courses are waived from the standardized For Further Information testing requirements. 5. Three letters of recommendation (two 973-443-8790 academic references, at least one from www.fdu.edu/academic/pharmacy a science professor; third from a per- sonal reference who is not a relative) A pharmacist is highly recommended but not required. 6. All course work taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. It is the ap- plicant’s responsibility to have foreign coursework evaluated. Course evalu- ations with calculated overall grade point average must be sent directly to the school. 7. Proof of English proficiency is required of all applicants if English is your sec- ond language. An applicant can prove English proficiency through one of the following ways: a. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT version minimum com- posite score should be 90. b. Completing two college level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. English as a Second

Fairleigh Dickinson University 135 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Piscataway, NJ Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Rutgers, founded in 1766, is a leading national ences with an emphasis on patient-centered public research university attracting students care. The program comprises two years of One of the nation’s leading pharmacy schools, from all 50 states and 125 countries. This is preprofessional study followed by four years the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at an intellectually rich community, with more of professional pharmacy school. Preprofes- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, than 200 research centers and institutes and sional courses in the biological, physical, and offers a rigorous six-year pharmacy program nearly 4,000 faculty members, including Gug- social sciences and the humanities prepare at a major research university centrally lo- genheim, MacArthur, and Fulbright as students to enter 21st-century pharmacy cated in the Northeast metropolitan corridor. well as 29 members of the National Academies. practice as informed, well-rounded citizens. Students enjoy challenging academics, close Academic excellence has earned Rutgers a This broad, liberal arts curriculum serves as mentorship from a faculty of top scientists and berth in the Association of American Uni- a foundation for the professional curriculum practitioners, and a dynamic clinical experi- versities, a highly selective organization com- in pharmacy science, therapeutics, and man- ence program. The school consistently ranks prising 63 top research universities in North agement and the extensive clinical experience among the top 15% of pharmacy schools in America. Student life includes NCAA Division program. Clinical experiences begin in the NIH research funding, giving students the op- I athletics, extensive cultural offerings, modern first professional year and progress through portunity to study in an exciting atmosphere student centers and recreational facilities, and all four years, with advanced practice expe- of scientific discovery and innovation. hundreds of student organizations. riences at outstanding teaching and com- munity hospitals, community pharmacies, A prime location in central New Jersey puts Mission/Vision managed care settings, the pharmaceutical the school in the heart of the state’s strong industry, and other specialty practice sites. pharmaceutical industry and within one hour The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy is a Few schools can match the breadth and of New York and Philadelphia. Rutgers-New fully accredited, research-intensive school diversity of our clinical experience program. Brunswick is the flagship of the university, with a strong academic faculty who conduct hosting 37,000 undergraduate and gradu- clinical and basic science research while The Pharm.D. program is structured to de- ate students in more than 100 majors. The educating professional pharmacy students velop the high levels of theoretical knowledge pharmacy school enjoys a strategic position and graduate students. The school’s primary and professional skill required in this de- on the Busch Campus-the university’s sci- mission is to prepare highly proficient phar- manding profession. Our students learn to be ence and technology campus. Proximity macy professionals for leadership roles in our independent thinkers, creative problem solv- to dozens of scientific research centers and challenging and fast-evolving discipline. The ers, and compassionate care givers. Through institutes-including the world’s largest DNA school is also committed to better human rigorous coursework and patient-centered bank and internationally known centers of health through research that advances un- professional practice, students become highly , biotechnology, environmental derstanding of the molecular basis of disease; knowledgeable about all aspects of drug and occupational health, and more-creates its pharmacological control; and the develop- therapy and highly effective in counseling rich academic and research collaborations. ment, delivery, and disposition of drugs. To patients and collaborating with health care maximize these efforts, the school vigorously professionals. Our graduates are well pre- New Jersey is home to leading teaching hos- pursues multidisciplinary collaborations with pared for professional pharmacy practice in pitals and clinical care centers as well as 15 of Rutgers colleagues in such areas as cancer a variety of settings-the community, medical the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, biology, toxicology, , institutions, health care facilities, and the making the state a great place to launch a health economics, and many others. In ad- pharmaceutical industry, among others-as pharmacy career. New Brunswick is a health dition, as part of Rutgers, New Jersey’s state well as graduate or professional study. care hub, hosting the world headquarters of university, the school serves the state and its Johnson & Johnson, two major teaching hos- citizens as a nexus of pharmaceutical educa- Admission Requirements pitals, and the nation’s largest health sciences tion, science, practice, and policy. university, among other facilities. The school Admission is highly competitive for both maintains strong connections within the Curriculum first-year students and transfer students. state’s pharmaceutical industry and health care Particular attention is given to the applicant’s community, leading to academic and clinical Our six-year professional program leads to performance in math, science, and English opportunities for students. the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree courses. All students must successfully com- and is grounded in the basic and clinical sci- plete a formal interview before entering the

136 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 William Levine Hall 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscataway, NJ 08854-8020 732-445-2675 http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees Course (high school) Years English...... 4 Number interviewed...... Interview in 2nd Biology...... 1 pre-professional year Chemistry...... 1 Number accepted...... 835 Foreign Language ...... 2 Estimated entering class size. . . . . 232 Mathematics (Algebra I and II and Geometry) . . . . . 3 Estimated male (%)...... 33% Five other academic courses (physics recommended) Estimated female (%)...... 67% Course Credit Hours Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 24% English Composition...... 6 General Chemistry I and II...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Chemistry Lab...... 1 General Biology I and II...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: No Calculus...... 4 General Physics I and II...... 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1 Physics Lab ...... 1 (Freshmen); February 1 (Transfers) Basic Statistics for Research...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Microeconomics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Psychology or Sociology...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Humanity/Social Science Electives...... 15 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Organic Chemistry I and II...... 8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 Organic Chemistry Lab...... 2 PCAT required: No Systems Physiology*...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable *This course is exclusively physiology. Students who Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable complete Anatomy and Physiology I must also Interview required: Yes complete Anatomy and Physiology II. first professional year (year 3) of the six-year must be received by February 1 of the year Our graduate students pursue their own Pharm.D. program. See details at pharmacy. of expected fall enrollment. scholarship while assisting faculty as integral rutgers.edu. members of groundbreaking research teams. The pharmacy school welcomes school-to- New Jersey First-year students apply directly from high school transfer applications from students Dual-Degree Programs school, entering the first preprofessional year. enrolled in other Rutgers schools. We also Two dual-degree programs allow highly mo- Admission criteria include class rank, grade offer joint B.S./Pharm.D. programs with tivated students to reduce the time and costs point average, grades, strength of academic several New Jersey colleges and universities. associated with earning a second degree. program, and SAT scores. Applicants are Students in the Pharm.D./Ph.D. program expected to have completed the following Other Programs complete both programs in about nine years, coursework: four years of English; three years beginning Ph.D. work in either pharmaceu- of math; two years of one foreign language; Research Experiences tical science or toxicology at the end of the one year of biology; one year of chemistry; Students conduct hands-on research in second professional year of the Pharm.D. and five other academic courses, with phys- the Honors Research Program and in in- program. Students in the Pharm.D./MBA ics recommended. Greater weight is given to dependent research projects in professors’ program begin MBA coursework while college preparatory, honors, and advanced labs. These experiences provide exceptional continuing to study toward the Pharm.D.. placement courses. Applicants must apply Pharm.D. students with an in-depth research After completing the Pharm.D. program, online by December 1 of their senior year; experience under the close mentorship of a students matriculate into the MBA program early action is also available. faculty member. Students learn to design, for full-time or part-time study. conduct, interpret, and present research in Transfer students apply from a two- or four- a laboratory or clinical setting. Research For Further Information year college, entering the first professional experience strengthens a student’s academic year of the program. (Applicants holding a portfolio and builds a strong foundation for Applications: bachelor’s degree or advanced degree also graduate study. Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions Office apply as transfer students.) Applicants are ex- http://admissions.rutgers.edu pected to have completed or be in the process M.S. and Ph.D. Programs of completing the two-year preprofessional Students seeking advanced careers in aca- Other Questions: coursework. Academic performance, qualita- demia, industry, and governmental agencies Associate Dean Donald K. Woodward tive factors, and interview performance are can pursue graduate study in one of three Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy considered; applicants are strongly encour- disciplines: medicinal chemistry, pharmaceu- http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu aged to take the Pharmacy College Admis- tical science, and toxicology. All three gradu- sions Test (PCAT). Completed applications ate programs offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 137 The University of College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Albuquerque, NM Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision Admission Requirements

Founded in 1945, the College of Pharmacy The mission of the College is to develop in- The College of Pharmacy admits students at the University of New Mexico Health novative leaders in pharmaceutical care and in the fall semester only. Applicants for the Science Center is the oldest health profes- research who enhance the quality of life for incoming class of 2013 must complete and sional program at the university and the only the people of New Mexico. submit a Pharmacy College Application college of pharmacy in New Mexico. The Service (PharmCAS) application by Janu- Health Science Center includes the College The college’s vision is to be the premier col- ary 5, 2013. Applicants are also required to of Pharmacy, the College of Nursing, the lege of pharmacy, recognized for excellence, submit a supplemental application to the School of Medicine and the UNM Hospitals, leadership, and innovation in pharmaceutical College of Pharmacy. Select applicants will a 500 bed tertiary care center. The College education and research. be invited for an interview that is required also offers the Masters of Science (M.S.) and for admission. The required interview will Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in various Values: The University of New Mexico Col- consist of two main parts: a 30 minute ex- areas of the pharmaceutical sciences. The lege of Pharmacy is committed to the fol- temporaneous writing exercise and a single college enrolls the second highest number lowing values: 30 minute interview with one College faculty of Hispanic and Native American pharmacy member of the admissions committee and a students among all colleges of pharmacy and a. a culture of high expectations regarding guest interviewer who may be a pharmacy is the most ethnically-diverse college in the integrity, accountability, lifelong learning, practitioner, current pharmacy student or United States. The college has 2,900 alumni and continuous quality improvement other member of the College faculty. Finally, from the professional program who practice b. compassion, respect, and cultural compe- interviewees will also have the opportunity to in 48 states and 2/3 of all pharmacists prac- tency tour the HSC campus and speak informally ticing pharmacy in New Mexico are alumni c. diversity in people and thinking with administrators, faculty and students of of the college. Unique programs within the d. effective utilization of our resources the College as well as practicing pharmacists. college include the six semester sequence e. support of professional and personal To be considered for an interview, students of pharmaceutical care laboratories; gradu- growth must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on completed ates who are eligible for licensure as both f. collaborative interactions and inter- pre-requisite courses (a competitive GPA a registered pharmacist and a pharmacist professional learning is usually 2.7 or above). Selection criteria clinician; the NM Poison and Drug Informa- g. service to our communities through educa- for admission to the College of Pharmacy tion Center, which is open 365 days per year tion, research, and healthcare include written and verbal communication and annually receives 45,000 inquiries and skills, academic performance and attitudes is operated by pharmacists who are certified Curriculum towards education, commitment to the state poison specialists; a nationally-recognized of New Mexico, the maturity and profes- problem-based learning curriculum and the The College of Pharmacy offers the profes- sionalism of the candidate, and motivation oldest training program in nuclear pharmacy sional program leading to the Doctor of for pharmacy as a career. in the United States. Pharmacy (Pharm.D. degree). The pro- gram consists of four years of professional Students are conditionally admitted to the The college has 54 faculty and 250 precep- education preceded by the completion of College of Pharmacy with the stipulation tors throughout the state. The college has a 91 semester hours of prerequisite course- that they complete the prerequisite courses strong partnership with the NM Pharmacists work. The Pharm.D. program emphasizes with grades of no lower than “C-” prior to Association, the NM Society of Health Sys- student-centered problem-based learning, matriculation. tem Pharmacists and the NM State Board of six semesters of pharmaceutical care labs Pharmacy. These partnerships have created and requires two months of introductory Further information concerning the Com- innovative pharmacy practice opportunities professional practice experiences and nine munications and Critical Thinking Electives for pharmacists in New Mexico including months of advanced professional practice can be found at: http://hsc.unm.edu/phar- recognition as pharmacist clinicians, pediat- experiences during the fourth year, including macy/prereqs.shtml. ric and adult immunization prescribing and experiences in ambulatory care, clinical and administration, tobacco cessation product institutional settings. The Pharm.D. degree prescribing and various disease state manage- is the only professional degree offered by the ment programs. College of Pharmacy.

138 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 MSC09 5360 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-272-3241 http://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 124 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 96 Estimated entering class size: ...... 88 Molecular and Cellular Biology...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 38% Genetics...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% Anatomy and Physiology I & II...... 6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% Microbiology with lab...... 4 General Chemistry I & II with Labs. . . . . 8 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs. . . . . 8 Physics I and II...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Calculus I...... 3 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English I & II...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Microeconomics...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Critical Thinking Electives...... 6 Supplemental application fee: $50 Communication Electives...... 6 Expected GPA: 3.0 Electives...... 24 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 30th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

For Further Information

Office of Admissions College of Pharmacy MSC09 5360 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 505-272-3241 http://hsc.unm.edu/pharmacy/ New Mexico

The University of New Mexico 139 D’Youville College School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Buffalo, NY Branch Campus: None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Values, Goals motivation for choosing pharmacy, and Our core values reflect our mission. We will service activities. Successful applicants will The program prepares students to practice create a teaching and learning culture that demonstrate the ability to perform well in a in an inter-professional patient-centered values: rigorous course of study, possess excellent environment where pharmacists are re- verbal and written communication skills, be sponsible for assisting patients in managing • Excellence devoted to a life of service, and be willing to their medication regimens. Graduates of • Lifelong Learning take responsibility for their patients’ drug- the program are taught to communicate ef- • Cultural Diversity related problems. fectively with patients and other health care • Professionalism practitioners, to solve problems related to • Leadership drug therapy regimens, and to develop and • Social Responsibility evaluate programs to improve the health of • Critical Inquiry the communities they serve. • Collaboration

The D’Youville College mission’s emphasis on Curriculum leadership and service to the community is reflected in the pharmacy program. Students Please see the school’s website for a detailed practice leadership skills while working col- list of cases by semester. laboratively with their colleagues and the faculty on problem sets, case analyses, and Admission Requirements class and service projects. Through class exer- cises and practice experiences the pharmacy The D’Youville College of Pharmacy partici- program teaches students to care for patients pates in PharmCAS, the Pharmacy College and communities. Admission Service. Applicants should com- plete the PharmCAS application, submit- Mission/Vision ting the results of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT, code 104), official Mission transcripts from all colleges previously at- The D’Youville College School of Pharmacy tended, and three letters of recommendation is mission driven: It is dedicated to creat- to PharmCAS. Non-US citizens must also ing a continuously improving teaching and take the TOEFL and TSE and have the scores learning community for faculty, staff, and reported to PharmCAS. students and committed to educating tomor- row’s pharmacy practitioner to work col- Selected applicants will be invited to cam- laboratively to identify, manage, and resolve pus for an interview. The interview process problems related to drug therapy. The School employs a series of multiple mini-interviews of Pharmacy is committed to the exploration to assess non-cognitive skills important to and validation of ideas through research, rendering patient-centered care. The School critical inquiry, and scholarly activity. We of Pharmacy’s core values (excellence, lifelong believe that tomorrow’s pharmacists must be learning, cultural diversity, professionalism, committed to a lifetime of learning and ser- leadership, social responsibility, critical vice to their profession and communities, and inquiry and collaboration) are the domains to that end, we will strive to select a diverse evaluated by the mini-interviews. group of students, faculty, and administrators who possess the intellectual ability and core In considering applicants for admission to values that contribute to our mission. the professional program the Admission Committee will review the candidate’s aca- demic performance, PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, pharmacy experience,

140 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201 716-829-7796 www.dyc.edu/academics/pharmacy/index.asp

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 187 Course Semester Hours Number accepted: ...... 161 Estimated entering class size: ...... 68 Biology 1 with Lab...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 49% Biology II with Lab...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 51% Calculus 1...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 19% Economics...... 3 English Composition I...... 3 English Composition II...... 3 General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Application Process and Requirements General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Humanities...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Microbiology with Lab or Anatomy and Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Physiology with Lab...... 4 Supplemental application required: No Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Expected GPA: 3.0 Physics I...... 4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Physics II...... 4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Public Speaking...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Social Science...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Statistics ...... 4 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years U.S. History ...... 3 Interview required: Yes New York

D’Youville College 141 Long Island University Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Brooklyn, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information kitchens, offer Downtown Brooklyn right at As a living and growing community of schol- the front door and Manhattan just one subway ars, teachers, and learners, LIU Pharmacy In its ninth decade of providing access to the stop away. On-campus, the Kumble Theater for fosters faculty, staff and adjunct/volunteer American dream through excellence in higher the Performing Arts offers a full schedule of preceptor development, and makes special education, LIU (Long Island University) is a cultural events. The Wellness, Recreation and efforts to provide students with opportunities multicampus, diverse, doctoral institution of Athletic Center features an Olympic-size pool for diverse and enhanced career growth. higher learning. One of the largest and most and fitness center for student use. comprehensive private universities in the Recognizing its obligation to the profession, country, LIU offers 590 undergraduate, graduate Mission/Vision LIU Pharmacy supports the expanding scope and doctoral degree programs and certificates, of pharmacy practice through legislative and educates over 24,000 credit-seeking and LIU Pharmacy is a student-centered institution advocacy and leadership. It addresses the con- continuing education students in Brooklyn, that also serves its other stakeholders including tinuum of learning through a commitment to Brookville (Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, faculty and staff, alumni, the pharmaceutical the development of life-long learning patterns Rockland and Westchester. The Arnold & Marie community and industry, and the public, in a among current students, as well as through Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- variety of ways. an active program of continuing education ences prepares students for successful careers in for practitioners that is attuned to changing the fields of pharmacy and health care. Preparing students for contemporary practice, pharmacy practice needs. while envisioning future trends and expanded LIU’s nearly 650 full-time faculty members roles, today’s education is focused on the deliv- Consistent with LIU’s mission of Access and provide outstanding instruction, which is ery of patient-centered and population-based Excellence, LIU Pharmacy has a mission to supplemented by internships and cooperative care that ensures optimal medication therapy pursue continuous quality assurance, and to education opportunities. The accomplishments outcomes. The program is enriched by both ensure a place of prominence in the Univer- of nearly 177,000 living alumni are a testament the extraordinary diversity of the student sity’s organization and structure. to the success of its mission - providing the body, and the strength of outstanding clini- highest level of education to people from all cal affiliations in the New York Metropolitan Curriculum walks of life. area. As a result, students will be prepared for post-graduate training and the practice of LIU Pharmacy offers a six-year doctor of phar- The Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of medication management. macy (Pharm.D.) degree as the sole degree for Pharmacy and Health Sciences was founded entry-level pharmacy practice. The two-year in 1886 as the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy Underpinning the attainment of specific cur- preprofessional phase of the program builds a and is the oldest unit of LIU. Located at LIU ricular outcomes, LIU Pharmacy endeavors to firm foundation in the basic sciences (biology, Brooklyn, LIU Pharmacy educates students impart to students the attributes of responsible chemistry, physics and mathematics), and in in the heart of the largest metropolitan area and informed citizenry, the cultivation of ethi- the humanities and social sciences. The profes- in the country. There are nearly 800 full-time cal and cultural values, and the development sional phase emphasizes course work in the professional students and approximately 200 of leadership skills. biomedical, pharmaceutical, social and admin- graduate students enrolled each year. istrative, and clinical sciences. The four-year LIU Pharmacy seeks to create an environment professional phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy All LIU Pharmacy students are eligible to par- that encourages creativity and innovation, pro- program consists of three years of didactic ticipate in numerous extracurricular programs motes collegiality, and stimulates the creation, course work that includes lectures, laboratories of intellectual, cultural, athletic and social transmission, and application of knowledge and recitations intermixed with introductory value. LIU Pharmacy sponsors active chapters that leads to improved health outcomes or pharmacy practice experiences and a year of of many student professional organizations. otherwise benefits society. To this end, LIU advanced pharmacy practice experiences that The Pharmacy Student Leadership Council Pharmacy offers post-graduate programs in students complete at on-site rotations. serves to coordinate the activities of student the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and social organizations and assures student input to the and administrative sciences. Collaboration Admission Requirements College’s faculty and administration. with health care institutions is sought to enable participation in the development of residency Potential applicants are highly encouraged Three residence halls, featuring both tradition- programs and to explore new opportunities for to consult the LIU Pharmacy Professional al residence hall rooms and apartments with post-graduate professional education. Bulletin and/or the LIU Brooklyn Office of

142 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 75 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-488-1004 www.liu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 330 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 235 Estimated entering class size: ...... 201 General Chemistry I and II (LIU CHE 3 and 4) . . .8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry I and II (LIU CHE 121 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% and 122)...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% General Biology I and II (LIU BIO 3 and 4) . . . .8 Human Anatomy (LIU BIO 131) ...... 4 Physics (LIU PHY 27) ...... 4 Precalculus (LIU MAT 30) ...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Calculus (LIU MAT 40) ...... 4 Composition I (LIU English 16) ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Composition II (LIU COS 50) ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 English Literature (LIU English 61, 62, 63, 64) . . . 6 Supplemental application required: Yes History or Philosophy (LIU HIS 1 and 2, PHL 61 and 62) ...... 6 Supplemental application fee: $40 General Psychology (LIU Psychology 3) . . . . 3 Expected GPA: 3.4 Speech (LIU Speech 3) ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Microeconomics or Macroeconomics Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 (LIU ECO 1 or 2) ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Orientation Seminar (Applies only to LIU Minimum PCAT scores considered: 48th percentile Students) ...... 1 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Pharmacy Orientation Seminar (Applies Interview required: Yes only to LIU Students) ...... 1

Admissions for complete information regard- 85 and a minimum of 1100 score on the SAT through the Office of Student Financial Aid ing admission requirements. (or satisfactory score on the ACT) are given Services. first preference for consideration of admission. Admission for the professional phase (years LIU Pharmacy participates in both the Ad- 3-6) of the program is highly selective and is Transfer students should have obtained in prior vanced Placement Program (APP) and the based upon a variety of factors including an college course work a minimum of a 3.0 GPA College Level Examination Program (CLEP) applicant’s total academic record, PCAT scores, overall and a 3.0 GPA in the required science of the College Entrance Examination Board. community service, extracurricular activities, courses. Students applying for the profes- Placement and/or credit may be granted for demonstration of leadership and communica- sional phase of the program should have: two academic work in preprofessional subject tion skills. A satisfactory background check semesters each of general biology, inorganic areas. and drug screen are required for admission chemistry, and organic chemistry; one semes- into the professional phase of the program. ter each of pre-calculus, calculus, physics and Other Programs Applicants selected after an initial screening are human anatomy. In addition, 24 credits in the invited to the campus for a required interview. humanities and social sciences including 12 LIU Pharmacy offers an entry-level Doctor of Students are admitted once a year for an enter- credits of English composition and literature, Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and the master of ing class that begins in the fall. The application 3 credits each of speech, economics, and 6 science degree with specializations in industri- deadline is early January. Applicants should credits of either history or philosophy are re- al pharmacy, cosmetic science, pharmacology check with the Office of Admissions for the quired. Grades of “C” or better in subjects that and toxicology, pharmacy administration, and exact date. correspond or are of equal value to courses in drug regulatory affairs. The College also offers the preprofessional curriculum are acceptable the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) program in LIU Pharmacy considers applicants at both for transfer. pharmaceutics. the freshman and transfer level. Students admitted to preprofessional studies (first LIU Pharmacy awards generous academic For Further Information two years) are not guaranteed progression merit scholarships, not based on need, for

into the professional phase of the program. students in the undergraduate portion of the Office of Admissions, LIU Brooklyn New York Applicants to the first year should have suc- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program. Long Island University cessfully completed at least 16 academic units Entering freshman students may be eligible University Plaza (including English, mathematics, laboratory for up to eight semesters of university-funded Brooklyn, NY 11201 sciences and humanities and social sciences) scholarships in varying amounts based on 718-488-1011 in an accredited four-year secondary school. prior academic performance. In addition to www.brooklyn.liu.edu/pharmacy Students with a minimum high school average scholarships, substantial financial aid packages of 90 or a minimum high school average of are available to qualifying pharmacy students

Long Island University 143 St. John Fisher College Wegmans School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Rochester, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information patient-oriented pharmaceutical services in hospitals, clinics, community pharmacies St. John Fisher College is located on 156 acres and extended health care facilities. The goals in Rochester, New York, near Interstate 490. and objectives of the curriculum are intended The college, which was founded as a col- to instill the knowledge, skills, abilities, and laborative community dedicated to teaching values necessary to the provision of optimal and learning in a personalized educational pharmaceutical care. Pharmaceutical care environment. The College is guided by its involves strong problem-solving skills, effec- Catholic heritage, as expressed in the motto tive communication skills and ability to work of its founders: “teach me goodness, disci- within a multidisciplinary team of health care pline, and knowledge.” professionals.

There is no on-campus housing for phar- Admission Requirements macy students. The Office of Student Affairs maintains a list of possible off-campus hous- Applications to the pre-pharmacy curricu- ing options, including apartments, houses, lum should be addressed to: Office of Under- mobile homes and rooms in private homes. graduate Admissions, St. John Fisher College, Students are welcome to contact the landlords 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618. or rental agencies directly to make living ar- rangements. The office also offers a student To be considered for admission to the Weg- driven roommate service. mans School of Pharmacy, applicants must 1) be eligible for admission to St. John Fisher Mission/Vision College, 2) be able to complete all of St. John Fisher College’s pre-pharmacy requirements Mission prior to the date of matriculation in the Weg- Preparing pharmacists for lives of intellectual, mans School of Pharmacy, 3) have acceptable professional, and civic integrity. grade point averages (overall and science), 4) have acceptable scores on the Pharmacy Col- Vision lege Admissions Test (PCAT), 5) outstanding The Wegmans School of Pharmacy will be letters of recommendation and 6) have an recognized for preparing pharmacists to acceptable onsite admissions interview. provide pharmaceutical care that enhances the health related quality of life of the pa- Four (4) semesters (62 semester hours) of tients they serve. The school is committed college coursework must be completed prior to providing an environment that; to matriculation 1. promotes academic excellence, service and scholarship, For Further Information 2. encourages each student’s intellectual Office of Student Affairs and personal development, and Wegmans School of Pharmacy 3. fosters the development of lifelong St. John Fisher College learners committed to advancing the 3690 East Avenue profession of pharmacy. Rochester, NY 14618 585-385-8430 Curriculum www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy

The curriculum is designed to provide the necessary didactic and clinical training for students to provide both distributive and

144 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3690 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 585-385-8201 www.sjfc.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 224 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 164 Estimated entering class size: ...... 80 Biology with Lab ...... 12 Estimated male (%): 4...... 47% General Chemistry I and II with Lab. . . . . 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 53% Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab. . . . . 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 13% Physics with Lab...... 4 Calculus I...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 English Composition...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Literature ...... 3 Speech...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Business/Economics ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science. .12 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: None, competitive with other applicants Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes New York

St. John Fisher College 145 St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Queens, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Student housing is available, in the newly Curriculum constructed on-campus residence halls, St. John’s University was founded as St. John’s through the Office of Residence Life. The All freshmen pharmacy students admitted College in 1870 by the priests of the Congre- Office of Student Life also assists students to the College are classified as Pharm.D. gation of the Mission popularly known as the who wish to reside off campus, with locat- students. Vincentian Fathers. In 1906, a new charter ing available housing in the surrounding issued by the State of New York recognized residential area. The six-year pharmacy curriculum includes St. John’s as a university. instruction in the liberal arts, scientific, Mission/Vision preprofessional and professional areas. Stu- The College of Pharmacy was established in dents enrolled in other majors offered at St. 1929 as a professional school of the Universi- The College of Pharmacy and Allied Health John’s University may be enrolled in basic ty. In 1958, it was relocated from the Brooklyn Professions commits to academic excellence, science and general education courses with Center to the newly constructed science- scholarship and service to humanity through pharmacy majors, however enrollment in pharmacy building on the Queens campus. the discovery and application of biomedical the majority of courses in the pharmacy The name of the College of Pharmacy was knowledge. curriculum is restricted to pharmacy majors changed to the College of Pharmacy and only. Students develop an appreciation for Allied Health Professions in 1972 to more We facilitate and advance scholarship by of- contemporary pharmacy practice through properly represent the diversity of our under- fering innovative programs of study utilizing their enrollment in experiential rotations graduate and graduate programs. In addition active learning approaches that are student- that are included throughout the curriculum. to the Pharm.D., the College also offers B.S. centered, outcomes-oriented and that inspire In particular, in the fifth and sixth years of programs of study in clinical laboratory sci- lifelong learning. the program, there is a significant emphasis ences, physician assistant, radiologic sciences placed on experiential education. and toxicology. The College also offers M.S. As compassionate health care professionals programs, a post baccalaureate Pharm.D. and scientists, we serve humanity through Traditional teaching techniques as well as program, and Ph.D. programs through the our dedication to excellence in health care integrated teaching and team teaching strate- Graduate Division. and biomedical research. Building on a gies are utilized by the faculty in many of the commitment to cultural diversity and ben- professional didactic courses included in the A complete program of student life services efiting from our metropolitan location and curriculum. The Drugs and Diseases courses and activities is provided for resident and strategic alliances with the leading health are a particularly innovative component of commuter students. The College of Pharmacy care institutions, we strive to serve as effective the curriculum. These courses are taught and Allied Health Professions is one of the six leaders, good citizens and moral and ethical using an integrated and sequential method colleges of St. John’s University that is located individuals. of instruction relevant to the specific disease on the Queens campus. As one of the largest states incorporating the areas of pathophysi- Catholic universities in the United States, We commit ourselves to the discovery, com- ology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, the University offers many cultural, athletic munication and application of biomedical therapeutics and self-care therapies. Problem and entertainment events. The College of knowledge as a critical component for the based learning skills and critical thinking Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions has development of health care professionals skills are emphasized throughout the cur- numerous organizations and activities that and scientists. Through innovative basic, riculum. provide students with extracurricular and social and clinical research initiatives, we co-curricular opportunities for professional, contribute to scientific knowledge, address Admission Requirements personal, social and cultural development contemporary health care issues and seek and growth. The University benefits from solutions to health care problems. Admission to the University is determined by its location in a suburban community in the applicant’s graduation from an accredited Queens, New York that also enables students Our mission embodies the principles of the secondary school, academic preparation, to easily access the many cultural, entertain- University’s mission statement: to provide a performance and personal qualities. The ment, shopping, and educational opportuni- quality education in an environment that is Committee on Admission considers such ties that are offered by New York City. Catholic, Vincentian and metropolitan. factors as: scholastic records, results in in- telligence and achievement tests, character and personal qualities, class standing, work

146 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 718-990-1415 www.stjohns.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed...... 0 The pharmacy program is a six-year program that Number accepted...... 884 admits students directly out of high school. Admis- Estimated entering class size...... 304 sion to the University is determined by the appli- Estimated male (%)...... 41% cant’s graduation from an accredited secondary Estimated female (%)...... 59% school, academic preparation, performance, Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 18% and personal qualities. Please visit the College of Pharmacy website for more information. Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $0 Expected GPA: Not reported Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: No

experience, honors and awards. College Entrance Board Tests (SAT), with the ex- ception of achievement tests, are required. Applicants to the first year of the pharmacy program are required to have completed sixteen units of high school work (including English, mathematics, laboratory sciences, and humanities and social sciences) in an accredited four-year secondary school. No student who because of academic or disci- plinary reasons has been placed on probation in another institution is eligible for admission to the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Admission to the Pharm.D. pro- gram is highly competitive, and admission and scholarship criteria are determined each year on the strength of the applicant pool.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the cam- pus. Applicants wishing to meet with current students and/or attend classes should contact the University Office of Admission. For Further Information New York St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, New York 11439 718-990-2000 www.stjohns.edu

St. John’s University 147 Touro College of Pharmacy–New York

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: New York, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information knowledge and skills to practice pharmacy in the 21st century. Touro College of Pharmacy, located in New York City, is a four year Doctor of Pharmacy Admission Requirements program. The College is ideally situated in the Harlem community of Manhattan, home Touro College of Pharmacy’s mission in- to a large number of health care facilities, cludes incorporating public health education community organizations focused on health, in the training of pharmacists. The goal of and an area rich in cultural heritage and the curriculum is to educate patient-centered diversity. Our location offers the advantage practitioners to engage in the community of an abundance of opportunities for student from both pharmacy practice and public learning and career development. health perspectives. To accomplish this level of education it is necessary to move A baccalaureate degree is required for admis- introductory level basic science courses into sion to the program. The Doctor of Phar- the pre-pharmacy education requirements. macy degree program at Touro is uniquely A baccalaureate degree is required. The bac- composed of two years of classroom experi- calaureate education will enable the students ences and two years of professional practice to mature in their educational skills and and public health experiences. Students re- practices in order to participate in the criti- ceive individualized attention through small cal thinking requirements in the pharmacy classes and a highly qualified faculty who are curriculum. accessible and available to meet with students and provide one-on-one sessions. Please see the following page for required prerequisite coursework. Suggested electives Mission/Vision to support a patient-centered curriculum:

The core values of the Touro College of Phar- • Psychology macy reflect a commitment to providing edu- • Human growth and development cational and professional opportunities and • Anthropology fostering access to underserved populations. • Sociology With a class size of 100 students per year and a program focus on communication, com- A minimum cumulative and science GPA munity engagement, population health, and of 2.5 is required. Candidates who qualify leadership skills, our graduates will be highly for interviews typically have GPAs higher sought after by the employment community. than 2.5. Curriculum For Further Information

Courses in biological sciences, biomedical Office of Admissions sciences, public health, pharmaceutical sci- Touro College of Pharmacy ences, clinical sciences, and pharmacy prac- 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard tice form an essential part of the curriculum. Suite 603 The experiential years of our curriculum are New York, NY 10027 designed to provide community-based edu- [email protected] cation in health care facilities, public health www.touro.edu/pharmacy agencies, and advocacy experiences. Elective course offerings and a “Capstone Project” in the fourth year allow expansion of the

148 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 230 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 646-981-4700 www.pharmacy.touro.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 211 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 104 Estimated entering class size: ...... 100 Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 31% General inorganic chemistry with lab . . . . 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 69% Organic chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 55% Biochemistry...... 3–4 Human anatomy with lab...... 3–4 Physiology with lab...... 3–4 or Anatomy and Physiology I and II. . . . .6–8 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology with lab...... 3–4 Calculus...... 3–4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3--4 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 4 Statistics, with biostatistics preferred. . . . .3–4 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $60 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.0 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes New York

Touro College of Pharmacy–New York 149 University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Buffalo, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of drug and related therapy. This mission is to The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences be achieved consistent with the highest ethical has an outstanding and long-established ex- Ranked among the top pharmacy schools standards and a focus on diversity and cultural pertise and reputation in pharmacokinetics, in the United States and considered one of sensitivity. The mission also recognizes that pharmacodynamics, and experimental thera- the most prestigious, the University at Buf- research in the broad area of the clinical and peutics. The principal areas of research include falo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical basic pharmaceutical sciences is necessary PK/PD, drug delivery, and Sciences (UB SoPPS) is a national leader in to create and maintain a body of knowledge metabolomics, experimental therapeutics, education and research with an international needed for professional education, health care cancer therapeutics, cardiovascular agents, reputation for accomplishment. Founded in delivery and the advancement of science. In protein therapeutics, , 1886, UB SoPPS is the second-oldest com- this context, our goal is to enhance the local, neuroscience, and pharmacogenetics/phar- ponent of UB and the only pharmacy school national and international leadership of the macogenomics. The School’s Instrument in the State University of New York (SUNY) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Laboratory, LC/MS Laboratory, Pharma- system. UB is the largest and most compre- Sciences and continue it as one of the strong ceutical Genetics Laboratory, and Computer hensive university center in the SUNY system components of the University at Buffalo and Laboratories provide state-of-the-art equip- and the first public university in New York to the State University of New York system. This ment and staff support for our research and be admitted (in 1990) into the Association of will involve a focus on those areas of unique educational programs. American Universities (AAU), joining North strength within the school and those areas America’s other leading research universities. that form innovative, interdisciplinary bridges The Department of Pharmacy Practice has within the university. developed multi-center clinical research pro- The faculty of UB SoPPS has established a tocols that study outcomes and develop new reputation for excellence in scholarship, teach- Research Opportunities paradigms in pharmacotherapeutic manage- ing, and research. We have the second most ment. The program provides an environment productive research program in the nation We’re pleased to announce our move to Ka- in which students and post-doctoral residents with Distinguished Teaching Professors and poor Hall, located on the University’s South contribute to these new initiatives. Integrated faculty members who are recipients of the Campus, in 2012. The new building will have programs in modeling the disease-specific in- Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Students state of the art teaching and research facilities fluence on the clinical pharmacology of thera- enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, laboratories, for pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical peutic agents have been established; bridging “smart” classrooms, and centers for research sciences. The school is part of a the University’s these areas with pharmacogenomics, gene that are among the finest in the world, all in Academic Health Center (AHC) model, which therapy, adaptive feedback algorithms, PK/PD a safe, close-knit setting. Thanks to a 10-to-1 includes the Schools of Dental Medicine, response modeling and pharmacoeconomic student-to-faculty ratio, students work side- Health Related Professions, Nursing, Medicine outcomes offer the necessary ingredients for by-side with faculty who have established a and Biomedical Sciences, and Pharmacy. the design of optimal drug therapy regimens reputation for excellence in scholarship, teach- for the future. New genetic approaches to ing, clinical activities, and research. UB sits at the nexus of a groundbreaking life diagnosis and treatment, recognition of the sciences and research center importance of human genetic polymorphisms Mission/Vision and our faculty has established a clinical in drug disposition and action, an aging popu- research infrastructure dedicated to research lation, complex new diseases, and rapidly ex- The mission of UB SoPPS is to educate in pharmacotherapy for infectious diseases, panding basic research that needs to be related students in pharmacy practice and the transplantation, oncology, neurology, geriat- to patient care add to the mix of translational pharmaceutical sciences, to create and dis- rics, cardiovascular, medical imaging, critical and clinical research. The research program is seminate knowledge in pharmacy practice care, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug-drug supported by the infrastructure of the Phar- and the pharmaceutical sciences and to interactions, and medication . Work- macotherapy Research Center and its core provide services to the community at large ing in top-flight research centers such as Center facility that includes a Core Analytical Facil- based upon this knowledge. The mission is for Drug Discovery and Experimental Thera- ity, a Pharmacometrics Study Unit, a Clinical to provide a focus on patient-centered care peutics (CDDET), the Pharmacotherapy Re- Research Center, a Pharmacotherapy Informa- and recognize pharmacist-delivered patient search Center (PRC), Pharmaceutical Genetics tion Center, a quality assurance-quality control care as a mode of pharmacy practice within Laboratory, UB’s renowned researchers work program, and a Research Pharmacy. the health care team in which the patient is across disciplines to further exciting new bio- empowered to achieve the desired outcomes medical research that improves people’s lives.

150 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 285 Kapoor Hall Buffalo, NY 14214-8033 716-645-2823 www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 235 Course Number accepted: ...... 148 Estimated entering class size: ...... 124 General or Inorganic Chemistry I with Lab Estimated male (%): ...... 60% General or Inorganic Chemistry II with Lab Estimated female (%): ...... 40% Organic Chemistry I with Lab Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% Organic Chemistry II with Lab Introductory Biology I with Lab Introductory Biology II with Lab Physics I Application Process and Requirements Calculus I Calculus II Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Microbiology Supplemental application required: Yes Anatomy Supplemental application fee: $50 Physiology I Expected GPA: 3.0 Physiology II Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Biochemistry Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 Social Behavioral Science PCAT required: Yes English Composition I Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported English Composition II Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Curriculum then apply to the Pharm.D. program, or they disease and improve health. Applicants are may complete their prerequisites at another attracted by our cutting-edge undergradu- UB SoPPS offers a four-year, professional accredited institution. ate (B.S. and B.S./M.S.) and graduate (M.S. doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program and Ph.D.) programs in pharmacokinetics, preceded by pre-pharmacy coursework. UB’s The initial application is completed through pharmacodynamics, and biopharmaceutics, innovative curriculum is experiential, taking Pharmacy College Application Service which are considered the best in the world! the lessons of the classroom and labora- (PharmCAS) for all applicants except Early Graduate programs in pharmaceutical sci- tory into real-world settings, where students Assurance students (available for incoming ences provide training in aspects of drug ac- develop crucial leadership skills and make freshmen who enter UB directly from high tion including drug analysis, delivery, tangible contributions to their field. Students school as intended pharmacy majors). The and mechanisms of effect. Research involves immerse themselves in clinical training in a Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is drug discovery, pharmacometrics, pharmaco- variety of settings, including hospitals, long a requirement for admission for all PharmCAS kinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacology, term care (LTC), health maintenance organi- applicants. and pharmacogenetics. Visit www.pharmacy. zations (HMOs), care, and urban and buffalo.edu/psci.shtml. rural community health centers. Whether it’s Selection is based on scholastic achievement, required study in the emerging field of pharm- aptitude, personal qualifications, and evidence Applicants are also attracted by the excel- cogenomics or access to the university’s Dell of motivation toward pharmacy. These are lence of our doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) supercomputer cluster, UB SoPPS students’ judged from the college record, grade point and combined degrees (Pharm.D./MBA, training and expertise gives them a significant average, the PCAT, letters of reference and Pharm.D./JD, Pharm.D./M.P.H., Pharm.D./ advantage as they enter the competitive work- evaluation, a supplemental application, and M.S., and Pharm.D./Ph.D.). force. More information about the curriculum a personal interview. In addition to intellec- can be found here: http://pharmacy.buffalo. tual and academic competence, the School’s For Further Information edu/pages/3/PharmD-Program.html Admissions Committee considers commu- nication skills, leadership ability, community The State University of New York at Buffalo

Admission Requirements service, health care-related or research expe- School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sci- New York rience, and motivation for pursuing a career ences All regular applicants must successfully com- in pharmacy. Office of Admissions & Advisement plete all prerequisite courses with a grade 270 Kapoor Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-8033 equal to or greater than “C-” by the spring Other Programs 716-645-2825 semester prior to fall admission and within [email protected] five years preceding admission. Applicants Our programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences pre- www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions may complete their prerequisites at UB and pare students to develop treatments to prevent

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York 151 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Albany, NY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Colchester, VT

General Information Mission/Vision A minimum of a “C” grade in each prerequi- site course is needed; courses with “C-” and Established in 1881, Albany College of Phar- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health below will not transfer. macy and Health Sciences is a private, inde- Sciences is committed to graduating the best pendent institution committed to graduating health care minds in the world. All science courses should include a lab and the best health care minds in the world. There be the courses required of science majors. are more than 1,600 students enrolled at the Curriculum College and approximately 100 full-time *Humanities courses can be taken from Eng- faculty members. The entry-level Pharm.D. program is de- lish Literature, Composition, U.S. History, signed for high school graduates or transfer Western Civilization or cross-disciplinary In addition to the doctor of pharmacy pro- students. The two year pre-pharmacy pro- humanities courses. gram, the College offers graduate degrees in gram includes courses in the basic sciences Biotechnology, Cytotechnology & Molecular and humanities. The first three years of the **Liberal arts electives can be taken from the Cytology, Health Outcomes Research, and professional pharmacy program (P1-P3) following departments and course types: Art, Pharmaceutical Sciences. Joint degrees are includes coursework designed to expand Music, Sociology, History, Psychology, For- also available in the fields of medicine, law, students’ knowledge and skills in pharma- eign Language, Political Science or English. and business through cooperative agree- ceutical and clinical sciences in addition to ments with area institutions. introductory pharmacy practice experiences. All applicants are encouraged to apply early The final professional year (P4) focuses on for the fullest consideration of their applica- Many opportunities exist for ACPHS phar- advanced pharmacy practice experiences - tion. TOEFL scores must be submitted by any macy students to work side-by-side with from the application and communication applicant who has not received instruction in faculty on groundbreaking research in areas of clinical and pharmaceutical sciences to English for at least ten years. such as cancer, infectious disease, and obesity. patient care. Interested students may also pursue research Other Programs at the College’s Pharmaceutical Research Admission Requirements Institute (PRI), a center for drug discovery • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and development, that employs nearly 50 ACPHS accepts students into its fall semester Sciences international experts in fields such as nano- at two distinct entry points. High school • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Tech- technology, medicinal chemistry, molecular students may apply for pre-professional nology biology, and cell biology. coursework to attend the six-year program, • Bachelor of Science in Health and Human while applicants who have completed the Sciences ACPHS students benefit from the College’s necessary prerequisite coursework may apply • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry extensive network of pharmacy alumni and as transfers into the first year of the profes- • Master of Science in Biotechnology practice sites, which provides them with a sional program. • Master of Science in Cytotechnology & wide range of settings to hone their practice Molecular Cytology skills. The College’s investment in global High school students apply directly to • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sci- initiatives has led to an expanded list of inter- ACPHS using the application that can be ences national destinations for pharmacy students found at http://www.acphs.edu. Applicants • Master of Science in Health Outcomes seeking unique practice experiences. must have graduated from an accredited Research secondary school, taken the SAT or ACT, The College has a satellite campus in Col- and completed the prerequisite coursework. For Further Information chester, Vermont, that is home to the only pharmacy program in the state. The ACPHS- Applicants applying to transfer into the first Office of Admissions Vermont campus offers a four-year Doctor year of the professional program must have Albany College of Pharmacy and Health of Pharmacy degree. Students interested taken or plan to take the below coursework Sciences in applying to the program must possess a prior to matriculating to ACPHS. Transfer 106 New Avenue pre-pharmacy education or a baccalaureate applicants must apply using PharmCAS and Albany, NY 12208 degree in a relevant discipline. submit transcripts, PCAT scores, and all 518-694-7221 necessary information directly to PharmCAS. Fax: 518-694-7322 www.acphs.edu 152 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 106 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 518-694-7278 www.acphs.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... NR Course Semester Number accepted: ...... 955 Hours Estimated entering class size: ...... 320 General Chemistry I and II...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% General Biology I and II...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Biology (200 level or higher)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 25% Organic Chemistry I and II...... 8 Statistics ...... 3 Calculus I...... 4 Microbiology...... 4 Application Process and Requirements General Physics I and II ...... 8 General Psychology...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Humanities...... 9 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Liberal Arts Electives...... 9 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $100 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes New York

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 153 Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Buies Creek, NC Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information are governed by their peers in student govern- physiology, biochemistry, immunology, medi- ment. Students are expected to abide by the cal microbiology, pharmacology, and phar- Campbell University was founded as Buies code of honor which dictates standards for maceutics. The last two years of the program Creek Academy on January 5, 1887, by James academic performance and student conduct are designated for the clinical science portion Archibald Campbell, a North Carolina preacher in the University. of the curriculum. Students complete courses who believed that no student should be denied in diagnosis and therapeutics, in addition admission because of lack of funds. In 1926, Campbell University offers several residence to clinical clerkships in the areas of internal the school attained junior college status and halls for both male and female students. medicine, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, changed its name from Buies Creek Academy Pharmacy students enjoy the privacy of living pediatrics, geriatrics, ambulatory care, emer- to Campbell Junior College. In 1961, Campbell in dormitory areas that have been designated gency medicine, infectious diseases, metabolic became a senior college. The name was changed specifically for them. In addition, several off- support, and drug information. Clerkships in to Campbell University on June 6, 1979. campus housing opportunities are available. several other clinical disciplines are available. The Office of Admissions in the College of Campbell University established its College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will assist stu- Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Pharmacy & Health Sciences in 1986, which dents in securing off-campus housing if they Health Sciences provides a unique learning was the first new pharmacy program founded so desire. environment where Doctor of Pharmacy in the United States in more than 35 years. students may concurrently pursue an ad- Since its inception, doctor of pharmacy gradu- Mission/Vision ditional master’s degree. Qualified students ates have maintained a 98 percent passage rate may choose to complete a Master in Business on the national pharmacy board examina- The mission of Campbell University’s College Administration, Master of Science in Clinical tions. In addition to the doctor of pharmacy of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is to educate Research, or Master of Science in Pharmaceu- program, the College offers undergraduate students in a Christian environment to be tical Sciences while obtaining their Doctor of and graduate degrees in clinical research and health care professionals who will function Pharmacy degree. By completing one of the pharmaceutical sciences, a graduate degree effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team three joint degree programs, students have the in public health and a professional degree in of health care providers to meet existing and opportunity to differentiate themselves from physician assistant practice. Classes for the future health care needs and who will provide their peers with the additional educational new doctor of physical therapy degree are leadership to their profession and professional experience. The outcome is a more diversified projected to start in August 2013. organizations. graduate with greater options for advance- ment and success in a variety of health care Students in the doctor of pharmacy program Curriculum positions. complete their clinical education at numerous affiliated training sites ranging from large ter- The pre-pharmacy curriculum for admission The College offers a bachelor’s and master’s tiary care hospitals, such as to the doctor of pharmacy program at Camp- degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The bach- Medical Center and bell University is designed to ensure a student’s elor’s degree is designed to prepare graduates Baptist Medical Center, to smaller community basic understanding of the sciences as well as for technical careers in pharmaceutical and hospitals, chain and independent community liberal arts. The curriculum consists of a strong related industries. The Master of Science in pharmacies, long-term care facilities as well core in the physical sciences in addition to Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares individuals as pharmaceutical manufacturers and clini- mathematics and communications skills. The to enter a fulfilling career in the pharmaceu- cal research companies. Class size is limited liberal arts component is prescribed to ensure tical or biotechnology industry or provides to 108 students per class, with a faculty of 50 that students receive a well-rounded education career advancement for current industry professors. and can converse well with their peers and professionals. society upon graduation. Students at Campbell University enjoy a wide The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences variety of extracurricular activities in addi- The foundation of the professional cur- offers two programs to prepare students for tion to the academic demands of the College riculum at the College of Pharmacy & Health distinguished careers in clinical research. of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Campbell Sciences is constructed similar to medical The bachelor’s level program is ideally suited participates in several intercollegiate sports schools today. Students receive two years of to prepare clinical monitors or coordinators and many social activities are offered. Students basic sciences with training in pharmaceuti- for work in contract research organizations in the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences cal sciences courses that include anatomy and (CRO’s), pharmaceutical companies, or aca-

154 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 PO Box 1090 205 Day Dorm Road, Room 101 Buies Creek, NC 27506 910-893-1690 www.campbell.edu/cphs/index.html North Carolina North

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 240 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 202 Estimated entering class size: ...... 108 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 31% Biological Sciences...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 69% General Chemistry...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%):...... 27% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Physics ...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Electives...... 12 Application Process and Requirements Humanities...... 6 Social Sciences...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $25 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

demia. The master’s level program is intended demic year. At this time, spring admissions (M.P.A.P.) degree. to provide training for individuals who hold are not being considered. Since Campbell degrees in the health-related professions such University is a private institution, students can Campbell University’s Master of Science in as human and veterinary medicine, pharmacy, compete for admission equally without regard Public Health (M.S.P.H.) program will begin dentistry, nursing, and the allied health fields. to their home state, sex, race, creed, color or it’s charter class of 15 in August 2012. M.S.P.H. Graduates who complete this degree have the national origin. will provide students with a solid foundation opportunity to progress from project leader/ in health care research and outcomes evalu- manager to clinical directors and higher level The admissions process of the College of ation. The focus of both the coursework and positions. Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Campbell student/faculty research will include the elimi- University is designed to ensure that students nation of local health care disparities, develop- Admission Requirements will succeed academically at the institution; ment of local community health intervention to confirm that students are willing to comply and educational programs. Applicants to the Campbell University with the rigors of a pharmaceutical educa- Pharm.D. program are reviewed and evaluated tion; to ensure that students are dedicated The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree on the following selection criteria: academic to the pursuit of a Pharm.D. degree in order offers training in the following five areas of performance in the pre-pharmacy curriculum to offer the highest level of practice available study: Bioprocessing & Biotechnology, In- at an accredited college or university in the to patients; to determine that students will dustrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, United States; a personal admissions interview represent Campbell University in a favorable Pharmacology, and Multidisciplinary with a member of the Admissions Commit- manner upon graduation; and to confirm that tee in which the applicants will be evaluated students understand the professional demands The M.S. in Clinical Research offers a Regula- on their ability to communicate and express of a pharmacist in our society. tory Affairs and Public Health concentration. sincerity and motivation to pursue a career in the profession of pharmacy; letters of recom- Other Programs For Further Information mendation; satisfactory completion of the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT); The Physician Assistant Program (28 months) Campbell University completion of the requirements set forth at Campbell University focuses on an evi- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences by the University for all applicants such as dence-based, patient centered, clinically prac- Office of Admissions & Student Affairs submission of transcripts for all college work tical curriculum which will prepare students 217 Main St. completed and medical forms, etc. for the exciting opportunity to enter one of P. O. Box 1090 the fastest growing health care professions. Buies Creek, NC 27506 Students are evaluated and admitted for the Students who complete the program will 800-760-9734 Ext. 1690 class that commences in the fall of each aca- earn a Master of Physician Assistant Practice www.campbell.edu/cphs/

Campbell University 155 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Chapel Hill, NC Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Asheville, NC;Elizabeth City, NC

General Information ample opportunities for Pharm.D. students addition, postgraduate training in the form to participate, such as the Honors Program of pharmacy-practice residencies, specialty The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at where students work under the tutelage of a residencies, drug-development fellowships, the University of North Carolina at Chapel faculty mentor. and pharmacokinetic fellowships is available. Hill is one of the world’s premiere pharmacy programs. The School offers a high-level UNC pharmacy students regularly leave the The foundation of the doctor of pharmacy program that prepares students to be the classroom and the labs to serve the commu- curriculum is pharmaceutical care. UNC’s next generation of pharmacy leaders who will nity by staffing weekly indigent care clinics, curriculum is interdisciplinary with empha- work collaboratively with other professionals health fairs, brown-bag medication reviews, sis on both the scientific foundations and to solve the greatest health-care challenges vaccination clinics, and a variety of health the clinical applications of knowledge. In of our time. UNC-Chapel Hill is a research- screenings. Students are encouraged to at- addition to enrolling 140 students first-year intensive university with a major teaching tend state, regional, and national meetings of students annually on the Chapel Hill campus, hospital that anchors one corner of North professional pharmacy organizations. ten to fifteen first-year students are enrolled Carolina’s famous Research Triangle, home at the Elizabeth City State University satel- to dozens of pharmaceutical and biotech As the nation’s oldest public university, Caro- lite campus and twenty to thirty first-year companies. lina is well known for its tradition of strong students are enrolled at the Asheville satellite academics, its beautiful campus, nationally campus. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy ranked sports teams, and a pleasant climate. is located in close proximity to Carolina’s Chapel Hill is widely regarded as one of the Admission Requirements schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, best college towns in America. Students and and public health and to the modern, well- visitors enjoy its historic neighborhoods, Applicants for admission to the School must equipped Health Sciences Library and the restaurants and shopping, museums and be eligible for admission to the University Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. theaters, and many parks and recreational of North Carolina. Applicants are selected This arrangement provides ample oppor- facilities. on a competitive basis based on scholarship, tunity for collaboration among researchers, character, leadership, Pharmacy College gives students patient-care and research Mission/Vision Admissions Test (PCAT) scores, and an experience, and allows pharmacy faculty to interview. Note that all math and science bring real clinical cases into the classroom. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s prerequisites must be completed with a This gives students of the UNC Eshelman vision is to be the preeminent school of grade of C- or better prior to beginning the School of Pharmacy an edge: they have the pharmacy transforming human health professional program, although they need opportunity to learn from and collaborate through innovations in education, practice, not be completed at the time the application with some of the leading minds in the health and research. The School’s mission is to is submitted. sciences, those who are working to cure dis- develop leaders in pharmacy education, ease, developing best practices, and making pharmacy practice, and pharmaceutical Selected candidates are interviewed by faculty the discoveries that will be taught in other sciences who make a difference on human and alumni. The Admissions Committee is classrooms around the nation. health worldwide. most impressed by applicants who have dem- onstrated motivation, professional attitudes The School offers outstanding facilities. Its Curriculum and behaviors, and exploration of the phar- classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art macy field in addition to academic excellence computer and videoconferencing hardware The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (minimum GPA considered is a 2.8). Every that allows students in Chapel Hill and at offers the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as effort is made to encourage the enrollment of satellite campuses in Asheville and Eliza- well as a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences students with a variety of cultural, economic beth City to learn and work together. The with concentrations in molecular pharma- and social backgrounds. School has approximately 150,000 square ceutics, chemical biology and medicinal feet of laboratory space-most of it new or re- chemistry, pharmacotherapy and experi- Applications are accepted only for fall se- cently renovated-and will add another 75,000 mental therapeutics, and pharmaceutical mester and the deadline is November 1 of square feet in 2014 with the opening of a new outcomes and policy. A masters of pharmacy the preceding year. Applications are available facility. The labs host a $25 million research with specialization in health-systems phar- through the PharmCAS system. Completion program in the pharmaceutical sciences with macy administration is also available. In of a supplemental application and payment

156 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 301 Pharmacy Lane Beard Hall, CB#7355 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 919-966-4031 www.pharmacy.unc.edu North Carolina North

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 317 Course Semester Hours Number accepted: ...... 255 Estimated entering class size: ...... 180 General Chemistry (Chem 101/101L and Estimated male (%): ...... 36% 102/102L) ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 64% Analytical Chemistry (Chem 241 - UNC-Chapel Hill undergrads only)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 34% Organic Chemistry (Chem 261 / 241L and 262/262L) ...... 7–8 Principles of Biology with Lab (Biol 101/101L). . 4 Human Anatomy and Physiology Application Process and Requirements (Biol 252/252L)...... 4 Microbiology (MCRO 251 or 255) ...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Physics (PHYS 24/24L and 25/25L. 25 L Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 not required of students taking CHEM 241) . . . .4–8 Supplemental application required: Yes Calculus of One Variable (MATH 231). . . . . 3 Supplemental application fee: $80 Statistics (MATH 151 or 155)...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 English composition and rhetoric Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 (ENGL 101 and 102)...... 6 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 Foreign Language (Completion through intermediate level (1)-203)...... 3–11 PCAT required: Yes Social and Behavioral Sciences ...... 9 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 65th percentile U.S. Diversity...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Global Issues ...... 3 Interview required: Yes Humanities and Fine Arts...... 9 Lifetime Fitness...... 1 of an application fee are also required by the November 1 deadline. Please visit www. pharmacy.unc.edu for more information. For Further Information

Professional and Graduate Program Admissions Office of Student Affairs UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy CB 7566, 100 Beard Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7566 919-966-9429 [email protected] www.pharmacy.unc.edu

Financial Aid Office of Scholarships and Student Aid The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB#2300, 300 Pettigrew Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2300 919-962-8396 www.studentaid.unc.edu

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 157 Wingate University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Wingate, NC Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Hendersonville, NC

General Information of pharmaceutical care. Subordinate to the Other Programs primacy of Wingate’s teaching mission are Wingate University is located approximately scholarly and service pursuits. Wingate will Accepted students who qualify may enroll in 18 miles southeast of Charlotte, North stimulate scholarly inquiry and will facilitate the concurrent Pharm.D./MBA dual degree Carolina. The Wingate University School service to patients, to the community, to the program. of Pharmacy opened its doors to applicants health care professions, and to the institution. in 2002, with the charter class beginning its Consistent with the student-centered focus For Further Information program of study in August 2003. The charter of the University, limited enrollment will class graduated from Wingate University in allow for practice experience during each Jean Tarlton May 2007. The class size has been capped at year of the curriculum and the low student- Coordinator of Pharmacy Admissions 90 to assure special attention to every student. to-faculty ratio necessary for the fulfillment 704-233-8324 All Wingate University pharmacy faculty of the School’s stated mission. Fax: 704-233-8332 have made a commitment to excellence in [email protected] the classroom; and all classes are taught by Curriculum http://pharmacy.wingate.edu faculty possessing terminal doctoral degrees. No courses, discussions, case studies, or labo- The academic program of the Wingate ratories are taught by teaching assistants or University School of Pharmacy is student- graduate students. centered. The overarching goal of the cur- riculum is the assurance of the mastery of The Wingate University School of Pharmacy the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes is in strict compliance with the accreditation prescribed by the profession and by society guidelines of the Accreditation Council for for the pharmacist of tomorrow. This unique Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Full ACPE curricular approach has been carefully accreditation was awarded in 2007 and reaf- crafted for continuous quality improvement firmed in 2009. of its structure and content. Its endpoint can be seen in the healthcare servant of tomorrow The five salient qualities and expectations of whose commitment to competence does not the Wingate University School of Pharmacy end upon graduation and whose dedication graduate are: (i) outstanding moral character, to the service of mankind is evident in all (ii) excellence in interpersonal communica- considerations and actions undertaken. tion skills, (iii) complete competence in pharmaceutical care, (iv) strong abilities in Admission Requirements problem solving, and (v) the highest profes- sional commitment to the patient, the com- Wingate University Pharm.D. Admission munity, and the employer. considerations are based upon (i) comple- tion of the entrance requirements, (ii) pre- Mission/Vision pharmacy requirement grade point average, (iii) math and science grade point average, The Wingate University School of Pharmacy (iv) PCAT score, (v) personal interview, (vi) intends to be a nationally recognized leader problem solving skills (demonstrated in an in the education of students and pharmacists on-site consensus building exercise), (vii) for the practice of pharmacy in all the patient letters of recommendation. care settings for all patients. Prepharmacy requirements may be taken at Wingate seeks to pursue its mission by pro- Wingate University or any other accredited viding an individualized, state-of-the-art institution in the United States. learning environment that will facilitate the development of its students? critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the pursuit

158 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 P.O. Box 159 Wingate, NC 28174 704-233-8331 http://pharmacy.wingate.edu North Carolina North

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 197 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 164 Estimated entering class size: ...... 108 General Biology with lab (for science majors) . . 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Human Anatomy & Physiology...... 3–8 Estimated female (%): ...... 58% General Microbiology with lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 33% General Chemistry with lab (for science majors). 8 Organic Chemistry with lab (for science majors). 8 Physics ...... 4 Calculus...... 3–4 Application Process and Requirements English Composition/Literature...... 6 Statistics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics (Macro, Micro or General) . . . . . 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Public Speaking/Interpersonal Supplemental application required: Yes Communications...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $25 Humanities/Social Sciences...... 9 Expected GPA: 3.0 Other...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

Wingate University 159 North Dakota State University College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Fargo, ND Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Interdisciplinary Team Approach: A student enrolling as a freshman or sopho- Our College recognizes and values an inter- more must have taken the ACT or SAT and North Dakota State University, a land-grant disciplinary team approach to patient care, have graduated from high school with a institution, was founded in 1890. Courses education, and research where each discipline minimum of 17 academic units, of which at for a two-year program in pharmacy were works collaboratively to attain greater knowl- least 4 must be in English, 3 in mathematics, initiated in 1902. Since then, courses and edge, expertise, and outcomes than what they and 3 in laboratory courses in the physical requirements have expanded to the present are capable of accomplishing individually. and biological sciences. Three units in social six year entry-level Pharm.D. program. The sciences and 6 units of humanities and fine arts College also offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees Curriculum are required. In addition, a transfer student in pharmaceutical sciences. The College has must submit transcripts of all previous college an excellent complement of clinical faculty at The curriculum is designed to provide or university work for equivalency evaluation. various teaching sites across the state. students with the cultural and humanistic background needed to meet the demands Students may apply for admission to the pro- Within the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and of society today, as well as the professional fessional pharmacy program upon satisfactory Allied Sciences, students may become active knowledge and skill required for the practice completion of the prepharmacy program or in student government, Kappa Psi, Rho Chi, of pharmacy in whatever setting the students evidence that this program will be success- Phi Lambda Sigma, National Community may later choose. Our pre-professional cur- fully completed. The prepharmacy program Pharmacists Association, North Dakota Soci- riculum requires the completion of 77 hours of is composed of 77 semester credits. A copy of ety of Health Systems Pharmacists, Academy coursework. Some students can complete this the prepharmacy curriculum may be obtained of Students in Pharmacy, the Public Health work in two years, while other students may by writing to the College, or by checking the Association and as student representatives on take three years. In what follows, we will refer Web site. various college committees. to a two year pre-pharmacy curriculum with the possibility of a three year track implied Admission to the University does not grant Mission/Vision where necessary. admission to the professional program. All students must apply and be formally ac- The NDSU College of Pharmacy, Nursing, In the first two years of the curriculum (pre- cepted by the Admissions Committee of the and Allied Sciences advances health care pharmacy), emphasis is placed on chemical, College of Pharmacy before they may begin through research and scholarship and prepares biological, administrative, behavioral or social the sequence of professional courses in the students to become competent, caring, ethi- sciences, and humanities needed for the four- Pharm.D. As North Dakota State University cal, professionals and citizens, committed to year professional pharmacy curriculum. The is a state supported institution, residents of lifelong learning. third, fourth and fifth years provide the stu- North Dakota will be given first consideration. dents with the professional educational back- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 = A) is required We envision a College that is a leader in phar- ground necessary for the sixth year of clinical for evaluation. macy, nursing, and allied sciences education rotations. In addition to general adult medicine, with human, physical, and financial resources students may pursue rotations in specialized Acceptance to the professional program is appropriate to fulfill its mission; a College areas of interest such as pediatrics, oncology, based on previous academic performance, which fosters the acquisition and discovery nutrition, infectious disease, pharmacokinet- PCAT scores, interview scores, other standard- of new knowledge through research and ics, cardiology, family practice, ambulatory ized assessments conducted simultaneously scholarship; and a College that enhances the care, critical care, rural health, managed care, with interviews, the applicant’s residency and provision of patient-focused care through all , psychiatry and rehabilitation. the number of spaces available in the program. its disciplines for the well being of the public. Admission Requirements Opportunities are provided for students to Patient-Focused Care: demonstrate evidence of college level achieve- Our College believes that the primary purpose The prepharmacy program is open to all high ment through the use of the College Level of its respective disciplines is to deliver patient- school graduates and college transfer students Examination Program (CLEP), for prephar- focused care to improve the overall health and who have not completed the requirements to macy placement. quality of life of patients they serve. enter the professional pharmacy curriculum. To enter the prepharmacy program students must obtain admission to the University.

160 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 NDSU Dept. 2650 P.O. Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108 701-231-6469 www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 118 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 92 Estimated entering class size: ...... 85 Chemistry I and II with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab . . . . . 7 Estimated female (%): ...... 66% Bioc I and II ...... 6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 41% Calculus I...... 4

Introductory Statistics...... 3 Dakota North Biology with Lab ...... 4 Human Anatomy & Human Physiology Application Process and Requirements with Labs ...... 8 Introductory or General Microbiology Participates in PharmCAS: No with Lab...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 31 Pathogenic Microbiology ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Physics ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $100 Microeconomics...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.6 English...... 9 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Speech Communication...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 Intercultural Communication ...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Humanities & Fine Arts ...... 6 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Wellness ...... 2 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Other Programs ness education while providing a variety of enhance the student’s research background, electives to give the student the opportunity to critical thinking skills, and marketability for Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.) pursue a particular area of interest in business leadership positions within the profession NDSU offers both M.S. degrees and Ph.D. de- or a related discipline. of Pharmacy in academic, government, and grees in Pharmaceutical Sciences. The gradu- industrial environments. ate program emphasizes both research and Students admitted to the Pharm.D. program teaching excellence. Our size allows us to offer may choose this option as a method of re- Pharm.D./M.P.H Option individual attention to the graduate students. ducing the time needed to earn a Master of The North Dakota Legislature recently ap- The master’s program requires a minimum of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Stu- proved the formation of an interprofessional 30 semester credit hours and thesis research. dents must be admitted to both the Pharm.D. Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program to The doctor of philosophy degree is awarded in program as well as the MBA program in order be housed in the Department of Pharmacy recognition of high scholarly achievement as to pursue this option. Students interested in Practice. Professional pharmacy students will evidenced by a period of successful study, the pursuing this option need to see Dr. Friesner, ultimately have the option of enrolling in the satisfactory completion of examinations and Interim Associate Dean of Student Affairs, to M.P.H. program post-graduation or as a joint the development of an acceptable dissertation begin the process. degree program. More information on the project covering some significant aspect of a formal admissions requirements and processes major field of learning and research. Students Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program will be made available at a later date. Students with a bachelor of science degree in biology or The dual program (Pharm.D./Ph.D.) is de- must be admitted to both the Pharm.D. pro- chemistry must have an adequate background signed to provide an opportunity for outstand- gram as well as the M.P.H. program in order for graduate work in the College. ing professional students in the Pharmacy to pursue this option. Program at North Dakota State University Pharm.D./MBA Option obtain research experience and a Doctor of For Further Information The Master of Business Administration pro- Philosophy degree in the Department of gram at North Dakota State University is a Pharmaceutical Sciences. Professional Program: non-thesis, professional program structured North Dakota State University to serve qualified students with undergraduate It is proposed that this can be accomplished College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied degrees in various fields. The program is de- with an additional 3 years of study and research Sciences signed to provide the student with an effective placed between the second and the third years Dr. Daniel Friesner set of analytical skills, a broad view of the way of the four-year professional program. Chair, Admissions, Sudro Hall organizations work, and an understanding of 701-231-7601 the functional areas of business. The NDSU It is believed that the combination of the www.ndsu.edu/pharmacy program takes a generalist approach to busi- Pharm.D. and Ph.D. degrees will greatly

North Dakota State University 161 Cedarville University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Cedarville, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of our professors, you will be able to develop to achieve worthwhile goals. your own research expertise, whether it is in • Innovation - The school promotes and cel- The School of Pharmacy at Cedarville Uni- practice or science. We welcome applicants ebrates the discovery of creative solutions versity provides aspiring pharmacists with with strong academic credentials who possess and approaches to issues and problems that the unique opportunity to study in a distinct, a vision to use pharmacy as a tool to make an challenge the delivery of effective patient Christ-centered program focused upon in- impact in lives and communities. Go to www. care. Recognizing continuous innovation novation, ethical practice, and effective col- cedarville.edu/pharmacy to learn more. as a quality found in effective organiza- laboration. Cedarville University is a Christ- tions today, the school actively integrates centered learning community equipping Mission/Vision contemporary topics and practices into the students for lifelong leadership and service curriculum. through an education marked by excellence Mission • Leadership development - Regarding and grounded in biblical truth. More than just • Cedarville University is a Christ-centered influence as the essence of leadership and a mission statement, this focus attracts more learning community equipping students desiring our graduates to be influential in than 3200 students from around the nation for lifelong leadership and service through their personal and professional lives, the to study in our 100 academic programs on a an education marked by excellence and school pursues opportunities to help its beautiful, 400-acre campus in southwestern grounded in biblical truth. students develop and apply their leadership Ohio. Outstanding students, world-class facili- • The school of pharmacy develops excep- skills. ties, talented professors, and award-winning tional pharmacy practitioners focused technology contribute to an education that on meeting the physical, emotional, and Curriculum U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton spiritual needs of patients through servant Review, and Peterson’s all recognize as one of leadership. The school pursues innovative, Pharmacy students at Cedarville Univer- the best in the Midwest. ethical solutions to health-related issues in sity typically complete a 100 semester credit diverse populations through collaborative pre-pharmacy curriculum including course Taught by committed Christian faculty mem- teaching, research, and practice. work in biology, chemistry, calculus, physics, bers who themselves are active pharmacists, Values pre-pharmacy studies, Bible, and liberal arts. you will also enjoy encouragement from your • Character - Regarding character as the Details of this curriculum can be found at fellow Christian classmates and graduate with foundation for appropriate decisions, com- www.cedarville.edu/Academics/Pharmacy/ a clear understanding of Christ-like service as passionate care, and clear perspectives, the Prepharmacy-Curriculum . Direct entry stu- well as a deeper relationship with God. The school considers the development of godly dents from high school can complete these professional curriculum utilizes a problem- character as paramount in the lives of its pre-pharmacy courses in two or three years, based approach with topics organized into students. depending upon AP credits or dual enrollment modules to help you learn the material by • Global Focus - The school embraces a credits earned in high school. While most stu- grappling with actual cases. Since our goal is global perspective to its impact, endeavor- dents enter the program from high school, the to produce innovative, compassionate health ing to equip graduates for service locally, School of Pharmacy also welcomes students care professionals, you will be regularly chal- regionally, nationally, and internationally, who have attended other universities. The lenged by our professors and through your maintaining a particular sensitivity to the transcript of each student is evaluated to de- extensive practice experiences to integrate underserved. termine how courses taken at other accredited contemporary practices and pursue innovative • Ethics - The school advances behavior, universities may satisfy these requirements, solutions in an effort to improve patient care. practice, and research consistent with the many of which are available on-line. Truth of the Scriptures and example of You will also enjoy our brand new, 3-story Christ. Please address specific questions regarding Health Sciences Center. Featuring the latest • Collaboration - Though structured into these requirements or transfer credit to As- in technology, this facility, distinct administrative and academic units, sistant Dean, School of Pharmacy, Cedarville shared by our popular nursing program, will the school pursues collaborative relation- University, 251 N Main Street, Cedarville, OH also enable you to develop valuable skills in in- ships and activities within the school, 45314 or [email protected] . ter-professional collaboration as you learn how among other units of the University, and to work in a team with other health profession- with other organizations outside of the The 4 year, graduate-level professional phar- als. And because of the excellent research tools University, exemplifying to students the macy curriculum features 3 years of on- located in the center as well as the interests value and effectiveness of working together campus instruction followed by a 4th year of

162 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 251 N Main Street Cedarville, OH 45314 937-766-7480 www.cedarville.edu/Academics/Pharmacy.aspx

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 56 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 55 Estimated entering class size: ...... 36 General Chemistry...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 44% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 56% Introductory Biology (for majors)...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 47% Cell Biology ...... 4 Human Structure and Function (advanced human anatomy & physiology)...... 8 Microbiology...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Immunology...... 3 Pharmacy Calculations...... 2 Participates in PharmCAS: No Profession of Pharmacy (orientation). . . . . 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: April 1 or until Statistics ...... 3 class is full College Physics...... 5 Supplemental application required: Yes Calculus...... 5 Supplemental application fee: $30 Bible and Theology...... 16 Expected GPA: 3.2 Composition ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Speech...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 History & Social Science...... 9 PCAT required: Yes Humanities...... 6 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Ohio Health & Physical Fitness ...... 2 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Literature ...... 3 Interview required: Yes

9, month-long advanced pharmacy practice 1. Declared interest in pharmacy 4. PCAT score at the 50th percentile or rotations. The program features a problem- 2. College-prep high school curriculum higher based and team-based learning approach with biology, chemistry, math, & physics 5. Profession of faith in Christ with active that energizes learning through small-group 3. Cumulative high school grade point involvement in a local church interaction and case studies. In addition to average of at least a 3.25 on a 4 point scale completing the core requirements common 4. Suggested class rank in the top third of Other Programs to a pharmacy curriculum, students take the class electives chosen from a variety of pharmacy- 5. ACT composite and subscores of at least Since the program is a “direct entry” cur- related fields, all designed to equip graduates 23 (or SAT subscores of at least 530) riculum, most students enter the program as for the many opportunities awaiting them as collegiate freshmen. The entire Pharm.D. pro- 6. Profession of faith in Christ with active pharmacists. Pharmacy practice skills are de- gram typically involves 14 semesters (7 years) involvement in a local church veloped in the impressive new, well-equipped of study, 3 years of pre-pharmacy and 4 years pharmacy practice laboratory and honed For transfer students who have studied full- of pharmacy (A six year option is available). further through diverse pharmacy practice time at another accredited university: Those who enter as freshmen or transfer in as experiences every Friday afternoon, enabling 1. Declared interest in pharmacy pre-pharmacy students will earn the bachelor students to gain 50 hours per semester in ac- of science of pharmaceutical science along 2. Collegiate course work in pre-pharmacy tual pharmacy settings. Cross-cultural service with a minor in Bible at the end of 4 1/2 years courses is highly encouraged throughout the program, of study. Study abroad options, certification facilitated by regular, school-sponsored initia- 3. Cumulative collegiate grade point aver- in emergency medicine, the Honors Program, tives around the world. Research skills, intro- age of at least 3.0 and a wide variety of minors are also available, duced in required pre-pharmacy courses, are 4. Profession of faith in Christ with active including Spanish, business, psychology, etc. developed further throughout the professional involvement in a local church curriculum, culminating in a final research For students who have earned a baccalaure- For Further Information project that reflects each student’s interests. ate degree: Highly motivated, research-oriented students 1. Declared interest in pharmacy David Ormsbee, Assistant Dean may also assist pharmacy faculty in their ongo- School of Pharmacy 2. Completion of most of the pre-phar- ing research projects, both in the pharmaceuti- Cedarville University macy courses for post-baccalaureate cal sciences and pharmacy practice. 251 N Main Street candidates (see www.cedarville.edu/ pharmacy) Cedarville, OH 45314 Admission Requirements 937-766-4547 3. Cumulative collegiate grade point aver- [email protected] age of at least 3.0 For freshman students applying directly from high school: Cedarville University 163 Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Rootstown, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information and lifelong learning. petencies for interprofessional teamwork at varying degrees. The Northeast Ohio Medical University The vision of the College of Pharmacy is to (NEOMED) College of Pharmacy was estab- be recognized as the premier institution and Recognized as a noteworthy practice by ACPE, lished in December 2005, out of a growing leader in the interprofessional education of the introductory and advanced experiential need to address the shortage of pharmacists exceptional pharmacist patient-care providers. activities are performed in community sites, and the lack of pharmacy education in institutional sites and a broad variety of spe- Northeast Ohio. The College of Pharmacy The College of Pharmacy’s values are reflected cialty practice sites. During the Introductory is dedicated to interprofessional health care in the Six Cs of the University’s educational, Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) in their education and research; pharmacy and medi- research and work environment: competence, first three years, pharmacy students complete cine students learning together. It graduates curiosity, communication, caring, character about 450 hours in actual pharmacy practice pharmacy students who proactively integrate and community. settings and more than 200 hours of campus- into the heath care team to collaboratively based simulation activities. In the fourth year, advance and deliver optimal patient care. The Curriculum students will complete a total of 10 months of doctor of pharmacy program was awarded full experiential site visits for a minimum of 1,600 accreditation status by the Accreditation Coun- The NEOMED College of Pharmacy’s truly Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience cil for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) at its June integrated, interprofessional curriculum is one (APPE) hours. 2011 meeting of the ACPE Board of Directors. of its most distinctive assets. It trains students to be competent, generalist pharmacists who Upon graduation, students will be well versed The pharmacy program is a four-year program are dedicated to providing high quality patient in providing care as part of an interprofes- that admits 75 students each year. Through the care through an interprofessional model. The sional team, establishing disease management preferential admissions agreements with its curriculum integrates the 15 disease states and pharmacotherapy monitoring programs, four public university partners, students are identified by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) instituting wellness clinics and managing the able to complete their pre-professional phar- as core competence areas for all health care resources of the health care system. The curric- macy studies at one of these institutions and practitioners, along with other topics and ulum provides opportunities to: develop and then apply for one of the 15 seats in the doctor disease states that are prevalent in health care, practice skills in simulated and real-life envi- of pharmacy program designated for their particularly in Northeast Ohio. ronments, expose students to the functions university. The College also accepts students and expectations of a successful pharmacy who have completed their pre-professional Integration of the pharmacy and medicine practice in a variety of settings, promote life- requirements at institutions other than those programs is extensive, with seven didactic long learning and professional growth through with which it has preferential admissions courses offered to pharmacy and medicine continuing education programs, and inspire agreements, typically admitting 15 students students learning side by side. First- and students to pursue post-graduate education. from other institutions across Ohio and the second-year pharmacy and medicine stu- nation. Unfilled seats by partnering univer- dents learn and work together during active Admission Requirements sities are also made available to applicants learning sessions during the first 42 weeks from other institutions through an “at-large” of the curriculum in the following courses: The College of Pharmacy participates in application review. Prologue; Molecules to Cells (biochemistry); the PharmCAS national application process Physiological Basis of Medicine (physiology); (www.pharmcas.org). To apply, students must Mission/Vision Brain, Mind and Behavior (brain anatomy and complete the online PharmCAS application function); and Immunity (immunol- according to the directions, submit required The mission of the NEOMED College of Phar- ogy and microbiology); and Evidence Based application fees, and have all academic tran- macy is to prepare highly skilled pharmacists Medicine I and II. In addition, the College of scripts and PCAT scores forwarded to Pharm- who play an indispensable role in a team-ori- Pharmacy nine-part Pharmacist Patient Care CAS. A Supplemental Application and fee are ented approach to patient care and medication Experiences course sequence and the Col- also required and should be submitted to the therapy management services. The College of lege of Medicine Doctoring course sequence NEOMED Office of Enrollment Services. All Pharmacy’s unique curriculum intermeshes include numerous interprofessional-learning PharmCAS Application materials must be with that of the College of Medicine to set new activities longitudinally throughout the cur- received by September 2 for Early Decision; standards for interprofessional education, col- ricula. Activities within all of the courses October 1 for Partner Universities; and early laboration, community involvement, diversity, mentioned above build upon the core com- February for Regular Decision.

164 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4209 State Route 44 Rootstown, OH 44272-0095 330-325-6654 www.neomed.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 181 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 131 Estimated entering class size: ...... 69 Biology and Other Life Sciences sequence Estimated male (%): ...... 46% with Lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 54% Organic Chemistry sequence with Lab. . . .8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 16% Inorganic Chemistry sequence with Lab. . . 8 General Physics sequence ...... 6 Biochemistry sequence ...... 6 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 Economics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Literature or Composition...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Speech or Communication...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 General Education and/or Additional Expected GPA: 3.25 Science ...... 15 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Ohio Interview required: Yes

Applicants must take the preprofessional view. Applicants are admitted once a year for As a publicly funded institution in Ohio, ad- courses listed below as a foundation for the an entering class that begins in the fall. The mission preference is given to Ohio residents. professional program in pharmacy and have Admissions Committee has the authority to In addition, only U.S. citizens and permanent completed at least two years of preprofessional make all admission decisions, including excep- residents of the U.S. may be considered for coursework, earning a minimum of 72 semes- tions to the criteria based on a holistic review admission. Students must have U.S. citizenship ter hours. In addition, the following minimum of an applicant. or permanent residency status upon applica- requirements should be met for priority tion for admission. admission consideration: expected overall Preference will be given to applicants who grade-point average of 3.25 (minimum 2.5) complete their prerequisites and application Other Programs and grade-point average of 3.25 in all science files early. Work experience is a desirable part and math courses, recommended minimum of the overall application file, but it will not • Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine composite score in the 50th percentile on the be used as a substitute for any prerequisite re- (B.S./M.D.) Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT), quirement. A bachelor’s degree is not required • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and no grade lower than “C-” in any required prior to application for the Pharm.D. program. • M.S. and Ph.D. in Integrated Pharmaceuti- course. Lower grade-point averages may be However, students with a baccalaureate degree cal Medicine considered by the admissions committee in or higher (or those with three or four years of • Master of Science/Residency Program in the holistic review of applications. college) may be considered more competitive Health-System Pharmacy Administration in the admission process. • Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Successful applicants should also demonstrate • Bioethics Certificate interest in the profession through extracur- The pharmacy program has established prefer- ricular activities; noncognitive factors such ential admission agreements with four partner For Further information as maturity; leadership skills and abilities, universities in northeast Ohio. Students who community service and volunteer experiences; complete their preprofessional pharmacy Northeastern Ohio Universities College of work experiences, especially experience with studies at any of these partner universities Pharmacy patients in a pharmacy or health-related set- (The University of Akron, Cleveland State Office of Enrollment Services ting; and professional shadowing experiences. University, Kent State University, Youngstown 4209 St. Rt. 44, P.O. Box 95 Applicants are highly encouraged to acquire State University) will be eligible to apply for Rootstown, OH 44272-0095 volunteer or work experience in a pharmacy one of that institution’s designated seats in the 330-325-6270 prior to application. professional program. The College will also www.neoucom.edu/pharmd accept applications and students from other Applicants selected after an initial screening educational institutions through the “at large” will be invited to campus for a required inter- application review.

Northeast Ohio Medical University 165 Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Ada, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The campus culture is noted for the variety basic and pharmaceutical sciences, a strong of opportunities in music, theatre, athletics, general education program is integrated The Raabe College of Pharmacy with its rich religious life, volunteer service, and over 150 into the curriculum. In the first three years, heritage of service endeavors today, as in the student organizations. students enroll in profession of pharmacy past, to meet the high standards of education courses and are required to complete 300 demanded by the profession of pharmacy. All university students, except seniors, mar- experiential pharmacy hours outside the The College of Pharmacy occupies a modern ried students, students living with relatives, classroom. Additionally, coursework in building designed and equipped to provide and others with special permission reside general education disciplines; chemistry; the facilities required for contemporary in university housing for the first 2-3 years. biological sciences; calculus; statistics; and pharmaceutical education. Clinical and ex- applied pharmacy sciences make up the first periential studies are conducted at specialty Mission/Vision three years, or lower division, of the six year sites located throughout Ohio and the nation, pharmacy program. Students work closely including metropolitan centers such as Cleve- The Raabe College of Pharmacy is committed with faculty members in examining their land, Columbus and Dayton. The Raabe Col- to preparing students to enter the practice of commitment to pharmacy and especially in lege of Pharmacy is a direct entry program pharmacy with the knowledge base and skills understanding the possible career pathways giving admission preference to students who required to provide pharmacist-delivered that are available to the successful gradu- are completing their secondary education. patient care and effectively contribute to the ate. In the remaining years students enroll Students, once accepted, spend six years in profession. Inherent to the fulfillment of this in therapeutic modules, culminating with the pharmacy program and then graduate commitment, students will be provided with a final year of advanced practice rotations with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. the ability to develop problem-solving and at experiential sites in forty states and five life-long learning skills which will facilitate foreign countries. The University is unique in that it offers not their scholarly achievement. As an entry- only the curriculum of the college of arts and level program, this commitment also includes Students routinely work on minors in other sciences but also professional preparation in assuring the quality of the basic science cur- fields and a select few work on double majors, the Colleges of Engineering, Pharmacy, Law riculum and providing a General Education including the unique dual degree pharmacy and Business Administration. The presence program that facilitates the development of law program that allows a student to finish of professional colleges on the campus results well-rounded individuals with the values the Doctor of Pharmacy and in an opportunity for diverse ideas and influ- necessary to server society: 1) Contribut- degrees in seven calendar years. ences which broaden the college experience. ing to the knowledge base of the practice of Attention to the individual both in and out of pharmacy, pharmacy education, and the sci- Admission Requirements the classroom is the standard for both faculty entific disciplines represented by its faculty. and administration. Accordingly, the faculty Also, the College will encourage, and provide Persons seeking admission must meet the of the College of Pharmacy has identified opportunities for, student participation in general requirements for admission to the its mission as: To prepare students to enter these endeavors. 2) Providing information, University. High school graduates enter- the practice of pharmacy so that they may support and services to students, colleagues, ing the pharmacy curriculum should have contribute effectively to their profession. the profession of pharmacy, other health care completed the college preparatory course The college is responsible for generating and disciplines, and the university community including four years in English, four years of disseminating new knowledge about drugs at large, consistent with the expertise of its mathematics and four years of science. The and pharmaceutical care systems. faculty. Also, the College will encourage and successful applicant will have an ACT and/ provide opportunities for students to perform or SAT combined score in the 90th percentile As a church-related university, Ohio North- similar services. and will be in the upper 10% of their class ern recognizes the importance of religious with no less than a 3.5 GPA out of a possible 4. belief and faith in the life and education of Curriculum All finalists for admission consideration will its students. Opportunities are available for be invited to campus for a communications students and faculty to examine, develop and The Raabe College of Pharmacy at Ohio evaluation. Students are offered admission practice their religious convictions in formal Northern is dedicated to the education of on the basis of their qualifications and desire and informal settings. pharmacists who are able to assume diverse to use the academic, spiritual and social re- roles in our contemporary health care system. sources of the campus community to become In addition to a comprehensive approach to worthy and creative persons. The prospective

166 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 525 South Main Ada, OH 45810 419-772-2275 www.onu.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Course (high school) Units Number interviewed...... 441 Number accepted...... 277 English...... 4 Estimated entering class size...... 209 Mathematics...... 4 Estimated male (%)...... 35% Science ...... 4 Estimated female (%)...... 65% History, Social Sciences, or Languages . . . .6 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 34%

Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.75 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Ohio Interview required: Yes

student should choose this institution with full awareness of its academic purposes and its comprehensive objectives.

The University grants placement and credit under the CEEB Advanced Placement Pro- gram (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Additionally, any student may earn a total of 30 semester hours of credit by examination.

Students desiring to transfer from another accredited college or university must present a transcript of their record at that institution and meet all general requirements for admis- sion. If the transfer applicant is academically qualified for admission, a personal interview is required. Transfer admissions are extreme- ly limited and only on a space available basis. For Further Information

Kelly M. Shields Assistant Dean Student Services 419-772-2278 [email protected] www.onu.edu/pharmacy

Ohio Northern University 167 The College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Columbus, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision Curriculum

The College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State The overall mission of the College of Phar- An entry-level Pharm.D. is a first professional University, established in 1885, has been a macy is to improve medications and medica- degree program which requires a Bachelors leader in pharmacy education throughout its tion-related health outcomes for the people of Degree for matriculation. The four-year pro- history. Located within the most comprehen- Ohio and the global community through our fessional curriculum includes didactic and sive academic medical center in America, the teaching, through our research, and through experiential activities to prepare graduates for College of Pharmacy provides access to the our service. The College will provide high rendering pharmaceutical care in a variety of University’s vast resources and the advantages quality education in the pharmaceutical sci- practice settings. of enrollment in a small academic environ- ences and pharmacy practice to professional, ment. The College’s reputation emanates from undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate The professional curriculum includes se- the strength of its faculty and staff, student students through teaching, research, prac- quences of courses in physiology, medicinal body, facilities, library, practice sites, curricu- tice and related service activities including chemistry, biochemistry, drug delivery, phar- lum, research enterprise, and contributions outreach and engagement. macy practice, pharmacology, pathophysiol- to practice and scholarship. The College of ogy and therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, Pharmacy is housed in the medical center Our Core Values: biotechnology, pharmacy administration, on the main campus of The Ohio State Uni- We value innovation, teaching, learning and pharmacogenomics and jurisprudence. Stu- versity. While part of a large, comprehensive the advancementand sharing of knowledge. dents also complete a professional practice university, the College is small and typically laboratory sequence in year two and part-time admits a class of 130 first year professional We value research and its application toward professional practice experience in years one, students. We pride ourselves on the indi- improving the useof medications in society. two, and three. The fourth year of the cur- vidual attention that we give our students. riculum consists of nine months of advanced We value patient-centered pharmacy services professional practice experiential rotations. The Ohio State University is located in Co- and professionalism. Rotations sites are dynamic and varied, most lumbus, Ohio, a dynamic, expanding city in the Central Ohio area. Students may also offering progressive health care facilities, We value our students, faculty, staff, alumni choose to travel to other sites outside the state diverse cultural and social activities, various and friends. or even outside the country. student housing options and an affordable cost of living. We value diversity in all of its forms. A Bachelor of Science in the Pharmaceuti- cal Sciences program is available as a non- While in Columbus, you will see a variety Prepharmacy Students licensable, undergraduate major. This program of communities, each with its own distinct Prepharmacy students may participate in a requires coursework in basic science as well as character and offerings, the style changes prepharmacy club, a special prepharmacy the pharmaceutical science disciplines. with a 15-minute walk. You can sample the living learning program (Pharmacy House), historic, the artistic, the sports-oriented, the and Pharmacy Honors Programs. Students M.S. and Ph.D. programs are available in all high fashion, and the college life, all in one admitted to the College of Pharmacy are of the major areas of specialization in the very manageable, friendly Midwestern city. assigned an academic advisor to help plan pharmaceutical sciences. These programs schedules, assist in career decision-making, are research intensive and typically prepare Columbus is at the intersection of I-70 and and discuss questions or concerns. students for careers in academia, industry, and I-71 and is within a day’s drive of 1/2 of the governmental regulatory agencies. U.S. population. Port Columbus Internation- Students may become actively involved in al Airport is served by 11 airlines and their professional societies, fraternities and hon- Pharmacy practice and specialty residency regional affiliates providing more than 340 oraries which offer the opportunity to par- programs are available in a variety of focus daily arrivals and departures to 36 airports. ticipate in social and public service activities areas including institutional and ambulatory and to promote professional achievement and care emphases. Post-doctoral research fel- leadership. Pharmacy Council is the student lowships are offered for Pharm.D. as well as governing body that represents each class and Ph.D. graduates. The College’s Outreach and student organization in the College. Engagement enterprise administers a number of service and continuing education initiatives.

168 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 217 Parks Hall 500 West 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 614-688-4756 www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed:...... 774 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 197 Estimated entering class size: ...... 125 Precalculus, Calculus I...... 10 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% General Chemistry...... 10 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% Organic Chemistry...... 12 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 33% General Biology ...... 4 Physics ...... 10 Human Anatomy...... 4 Microbiology...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $40 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.9 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Ohio Interview required: Yes

Combined degree programs for qualified is required and should be taken by autumn macy may be considered for admission with students are available for Pharm.D./M.S., of the year of application. advanced standing. Pharm.D./Ph.D., Pharm.D./MBA, and Pharm.D./M.P.H. The entry-level Pharm.D. is a graduate pro- Other Programs fessional program. Students are required to Admission Requirements have completed a Bachelors Degree prior to The College of Pharmacy offers both M.S. entering our Doctor of Pharmacy Program. and Ph.D. degrees. Applicants (M.S./Ph.D.) The entry-level Pharm.D. program requires a must have a B.S. in the pharmaceutical sci- Bachelors Degree for matriculation. Students Admission is competitive and decisions are ences, physical science, or biological science may complete their prepharmacy studies at based on the following: overall cumulative and a minimum cumulative point-hour-ratio Ohio State or any other accredited college and mathematics/science cumulative GPA, (PHR) not less than 3.0 for the B.S. degree or university. Required prerequisites include completion of required prepharmacy course- (3.3 for M.S. degree, if earned). The GRE specific course prerequisites and completion work, past academic or professional experi- is required of all applicants and TOEFL is of a general education (liberal education) ence, PCAT scores (entry-level professional required for those whose native language is curriculum. programs only), extracurricular activities and not English. leadership, personal statements by applicants, Information on admission to the University and letters of recommendation. Preference For Further Information as a freshman can be obtained from the OSU for admission to the College of Pharmacy is Office of Admissions. (The College also offers given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of College of Pharmacy an Early Admissions Pathway for Honors eli- 3.5 or higher. On-campus interviews are also Office of Student Affairs gible freshman.) It is important that students required and an important factor in Pharm.D. 150 Parks Hall intending to complete required prepharmacy admission decisions. Applications are due by 500 W. 12th Avenue coursework contact the College of Pharmacy January 1. Columbus, OH 43210-1291 Student Affairs Office to receive information 614-292-5001 about which courses at other colleges and In some rare cases, students may be granted [email protected] universities will fulfill these requirements. advanced credit provided they submit a www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu record of good standing from the fully ac- To be minimally competitive for admission, a credited college or university attended. The student should have a minimum cumulative courses completed must satisfy the Admis- point-hour-ratio (PHR) of not less than 3.00 sions Office and the College of Pharmacy (A=4.00) on all previous college work. The as to equivalent content and proficiency. Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Students from accredited programs in phar-

The Ohio State University 169 University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Cincinnati, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information students, educated in an interprofessional as experiential training sites include large environment, will become leaders in the research hospital settings, rural health care The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy is practice of pharmacy and pharmaceutical settings, settings, community one of four health professions colleges in the research. and chain pharmacies, management, market- University of Cincinnati Academic Health ing and research industrial settings. Center along with the College of Medicine, Our college will be . . . College of Nursing, College of Allied Health, 1. Led with vision and strategic planning Admission Requirements and the health sciences library. The College 2. Proactive in the face of challenges facilities house modern lecture rooms and 3. Financially viable, entrepreneurial, and The Pharm.D. program at The James L. instructional and research laboratories. The growing Winkle College of Pharmacy is offered full- College also prides itself on the academic time, day-time only and admission is highly 4. Known for innovation, scholarship, and and professional excellence of its faculty. collaboration competitive. To be considered for admission, The professional program leading to the students must: 5. Committed to meeting the needs of a Pharm.D. degree is accredited by the Ac- diverse society 1. Complete (or be in the process of creditation Council for Pharmacy Education. 6. Dedicated to life-long learning completing) an undergraduate pre- The college received full accreditation to June pharmacy curriculum that is equivalent 2013. The College of Pharmacy received Vision core values: to UC’s pre-pharmacy curriculum. UC commendation for its experiential education 1. Student centered learning does not require a bachelor’s degree for programs, faculty and student relations and 2. Collaborative discovery admission. Only courses completed the university library services during this 3. Health care improvement with a grade of “C” or better will be accreditation cycle. considered and courses cannot be taken 4. Strength in diversity pass/fail. 5. Real world experience The University of Cincinnati (UC) recognizes 2. Complete the PharmCAS application at that time spent outside of the classroom is 6. Community engagement www.pharmcas.org. an important part of a student’s professional 3. Take the Pharmacy College Admission growth and development. Pharmacy Tribu- Curriculum Test (PCAT). Scores should be submit- nal, the student governance organization, ted directly to PharmCAS (code: 104) provides leadership and guidance to students The curriculum provides an educational pro- and cannot have been taken prior to through participation in professional and gram which prepares graduates to enter any July 2011. community service activities. The college of the many fields of pharmacy practice. The 4. Complete the University of Cincinnati also has student chapters for most of the Pharm.D. curriculum combines a minimum James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy professional organizations in pharmacy. of two years of pre-pharmacy education with application online. Access the applica- UC College of Pharmacy student leaders four years of professional education. Fol- tion at pharmacy.uc.edu. and the organizations they serve have been lowing the completion of the pre-pharmacy recognized nationally for excellence in lead- curriculum and acceptance into the profes- All applications that are complete and ership and service. In addition to pharmacy sional program, students enroll in sequential received by the December 3 deadline will student government and other pharmacy and integrated courses such as medicinal be carefully reviewed for admission con- organizations, UC students can take part in chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, sideration. To be considered a qualified hundreds of extracurricular activities includ- pharmacy administration, pharmacy prac- candidate, applicants should have a strong ing fraternities, sororities, intramurals, arts, tice, and pharmacotherapy. academic background (as demonstrated by social, and religious groups. cumulative college GPA and PCAT scores); Formal didactic instruction includes inte- a demonstrated history of leadership and Mission/Vision grated courses and case studies utilizing team involvement in community service, student based learning. Each student participates in affairs, and professional affairs; strong essays The James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy experiential learning throughout all four and personal statement; favorable recom- will be widely recognized as a premier col- years of the program including longitudinal mendations from a variety of references; and lege of pharmacy for the excellence of its practice experience, peer-mentored experi- a broad knowledge of the pharmacy profes- academic, research, and practice programs ence and 9 months of advanced practice sion. Qualified candidates will be invited to led by our expert faculty. Our outstanding experiences. Pharmacies that participate campus for an interview.

170 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3225 Eden Avenue P.O. Box 670004 Cincinnati, OH 45267 513-558-3784 http://pharmacy.uc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 233 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 155 Estimated entering class size: ...... 98 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Biology...... 6 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Biology Lab ...... 2 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% First Year Chemistry...... 8 First Year Chemistry Lab ...... 2 Calculus...... 6 Statistics ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry...... 8 Organic Chemistry Lab ...... 2 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes College Physics...... 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 College Physics Lab...... 2 Supplemental application required: Yes Microbiology...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 General Education Electives...... 12 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 1 year Ohio Interview required: Yes

Visit the College Applicants must have a minimum GPA of • Prospective Pharm.D. students are wel- 3.00 and must submit scores from the Gen- come to visit the James L. Winkle College eral Test of the Graduate Record Examination of Pharmacy. The College is open Monday (GRE). Recommended scores for GRE are through Friday 8am - 5pm. To schedule a 300 verbal/quantitative and 3.0 analytical. visit, call (513) 558-3784. In addition, a score of 250 CBT or 100 IBT • College students or graduates who are must be achieved on the Test of English as currently in college or have graduated a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students from college are encouraged to schedule whose native language is not English. The a visit to discuss previous coursework IETLS can be taken in place of the TOEFL. completed, the admissions process and The minimum required IETLS score is 7.5 details of the Pharm.D. program. Students should bring a copy of their college tran- Other Programs scripts (unofficial is acceptable) to discuss pre-pharmacy course equivalencies and For information about the College of Phar- admission requirements. macy, Pharm.D., and M.S./Ph.D. graduate programs, please visit http://pharmacy. Graduate Study in the Pharmaceutical uc.edu. Sciences The College of Pharmacy offers graduate pro- For Further Information grams leading to master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees in the pharmaceutical For information about the College of Phar- sciences. Each program is individualized to macy, Pharm.D., and M.S./Ph.D. graduate provide a well-rounded advanced educational programs, please visit www.pharmacy.uc.edu. experience including advanced coursework, seminars, independent studies, and empha- sizing quality scientific research.

Areas of specialization include biopharma- ceutics, pharmacokinetics, cosmetic science, drug development, pharmacology and social and administrative sciences.

University of Cincinnati 171 The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Findlay, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information evidence-based medicine, research, and • therapeutics service to the community. • medicinal chemistry The University of Findlay is an innovative • kinetics private institution with a total student popu- In support of this mission, our faculty and • herbal/alternative therapy lation nearly 4,000. The School of Pharmacy, students pursue scholarly activity to advance • over-the-counter therapies which admitted its first students in fall 2005, the care of patients, and our faculty provide was a natural addition to our highly success- teaching and learning environments for our Professors will collaborate to present the ful College of Health Profession. Since then, students to develop critical thinking skills. material to the student in an integrated way, pharmacy has become its own college and Our faculty also participate in various service organized around organ systems. During has become extremely successful. activities as part of their professional respon- years four and five, the student may also begin sibilities. Through this capacity, they serve as the process of developing a specialty area in The first graduating class from the College role models for our students. pharmacy by selecting elective courses such of Pharmacy was in 2010. Our pharmacy as diabetes management, business manage- students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, in- Curriculum ment, gerontology, foreign language, self care, dividualized attention (35 students maximum natural products, hospital pharmacy, pal- in all pharmacy classes), experiential learn- Years One and Two: liative care, research, and more. The student ing, and inventive teaching practices. The During the first two years of the pharmacy is required to complete 100 hours of early arts, athletics, organizations, and countless program, the student will take part in general practice experience each year. In addition, activities are available to enrich students’ lives education courses along with an in depth 20 hours of community service is required. outside the classroom as well. study of basic sciences. These courses will prepare the student for some of the challenges During the spring semester of the fifth year, The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio of the profession while providing a solid the student completes the didactic portion is conveniently located off Interstate 75 in foundation for the pharmacy-based science of the program with a research project and northwest Ohio. The City of Findlay is a classes in the upper years. Thirty hours of a course called Application of Pharmacy wonderful micropolitan area with hometown community service is required during the Practice. The course requires application charm that makes people feel welcome. It was first two years. of knowledge gained from the entire cur- awarded the distinction of being 1 of the 100 riculum. Best Communities for Young People and one Year Three: of the top places to live in the United States. The third year is devoted to introductory Year Six: Findlay’s population is approximately 41,000. courses in pharmacy. These courses will pre- The sixth year is the advanced pharmacy It boasts many cultural, civic, historical and pare the student to understand the language practice, or clinical, year. Advanced Phar- recreational activities. It also has one of the of pharmacy as well as the thought processes macy Practice Experiences includes re- lowest unemployment rates in Ohio and an involved in pharmacy practice. The science quired two-month rotations for Advanced almost nonexistent crime rate. material in the third year bridges the sci- Institutional/General Medicine, Ambulatory/ ence of the first two years and the applied Advanced Community Pharmacy, and Spe- Mission/Vision pharmacy science of the upcoming fourth cial Populations (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, and fifth years. Before the student enters critical care). In addition, three one-month The Mission of the College of Pharmacy is the fourth year, 100 hours of introductory rotations are chosen from a list of electives. to prepare pharmacists to be dedicated to pharmacy practice experience is required. Some possibilities for the one-month elective improving patients’ lives through practice, rotations include: service and research. Years Four and Five: The courses in the fourth and fifth years • nuclear pharmacy The College of Pharmacy endeavors to pro- are the core of preparation for professional • toxicology vide pharmacy education to students within practice in pharmacy. For three semesters, • a diverse, supportive, student-centered en- the student will learn material regarding: • cardiology vironment. The curriculum emphasizes the • drug information collaborative practice of pharmacy care and • pharmacy • compounding related healthcare disciplines, continuous • pharmacology • infectious disease professional development, critical thinking, • pathophysiology

172 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1000 North Main Street Findlay, OH 45840 419-434-5327 www.findlay.edu/academics/pharmacy/Pages/default.aspx

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed: ...... 155 The pharmacy program is a six-year program Number accepted: ...... 62 that takes students directly out of high school. Estimated entering class size: ...... 70 Admission to the program is determined by the Estimated male (%): ...... 42% applicant’s graduation from an accredited sec- Estimated female (%): ...... 58% ondary school course of study, performance, and Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 23% personal qualities.

Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.3 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Ohio Interview required: Yes

Rotations start in July and are completed • The University of Findlay application; years. For students who to pursue an MBA, prior to May 1 of the sixth academic year. • College of Pharmacy application; you must apply to the program during your • Sending in all transcripts; and fourth year of pharmacy school. Admission Requirements • All ACT/SAT test scores Pharm. D./Health Informatics The College of Pharmacy will admit 72 stu- Interview dates for high school seniors will be For students who choose to pursue a master dents into the program each fall from high scheduled for late January and early February. of science in health informatics, you must school based on strong academic perfor- The interview and essay are key components apply to the program during your fifth year mance. The successful high school student of the selection process. Selecting the next of pharmacy school. will have completed a college prep curricu- pharmacy class will take place in early March lum, and possess a minimum high school and all applicants will be notified in writing Once accepted, you’ll be eligible to take GPA of 3.3, and a minimum ACT of 23 in by March 10 of their selection status within master-level courses during your fifth year each subject area or a minimum SAT of 530 the College of Pharmacy. at Findlay. No master’s courses will be taken in each subject area. All admitted students during your sixth year to make sure you are assured progression through the program Transfers can focus on your pharmacy rotations. As if academic and professional standards are If a student leaves our program within the a dual major, you’ll be assigned a second met (3.0 GPA, no grade less than C, and are first two years, a vacancy exists. Qualified faculty adviser to guide you through your eligible for licensure). transfer students will be selected to fill these master’s classes, and you will not be charged vacancies in the program up to the start of additional tuition to take the masters courses. There is a two-step application process. All the third year. Standards for progression high school seniors must apply and be ac- of transfer students are the same as those For Further Information cepted into The University of Findlay prior for continuing students - minimum college to January 5. In addition to your acceptance, GPA of 3.0. Students whose first (primary) The University of Findlay a College of Pharmacy application will then language is not English must submit a Test College of Pharmacy be forwarded to all qualified students. of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 1000 N Main St with a paper-based minimum score of 600. Findlay, OH 45840 The College of Pharmacy requires a in person 800-472-9502 Ext. 5327 or 419-434-5327 interview/essay for all students who wish to Other Programs [email protected] have their application considered further. www.findlay.edu, Keyword: pharmacy However, not all students will be invited to Pharm.D./MBA interview. The opportunity to interview is At The University of Findlay, it’s possible to based on completing/submitting a: earn both a Pharm.D. and an MBA in six

The University of Findlay 173 The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of institution: Public Main Campus: Toledo, OH Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information munity for pharmacy, nursing, pre-medical advanced experiential component that offers and other health professions students. Honors training in a variety of practice settings. Com- The University of Toledo (UT) was founded student housing is available in the Academic pletion of the program qualifies the student to in 1872 as a municipally supported institution House. Freshman students are required to sit for the pharmacist licensure examination. and became part of the State University System live on campus (unless permanent residence in 1967. In 2006 UT merged with the Medical is within 50 miles of UT). There are several The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical University of Ohio to form the third-largest choices for off-campus housing as well, with Sciences offers a 4 year B.S. in Pharmaceuti- public university operating budget in the state. many apartments and rental homes available. cal Sciences (B.S.P.S.) degree that prepares The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical students for positions in management, phar- Sciences, founded in 1904, is the oldest college Mission/Vision maceutical industry, forensic and research on the UT campuses. Wolfe Hall on the Main laboratories, and for graduate study. Current Campus has been home to the College since The mission of the College of Pharmacy and majors in the B.S.P.S. program include medici- the building opened in 1998. In Fall 2010 Pharmaceutical Sciences is to educate students nal and biological chemistry, pharmaceutics, the College expanded its facilities to the UT to become pharmacists and pharmaceutical pharmacology/toxicology, and pharmacy Health Science Campus in a new building, the scientists, while advancing pharmaceutical administration. An internship is required in Frederic and Mary Wolfe Center, that includes knowledge. Guiding principles are personal all majors. The College also offers the M.S. faculty offices, research laboratories and in- integrity, respect for humanity and human in Pharmaceutical Sciences (with focuses of structional laboratories, including a state of the diversity, and professionalism.. Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacy Administra- art professional development laboratory. This tion or Pharmacology/Toxicology) degree and facility is on the same campus as the Colleges Curriculum the M.S. and Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry of Medicine and Nursing and the University degrees. A new major in cosmetic science is Medical Center and associated clinics. The The professional program in pharmacy is a 6 in development for both the B.S.P.S. and M.S. University has affiliations with over 200 phar- year curriculum culminating in the Pharm.D. degree programs. macies, hospitals and clinics throughout Ohio degree. The plan of study includes a 2 year that provide experiential training to comple- pre-pharmacy curriculum focused on the Admission Requirements ment instruction on campus. College of Phar- science and mathematical foundation neces- macy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Student sary to understand how the body works and High school students apply for admission dur- Affairs offices and services are accessible in responds to disease and its treatment. A core ing their senior year, preferably by December Wolfe Hall and the Wolfe Center. Pharmacy of humanities, social science and multicultural 1. UT requires submission of ACT/SAT scores students have access to computer laboratories studies is also part of the early curricular plan and completion of specific college preparatory as well as campus-wide and dormitory access so that graduates have an enlightened view of curriculum course work to be considered to UT’s computer system. their roles in society. The professional division for admission. The minimum academic core program of study focuses on biochemistry, requirements are: 4 years/units of English; 3 The Pharm.D. and B.S. in Pharmaceutical microbiology, immunology and the design of years/units of natural science; 3 years/units of Sciences curricula offered by the College are chemicals that comprise today’s medicines. social science; 3 years /units of math (includ- complemented by student life opportuni- The study of pharmacology and pharmaceu- ing algebra I and II and geometry or equiva- ties that encompass more than 200 campus tics provides insight on how drugs work in lent). Additionally, recommended courses organizations (including 12 in the College). the body and the most effective way to deliver include: physics and advanced mathematics, Campus-wide organizations include the Stu- drugs into the body. The curriculum integrates such as trigonometry or calculus. Computer dent Body Government, the Black Student the administrative and clinical sciences with proficiency is expected. Ohio residents who Union, the Graduate Student Association, the pharmaceutical sciences preparing the have graduated from an accredited Ohio high the Student Union Board, the Collegian student for providing effective patient care in school will be admitted as entering freshmen student newspaper, and radio station WXUT. a variety of practice settings. Proficiency in to the College preprofessional division as Undergraduate students reside on campus in physical assessment, drug informatics, com- long as they meet the following requirements: residence halls or Greek affiliated housing. munications, writing and presentation skills minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Residence halls are offered in several styles, is also emphasized. Introductory pharmacy or a composite ACT score of 20 or combined including community and suite-style living. practice experiences are incorporated into the SAT score of 950. Out-of-state students must A Health Professions Living Learning Com- first 3 years of the professional curriculum. have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a munity is an all-freshmen residential com- The program is capped off with a 2 semester 4.0 scale and a composite ACT score of 20 or

174 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3000 Arlington Avenue MS 1015 Toledo, OH 43614 419-383-1904 www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 146 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 108 Estimated entering class size: ...... 108 Orientation...... 1 Estimated male (%): ...... 44% Fund. of Life Sciences I & II with Labs. . . . 10 Estimated female (%): ...... 56% Gen. Chemistry I & II with Labs ...... 10 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 16% Calc. for the Life Sciences with Applications I & II...... 7 Funct. Anatomy & Pathophysiology I & II. . . 8 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Introduction to Physics...... 4 Microeconomics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: January 13 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: Not reported Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Ohio Interview required: Yes

combined SAT score of 950 to be admitted to Effective for Fall 2014 Pharm.D. professional to the professional program. Automatic the preprofessional division. division admission, the PCAT will be required. admission to the first professional year will The top 108 applicants are selected for the be dependent upon successful completion of Transfer students may apply up to 10 months Pharm.D. program and the top 115 for the the preprofessional years, while maintaining prior to the beginning of the semester in B.S.P.S. program. at least a 3.5 cumulative and science GPA. To which admission is sought and must have a be eligible for contingent admission, students minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale A select group of up to 5 Undergraduates With must submit a UT application and transcripts for admission to the first or second preprofes- Degree (UWDs) may be admitted directly by December 1st of their senior year, and have sional years. Students with course work from to the professional division of the Pharm.D. earned at least a 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale, as non-Ohio institutions will be evaluated on an program. To be considered for admission ap- well as a 29 ACT or 1300 SAT composite score. individual basis. Transfer applications for fall plicants should meet the following minimum Upon receipt of a student’s completed admis- admission should be received by May 1. criteria: 1) Received a bachelor’s degree from sion application, additional materials will be an accredited US baccalaureate degree grant- requested. After interviews are conducted, Admission to the professional division of ing institution; 2) Undergraduate cumulative final notification of contingent admit status College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical GPA from that institution must be a 3.50 will occur mid-March. Sciences programs requires formal application or above; 3) Completion of all prerequisite and is based on completion of general chem- courses or equivalents with a grade of “B” For Further Information istry, organic chemistry, biology, functional or better, as determined by appropriate UT anatomy and pathophysiology, the mathemat- evaluating departments; 4) Completion of 2 Office of Student Affairs ics requirement, the physics requirement and semesters of physiology or anatomy at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical successful completion of a minimum of 44 200(0) level or higher (equivalent to courses Sciences semester hours of coursework. Attainment required by biology majors) as approved by the The University of Toledo of a cumulative and science GPA of 2.7 is UT College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuti- Frederic and Mary Wolfe Center required for consideration. Internal applicants cal Sciences Department of Pharmacology; MS 1014 only are considered (a student must take at 5) Necessary course work completed within 3000 Arlington Ave. least 16 credit hours at UT in order to qualify the last 7 years. Applicants will be required Toledo, OH 43614 as an internal candidate). In addition to sci- to submit an application form and an essay. 419-383-1904 ence and cumulative GPA, a personal essay A personal interview will be conducted with [email protected] and interview are evaluated in determining select candidates. http://www.utoledo.edu/pharmacy// admission to the professional division of the Pharm.D. program. Academically exceptional high school gradu- ates may be offered contingent admission

The University of Toledo 175 Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Weatherford, OK Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information The goals of these educational experiences are evidence-based pharmacotherapy to to provide a basic foundation of information ensure positive outcomes to improve the Southwestern Oklahoma State Univer- and professional skills, an appreciation for patient’s quality of life. sity (SWOSU) is a state-operated institution the continuous refinement of pharmaceutical • Developed professional and ethical values, founded in 1901 and located seventy miles knowledge, professionalism, and a commit- including integrity, compassion, respon- west of Oklahoma City in Weatherford, ment to life-long scholarship. sibility, and commitment to community Oklahoma. SWOSU has a total enrollment of health and wellness. approximately 5,000 students. The SWOSU The goal of research/scholarly activity is to • Developed the skills of critical thinking, College of Pharmacy was founded in 1939 advance knowledge with an emphasis on the problem solving, and independent learning. and is housed in a modern building. The scholarship of teaching, pharmaceutical care SWOSU College of Pharmacy is fully ac- and pharmaceutical sciences. Curriculum credited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and is a member of The goal of service is to provide resources, Completion of the SWOSU College of the American Association of Colleges of as needed, to assist the stakeholders of the Pharmacy curriculum leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy. College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy degree and is commonly referred to as a two-four program: two years of pre- SWOSU offers a number of services and The objective of the College of Pharmacy is pharmacy study plus four years of study activities for students. Services provided in- to admit, educate, and train students who in the professional program. Students in clude, Financial Aid, Health Service, Wellness have the desirable personal and intellectual the SWOSU Doctor of Pharmacy program Center, and a Career Information Office. A qualities that predict a successful career in complete courses in pharmaceutics, me- number of SWOSU campus organizations are pharmacy, recognizing the importance of dicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacy available, including professional, honorary, social and cultural diversity. Considering the administration and pharmacy practice. The social, Greek, service and religious groups. demands and expectations of pharmacists by first three years of the SWOSU professional society, the college strives to select students Doctor of Pharmacy program are conducted SWOSU operates residence halls which pro- having high intellectual ability and dedication primarily on the Weatherford campus except vide on-campus housing for students. Each of purpose, who can serve as change agents, for summer introductory pharmacy practice residence hall is under the direct supervision and the capacity to withstand the rigors of experience courses. The advanced pharmacy of a resident supervisor. All students living education and practice. practice experience courses comprise the in residence halls are required to purchase entire fourth year and are conducted in a meal plan for the SWOSU dining hall. A The education and training of the students off-campus teaching facilities affiliated with choice of several meal plans is available. will ensure the graduates have: the SWOSU College of Pharmacy. Other A small number of SWOSU unfurnished required experiential pharmacy practice apartments are available to married students. • Acquired knowledge of the basic and activities are conducted throughout the clinical sciences necessary for the success four-year SWOSU professional Doctor of Mission/Vision in the practice of pharmacy and advanced Pharmacy program. At this time, the pro- training. fessional Doctor of Pharmacy degree is the The mission of the SWOSU College of • Developed skills that foster effective com- only degree program offered by the SWOSU Pharmacy is to educate and graduate highly munication among pharmacists, patients, College of Pharmacy and there are no branch competent practitioners of pharmaceutical and other health care providers. campuses for the professional Doctor of care. The College of Pharmacy achieves its • Acquired the skills necessary to elicit Pharmacy program. mission through excellence in teaching, relevant clinical information, including research/scholarly activity, and service to history taking and objective assessment. Admission Requirements the university, state, profession, and society. • Performed basic skills necessary for the The College of Pharmacy fulfills its mission practice of pharmaceutical care. In order to be considered for admission to the by providing an education, which instills in • Performed critical analysis of professional SWOSU College of Pharmacy professional students the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and literature, using information retrieval Doctor of Pharmacy program, a student must behaviors needed to practice pharmaceuti- resources. first have been admitted to SWOSU. Students cal care. • Provided pharmaceutical care by medi- may apply for admission into the professional cation therapy management utilizing Doctor of Pharmacy program for the Fall, or

176 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 100 Campus Drive Weatherford, OK 73096 580-774-3760 www.swosu.edu/pharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 159 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 85 Estimated entering class size: ...... 85 English Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 47% American Government...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 53% U.S. History ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 11% Computer Literacy...... 2 Calculus...... 3 General Biology with Lab...... 4 Microbiology with Lab...... 5 Application Process and Requirements Human Anatomy with Lab...... 4 General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8–10 Participates in PharmCAS: No Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 (Fall Physics ...... 4 Admission); September 1 (Spring Admission) General Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Macroeconomics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $15 World History or World Cultural Geography. . 3 Expected GPA: 3.3 Public Speaking...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Literature, Philosophy...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Spring semesters. Applications for admission must be completed within one calendar year issues such as motivation, character, personal into the professional program for the Fall of the date of admission. objectives, and communication skills. An semester must be submitted by the previous appraisal from all aspects of the interview is February 1st. Applications for admission Applications must be submitted on standard- included in the applicant’s file and is weighed, into the professional program for the Spring ized forms supplied by the College of Phar- along with other factors, such as consistence Oklahoma semester must be submitted by the previous macy. Application forms may be obtained of academic performance, by the Admissions September 1st. Selection for admission into from the Pharmacy Admissions Counselor Committee in making its final recommenda- the professional program is competitive. The and are not available online. Incomplete, tion regarding admission to the Dean of the minimum requirements to be considered for late, or improperly prepared applications will College of Pharmacy. admission are as follows: not be processed. All admissions are subject 1. Satisfactory completion of at least 61 to any conditions specified in the admission Preference for admission to the professional semester hours of the pre-pharmacy letter and other correspondence from the Doctor of Pharmacy program is given to curriculum; College of Pharmacy. qualified applicants who are residents of Oklahoma. Consideration is also given to 2. Completion of all pre-pharmacy biol- ogy, chemistry, mathematics, and phys- Selection for admission to the professional other qualified permanent residents and citi- ics courses; Doctor of Pharmacy program in the College zens of the United States who complete their of Pharmacy is competitive. The Admis- pre-pharmacy program at SWOSU. Only 3. A minimum cumulative grade-point sions Committee of the SWOSU College a very small number of other permanent average of 2.50; of Pharmacy must rely heavily on objective residents and citizens of the United States 4. Submission of valid ACT or SAT scores. data, particularly science and mathematics who are not Oklahoma residents are offered 5. Submission of Pharmacy College Ad- grade average, overall grade average, ACT admission, and these applicants typically are mission Test (PCAT) scores from a (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic residents of states that border Oklahoma. PCAT test taken within 3 years of date Aptitude Test) and PCAT (Pharmacy College of application. Admission Test) scores. A preliminary selec- Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemis- tion of applicants will be made based on an try II Lab and Microbiology must have been initial evaluation of these criteria. Applicants completed within seven years of the semester selected by this initial process will be required for which an applicant is seeking admis- to appear for a personal interview before a sion. All pre-professional requirements not committee composed of faculty members and completed prior to admission to the SWOSU pharmacy students. The interview process professional Doctor of Pharmacy program provides an opportunity to assess important

Southwestern Oklahoma State University 177 The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Oklahoma City, OK Branch Campus(es): Tulsa, OK Satellite Program(s): None

General Information pharmacy, the Oklahoma State Poison Con- tems and disease states, provides integrated trol Center, and research. Pharmacy students learning opportunities in pathophysiology, In 1893, the College of Pharmacy became the are involved in professional organizations pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, phar- first professional program at The University and are engaged in community service en- macotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and of Oklahoma. The college offers the Doctor of hancing their educational experience while pharmacoeconomics. Pharmacy professional degree program and learning the practice of pharmacy. graduate programs in the Pharmaceutical The series of courses provides an educa- Sciences leading to the Master of Science and Mission/Vision tional framework that offers the faculty the Doctor of Philosophy degrees on campuses opportunity to link complex therapeutic located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The mission of the University of Oklahoma topics within the context of a given group College of Pharmacy as part of a compre- of diseases in the current course and apply The University of Oklahoma College of hensive academic health sciences center is the knowledge to concepts learned in prior Pharmacy is committed to the education to educate and empower professional, gradu- courses. In addition to the integrated phar- of professional and graduate students who, ate, and post-graduate students to be highly maceutical care modules, students in the upon graduation, can meet the public need qualified pharmacy practitioners, scientists second and third professional curriculum for safe and effective pharmacist-provided and educators. Our mission is sustained by an complete courses in areas related to drug patient care. The characteristics of qual- environment of creativity and innovation that information systems, pharmacy and health ity instruction, basic and applied research, fosters collaboration with external commu- care management, pharmacy law and eth- community and professional service, and nities, respects diversity, and demonstrates ics, communications, and the application of extensive instruction in all types of pharmacy commitment to collective endeavors that advanced practice skills. practice settings contribute to making atten- advance our purposes and positively influ- dance at the College of Pharmacy a rewarding ence the health and well-being of the public. The college maintains affiliation agreements experience. with the hospitals in the Oklahoma Health We will be a recognized leader in education, Center as well as with many other community The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program research and scholarship, and service. What pharmacies, hospitals, and specialized health requires four calendar years to complete we embody as an organization will attract organizations in the state of Oklahoma and the professional curriculum. Pre-pharmacy the best and brightest students, faculty and Oklahoma City and Tulsa metropolitan areas. requirements require a minimum of ap- external constituents who desire to grow and These educational partners provide a variety proximately 64 semester hours and may be contribute to our collective successes. Our of outstanding pharmacy practice sites and completed at any accredited university or students and faculty will be engaged with experienced practitioners who serve as ad- college offering the required courses. patients and providers to further promote junct faculty members in the College. health and optimize medication use and Students attend class sessions in Oklahoma outcomes. Our advances in knowledge and Admission Requirements City or Tulsa as assigned during the admis- its applications will be evident by increasing sion process. All course meetings are jointly levels and extent of extramural support, pub- Admission to the doctor of pharmacy pro- held using innovative technologies, offering lications, and presentations. We will strive to gram requires completion of a minimum 64 live access to faculty who may facilitate class- positively impact and advance knowledge, semester hours of pre-pharmacy courses with room learning sessions from either campus. the profession and health throughout our a GPA of 2.5 or above. The interactive classrooms feature multiple state, region, and nation. viewing monitors, table top microphones, Students are admitted only into the fall term and state-of-the-art presentation equipment Curriculum each year. The deadline for receipt of all to provide the student and faculty with the application materials for admission to the tools necessary to enhance learning. The curriculum features the integration of doctor of pharmacy program is December basic and applied clinical sciences. First year 1. Required by the December 1 deadline The University of Oklahoma College of Phar- courses provide a strong foundation of basic are the (1) completed PharmCAS applica- macy is part of a comprehensive health sci- science coursework and an orientation to tion, (2) completed College of Pharmacy ences center that provides interdisciplinary pharmacy practice. Beginning in the fall of Supplemental Application (3) official college opportunities. Additionally, opportunities second year, a series of pharmaceutical care transcripts, (4) TOEFL scores of 550 or above are available in residency programs, nuclear course modules, organized around organ sys- for international students, (5) Pharmacy

178 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 PO Box 26901 Oklahoma City, OK 73126 405-271-6751 www.pharmacy.ouhsc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees Semester Course Hours Number interviewed: ...... 226 Number accepted: ...... 110 Biological Sciences (4 hours must be Estimated entering class size: ...... 110 microbiology with lab)...... 12–16 Estimated male (%): ...... 36% General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4–5 Estimated female (%): ...... 64% General Chemistry II with Lab ...... 4–5 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 19% Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4–5 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4–5 General Physics...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements English Composition I...... 3 English Composition II...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Education Electives...... 24 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3; December 15 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $65 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

College Admissions Test, (6) three letters of or computer science may be counted in the recommendation, and (7) Fees. Application elective hours. Students are expected to procedures and detailed admissions require- have a computer proficiency level at or above ments are available via the college’s website basic word processing skills. Students are (http://pharmacy.ouhsc.edu). Selection for encouraged to select a diverse set of courses Oklahoma admission is competitive and the space in as preference is given to those with a broad- each entering class is limited. Oklahoma based educational background that includes residents are given precedence over non- a diversity component. residents, although all quality applicants are encouraged to apply. Other Programs

These are minimum requirements. A The college also offers an M.S. and Ph.D. in preference will be given to applicants who Pharmaceutical Sciences for those interested have successfully completed a biochemistry in pursuing graduate study. Additionally, course, upper-level sciences, both human there is a dual degree option of a Pharm.D./ anatomy and physiology and/or have received M.S in Pharmaceutical Sciences. a bachelor’s degree. For Further Information In order to be best prepared for pharmacy school and the PCAT, it is highly recom- The University of Oklahoma College of mended that applicants complete zoology Pharmacy or general biology, microbiology(required), Office of Student Affairs and at least either human anatomy or human P.O. Box 26901 physiology. Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901 405-271-6598 Electives can be chosen from these subject [email protected] areas: Fine Arts (non-performance based), www.pharmacy.ouhsc.edu History, Political Science, Anthropology, Hu- manities, Geography, Philosophy, Literature, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Foreign Language, Communications, English. A maximum of six hours in statistics, business

The University of Oklahoma 179 Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Corvallis, OR Branch Campus(es): Portland, OR Satellite Program(s): None

General Information while cooperative houses vary in capacity Curriculum from 30 to 60 students per house. The Oregon State University College of The Oregon State University Pharm.D. pro- Pharmacy has its roots in the department Off-campus housing consists mainly of gram is a four-year professional curriculum of chemistry and pharmacy that was estab- rooming houses and apartments. Rooming that includes courses in professional practice lished in 1898 at the Oregon Agricultural houses are residences which may provide and law, pharmacology, pathophysiology and College. The four-year program leading to a housing for one to fifteen students. Apart- therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceu- B.S. degree in pharmacy was an exception in ments are also available within cycling or tics, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, drug pharmaceutical education of that era. Most walking distance. Size, furnishings, and literature evaluation, and drug use policy. pharmaceutical curriculums were two-year amenities vary widely. Students spend their first two years on the programs through the first quarter of the OSU campus at Corvallis, Oregon, and the twentieth century. Mission/Vision third year at our satellite campus in Portland, Oregon. Before entering the third profes- By 1909, pharmacy and chemistry were The Oregon State University College of sional year, students must complete a bacca- separated into two distinct departments. Pharmacy serves the people of Oregon. The laureate degree in an area of interest to them. Graduate study in pharmacy leading to the college is a core component of the university’s In the fourth professional year, students M.S. degree was offered beginning in 1914. theme of realizing fundamental contributions complete supervised, off-campus clerkships In 1917, the department became the school of in the life sciences and optimizing the health in various pharmacy practice sites located pharmacy. Professor Adolph Ziefle, who had and well-being of the public. The college is throughout the state and region. Seven six- been head of the department since 1914, was recognized worldwide for its leadership in week clerkships must be completed. Students appointed the first dean of the new pharmacy professional and graduate education; bio- may choose clerkships that fit their specific school. medical discovery and application; promo- career interests. tion of healthier, higher quality lives; and Currently, the College of Pharmacy is one policy development for cost-effective delivery Admission Requirements of 11 colleges at Oregon State University. of health care. Oregon State University is the land, sea, To be eligible for admission to OSU’s Doc- space and sun grant institution for the state. Our mission is to prepare the professional tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, pro- Oregon State University is the only accredited and graduate students of today to be the spective students must complete a series of college of pharmacy in Oregon. To broaden pharmacy practitioners and pharmaceutical prerequisite courses. These can be completed the preparation for professional activities science researchers of tomorrow. We contrib- at OSU or another college or university. and civil responsibilities, the students in the ute to improved health by advancing patient Prospective students interested in enroll- college are encouraged to join professional care and the discovery and understanding ing at OSU to complete the prerequisite organizations. of medicines. courses must submit OSU’s application for undergraduate admission which is available The University is located in the city of Cor- • The quality and completeness of our stu- online at http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/ vallis, which lies in the Willamette Valley dents education is our top priority. index.php. between the Cascade Mountains and the • We pursue excellence in education and Pacific Coast Range. Corvallis is located 90 scholarship. At a minimum, prospective applicants to Or- miles south of Portland, which is the largest • We promote community within the faculty egon State University’s Doctor of Pharmacy city in the state. With its population of ap- and staff that is premised on collegiality, (Pharm.D.) program must: proximately 50,000, Corvallis offers an attrac- mutual trust, and respect. 1. complete all of OSU’s pre-pharmacy tive setting and facilities for the University. • The college is responsible to its students, requirements by June of the year seek- Although based in Corvallis, the college also staff, and faculty to help them grow person- ing admission (June 2013 for September has a satellite campus at the Oregon Health ally and professionally. 2013 matriculation), & Science University in Portland, Oregon. • We have the responsibility to assure that 2. have at least a 2.75 PharmCAS Science our graduates will safeguard the health of GPA for in-state applicants and a 3.0 On-campus housing consists of residence the public. PharmCAS Science GPA for out-of-state halls and cooperative houses. Residence halls applicants, vary in size, housing 300 to 375 students each,

180 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 203 Pharmacy Building 1601 SW Jefferson Street Corvallis, OR 97331 541-737-3424 http://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 150 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 89 Estimated entering class size: ...... 90 General Chemistry...... 10 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Principles of Biology ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 20% Cell & Molecular Biology...... 3 Microbiology with Lab...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Physiology ...... 8 Anatomy ...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physics ...... 10 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Writing...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes General Psychology...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Economics...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.25 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

3. have excellent written and interpersonal Newly admitted students start the Pharm.D. For Further Information communication skills. program each September. While a majority of students admitted to the Pharm.D. program College of Pharmacy Applications to OSU’s Pharm.D. program are at Oregon State are from Oregon, exceptional Oregon State University handled through the Pharmacy College Ap- out-of-state students are encouraged to apply. 203 Pharmacy Building plication Service (PharmCAS). PharmCAS Corvallis, OR 97331 is an on-line application service that allows Other Programs 541-737-3424 applicants to apply to multiple schools using [email protected] a single application. Prior to submitting the M.S. or Ph.D. application, applicants are strongly encour- The College of Pharmacy at Oregon State aged to read all the application instructions University offers a research-oriented program provided by PharmCAS and the PharmCAS of graduate study in pharmacy (M.S. and School Page for Oregon State University. Ph.D.) that is individually designed to meet student career interests and goals. All applications to the OSU Pharm.D. pro- Oregon gram are submitted to PharmCAS. Applica- Our nationally renowned faculty has tions are available in early June. Applicants strengths in all areas of pharmaceutical must completely fill out the PharmCAS science and many have been recognized for application, submit transcripts directly to teaching excellence and outstanding research PharmCAS, have letters of recommenda- and professional activities. Research focus tion sent directly to PharmCAS, and pay all areas include the exploration and design of required application fees. A supplemental ap- anti-infective agents, the design and develop- plication and fee are required of all applicants. ment of innovative drug dosage forms, and Incomplete and/or late applications will not the mechanisms and consequences of drug be considered. interactions with living organisms.

Selected applicants will be invited to campus for an interview. Interest in the field of phar- macy, interpersonal communication skills, and written communication skills are some of the traits evaluated during the interview.

Oregon State University 181 Pacific University Oregon School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Hillsboro, OR Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Programs(s): None

General Information Vision: The Pacific University School of Admission Requirements Pharmacy will attain prominence by gradu- Pacific University was founded in 1849, serv- ating pharmaceutical care providers with Applicants to the program are required to ap- ing for many years as a home for orphans of knowledge and skills who are agents of ply on-line through Pharmacy College Appli- the Oregon Trail. The program is housed at change and advance innovative approaches to cation Service (PharmCAS): www.pharmcas. the Health Professions Campus in Hillsboro, improving public health and care to diverse org. Applicants must also complete Pacific Oregon, located in the western suburbs of populations in their communities, including University’s Supplemental Application. The Portland in the heart of Washington County, the underserved. The School will lead the supplemental application must be submit- Portland’s fast growing technology corridor. development of educational and assessment ted online. The deadlines for the PharmCAS strategies, and inter-professional education and supplemental applications is November The School of Pharmacy occupies the entire and improved practice models. The school and December respectively. Admission is 4th floor which includes two dedicated class- will foster a culture of scholarship, attracting highly competitive and selective and enroll- rooms with seating for 100 students each, a and retaining faculty dedicated to expanding ment to the School of Pharmacy is limited. pharmaceutics laboratory, fourteen dedicated the extent of human knowledge. To be eligible for admission, students must and state-of-the-art equipped group-study/ meet prerequisite requirements by the date break-out rooms, pharmacy student lounge Curriculum of enrollment. First-time pharmacy student space and pharmacy student lockers. In ad- admission is offered only into the first profes- dition, a second building, the Health Profes- The School of Pharmacy offers a three-year sional year. Due to the 3-year modified block sions Campus 2 (HPC2), provides additional professional curriculum leading to the Doc- curriculum, the School will evaluate students faculty offices and a state-of-the-art science tor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). Students who wish to transfer on a case-by-case basis research facility to accommodate the scholar- attend the program on a year-round basis. and will conduct a student interview. ship needs of the school’s faculty. The curriculum is composed of two didactic years followed by one advanced pharmacy Based on the review of applications by the Students participate in a variety of student practice year. Patient care/pharmacy set- School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee, and professional organizations. Student gov- tings integrate experience that supports the selected applicants are invited for on-campus ernment coordinates student organization classroom material. The curriculum is based personal interviews. The interview is required activities, ensures student input in School on a modified-block design that allows the and is a strong contributing factor in the decisions, and promotes professionalism. sequential delivery of courses rather than the admission decision. It allows the Admissions Entering students agree to abide by the Pledge more traditional method of teaching multiple Committee to assess skills which may not be of Professionalism, Code of Ethics, and other courses at the same time. Students are not reflected in the application. In the interview, school policies governing professional and assigned letter grades in the curriculum but consideration is based on knowledge of the academic behavior. are instead assigned either a “pass” or “no- profession, motivation toward a career as pass” based on achievement of 90% of stated a Pharmacist, ability to think clearly and As the program is located adjacent to Port- competencies. Students are assessed every logically, writing skills, self-confidence, pro- land’s extensive light rail system, students two weeks during the first two years of the fessionalism and verbal expression of ideas typically live throughout the Portland met- curriculum. Students who do not achieve the ropolitan area. necessary level of competency are given op- Interviews are held November through portunities for extended learning. Extended March each year. Mission/Vision learning opportunities occur immediately following each semester. The School of Pharmacy Admissions Com- Mission: The mission of the School of mittee considers the following factors in the Pharmacy is to provide a learner-centered The curriculum places an emphasis on inte- selection process: environment with an integrated faculty gration of knowledge, critical thinking, and that promotes excellence in professional utilization of evidence based principles. • Strength and breadth of academic record pharmacy education, scholarship and ser- • Strength of written letters of recommenda- vice while preparing students to provide The professional program is approximately tion patient-centered care to a diverse population 34 months divided into three years. • Content, completion, and neatness of ap- through teamwork, professionalism, and plication forms critical thinking.

182 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 222 SE 8th Avenue Suite 451 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-352-7283 www.pacificu.edu/pharmd

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 308 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 188 Estimated entering class size: ...... 99 General Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 43% Microbiology...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% Human Anatomy & Physiology with lab. . . .8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 62% General Chemistry with lab ...... 8 Organic Chemistry with lab ...... 8 Physics with lab ...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements English Composition (3 hours of composition). . .6 Speech (may include Speech, Communication, Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Debate)...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1; Psychology (must include Intro or Abnormal December 1 (Supplemental) psychology)...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Economics (must include Micro or Macro). . . . 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Social/Behavioral Sciences (may include Expected GPA: Not reported anthropology, government, human development, Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 sociology, or additional psychology) ...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 Humanities/Fine Arts (may include geography, PCAT required: No history, religion, philosophy, literature, performance, Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable visual arts, drama) ...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

• Quality of writing ability as demonstrated by personal narrative and current issue essays • Understanding of the pharmacy profession • Quality, quantity and type of community activities • Strength of on-campus personal interview

The School of Pharmacy does not require the applicant to take a standardized examina- tion (i.e. Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)) to be eligible for admission. For Further Information Oregon Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions School of Pharmacy Pacific University 190 SE 8th Ave., Suite 181 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-352-7222 www.pacificu.edu

Pacific University Oregon 183 Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Pittsburgh, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information About half of Duquesne University full-time using traditional and innovative instructional students reside in the five campus living- techniques. It includes a multi-year, introduc- The School of Pharmacy is in its eighty- learning centers. Many upper class students tory-to-advanced level experiential education seventh year of providing quality pharmacy locate housing in the metropolitan Pittsburgh component. Opportunities are provided for education. The first Pharmacy class matricu- area in relative proximity to the University. additional elective course preparation in lated in September 1925 under the leadership community pharmacy practice, institutional of the founding dean, Dr. Hugh C. Muldoon, Mission/Vision practice, management, geriatrics, pediatrics, and graduated in 1928. In May 2000, the industrial practice, academics, and for post- Mylan School of Pharmacy graduated the Vision Pharm.D. study (residencies, fellowships, first entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy class. The vision of the Duquesne University Mylan MBA., M.S. and Ph.D.). The School of Pharmacy continues to edu- School of Pharmacy and Graduate School cate pharmacists who are making important of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to develop Admission Requirements contributions as health care practitioners. professionals, through student-centered experiences, who are recognized leaders, Qualified high school students are accepted Duquesne University is a private, Catholic, innovators and advocates in all areas of into the preprofessional phase of the Doctor urban institution with a modern 49-acre pharmacy practice and research. of Pharmacy program. For admission directly campus situated on a hilltop riverside bluff from high school, prospective preprofession- overlooking the Golden Triangle of “Renais- Mission al Pharmacy students must apply through the sance City” Pittsburgh. The Mylan School The mission of the Duquesne University Duquesne University Office of Admissions, of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Mylan School of Pharmacy and Graduate Administration Building, Pittsburgh, PA Pharmaceutical Sciences is housed in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is to edu- 15282 www.duq.edu/admissions. Progres- award-winning Mellon Hall of Science, with cate and mentor students who advance the sion from the preprofessional phase to the administrative, faculty, and student services profession of pharmacy and pharmaceutical professional phase of the Pharm.D. program offices located in the adjacent Bayer Learn- research to improve the health outcomes of is contingent upon the successful completion ing Center. A center for pharmacy care/ patients and their communities. of all preprofessional course work and a com- wellness occupies the Muldoon Building petitive School of Pharmacy-based admission on campus. A center for pharmacy services Curriculum process. The Mylan School of Pharmacy will resides in the “Hill District” of Pittsburgh, conduct this selection process during the to serve a population without regular access The full-time on-campus traditional spring semester of the second preprofessional to healthcare. New classroom and practice Pharm.D. pathway is configured in a two-year year of the program. simulation facilities were added in 2012. The preprofessional and four-year professional new facilities are complete with interactive curricular format. A weekend only pathway A limited number of qualified transfer distance learning technology, along with the to earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree is students may be admitted to the first profes- Center for Pharmacy Information. offered. The new pathway of professional sional year of the Pharm.D. program. Con- pharmacy education is for highly qualified sideration of transfer students is contingent A complete program of student services and post-baccalaureate transfer students seeking on the availability of a position in a first activities is provided in the living-learning a career as licensed pharmacists. professional year class and on an evaluation centers and on campus for resident and com- of completed prior course work. For the muter undergraduate students. The School of The faculty of the Mylan School of Phar- Weekend Pharm.D. Pathway applicants, an Pharmacy has numerous organizations and macy has developed a competency-based, earned baccalaureate degree from an ac- activities that provide each student with ex- outcomes-oriented curriculum that prepares credited U.S. college or university is required. tracurricular and co-curricular opportunities future generalist pharmacy practitioners for professional, personal, social and cultural to provide pharmaceutical care to patients. The Mylan School of Pharmacy admis- development. Immediately adjacent to the The professional curriculum emphasizes sions committee will review the application University campus is the downtown Pitts- critical thinking, problem solving, active credentials required of all applicants, all burgh, and the nearby South Side, business, learning and enhanced communications pathways, for the first professional year of the shopping and entertainment district where skills. Integrated studies in the biological, Doctor of Pharmacy program. The required students may find a wide array of comple- chemical, pharmaceutical, administrative, application credentials include: mentary activities and services. behavioral and clinical sciences are taught

184 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 306 Bayer Learning Center Pittsburgh, PA 15282 412-396-6380 www.duq.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 225 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 212 Estimated entering class size: ...... 199 General Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 33% General Chemistry with lab (10 credit hours Estimated female (%): ...... 67% at DU)...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 General Physics with lab (4 credit hours at DU). .8 Calculus (for science or math majors)...... 4 English Composition and Literature . . . . . 3 Application Process and Requirements English Literature...... 3 Theology...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No Philosophy ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 1 (Fresh- Ethics...... 3 men); February 1 (Transfer); March 1 (Weekend Pathway) Global Diversity...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Faith and Reason ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Economics...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.0 Creative Arts ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Biostatistics...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Psychology...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 375 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes

Official academic transcripts of preprofes- sional course work (minimum of “C” grade in each of the required courses in the prepro- fessional curriculum); 1. PCAT exam scores (minimum of 375 to apply); 2. Personal interview evaluations; 3. Written evidence of community and professional involvement. The application deadline for all applicants for the Duquesne University preprofessional phase is December 1; for the first year of professional phase (Traditional Pathway), October 1; for the Weekend Pathway, begin- ning September 1 and ending on March 1. For Further Information

Director of Admission Mylan School of Pharmacy Duquesne University Bayer Learning Center, Room 304 Pittsburgh, PA 15282 412-396-6393 Pennsylvania [email protected] (for preprofessional phase) [email protected] (for transfer and Weekend Pathway) www.duq.edu/pharmacy

Duquesne University 185 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Erie, PA Branch Campus(es): Bradenton, FL Satellite Program(s): None

General Information at the lectern. An online learning manage- at accredited undergraduate schools and ment system is available to augment student three or four years of professional pharmacy LECOM is a private, non-profit institution learning. The LECOM School of Pharmacy education at LECOM. The innovative, year- offering professional programs in pharmacy, curriculum includes laboratory demonstra- round curriculum at the Erie campus enables medicine, and dental medicine. The Col- tions and hands-on exercises, which prepare students to earn their degrees and enter the lege has three locations. The main campus our students to compound extemporaneous pharmacy profession one year earlier. Both is in Erie, Pennsylvania with an additional and intravenous preparations. Students also curricula offer the same spectrum of didactic location in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and a participate in small group sessions to develop courses, credit hours, and pharmacy practice branch campus in Bradenton, Florida. The application, communication, and other skills experiences. Erie and Bradenton campuses both offer the needed for the pharmacy profession. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. The Doctor of Pharmacy program integrates An adequate number of off-campus hous- science and hands-on practical experience. LECOM is a member of the Millcreek ing options are available and conveniently The professional program is structured Health System, which includes Millcreek located near the School at both campuses. around an outcomes-based curriculum Community Hospital, LECOM, Millcreek emphasizing the integration of basic sci- Geriatric, Education and Care Center, Medi- LECOM encourages student involvement ences, pharmacy practice and professional cal Associates of Erie physician offices, and and leadership in community service ac- experiences. Students are exposed to an early the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness tivities. LECOM was a national award re- involvement with pharmacy practice experi- Center. The LECOM School of Pharmacy cipient of the 2011-2012 Script Your Future ences that provides valuable learning experi- is affiliated with over 1,800 practice sites to Medication Adherence Challenge. LECOM ences for their future careers as pharmacists. provide experiential rotations for its students. students continue to demonstrate that “The This also allows a progressive development of Chartered in 1992, LECOM’s enrollment has Community is Our Campus”. The students students’ professional communication skills, grown to more than 2,700 students. are actively involved in various community as well as a true appreciation of pharmaceuti- service events. The LECOM School of Phar- cal care concepts. Strong emphasis is placed Mission/Vision macy has numerous officially recognized on professionalism and life-long learning. clubs and organizations; such as American The mission of the LECOM School of Phar- Pharmacists Association-Academy of Stu- Admission Requirements macy is to prepare pharmacy professionals dent Pharmacists, Student Ambassador committed to provide high-quality, ethical, Program, Mentoring Club, Student Govern- Admission to the LECOM School of Pharma- and empathetic patient-centered care to serve ment Association, National Community cy Doctorate of Pharmacy program is highly the needs of a diverse population. Through Pharmacists Association, Phi Lambda Sigma competitive, and acceptance offers are made the integration of sciences with critical think- National Pharmacy Leadership Society, Stu- on a rolling admissions basis. The completion ing skills and effective communication we dent Society of Health-System Pharmacists, of a PharmCAS application is required. The will prepare future pharmacists to be strong Rho Chi, RxRunners Club, American Society PharmCAS deadline is March 1, 2013 and the patient advocates and leaders in their com- of Consultant Pharmacists, Kappa Psi, Chris- LECOM supplemental application deadline is munities, in professional associations, and in tian Pharmacists Fellowship International, April 1, 2013. To be considered for admission research activities. and Student National Pharmaceutical As- to the School of Pharmacy, applicants must: sociation. 1. Submit an on-line application to Pharm- The College designed its facilities so that CAS; each and every detail lends itself to the Curriculum 2. Submit an on-line LECOM supplemen- mission of teaching students how to care tal application; for patients. All LECOM facilities offer the The LECOM School of Pharmacy offers the latest instructional technology. Lecture halls professional program in pharmacy leading 3. Complete 60 semester hours of pre- professional course requirements from have `smart classroom’ equipment with to the Doctorate in Pharmacy Degree. The an accredited college or university in wireless and wired computer network con- Doctor of Pharmacy program at the LECOM the United States by the spring semester nections for student laptops. Classrooms School of Pharmacy offers two learning path- prior to matriculation; offer multi-media presentations, and in the ways: a year-round, three-year curriculum in larger lecture halls, instructors control and il- Erie and a four-year curriculum in Braden- 4. Earn a minimum of a 2.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with no required lustrate presentations from a computer tablet ton. Students attend a minimum of two years course grade lower than C (70%);

186 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1858 West Grandview Boulevard Erie, PA 16509-1025 814-866-6641 http://lecom.edu/school_pharmacy.php

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 902 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 558 Estimated entering class size: ...... 280 English...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 43% Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% General Chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 52% Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 Physics ...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Economics...... 3 Psychology or Sociology ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Education Electives in subject areas Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1; other than the above prerequisites; such as April 1 (Supplemental) humanities and social sciences ...... 15 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

5. LECOM School of Pharmacy will not 8. Submit two letters of recommendation LECOM has established affiliation agree- accept CLEP credits for prerequisite to PharmCAS (one letter must be from ments with undergraduate institutions, please courses; an undergraduate science professor), visit the LECOM website for the list of college 6. Advanced placement credits will be and; affiliations. accepted for pre-requisite coursework 9. Initially submit all academic transcripts with a score of 4 or higher. Inter-Bacca- to PharmCAS. Once the applicant For Further Information laureate credits earned at an approved is either admitted into the class or IB high school will be accepted for selected as an alternate, the applicant LECOM School of Pharmacy Erie Campus pre-requisite coursework with a score must submit an official transcript of Office of Admissions of 5 or higher.; spring grades directly to the LECOM LECOM School of Pharmacy 7. Submit Pharmacy College Admissions School of Pharmacy Admissions Office 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Test (PCAT) results to PharmCAS. as soon as grades are received. Once Erie, PA 16509 the applicant is admitted into the class, Applicants may submit PCAT scores 814-866-6641 the incoming student must submit an from exams taken within three years [email protected] official transcript from every institu- prior to the date of matriculation. It is www.lecom.edu recommended that applicants take the tion attended to LECOM School of PCAT prior to January due to our rolling Pharmacy Admissions Office. admissions process. LECOM requires Additionally, accepted applicants are required LECOM School of Pharmacy Bradenton the PCAT; however, an exception will to submit a $500 non-refundable deposit to Campus be granted for applicants who have or will be completing at least a bachelor’s be applied towards tuition once matriculated. Office of Admissions degree at an accredited U.S. four-year For applicants that apply to both Erie and LECOM School of Pharmacy college or university prior to matricu- Bradenton campuses; once the applicant pays 5000 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard lation. If selected for an interview, a the deposit at one campus, the application Bradenton, Florida 34211 written assessment will be performed will be automatically withdrawn from the 941-756-0690 Pennsylvania during the on-site interview for those other campus. [email protected] previously mentioned individuals who http://lecom.edu have not taken the PCAT. Acceptance Applicants are evaluated on academic perfor- into the program will be contingent mance, interest in the pharmacy profession, upon completion of the bachelor’s de- and an on-site interview. Applicants being gree prior to matriculation.; considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis between October and May.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 187 University of the Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Philadelphia, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information athletic and recreation center features ex- to the local and national communities panded facilities for athletic events, as well as • Ensuring our graduates have the knowl- The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (PCP) a jogging track, weight, dance, and exercise edge, skills, and values to be successful in at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia rooms. USP intercollegiate teams compete their professional careers (USP) has been setting the standard in phar- at the NCAA division II level in the Central • Fostering and maximizing the network macy education since it was founded in 1821, Atlantic Collegiate Conference. USP’s writing of alumni and healthcare and industry as the nation’s first college of pharmacy. It center provides students with assistance in partners has approximately 1,500 pharmacy students, any kind of writing task. The academic suc- and is one of the nation’s largest pharmacy cess center offers small group tutoring in the Our vision is to create and foster dedicated schools. pre-professional science courses and supple- pharmacists who will have a moral com- mental instruction in selected courses. Study mitment to improve the quality of life of Many well-known leaders of the American skills development workshops are available individual patients and have a positive pharmaceutical industry graduated from throughout the year for interested students. impact on society by being an integral part PCP: Eli Lilly and Josiah Lilly, William of the healthcare team. Our graduates will Warner, John Wyeth, Sir Silas M. Burroughs, Individualized academic advising is pro- be compassionate, innovative, highly sought Sir Henry S. Wellcome, Robert McNeil and vided by professional advisors and faculty after, and respected leaders of the pharmacy Robert L. McNeil. members. Services provided by the student profession. They will be able to adapt to the affairs office include student health services, dynamic nature of the healthcare system and PCP is ideally situated just outside of center counseling by resident psychologists, and changing technology and serve as positive city Philadelphia in the midst of a number of multicultural advising. Coordination and role models in the community. Our program nationally-renowned medical institutions of- staff support for student government activi- will foster these ideals by providing a strong fering prime practical learning opportunities. ties, professional associations, honor societ- scientific education and promoting com- Seventy-five (75) percent of U.S. pharmaceu- ies, student publications, student volunteer munication, problem-solving, and critical- tical firms are located within a two-hour drive efforts, fraternities and sororities, and special thinking skills through lifelong learning. of the University. Located on 42 landscaped interest clubs is also provided by this office, acres, its 19 buildings boast modern class- offering students both an academic and social Curriculum room facilities and over 80 state-of-the-art support system. laboratories. The library contains one of At PCP, students are admitted as freshmen the largest collections of pharmaceutical Housing needs are met by four residence to the College of Pharmacy. Students in good literature in the country including electronic halls on-campus, off-campus apartments and program academic standing after complet- sources, thus making its holdings available to fraternity housing. University City and the ing two years of pre-professional study in users from anywhere in the world. surrounding areas abound with interesting the sciences and liberal arts are guaranteed restaurants, cultural events, shopping and a place in a professional program leading to The McNeil Science and Technology Center museums. licensure. Part of the admissions process is opened in 2006 increasing the opportunities meeting the technical standards required for for more research activities among students Mission/Vision all pharmacy students. and faculty. In 2008, the Center for Advanced Pharmacy Studies or CAPS laboratory was The mission of the Philadelphia College of To qualify for the entry-level Pharm.D. de- completely renovated and includes two Pharmacy is to develop respected profession- gree, a minimum of 207 semester credits of MegaCode Kellie®, two full size manikins als and leaders in the science, practice, and approved courses is required, including 53 that allows students to participate in mock business of pharmacy. We will accomplish credits of General Education coursework. A codes as well as a Micro Sim® system that al- this by: student must earn a minimum of 12 semester lows pharmacy students to work with virtual hours each semester and must be enrolled patients with a variety of medical conditions. • Creating and maintaining exemplary edu- full-time for 12 semesters. The degree re- These innovations allow for more hands on cational experiences quirements include 38 weeks of advanced learning to occur during laboratory sessions. • Promoting and engaging in outstanding pharmacy practice experience. The student center includes residence space, scholarship and competitive research classrooms, meeting rooms, game rooms programs across all disciplines The expertise of the faculty in the College and dining facilities. A 78,000 square foot • Providing professional and public service ranges from community pharmacy, insti-

188 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 600 South 43rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-596-8870 www.usciences.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Course (high school) Units Number interviewed...... NR Number accepted...... 866 English ...... 4 Estimated entering class size...... 265 American History ...... 1 Estimated male (%)...... 44% Social Science or History ...... 1 Estimated female (%)...... 56% Mathematics* ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 56% Science**...... 3 Academic Electives (language, mathematics, science, history, etc.) ...... 4 Application Process and Requirements

*Must include 2 years of algebra and 1 year of plane Participates in PharmCAS: Yes geometry. An additional year of higher level math- Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 ematics is strongly recommended. Supplemental application required: No **Must include at least 2 of the following: biology, Supplemental application fee: Not applicable chemistry, and physics. All three are strongly recom- Expected GPA: 3.0 mended. Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 75th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

tutional pharmacy, and clinical pharmacy Admission Requirements to the credentials listed above, transcripts through pharmacy administration, pharma- of all prior college work by February 1. The ceutics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacol- PCP seeks students whose interests, aptitudes Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) ogy, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical and achievements demonstrate excellence in and a personal interview are required for product development. Whether the class is a the sciences, English and mathematics, and admission to PCP as a transfer student. In lecture, a recitation, a conference, or a labora- who are motivated for professional study. reviewing an application the Admissions tory, the emphasis is on active learning and High school subjects required for admission Committee considers several criteria, among individual student success. are: English, 4 credits; American history, them, the subject matter completed by the 1 credit; social science or history, 1 credit; applicant in high school and/or college; the Experience-based instruction is accom- mathematics, at least 3 credits; science, at grades obtained in those subjects; rank in plished through a coordinated program that least 3 credits including biology, chemistry, class; standardized test scores; communica- utilizes the extensive community, institution- with physics strongly recommended and tion skills; understanding of the pharmacy al, and industrial facilities in the Philadelphia additional academic subjects preferably profession; commitment to patient care; and area and beyond. mathematics, science and language, to total motivation. 16 credits. Scores from the SAT or American The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy College Test (ACT) are required. In gen- Other Programs has implemented a new curriculum that eral, pharmacy students SAT scores total a emphasizes the elaboration of competency minimum of 1100 for critical reading and In recognition of the pharmaceutical and in knowledge, skills attitudes, and values mathematics. health care industry’s need for entry-level across the curriculum. A learner-centered staff who have significant pharmacy back- approach, using active learning techniques, USP practices a rolling or continual admis- ground, the College also offers four-year interprofessional education, integration of in- sion policy, with applications reviewed as Bachelor of Science (non-licensure) degrees formation across courses and program years, they are completed and admission decisions in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacol- as well as a focus on application of learned provided to students throughout the ad- ogy and Toxicology. knowledge and skills to solve problems allows mission cycle. This process continues until Pennsylvania students to proactively develop competency all available space in the class is filled. Ac- For Further Information and challenge themselves academically and cepted students must submit an enrollment professionally. reservation by May 1 to reserve a place in Admissions Office the entering class. Those seeking admission 888-996-USIP (8747) as transfer students must supply, in addition www.usciences.edu

University of the Sciences 189 School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Philadelphia, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information from the Health Sciences Campus. The new of careers in pharmacy. Students are admitted Health Science Center Library, dedicated in to the Pharm.D. Program after completing a Temple University is a comprehensive public October 2009, is located one block from the minimum of 63 semester hours (e.g., 2 years) research university that enrolls more than Pharmacy School. The library has seating of pre-professional collegiate study at an ac- 34,000 students, it is the 26th largest univer- capacity for over 1,000 students, 30 study credited college or university. Subsequent to sity in America and is one of the nation’s lead- rooms and 175 computer workstations for admission, pharmacy students must satisfac- ing centers of professional education. Located student use. Students have on-line access to torily complete four (4) years of professional in the hub of the Delaware Valley’s extensive electronic journals and books in addition to study. The Curriculum is comprised of cours- pharmaceutical industry and founded in an extensive collection of books and journals es in the pharmaceutical sciences (anatomy/ 1901, Temple University School of Pharmacy housed within the library. physiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacol- is one of the oldest in the Commonwealth of ogy, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics/dy- Pennsylvania. Though the majority of our While students have the benefits associated namics and pharmacogenomics); the clinical students come from Pennsylvania, we pride with attending a large University, the School’s sciences (pathophysiology/therapeutics, drug ourselves on our diverse student population Office of Student Services facilitates course information/literature evaluation, and clinical as we successfully attract applicants from all registration, billing, handling of transcripts, pharmacokinetics); pharmacy administration over the country and world. Temple is part and provides personal support. Pharmacy (pharmaceutical economics, health care deliv- of a Health Sciences Campus, our students students have the opportunity to participate ery) and pharmacy law. Introductory Practice can draw upon the extensive resources, staff, in a variety of professional and social orga- Experiences (IPPEs) which are integrated and facilities of Temple University Health nizations encouraging the development of with the didactic course work are completed System, the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, leadership skills, a commitment to serve the over the first three professional years of the Podiatry and the College of Health Profes- community and a bond with the profession. curriculum. The IPPEs have been designed sions. Our faculty members are dedicated to reinforce knowledge and skills learned in educators, active clinical practitioners and Mission/Vision the didactic curriculum while providing stu- pharmaceutical scientists. dents with the opportunity to prepare for the Mission Statement Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. The School provides a comprehensive The School of Pharmacy at Temple University Third year students select from a diverse array learning environment including a patient provides the environment to achieve excel- of elective courses and have the opportunity simulation teaching lab, compounding and lence and opportunity in education, research to differentiate their degree by completing an sterile products laboratories, a computer lab and practice. It offers a comprehensive array elective track. Available tracks include Ad- equipped with pharmacy practice software of professional and graduate programs ad- vanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Research, programs, and multi-media lecture halls. Our dressing the profession of pharmacy in all of Drug Safety. A Business track is also offered School is one of only 6 in the country that its existing and developing forms, as well as through a collaborative agreement between has a cGMP manufacturing facility as well the associated corporate sector. By advanc- the School of Pharmacy and the University’s as Pharmacokinetics and Bioanalysis Labo- ing scientific discovery and preparing its Fox School of Business and Management. ratories, the Moulder Center for Drug Dis- graduates to provide quality, evidence-based, Faculty offer opportunities for students to covery Research, the Jayne Haines Center for innovative patient care, the School strives participate in research projects conducted in Pharmacogenomics and Drug Safety, Behav- to improve the health and well being of the the lab or in the clinical setting. The fourth ioral Pharmacology and Addiction Research communities it serves. year is comprised of 36 weeks of Advanced Laboratory. These facilities provide students Pharmacy Practice Experiences completed with the opportunity to conduct “hands-on” Vision Statement under the supervision of faculty preceptors. research with world class scientists. The School will establish a strong national and international presence and reputation for In addition to the Doctor of Pharmacy Technology investments have earned the excellence in research, scholarship, education (Pharm.D.), we offer Master of Science (M.S.) University a top ranking from The Princeton and practice. and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees Review as one of Americas most connected in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics and campuses. A $16 million TECH Center, one Curriculum Medicinal Chemistry. Our Master of Science of the largest on-campus computer facilities program in Quality Assurance/Regulatory of its kind in the nation, is available to stu- The innovative Doctor of Pharmacy cur- (QA/RA) is the most comprehensive in the dents on the Main Campus located four miles riculum prepares students for a broad array world.

190 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3307 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-707-4990 www.temple.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 414 Course Hours Number accepted...... 199 Estimated entering class size...... 160 Biology I and II with Labs ...... 8 Estimated male (%)...... 53% Chemistry I and II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%)...... 47% Physics I and II with Labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 40% Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs . . . . .8 Arts ...... 3 Calculus I ...... 4 Economics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Foreign language/International studies. . . .6 Mosaic I: Intellectual Heritage I ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Mosaic II: Intellectual Heritage II ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Race and Diversity...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes U.S. Society...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Analytical Reading/Writing...... 3-4 Expected GPA: 3.35 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements

Applications to Temple University School of Pharmacy are processed through the Pharmacy College Admission Service (PharmCAS). Upon completion of the online application students must directly submit to the Admissions Office a supplemental appli- cation available for download at the School’s web site. The application deadline is February 1, for both the PharmCAS portion and the supplemental application. Criteria for inter- view and admission to Temple’s Pharm.D. program are established by the Admissions Committee. Applicants must achieve trans- ferable grades in all prerequisites, and have a competitive grade point average for initial consideration as potential students. All can- didates for admission must participate in an interview where verbal communication skills are evaluated. The interview is by invitation only. Temple University is an equal opportu- nity, nondiscriminatory institution.

For Further Information Pennsylvania

Office of Admissions Temple University School of Pharmacy 3307 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 215-707-4900 http://www.temple.edu/pharmacy/

Temple University 191 Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Philadelphia, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information ity and to advance health sciences through tients receive safe and effective drug therapy basic and applied research. and to understand how pharmacists can The Jefferson School of Pharmacy (JSP) was influence the healthcare system and positively established by the Trustees of Thomas Jef- Our vision for JSP is that we will consistently impact public health. In developing students ferson University (TJU) in March of 2006 demonstrate our ability to provide a superb into professionals and creating the founda- to advance the TJU strategic initiative of environment that fosters collaborative rela- tion for their life-long learning, the didactic enhancing interprofessional education and tionships with healthcare practitioners and component of the Pharm.D. curriculum in- training. TJU is a private, nonprofit health scientists that result in the advancement of cludes active learning techniques, simulated sciences university and academic health patient care and safety, educational method- patient care experiences, online learning, and center dedicated to furthering humanitar- ologies, and research. JSP will be recognized case-based learning. ian principles of health preservation and the as a premier organization that advances the advancement of the art and science of health profession of pharmacy through our gradu- Experiential learning is a key component of care. TJU consists of the Colleges/Schools ates and our faculty. the JSP curriculum. Students participate in of Medicine, Graduate Studies, Pharmacy, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences Nursing, Health Professions, and Popula- Our graduates will be recognized for their: (IPPEs) every semester during the first 3 tion Health. TJU is closely affiliated with the ability to provide outstanding patient-cen- years of the program. IPPEs include commu- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital the tered and population-based care; leadership nity and hospital pharmacy, inpatient care, site of the first and longest active accredited skills; cultural competency; social respon- ambulatory care and healthcare service learn- pharmacy residency program and for decades sibility; and commitment to maintaining ing. During the final year, students participate has been widely regarded as having one of the professional competence throughout their in 6 full-time advanced pharmacy practice most outstanding hospital pharmacy services careers. experiences (APPEs) in a variety of settings in the country. The TJU campus covers four including community pharmacy, hospital or city blocks and includes 13 major buildings Our faculty will be recognized for their: health system pharmacy, ambulatory care, including the 135,000 square foot Dorrance strong commitment to the advancement and inpatient or acute care. The remaining H. Hamilton Building. The Hamilton Build- of pharmacy and graduate education, pa- APPEs are elective experiences which stu- ing was designed to teach the future leaders tient care, and research; leadership in the dents can choose according to their interests. of healthcare delivery teams, side by side, professional societies and educational or- in simulated clinical environments. Train- ganizations; and strong commitment to the At Thomas Jefferson University, JSP is part of ing together using the latest technologies improvement of our community through a community of professionals and scholars in realistic environments gives students the service initiatives. whose members learn with and from one knowledge, experience, and confidence to another, embrace each other’s contributions, be successful members and leaders of the Curriculum and collaborate to provide the finest care integrated healthcare team. The campus is possible. JSP students learn side-by-side located in center city Philadelphia within The Jefferson School of Pharmacy offers a with medical, nursing and other healthcare walking distance from the city’s historical four year professional Pharm.D. curriculum students in classes and simulations. One sites and several world-renowned museums. which must be preceded by a pre-pharmacy example of this collaboration is the JEFF undergraduate curriculum prior to enroll- Health Mentors program, facilitated by Mission/Vision ment. After enrollment in the Pharm.D. the Jefferson Center for Interprofessional program students will complete 140 se- Education. The program pairs individuals Through the provision of a learner-centered, mester credits of didactic and experiential who have chronic illness(es) with teams of interdisciplinary curriculum, our students coursework. three or more first year students from differ- will develop the requisite knowledge, skills, ent disciplines including couple and family and attitudes to provide excellent patient- JSP students engage in classroom discussion therapy, public health, medicine, nursing, centered and population-based care across all and learn through integration and applica- occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical pharmacy practice settings. Consistent with tion of the basic, clinical and administrative therapy. The students and patient meet four the mission of Thomas Jefferson University, sciences. The curriculum is designed to help times a year for two years, discussing themes we strive to develop in our students a sense of students effectively collaborate with other ranging from obtaining the Health Mentor’s social, personal and professional responsibil- healthcare professionals to ensure that pa- health history to exploring the barriers the

192 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 901 Walnut St. Suite 901 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-503-9000 www.jefferson.edu/pharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 166 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 137 Estimated entering class size: ...... 75 Biology with labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% Anatomy and Physiology with labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Microbiology with lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 40% General Chemistry with labs...... 8 Organic Chemistry with labs...... 8 Physics with labs ...... 8 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements English Composition...... 3 Humanities...... 9 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Social Sciences ...... 9 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $25 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 70th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Health Mentor may have encountered with college, college or university. All science and For Further Information insurance and other healthcare systems. The math courses must be completed within 5 program is intended to facilitate a better years of admission to JSP. All science courses Office of Admissions appreciation of the role that each discipline must include both lecture and laboratory. To Jefferson College of Health Professions contributes to patient care as well as to allow be considered for admission, it is desirable 130 S. 9th St, Suite 100 the students to better empathize with the that the applicant have at least a cumula- Philadelphia, PA 19107 patients in their struggles while maneuvering tive GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Scores at or 877-533-3247 or 215-503-8890 the healthcare system. above the 70th percentile in each subtest of www.jefferson.edu/pharmacy the PCAT as well as in the composite score Admission Requirements are considered competitive. In addition, it is desirable that the applicant achieved scores JSP requires that all applications be sub- of 3 or greater on the PCAT writing subtest. mitted through the Pharmacy Centralized Application Service (www.pharmcas.org). Applicants are highly encouraged to dem- Prospective students must complete the onstrate interest and understanding of the online PharmCAS application and submit pharmacy profession through volunteer their college transcripts, Pharmacy College or work experience in a pharmacy prior to Admission Test (PCAT) scores, and at least application. Demonstrated leadership skills, 2 letters of reference through PharmCAS. A community service and other volunteer ac- Supplemental Application and $25 fee are also tivities are also considered favorably in the required to be submitted to JSP (see http:// application process, especially healthcare www.jefferson.edu/jchp/pharmacy/index.cfm related activities. ). JSP suggests that letters of recommenda- tions should be from pharmacists, supervi- Applicants selected from an initial screening sors, or science faculty and does not accept will be invited to JSP for a required interview. Pennsylvania recommendations from politicians, friends, JSP uses a rolling admissions process and family members, co-workers, or clergy. will admit cohorts of applicants from late fall through early spring. Prospective students are The required 68 semester credits of pre- encouraged to complete all required elements pharmacy must be completed prior to enroll- of the applications as early as possible. ment at any regionally accredited community

Thomas Jefferson University 193 University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Oakland, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Programs: None

General Information professional résumé writing and interview of instruction, including computer-based workshops and assists in summer intern- patient cases, human patient simulators, Chartered in 1878, the School of Pharmacy ship identification and career preparation and standardized patients and colleagues; is the oldest of the University of Pittsburgh’s and placement. and prides itself in its array of unique schools of the health sciences. The School and personalized learning opportunities. of Pharmacy is located on the Pittsburgh Panther Central (www.pc.pitt.edu) is the go- Program-wide indicators of quality include campus of the University of Pittsburgh, a to place for all the essentials of daily living, achievements of student organizations and public higher education institution located from transportation to housing to finding a individual students; scholarships awarded; on a beautiful 132-acre urban campus. The good meal. Housing Services (www.pc.pitt. curricular innovation and productivity in University’s 12,900 employees, including edu/housing/index.html) has the responsi- facilitating student achievement; student 4,100 full-time faculty members, serve ap- bility for providing an enriching experience learning outcomes; and faculty achievements proximately 35,600 students through the for approximately 5,000 resident students. and awards. Experiential education begins in programs of 15 undergraduate, graduate, and Off-Campus Living provides support to stu- the first term and continues throughout the professional schools. dents, including a list of private apartments curriculum, culminating with 36 full-time and other information. weeks of required and elective advanced The School of Pharmacy provides a rich pharmacy practice rotations. learning environment for outstanding stu- Mission/Vision dents with opportunities to participate in The Pharm.D. program (128 semester activities that enhance professionalism and The School of Pharmacy is committed to credits) is delivered over three academic leadership. Students participate in profes- improving health through excellence, in- years (years 1, 2, and 3) and one calendar sional organizations at state and national novation, and leadership in education of year (year 4). The curriculum is designed to levels and experience and learn about re- pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, facilitate progressive student development search from internationally recognized in research and scholarship, in care of pa- and ultimate achievement of 13 curricular investigators. tients, and in service to our communities. outcomes: six general outcomes, critical to a The School’s vision is to be an outstanding graduate’s success within the context of phar- Along with the five other schools of the school of pharmacy renowned for excel- macy practice (critical thinking; development health sciences, the School of Pharmacy is lence in discovery and advancement of of knowledge and skills; communication adjacent to and affiliated with the interna- science-based use of medicines and other skills; professional responsibility and ethics; tionally recognized UPMC, which provides interventions to enhance the vitality and social interaction, citizenship, leadership, care through the region’s largest network of quality of life. The School has articulated its and professionalism; and lifelong learning); tertiary, specialty, and community hospitals. values. Integrity guides our daily work. We and seven practice outcomes (patient assess- Collectively, these facilities provide one of foster passion, commitment, and diligence; ment; pharmaceutical care plan development; the nation’s most complete health systems creativity and personal growth; collaboration medication therapy management; pharmaco- for teaching, patient care, and research in the and teamwork; and a culture of respect for dynamic decision making; pharmaceutical health sciences. the individual. product preparation, dispensing, and admin- istration; management; and public health). The School of Pharmacy is a leader in Curriculum research, with endeavors ranging from mo- Admission Requirements lecular genetics to human clinical research The University of Pittsburgh School of and patient-care outcomes. The School Pharmacy is on the forefront of educating Students are admitted to the Pharm.D. pro- consistently ranks among the top schools of pharmacy’s future practitioners with its gram through open admission or conditional pharmacy in National Institutes of Health Pharm.D. program. Setting the School apart admission. Open admission is based on 1) (NIH) competitive research funding. from others is a curriculum that integrates academic performance in the prepharmacy science and practice throughout the course courses; 2) three letters of reference; 3) the School of Pharmacy students have access to of study; immerses students early in their Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT); the University’s Division of Student Affairs, education in practice situations to facilitate 4) a personal statement provided by the ap- which provides a variety of support services, development of communication and clinical plicant; and 5) an interview. When making including study skills workshops and per- decision-making skills; offers profession- decisions for admission, the Admissions sonal counseling. Career Services provides ally and technologically advanced methods

194 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Suite 1100 Salk Hall 3501 Terrace Street Pittsburgh, PA 15261 412-624-2400 www.pharmacy.pitt.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 161 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 120 Estimated entering class size: ...... 114 General biology with lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 30% General chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 70% Organic chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% Calculus 1...... 3–4 Statistics ...... 3–4 English composition ...... 6 General psychology...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Economics (intro, micro, or macro)...... 3 Humanity electives...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Social science electives...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3; Electives...... 6 January 7 (Supplemental) Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $65 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Committee considers evidence of sound als having completed the program. The goal The clinical pharmaceutical scientist program scholarship, community involvement, leader- of the residency program is to train advanced is nationally recognized for its 20-year history ship, and communication skills. Prospective practitioners who will become leaders in the of training clinical scientists. This program applicants are encouraged to schedule an profession of pharmacy. The School offers offers a specialized learning opportunity informational visit and a tour of the School. several PGY1 residencies in partnership with within the broader Ph.D. program and em- UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC St. phasizes patient-oriented and translational Conditional acceptance is offered to qualified Margaret, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children’s, research. Student dissertation projects must high school students who will be entering the , UPMC Health Plan, and CVS/Care- include both clinical and basic research freshman class at a University of Pittsburgh mark. PGY2 residencies are available in the components. campus. High school students who rank in areas of ambulatory care, cardiology, critical the upper 10 percent of their graduating care, drug information, , Students in the Pharm.D. program have the class, score 1300 or higher on the Scholas- infectious diseases, pharmacy management, option to apply for admission into the com- tic Aptitude Test (SAT critical reading and and solid . More infor- bined Pharm.D /Ph.D. program, which in- mathematics) with a minimum of 680 in the mation is available at http://www.pharmacy. tegrates laboratory research experiences and mathematics section, and specify pharmacy pitt.edu. Ph.D.-level coursework into the professional on their application are eligible for condi- Pharm.D. curriculum, thereby expediting the tional acceptance. To secure a place in the Graduate Programs completion of the Ph.D. program. Full-time class, conditionally accepted students must 1) The Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sci- admission in the Ph.D. program begins upon earn an overall preprofessional GPA of 3.25 ences prepares students to become indepen- completion of the Pharm.D. degree. and a science and mathematics GPA of 3.25 dent researchers in the areas of medicinal without repeating any courses or earning any chemistry, pharmaceutics, biochemical For Further Information grade below a “C”; 2) take the Pharmacy Col- pharmacology, and clinical translational sci- lege Admissions Test (PCAT); 3) complete ence. Graduates of the program are leaders in For further information please visit www. the PharmCAS Application; 4) complete the the pharmaceutical industry, Food and Drug pharmacy.pitt.edu. Supplemental Application; and 5) success- Administration, National Institutes of Health, Pennsylvania fully complete an admissions interview. and universities in the United States and around the world. The faculty members of the Other Programs School of Pharmacy have created tremendous opportunities for interdisciplinary research Residencies and graduate training with investigators from The School of Pharmacy has been training other schools on campus. residents since 1990, with over 200 individu-

University of Pittsburgh 195 Wilkes University Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Wilkes-Barre, PA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision the graduating class, have attained an SAT total of 1000, and must have shadowed or Wilkes is a comprehensive, independent Mission worked for at least 8 hours in a pharmaceuti- institution of 2,200 undergraduate and Our mission is to educate and develop highly cal care setting. In addition, two high school 500 graduate students, located in the his- qualified professionals and notably contrib- faculty recommendations, a recommenda- toric district of Wilkes-Barre in northeastern ute to the ever-changing science and practice tion from a pharmacist and a successful Pennsylvania. of pharmacy. interview are also required. Please note that competition for seats is based on assigned The park-like campus parallels the Susque- Vision point values for class rank, SAT score, and the hanna River and features the Henry Stu- We will be recognized as a premier school results of personal interview. Even if a student dent Union building, the Marts Sports and of pharmacy through progressive educa- meets the minimum qualification they are not Conference Center, fully-equipped science tion, cutting-edge practice, and significant assured of being awarded a guaranteed seat. and engineering facilities, and a number of scientific contributions. architecturally significant nineteenth century As part of the Guaranteed Seat Pre-pharmacy mansions, renovated for use as residence Values Program contract, students must maintain halls and academic buildings. The center of Personalized Education, Cornerstone Schol- an overall and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or regional theater, ballet, and musical perfor- arship, Ultimate Service/Practice greater, may not have earned grades below mances, Wilkes-Barre is 2 1/2 hours from the a 2.0 in prerequisite courses, and earned a cultural resources of either New York City or Curriculum composite PCAT score in the 25th percen- Philadelphia. tile or greater. Students failing to meet these The School of Pharmacy is fully accredited criteria lose their Guaranteed Seat and must The University is accredited by the Com- by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy academically compete for available seats in mission on Higher Education of the Middle Education. The doctor of pharmacy program the Pharmacy Program. States Association of Colleges and Schools, consists of a two year pre-professional and and has specialized accreditation in phar- four-year professional program. The coordi- Pharmacy Program macy, nursing and engineering. nated professional curriculum incorporates Admission to the Pharm.D. program will student centered and problem based instruc- be on a competitive basis. Seats will first be An active and varied intramural program tion. Continuous core based assessment of awarded to Guaranteed Seat students who involves the majority of students. Intercol- student progress toward program outcomes is maintained the academic criteria to claim legiate athletics encompass fourteen sports. an essential feature. Small section classes and a seat. Remaining seats will be awarded recitations are encouraged and computer as- to all other students (Wilkes students and Residential facilities on campus accommo- sisted instruction is used whenever possible. non-Wilkes transfer students) on an aca- date 900 students, and campus housing is The fourth professional year is comprised of demically competitive basis. Applicants to available for all four years. Architecturally, 36 weeks of clinical experience. Students will the Pharm.D. Program must have completed residence halls vary from modern, multi- complete experiences in general medicine, the pre-pharmacy curriculum and earned a floor buildings to mansions listed on the ambulatory care, community clinical and minimum GPA of 2.5 for consideration. In National Register of Historic Places. Medical hospital care. Each student will also have the addition, students must also provide two and dental care, department stores, specialty opportunity to complete elective rotations in letters of recommendation from faculty, shops, and banks are available within one their area of interest. one letter from a pharmacist, and must also block of the campus. The historic district complete the PCAT. includes a large number of churches and Admission Requirements synagogues, as well as an Islamic Center, A select group of students (based on GPA which welcomes student participation in Guaranteed Seat Pre-pharmacy Program and PCAT scores) will be invited to campus worship and youth activities. Wilkes University awards up to 70 guaranteed for a personal interview. After this process, seats to the most qualified entering freshmen students will be ranked based on criteria that applicants. As a minimum, applicants to the include: overall GPA, prerequisite course Guaranteed Seat Pre-pharmacy Program GPA, interview, and PCAT score, and num- must be graduates of an accredited high ber prerequisite courses that were remediated school or academy, rank in the upper half of for higher grades (all prerequisite courses

196 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 84 West South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 570-408-4280 www.wilkes.edu/pages/390.asp

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 205 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 144 Estimated entering class size: ...... 72 Biology...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 36% General Chemistry...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 64% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 23% Physics ...... 4 Calculus...... 4 Statistics ...... 3 Speech...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Microeconomics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 25th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

must have been completed with grade of 2.0 or greater). Each of the pharmacy admission requirements is weighted separately and considered collectively in order to develop a realistic portrait of the applicant. The highest ranked students will be invited to join the Fall semester class. Other qualified students will be waitlisted and awarded seats as the class is being filled. The P-1 pharmacy enrollment limit is seventy-two students.

The admission deadline for pre-pharmacy is February 1. Applicants on the waiting list will be considered at successive dates. Admitted students will be given three weeks to com- plete enrollment procedures. Applications for the professional program are due February 1. For Further Information

School of Pharmacy Wilkes University 84 West South Street Wilkes Barre, PA 18766 570-408-4280 or Pennsylvania 800-WILKESU Ext. 4280 www.wilkes.edu/pages/390.asp

Wilkes University 197 University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: San Juan, PR Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Private boarding houses are available in the experiences. These consist of introductory as neighborhood nearby. For more information well as advanced practice experiences offered The School of Pharmacy of the University on housing facilities, contact the Orientation starting in first professional year. The experi- of Puerto Rico, originally a Department of Office of the Deanship of Students at the ences offered are: Introductory Practicum, Pharmacy, and later known as the College Medical Sciences Campus. Service Learning, Longitudinal Care I and II, of Pharmacy, was founded on September Management of the Practice and the Medica- 22, 1913 at the UPR Río Piedras Campus. Mission/Vision tion Distribution and Control Systems, and It established the first program in a health eight Advanced Practicums. The completion profession to be offered at a higher educa- Mission of a research project and a student portfolio tion institution in Puerto Rico. A five year To educate students, pharmacists and sci- are also required. curriculum was adopted in 1949. The College entists who will improve the health of com- was physically transferred to the Medical munities and individuals through the provi- The curricular model adopted responds to a Sciences Campus in 1977 and changed its sion of pharmacist delivered patient care, conception of a liberal, systematic and hu- official name to School of Pharmacy in 1989. interdisciplinary research, and service and manistic curriculum which promotes human to contribute to the advancement of scientific development through the development of a The School of Pharmacy implemented the knowledge and the pharmacy profession. core of ten (10) general/professional abilities. Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.) These are systematically developed as skills, as the only entry-level degree in 2001. The Vision attitudes, values and conceptual knowledge, School also offers a Master of Science in To be recognized as the leader academic all of which are necessary in order to provide Pharmacy program since 1986. institution in Puerto Rico for its excellence pharmaceutical care. The abilities are contex- in pharmacy education, interdisciplinary tualized in the disciplines that comprise the In 2001 a Pharmacy Practice Residency research and service. pharmacy profession. These are: Pharmaceu- program was established as a joint venture tical Care; Critical Thinking; Problem Solving with VA Caribbean Healthcare Center in San Curriculum and Decision Making; Communication; Eth- Juan. The residency program is accredited ics; Social Interaction and Relations; Social by the American Society of Health System The Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm.D.) Consciousness and Responsibilities; Inter- Pharmacists (ASHP). is approved by the Puerto Rico Council vention in Public Policy; Administration; and on Higher Education (PRCHE), and has Self-Learning and Professional Development. To support the students’ physical, moral, been granted full accreditation by the Ac- These abilities have been developed as a set social, emotional, and professional develop- creditation Council for Pharmacy Education of expectations at three levels of development ment, the School and Deanship of Students of (ACPE). It is structured in four academic through the curriculum (level 1 beginning, the campus provide a wide array of services, years in order to ensure the achievement of level 2 developing, level 3 outcome). activities, and informal learning experiences the abilities necessary to become a generalist outside the classroom. Students can par- practitioner who provides pharmaceutical The curricular content is defined in terms ticipate in a variety of student organizations care. The goals of the program are to: 1) of fourteen (14) major concepts, set of core and professional fraternities. Student input foster the integral formation of students by skills, attitudes, and values, and the ten (10) into the decision-making process within developing their general and professional abilities. The core concepts developed in the the School is through the Pharmacy Student abilities throughout the curriculum, 2) foster program are: human development, pharma- Council and through student participation the integration of knowledge based on pro- ceutical care, education, research, scientific in various standing committees. Entering fessional practice experience in a systematic method, drug, scientific foundations, profes- students agree to abide by the Code of Honor ability-based curriculum which incorporates sional practice, service, health/disease, public of the Pharmacy Student Council and other the following areas: biomedical sciences, policy, psychosocial foundations, culture, and School policies governing professional and pharmaceutical sciences, behavioral, social, management. The School has identified a set academic behavior. and administrative pharmacy sciences, phar- of core skills that are included in the General macy practice, and general education, and Conceptual Map of Intellectual and Profes- The School of Pharmacy does not offer hous- 3) prepare competent pharmacists to enter sional Skills. They illustrate the combination ing facilities. Nevertheless, the residence hall the practice of the profession in different of skills (intellectual as well as professional) of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras settings. The program requires the approval the pharmacist must achieve in order to be- Campus offers accommodations to students. of 141 credits and 1,620 hours of practice come a generalist practitioner. A set of core

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Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... 50 Course Hours Number accepted...... 42 Estimated entering class size...... 45 English...... 6 Estimated male (%)...... 10% Spanish...... 6 Estimated female (%)...... 90% English or Spanish (oral and written Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 0% communications skills)...... 3 Humanities...... 6 Social Sciences...... 6 Pre-Calculus...... 4–6 Application Process and Requirements Calculus I...... 4–5 General Chemistry...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Organic Chemistry...... 8 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 General Biology...... 8 Supplemental application required: Yes General Physics...... 8 Supplemental application fee: $20 Anatomy and Physiology...... 4–6 Expected GPA: 3.5 Psychology...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Economics...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 10th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

attitudes and values is also incorporated in Other Programs For Further Information the curriculum since they are deemed es- sential in a pharmacy graduate. The Graduate Program offers a Master of Admission: Science in Pharmacy degree. At present two Ms. Margarita Rivera, Director Admission Requirements options of study are offered: Pharmaceutical Admission Office Sciences and Industrial Pharmacy. Classes for Deanship of Students A minimum of 75 approved semester credits both options convene during evening hours P.O. Box 365067 must be completed on or before May of the and Saturday mornings, thus making it pos- San Juan, PR 00936-5067 year of application for admission from the sible for persons already employed to obtain 787-758-2525, Ext. 5214 prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, an advanced degree. Both options require www.rcm.upr.edu carried in any accredited college or university. 40 trimester credit-hours for graduation, To qualify for admission, an applicant must including original research work presented Financial Aid: present scholastic and personal records indi- as the student’s thesis. The specific program Zoraida Figueroa, Director cating good performance and the ability to objectives are to: 1) offer an opportunity Financial Aid Office undertake a professional college degree pro- for individuals to advance their knowledge Deanship of Students gram. Courses are conducted in English and in specific areas of industrial pharmacy, 2) P.O. Box 365067 Spanish, and patient interactions are nearly prepare individuals for research and teaching San Juan, PR 00936-5067 always conducted in Spanish, therefore, positions requiring personnel with a strong students should be able to speak, read, and background in the pharmaceutical sciences, write both languages. Applicants are required 3) develop individuals with the research skills to possess an academic index of not less than needed to carry out basic and applied studies, 2.75 (scale of 4.00) both in general subjects as and 4) address the pharmaceutical needs of well as in the chemistry, mathematics, biol- Puerto Rico. ogy and physics courses (science index). The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is required to all applicants. Three letters of reference (two from professors of previous college courses) are required. A personal interview is also required for candidates that meet other criteria.

University of Puerto Rico 199 University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Kingston, RI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Rho Chi (honor society), Phi Lambda Sigma • Innovation and collaboration in research (leadership society), ASCP (American Soci- • Professional practice and education The College of Pharmacy at The University of ety of Consultant Pharmacists), Student Na- • Personal growth through life-long learning Rhode Island (URI) was established in 1957 tional Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) • Diversity and respect of all individuals and is located on a tree lined, quintessential and the Student Leadership Council. College • Cultural competence New England main campus of this flagship of Pharmacy students are also recognized for learning-oriented research University, in their leadership and are often involved in Curriculum the historic village of Kingston. Rolling other campus wide leadership positions and farmlands, stone walls and pristine beaches in national professional associations. The six-year integrated curriculum stresses surround this quiet and beautiful campus critical thinking, active learning, and clini- where leading edge research into the world’s Twenty-four resident halls on campus offer a cal experience to prepare the students for most significant challenges in health, the variety of living accommodations including practice in a variety of professional settings. environment, engineering, science and the co-educational housing. In the Fall of 2012, In the pre-professional coursework students humanities is conducted. The University of the College will open a Living Learning complete the University general education Rhode Island College of Pharmacy offers a Community (LLC) in the newly constructed requirements as well as the pre-professional unique opportunity to study in a small beau- Hillside Residence Hall, with 140 College science and math course work which pre- tiful place with some of the biggest thinkers of Pharmacy Students living in a first-year pares them for the rigors of the professional in the world. Thus our brand theme, Think student centered living environment. Three program. During this period many of the stu- Big, We Do! dining centers are by the University for the dents will work on a minor or take advantage convenience of resident students. of opportunities for off campus study since The College of Pharmacy makes use of lecture they generally bring in a significant number halls and laboratories all over the URI cam- Mission/Vision of AP and College level coursework from pus although our current headquarters are in high school. Fogarty Hall. Construction of a new College Mission of Pharmacy facility on the North Side of The College of Pharmacy fosters a learning- In the professional curriculum, students the Kingston Campus is nearing completion centered, research-oriented educational are able to develop some level of specializa- with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled environment that encourages individuals tion via professional electives, (9 credits of for September of 2012. This environmentally to make positive life-long contributions to professional electives). The electives include sensitive facility will be LEED Silver certified. global health. We prepare professional degree courses for community practice, advanced The new facility houses an interdisciplinary students to provide compassionate pharma- pharmacotherapy, drug information, re- human patient simulation center for training cist-delivered patient care, and inspire our search, and pharmacoepidemiology/phar- with other health professionals and a three- students through innovative problem-based macoeconomics. dimensional projection viewing auditorium learning, rich experiential curricula and inter- for the visualization of drug products, human professional collaboration. We foster a com- The professional curriculum is structured physiology and the interaction of drugs and munity of scholars who will further the body around organ systems. Each semester during their receptors. of knowledge in pharmaceutical, biomedical, the didactic portion of the coursework, stu- and clinical sciences. We strive to improve dents will focus on a different organ system in Pharmacy students on the URI campus have quality of life: locally, nationally and globally. a core component that includes pathophysiol- opportunities to participate in many extra- ogy, biomedical science, and therapeutics. curricular activities, including varsity and Vision intramural athletics, student organizations, We will lead through innovative pharmacy Admission Requirements theatre, arts, music, journalism, debate, the education, research and practice advances, ef- Student Senate, and sororities and fraterni- fective global health care, merging true entre- As a 0/6 program students are admitted ties. The College of Pharmacy has its own preneurial spirit with care and compassion. directly from high school by the Office of professional organizations including; The University Admission. Sixteen units of high Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP), We Value: school work are required as follows: English National Community Pharmacist Asso- • Service to the local, national, and global (4 units), Algebra/Geometry (3 units), Physi- ciation (NCPA), Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical community cal/Natural Science (2 units), History/Social Fraternity, Lambda Kappa Sigma (sorority), • Integrity and ethical behavior Science (1 unit), Additional (6 units).

200 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 41 Lower College Road Fogarty Hall, Room 133 Kingston, RI 02881 401-874-2761 www.uri.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Course (high school) Units Number interviewed...... 0 Number accepted...... 544 Algebra/Geometry...... 3 Estimated entering class size...... 129 Physical/Natural Science...... 2 Estimated male (%)...... 38% English...... 4 Estimated female (%)...... 62% History/Social Science ...... 1 Estimated out-of-state (%)...... 63% Additional Coursework...... 6 Rhode Island

Application Process and Requirements

Participates in PharmCAS: No Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 2.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: No Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Interview required: Yes

High school seniors are urged to submit ap- This similarly limited admission and highly Joint Doctor of Pharmacy/Master plications early as the majority of students selective program prepares students to enter of Business Administration Program come from the Early Action Pool (deadline careers in drug research, discovery, develop- (Pharm.D./MBA) mid-December). The general closing date for ment, marketing, management, regulatory Pharm.D. students have the opportunity to fall date applicants is February 1. At this time, affairs and many related fields within the earn the Master of Business Administration limited external transfer admission to the global pharmaceutical industry. Degree through the selection of manage- P1 year pharmacy is available. For specific ment coursework and innovative practicum information visit the URI Admission website The B.S.P.S. program will have a dedicated experience. Students are eligible to apply for www.uri.edu/admission. FDA certified Good Manufacturing Facility admission to the joint program after their in the new pharmacy building. This facility second professional year. High school record, especially grades in math offers the opportunity to train students with and science, quality of school attended, class state of the art equipment and procedures used Joint Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Sci- rank, SAT/ACT scores, and extra curricular/ throughout the world in pharmaceutical, bio- ence Degree Program (Pharm.D./M.S.) community activities are all considered in logical and cosmetic production. Real world Pharm.D. students may pursue an M.S. de- the selection process. An essay is also re- experiences in for-credit internships and gree in Pharmaceutical Science. Students are quired. A personal interview is required of compensated summer positions are available eligible to apply to this program in the second all sophomores prior to the beginning of the across the globe in world class pharmaceutical semester of their first professional year. If a professional curriculum. and cosmetic producing companies. student is enrolled during summer sessions between the fourth, fifth and sixth years they Advanced placement credit may be granted We also offer the Master of Science and the may complete both degrees simultaneously. to entering freshmen who have completed Doctor of Philosophy Degree as well under advanced coursework in high school and the general heading of Pharmaceutical Sci- For Further Information scored a 3 or better on the CEEB Advanced ences. All students will take core coursework Placement Examination. for each degree and may develop a degree of URI Admissions: 401-874-7100 specialization through the selection of spe- URI Financial Aid: 401-874-2314 Other Programs cialty courses in Medicinal Chemistry, Phar- College of Pharmacy: 401-874-5842 macognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, [email protected] Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) Pharmacokinetics, Phamacoepidemiology www.uri.edu/pharmacy The college recently launched a Bachelor of and Pharmacoeconomics. The B.S.P.S. also Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S.P.S.) connects to an MBA geared toward manage- curriculum designed to lead students toward ment and marketing. careers within the pharmaceutical industry.

University of Rhode Island 201 Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Clinton, SC Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information delivery of quality equitable pharmacy care; encompass a broad range of expectations for who will dedicate their lives to community future pharmacists, ranging from traditional Located in Clinton, SC, Presbyterian College service; and who will provide enlightened dispensing skills to the more concrete aspects is a top-ranked Carnegie One Liberal Arts leadership in addressing the health care needs of pharmaceutical care. College affiliated with Presbyterian Church of a diverse patient population. (USA). The Washington Monthly recently The four-year professional program requires ranked PC #26 among all colleges and The way we live and act in the School of 146 SCH, which includes both required and universities in the United States. The John Pharmacy will be created by those values elective coursework consisting of didactic, Templeton Foundation recognizes PC as a which we have, teach, and live. Our top laboratory, introductory pharmacy practice character-building college that educates the priority is the creation of an environment, op- experiences (IPPE), and advanced phar- whole person, not just the intellect. portunities, and stimuli for faculty, students, macy practice experiences (APPE). The first and practitioners of the profession to learn, three semesters of the professional program One hundred and twenty-nine years after its maintain, and expand upon the knowledge, provide the student with principles in the founding, the stated mission of the college skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences for its students- “to develop... the mental, health care needs of the patients they serve. as well as an understanding of pharmacy physical, moral, and spiritual capacities... Our curriculum is centered on our students practice, medication safety, and health eth- in preparation for... responsible contribu- who assume primary responsibility for their ics. An intensely integrated course sequence, tion to our democratic society and world own educational outcomes; faculty and staff Medication Therapy Management (MTM), community” - and the college motto “Dum serve as mentors and facilitators in a shared is initiated in the spring of the P2 year. This Vivimus Servimus” or “While we live, we partnership with the students. Our interper- 14-course sequence (30 SCH) combines serve” remain the same. sonal relationships are collaborative-defined pharmacotherapy, pharmacology, medicinal as mutual learning and shared creation; we chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and outcome Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy value teamwork and those who are good team sciences in a comprehensive systems-based provides pharmacy education with a liberal members. We value a professional environ- approach for teaching. In conjunction with arts college approach, integrating classroom ment that celebrates individual honor. Our the didactic course work and MTM sequence, learning with practical experience-- empha- commitment to the citizens of the area that an innovative Practice Integrated Laboratory sizing community, valuing each student, and we serve fosters community involvement. Sequence (PILS) provides skills develop- focusing on patient care. Our collective dedication to prepare students ment integrating calculations, dispensing, for both today’s and tomorrow’s practice compounding, sterile products preparation, The School of Pharmacy is located at the encourages us to employ state-of-the-art APhA immunization certification, and clini- center of Clinton in a newly renovated for- technologies in all aspects of our professional cal assessment. The longitudinal, continuous mer retirement facility of the Presbyterian program and to foster innovation through experience of IPPES provide students with Homes of South Carolina. The Center for basic and applied research. weekly pharmacy practice exposure that is Pharmacy Education is a 60,000 square foot integrated within the curriculum. The final facility with labs, classrooms, faculty offices, Curriculum year of the curriculum is devoted to APPEs and congregational student space offering and Capstones I and II where the knowledge a modern technology rich environment. Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy’s gained and skills developed in the previous A clinic operates inside the school, where curriculum is a stimulating, student-centered three years of the curriculum are applied in a pharmacy faculty, students, physicians, and academic environment that values self-anal- “real world” setting. The APPE sequence will patients interact in an environment models ysis, reflection, life-long learning, personal constitute nine one-month rotations, four a teamed approach to health care. and professional growth, and commitment to required and five elective. In keeping with service. The competency-based curriculum the emphasis of service in the School’s mis- Mission/Vision stems from the need to define the outcomes sion, all students will be required to complete of the educational process: what are the fifteen hours of service learning during their The mission of the School of Pharmacy at desirable qualities of a pharmacy school P1 though P3 years. Presbyterian College is to improve the health graduate and what constitutes the essential of South Carolinians and society in general by knowledge base that will enable a graduate to The comprehensive education provided with- developing students with an unwavering ethi- make a successful transition to his/her chosen in the curriculum allows for the development cal foundation who will positively impact the pharmacy field. PCSP’s twelve competencies of a variety of behaviors such as professional

202 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 503 South Broad Street Clinton, SC 29325 864-938-3900 http://pharmacy.presby.edu/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Number interviewed...... NR Course Semester Hours Number accepted...... NR Estimated entering class size...... NR General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated male...... NR Human Anatomy and Physiology...... 6 Estimated female...... NR Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Numbered out-of-state ...... NR General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Physics ...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 3 Economics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Ethics, Philosophy, or Religion ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes History or Political Science...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $60 Psychology or Sociology ...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.25 Public Speaking...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75

PCAT required: Yes Carolina South Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 7 years Interview required: Yes

judgment, commitment to ethical standards, Academic factors that are considered regard- In addition to the factors listed above, compliance with practice regulations, cultur- ing admission include: pre-pharmacy GPA preference is given to applicants who hold al competence, health literacy, and awareness required pre-pharmacy courses (minimum a previous degree, enhance the diversity of of health disparities. All learned skills, com- 2.75), cumulative GPA (minimum 2.5), and the student body, are from South Carolina, petencies, and behaviors allow the students PCAT score. All required pre-pharmacy North Carolina, or Georgia, are from rural to become competent generalist pharmacists courses must be completed with a grade of or underserved areas of South Carolina, or who deliver patient-centered care and func- at least a “C” before matriculation into the complete their pre-pharmacy requirements tion as a member of a multi-disciplinary team professional program. Non-academic fac- at Presbyterian College. of healthcare professionals. tors that are considered regarding admission include: written communication skills, volun- Applicants must submit a Pharmacy College Admission Requirements teerism, leadership experience, professional Application Service (PharmCAS) application exploration, letters of recommendation, and by February 1, 2013. Applicants are also re- Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy interview results. quired to submit a supplemental application employs a holistic admissions philosophy. to School of Pharmacy by February 1, 2013. Both academic factors and non-academic Based upon the above information, ap- Acceptance to the program is conditional factors are considered in selecting applicants plicants will be selected to visit campus for on the applicant’s successful completion for admission. Academic factors are em- an interview. Admission is competitive and of a criminal background check and drug ployed to select applicants who are prepared selection for an interview does not guarantee screen. Students are admitted for the fall to succeed in a rigorous professional curricu- admission. Any student who has completed semester only. lum. Non-academic factors are included to all the pre-pharmacy coursework at Presby- select applicants who will fulfill the mission terian College with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 For Further Information of Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy or above and fulfills all requirements for ad- to improve the health of South Carolinians mission is guaranteed an interview with the Office of Professional and Student Affairs and society in general by developing students School of Pharmacy. The PCSP admissions Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy with an unwavering ethical foundation who interview is a structured interview process 307 North Broad Street will positively impact the delivery of quality that is designed to assess core competencies Clinton, SC 29325 equitable pharmacy care; who will dedicate that are difficult to measure via an application (864) 938-3911 their lives to community service; and who alone. These competencies are: commitment [email protected] will provide enlightened leadership in ad- to the pharmacy profession, communication www.presby.edu/pharmacy dressing the health care needs of a diverse skills, empathy, ethical and moral reasoning, patient population. interpersonal skills, and motivation.

Presbyterian College 203 South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC Branch Campus(es): Greenville, SC Satellite Program(s): None

General Information housing can be obtained by contacting the 4. Serve the life-long learning needs of housing office at 843-792-0394. practicing pharmacists through excel- The South Carolina College of Pharmacy lence in continuing education. (SCCP) is a jointly administered program of Within the SCCP are exceptional service 5. Educate future professional, academic, the University of South Carolina in Columbia and research centers. In 2010, the College and research leaders through the highest and the Medical University of South Carolina established the Kennedy Pharmacy Inno- quality graduate, residency, and fellow- in Charleston. The USC campus of the SCCP vation Center with a $30 million gift from ship programs. is located in the Midlands of South Carolina William and Lou Kennedy. The Center will 6. Seek and welcome students, faculty, and on the campus of a major comprehensive provide enhanced opportunities for students staff members regardless of factors such university. The MUSC campus is located on to explore nontraditional career paths in as gender, race, age, nationality, religion, the coast of South Carolina on the campus of pharmacy that emphasize entrepreneurship or disability, and recognize the benefits a major medical center. With the combined and innovation. of diversity. resources of an academic health sciences center and a large comprehensive university The College also has a Center for Medica- Curriculum we offer premier pharmacy education that tion Safety, a Center for Drug Discovery and extends throughout the state, provides na- a Center for Cellulary Death, Injury, and The curriculum leading to the entry-level tional leadership and conducts pioneering Regeneration and participates in the Center Pharm.D. consists of a minimum of two research. A campus in the Upstate of South for Translational Cancer Therapeutics. Each years of prepharmacy coursework followed Carolina, based at the Greenville Hospital of these centers is headed by a prominent by four years of professional curriculum in System University Medical Center opened senior scientist. The College is also home to the College. in August 2011. the Palmetto Poison Center, which serves the entire state of South Carolina. Once admitted, the student embarks on a The SCCP admits 110 students on the USC four-year program, the first three of which campus and 80 students on the MUSC cam- The SCCP Doctor of Pharmacy program is involve the basic pharmaceutical and health pus. Up to 25 students can complete their approved by the South Carolina Commission sciences courses necessary for proper orienta- 3rd and 4th years on the Greenville campus. of Higher Education. For more information tion to the profession as well as introductory There is a single application process for ad- please go to www.sccp.sc.edu. pharmacy practice experiences. The fourth mission to USC or MUSC campuses. and final year consists of advanced pharmacy Mission/Vision practice experiences, which are devoted to The USC campus of the SCCP is located in firmly establishing the students’ knowledge the David R. Coker Life Sciences Building on “Improving Health through Leadership base in the areas of diseases and drug therapy Sumter Street on the 200-year old University and Innovation in Pharmacy Education, disease state management and pharmaceuti- campus in downtown Columbia, just 3 1/2 Research, and Patient Care.” cal care through a broad range of practical blocks south of the State Capitol. The MUSC experience in a variety of patient care settings. campus, which is located on the peninsula of The South Carolina College of Pharmacy is historic Charleston, is also rich in heritage. a statewide education, research, and service The Pharm.D. curriculum offers three elec- The College of Pharmacy is located on the institution that maximizes its resources to: tive tracks, in community pharmacy, pre- south end of the campus bounded by Cal- 1. Educate pharmacy students to become residency training, and nuclear pharmacy. houn Street. There are several forms of hous- leaders in meeting the pharmacy care ing available on the USC campus, including needs of our citizens and the public More details about the curriculum can be co-ed accommodations and married student we serve. found at www.sccp.sc.edu. housing. Details on housing information 2. Conduct exceptional and innovative may be obtained by contacting the University research to improve health care, guide Admission Requirements Residential Life and Administration Office population-level drug policy, and en- at 803-777-4129. MUSC does not provide hance pharmacy education. The prepharmacy requirements of the cur- on-campus housing. The Student Life Center riculum leading to the entry level Pharm.D. 3. Provide pharmacy services that are operates a housing office to assist students models in advancing the practice of degree in pharmacy may be taken at any in relocating to Charleston. Information pharmacy and improving health care. accredited college. All courses must be regarding current availability of off-campus completed with a grade of at least a “C” (2.0)

204 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-4151 Charleston, SC 29425 843-792-8450 www.sccp.sc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 315 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 201 Estimated entering class size: ...... 190 English Literature/Composition...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 37% General Chemistry Lab ...... 2 Estimated female (%): ...... 63% General Chemistry Lecture...... 6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 24% Organic Chemistry Lab ...... 2 Organic Chemistry Lecture...... 6 Biology...... 6 Biology Lab ...... 2 Application Process and Requirements Physics lecture...... 6 Anatomy/Physiology Lecture ...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Calculus...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Statistics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Economics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $95 Psychology...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Interpersonal Communication/ Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Public Speaking...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported

Electives (Humanities/Social Sciences) . . . . . 9 PCAT required: Yes Carolina South Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Interview required: Yes

for consideration. The USC campus offers Applicants should apply online by going to For Further Information the prepharmacy curriculum and interested the SCCP website at http://sccp.sc.edu. In- students may apply through the USC Admis- dividuals may apply beginning July 1. The Doctor of Pharmacy Program sions Office. The prepharmacy curriculum is online processing fee is payable by electronic Application not available on the MUSC campus. check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) Mrs. Sue Coates only. The application fee for the South Admissions Specialist Admission to the SCCP is competitive and Carolina College of Pharmacy is $95.00 (US Office of Enrollment Services is based on the applicant’s completion of dollars). The deadline for completed applica- Medical University of South Carolina prepharmacy requirements. Academic tions is January 5. 41 Bee Street, PO Box 250203 record (minimum GPA 2.5), letters of Charleston, SC 29425-2301 recommendation, interview evaluations Other Programs 843-792-8722 or 800-846-8896 (formal/informal), PCAT, honors/awards, [email protected] extracurricular activities, pharmacy work In addition to the Pharm.D. degree, the SCCP experience/exposure, and student personal offers several graduate degree programs. The Curriculum and other SCCP information statement concerning their goals for a career Columbia campus offers M.S. and Ph.D. pro- Dean’s Office in pharmacy. Applicants must take the PCAT grams in pharmaceutical science and phar- SCCP and have official scores reported prior to the maceutical health outcomes sciences. Both University of South Carolina Campus end of the application period, on or before campuses offer the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Columbia, SC 29208 January 5th. Applicants must provide an of- Sciences and a dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. degree 803-777-4151 ficial copy of all college transcripts including option. A dual Pharm.D./MBA degree pro- all grades for courses taken through the fall gram is offered on the MUSC and the USC Medical University of South Carolina semester prior to the application deadline. campuses, in conjunction with The Citadel Campus As a state-supported institution, preference and the Darla Moore School of Business, Charleston, SC 29425 will be given to in-state applicants. In-State respectively. On the MUSC campus, students 843-792-3115 students are defined for admission purposes can enroll in a concurrent M.S. in Clinical as South Carolina residents and any non- Research degree program. South Carolina resident attending a South Carolina college or university.

South Carolina College of Pharmacy 205 South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Brookings, SD Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information students. A variety of off-campus housing is ences. The professional courses include a also available near campus. solid foundation of pharmaceutical science South Dakota State University (SDSU) is one courses as well as a comprehensive sequence of six institutions forming the State System Mission/Vision of therapeutics and professional practice of Higher Education. Approximately 13,000 courses. The application of drug knowledge students are enrolled in the eight colleges of The legislature established South Dakota and basic science to resolve problems of drug the University, which includes: agriculture State University as the Comprehensive Land- distribution and patient care is emphasized and biological sciences, arts and sciences, Grant University to meet the needs of the throughout the curriculum. Students have education and human sciences, engineer- Sate and region by providing undergraduate an opportunity to apply their knowledge to ing, nursing, pharmacy, university college, and graduate programs of instruction in the pharmacy practice situations in a series of and the graduate school. The University is liberal arts and sciences and professional edu- introductory practice experiences and in a located in Brookings, a city of about 22,000 cation in agriculture, education, engineering, 40-week series of advanced practice experi- located on the eastern edge of South Dakota. family and consumer sciences, nursing, ences in a number of patient care settings. The city provides a wide array of professional pharmacy, and other courses or programs These settings include: the patient care area of and retail services as well as excellent recre- as the Board of Regents may determine. hospitals, nursing homes, community phar- ational facilities. South Dakota State University is unique macies, hospital pharmacies, Indian Health within the South Dakota System of Higher Service facilities and clinic pharmacies. The University atmosphere at SDSU offers Education because of its comprehensive land numerous opportunities to participate in a grant mission. The mission of the College Admission Requirements wide variety of extracurricular and social of Pharmacy is also unique in the State and activities such as music, theater, varsity ath- is to prepare pharmacy graduates capable High school seniors and college transfer letics, intramural sports, ROTC and dozens of providing high quality patient-centered students may apply for admission to the of clubs and special interest groups. A varied and population-based pharmacist care to prepharmacy program. Applicants to preph- program of music, films, lectures and other the people of South Dakota, the region, the armacy are encouraged to apply at least six entertainment events are provided through nation, and the world. The College further months prior to expected attendance date. several planning groups of students and seeks to advance societal wellbeing and the Early application allows sufficient time to faculty. Pharmacy students also have op- profession of pharmacy through research, process materials and to arrange for housing, portunities to participate in the activities of scholarship, and graduate education. financial aid and orientation. The require- the Academy of Student Pharmacists, Kappa ments for admission: Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Rho Curriculum Chi, and American Association of Pharma- As a freshman to SDSU: ceutical Scientists. The College of Pharmacy offers a four-year 1. A “C” average in the following required plan of professional program courses lead- high school courses: English (4 years), SDSU believes that the group living situation ing to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Mathematics (3 years), Laboratory sci- found in the residence halls is a valuable degree. Completion of math, science, English ence (3 years), Social science (3 years), educational experience. composition, speech, and economics courses Fine arts (1 year); as outlined in the prepharmacy curriculum 2. and either: In keeping with this philosophy, all students is required prior to enrollment in the profes- • rank in the top 60% of our high school who are less than two years beyond high sional program. Students may be admitted graduating class; or school graduation are required to live in as freshmen or transfer students into pre- • have an ACT composite score of at least university housing. Single and double rooms pharmacy at SDSU, or may apply as transfer 18; or are available. Students residing in university students for the professional program if they • earn a GPA of at least a 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. facilities eat at university food services. Sev- have completed the required prepharmacy eral plans for participation in food service courses. The professional program is de- As a transfer student to SDSU: are available to accommodate individual signed to prepare all students for the practice 1. Students are considered transfer stu- eating patterns. Four-bedroom apartments of pharmacy in a variety of professional set- dents if they have college credits from for single students are available as well as one tings. In addition, by a proper selection of an accredited institution and are six and two-bedroom apartments for married electives, students may prepare for graduate or more months beyond high school study in the pharmaceutical or clinical sci- graduation.

206 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Avera Health and Science Center, #133 Box 2202C Brookings, SD 57007 605-688-6197 www.sdstate.edu/pha

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed:...... 119 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 95 Estimated entering class size: ...... 80 General Biology with Lab...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 31% General Chemistry 1 & 2 with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 69% Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 with Labs...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 48% Human Anatomy with Lab...... 4 Human Physiology with Lab...... 4 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Calculus...... 5 Application Process and Requirements English Composition 1 & 2 ...... 6 Public Speaking...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: No Macroeconomics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $0 Expected GPA: 3.6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 33rd percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Interview required: Yes

2. Transfer students who have completed Other Programs 24 or more semester credits are eligible for admission to SDSU if they have a 2.0 Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.S., Ph.D.) or higher cumulative GPA and are in Satisfactory completion of the pharmaceuti- Dakota South good standing with their most recently cal sciences portion of the Pharm.D. cur- attended school. riculum and the University general education 3. Students under age 24 who have earned core curriculum is confirmed through the fewer than 24 semester college credits awarding of a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sci- must meet the freshman admission ences after the second year of the professional requirements as outlined above. program. The Department of Pharmaceutical To the professional program: Sciences also offers Doctor of Philosophy To be consider for admission to the profes- (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Courses sional program, applicants must: and research opportunities are available in 1. be able to complete the required preph- medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, and armacy math, science, English compo- pharmacology and are designed to prepare sition, speech, and economics courses the graduate for careers in research and listed in the prepharmacy curriculum teaching. prior to entering the professional program For Further Information 2. submit a professional program applica- tion by February 1 College of Pharmacy Box 2202C 3. include a transcript of all post-second- ary course work SDSU Brookings, SD 57007 4. submit documentation of component 605-688-6197 and composite scores of either ACT www3.sdstate.edu/pha/index.cfm or SAT taken prior to college or PCAT 5. if selected for the interview phase, ap- pear for an interview at the College of Pharmacy.

South Dakota State University 207 Belmont University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Nashville, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information cal underpinnings. The College of Pharmacy’s completion of a secondary application. A vision is to become a nationally-recognized minimum GPA of 2.7 is required for con- Established in 1890, Belmont University is practice and leadership center in pharmacy sideration. a comprehensive, Level VI university that for training and supporting competent, com- melds scholarship and service to form the passionate practitioners committed to life- The college uses a rolling admissions process core of a distinctively rigorous liberal arts long professional improvement and service. and early completion of the application pro- and professional education community. Oc- cess is encouraged. Selection criteria include cupying 75 acres in the heart of Nashville, Curriculum prior academic performance, letters of refer- Tennessee, Belmont enrolls 7, 000 students ence, Pharmacy College Admissions Test studying in more than 70 undergraduate and The College of Pharmacy at Belmont Univer- (PCAT) scores, service activities, interviews, graduate major areas. sity offers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy and a passion for pharmacy. degree program, following completion of The College of Pharmacy was established in required pre-professional coursework, that The pre-pharmacy curriculum is similar to 2007, joining Belmont’s other health sciences trains students to serve patients compassion- other health care professional preparation programs in nursing, social work, physical ately and to manage a variety of healthcare and intends to give the student the best pos- therapy, and occupational therapy programs. systems and personnel effectively. sible background to pharmacy. The 64 se- Belmont University’s mission extends into mester hours of pre-pharmacy requirements health care and to full participation in the re- The curriculum develops competent general- may be taken at Belmont University or any gion’s powerful health sector. Nashville, Ten- ist pharmacists ready to meet the demands of regionally-accredited college or university. nessee is the seat of state government and is a entry-level practice based on a broad, solid All prerequisite courses must be completed economic center for the southeastern United grounding in the basic and clinical sciences, prior to matriculation into Belmont Univer- States, serving as home to international and epistemologies and values that define con- sity College of Pharmacy. All prerequisite national corporations. temporary pharmacy practice. Experiential courses must be completed with a grade of components span all four years of the pro- “C” (2.0) or better or credited by receiving Reflecting its rich heritage, Belmont Univer- gram and take advantage of Belmont Univer- Advanced Placement (AP) high school credit. sity strives to be a place that enables students, sity’s close proximity to Vanderbilt University Possible exemptions are decided by the Assis- faculty, staff and communities to achieve their Medical Center, Hospital Corporation of tant Dean for Student Affairs in consultation greatest dreams, giving credence to its theme, America (HCA) facilities, the Veteran’s Ad- with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs “from here to anywhere.” ministration, and other community-based and the University Registrar. practice sites, including chain and indepen- Mission/Vision dent retail pharmacy facilities. For Further Information

Belmont University is a student-centered Unique to Belmont University’s Doctor of www.belmont.edu/pharmacy Christian community providing an academi- Pharmacy program is the curricular con- cally challenging education that empowers centrations component which allow students men and women from diverse backgrounds to focus their studies beyond the curricular to engage and transform the world with dis- core in one of five areas: pharmacotherapy, ciplined intelligence, compassion, courage management, information management, and faith. Belmont University strives to be a interdisciplinary care delivery, and missions/ leader among teaching universities, bringing public health. Students choose to complete together the best liberal arts and professional elective didactic and experiential courses education in a community based on service across years 2-4 in one of these key areas of and scholarship. contemporary pharmacy practice.

The Belmont University College of Phar- Admission Requirements macy is dedicated to rigorous and purposeful teaching, scholarship, service and leadership Applications must be submitted using Phar- in pharmacy in accordance to the University’s macy College Application Service (Pharm- learning objectives and Christian-based ethi- CAS), and Belmont University requires

208 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212 615-460-6746 www.belmont.edu/pharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 224 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 170 Estimated entering class size: ...... 76 Literature ...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 39% English Composition...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 61% Writing Emphasis Course ...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 61% Biology with Labs...... 8 General Physics with Lab...... 4 General (inorganic) Chemistry with Lab . . . 8 General Organic Chemistry with Lab. . . . .8 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General or Health Economics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social Science...... 9 Supplemental application fee: $50 Electives...... 6 Expected GPA: 3.3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.7 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.7 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 5 years Interview required: Yes Tennessee

Belmont University 209 East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Johnson City, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite program: None

General Information creative scholars devoted to the discovery, posure to more complex pharmacology and integration and dissemination of knowledge therapeutics situations. Third year students East Tennessee State University (ETSU), the in the clinical and pharmaceutical sciences. refine the ability to learn independently and flagship health sciences institution of the Ten- function as members of an interdisciplinary nessee Board of Regents system, is a doctoral The College of Pharmacy is committed to health care team in a rapidly changing health research intensive educational institution the education of pharmacists of the high- care environment. The fourth professional located in Johnson City, Tennessee with an est ethical and professional standards to year focuses on experiential education, where enrollment of nearly 15,000 students. The deliver competent and compassionate students function under the supervision of Academic Health Sciences Center is the uni- pharmaceutical care. A diverse and dynamic preceptors in patient care settings. During versity’s infrastructure that unites the various educational environment produces students this final year, students refine the skills nec- health professions programs including the who are practitioners, health professionals, essary to apply all the abilities and attitudes Quillen College of Medicine, College of and providers of humanitarian service to a acquired earlier in the program. Nursing, College of Public Health, College of global community. Graduates will be dedi- Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, cated to life-long learning, developing new Admission Requirements and the Gatton College of Pharmacy. The knowledge, advancing standards of practice, Health Sciences Center strives to stimulate and integrating physical, mental, social and Admission to the Gatton College of Phar- close interdisciplinary collaboration in edu- spiritual dimensions of health. macy is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. Perma- cation, research, and service in partnership nent Resident VISA holders, and persons with surrounding rural communities. Curriculum who have been granted political or refugee asylum. Application to the College is made The Gatton College of Pharmacy was created The Gatton College of Pharmacy offers a through the Pharmacy College Application in 2005 as a tuition and privately funded 4-year course of study leading to the Doctor Service (PharmCAS). Applications will not model that obviated the need for state fund- of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The curricu- be reviewed until all required materials are ing. The College is physically located on lum is designed to develop critical thinking received (i.e., PCAT scores, letters of refer- the campus of the J.H. Quillen Veteran’s and problem solving skills in the student. ence as specified below and a supplemental Administration Center and is housed in a Empathy, appreciation for the patient, ethics, application). newly-renovated building that appears on values, attitudes, and professionalism will the historical register. Enrollment is limited be developed and cultivated in a graduated Applicants must complete all specified pre- to 80 students per class as the College believes manner as the student progresses through requisite undergraduate coursework with a the small class size facilitates close personal the program. Students are given a framework minimum passing grade of “C-.” Only courses attention from faculty and staff, and promotes upon which to develop skills, progressing taken at a college or university accredited by a caring and mutually supportive atmosphere from dependent to independent learners a regional accrediting agency recognized by in which to learn. and practitioners. The philosophy of the the U.S. Department of Education will be curricular design involves spiraling through accepted. All prerequisite coursework must The Gatton College of Pharmacy is fully related information sequentially at greater be completed prior to enrollment; however, accredited by the Accrediting Council on and greater depth to increase learning and students who will have completed prerequi- Pharmacy Education. retention. sites by the end of the spring semester prior to enrollment will be more competitive for Mission/Vision The first professional year concentrates on admission. the biomedical sciences with an emphasis The mission of the Gatton College of Phar- on developing critical thinking and laying All applicants are required to report PCAT macy is to provide a comprehensive and pro- a comprehensive and scientific foundation scores to PharmCAS by the deadline specified gressive education that prepares pharmacists for the clinical sciences taught later in the on the College’s website. PCAT scores must to assume an active role in providing skilled, curriculum. In the second professional year, be taken within 3 years of the application ethical, and compassionate patient care that courses concentrate on further development deadline in order to be considered. improves the health and quality of life of of problem-solving ability with less well- residents in Northeast Tennessee and rural defined problems, critical analysis of the At least two letters of reference are required. Appalachia. The College achieves its mission biomedical literature and research design, Letters of reference are to be submitted by maintaining a community of active and acquiring drug information skills, and ex- through PharmCAS (refer to PharmCAS

210 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Box 70436 Johnson City, TN 37614 423-439-2068 www.etsu.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 175 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 145 Estimated entering class size: ...... 81 General Biology with Lab (applicable Estimated male (%): ...... 40% toward science degree)...... 4 Microbiology with Lab (applicable toward Estimated female (%): ...... 60% science degree)...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 38% Biology Elective (applicable toward science degree; physiology highly recommended). . . . 3 General Chemistry with Lab (applicable toward science degree)...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Organic Chemistry with Lab (applicable toward science degree)...... 8 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes General Physics with Lab (applicable toward Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 science degree)...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes Calculus...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Statistics ...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.0 Economics...... 3 Composition ...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Oral Communication...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported Additional Writing or Oral Communication. . 3 PCAT required: Yes Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Humanities...... 9 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years General Elective (science course recommended). 3 Interview required: Yes

for instructions). One letter MUST be from For Further Information a science faculty member who taught the student at the applicant’s collegiate institu- Applicants are encouraged to visit the Gatton tion. A pre-health committee letter may be College of Pharmacy website at www.etsu. accepted in lieu of the faculty letter. The edu/pharmacy or to contact the Office of second letter may be from someone of the Admissions at [email protected]. applicant’s choosing; however, letters from family members, friends, clergy, and political office holders (who otherwise are not familiar with the applicant) will not be accepted. Ap- plicants are encouraged to have the second letter be from an individual who is capable of attesting to the applicant’s potential as a future health care professional. Letters from employers, especially if the employer is a Tennessee pharmacist, are also encouraged.

The Gatton College of Pharmacy gives pref- erence to applicants who are residents of Tennessee and residents of our contiguous Appalachian service area, and to applicants who are interested in our emphasis on the practice of rural pharmacy.

Applicants applying as permanent residents, refugees, or political asylees are required to submit proof of eligibility.

East Tennessee State University 211 Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Nashville, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information business administration, bachelor of music in student pharmacists. The Integrated Bio- music education, bachelor of science in nurs- medical Sciences (IBS) laboratory will engage Lipscomb University was established in 1891, ing degrees, and graduate degrees in Bible, student pharmacists in laboratory exercises, by David Lipscomb and James A. Harding. business, conflict management, counseling experiments, and simulations that supple- Their goal was to create a premier educa- and education. Lipscomb also offers the ment and enhance didactic material in the tional institution that aspired to academic Doctor of Pharmacy degree. biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. The excellence, regarding Christian teachings IBS laboratory is designed with appropriate as the foundation for learning. This goal re- The College of Pharmacy is housed in the safety precautions to contain state-of-the-art mains our guiding mission today. Lipscomb Burton Health Sciences Building. The physi- research equipment in order to characterize University is affiliated with the churches of cal facility design was created to facilitate the biochemical, physiological, or pharmaco- Christ. interaction among administration, faculty, logical basis of drug discovery, formulation, and student pharmacists. Large lecture halls disposition, and response. The IBS laboratory At Lipscomb, faculty and students come are located on each floor of the pharmacy can accommodate 32 student pharmacists. together to create an environment for en- building, in which state of the art education Additionally, student pharmacists may have thusiastic faith-informed learning that is technology is deployed to support various opportunity to work with research faculty kindled for a lifetime. In this challenging types of student learning approaches and and lab personnel in electives to broaden academic environment, students are called preferences. Screens are strategically placed their range of career options. The patient to think critically and appreciatively about to provide optimal visual aids for student assessment laboratory will be utilized in the the wonders of the world around them... and pharmacist learning. Each lecture hall can teaching of physical assessment skills, patient encouraged to find their own unique and accommodate 80 student pharmacists. counseling, and other patient focused skills special role in this world. such as immunization techniques. Medium sized class rooms are located on two Lipscomb strives to allow strong leadership floors and will provide versatile classroom Mission/Vision and devoted service come together in each space and can accommodate 40 student one of us. We challenge students to grow to pharmacists. Small group study rooms are The mission for the Lipscomb University Col- become better leaders, bringing their faith equipped with AV capability to facilitate lege of Pharmacy is to provide an educational to their communities and professions, and learning, case presentations, simulations, environment characterized by academic leading the way in humble service to others. and reflective exercises. Small group study excellence and Christian faith, where student This legacy is served by over 45,000 alumni. rooms are ideal for breakout sessions for pharmacists are prepared to advance the discussion and projects, providing an envi- profession and optimize patient medication Lipscomb is located in a beautiful, quiet ronment for developing the students’ ability outcomes in an ethical and compassionate neighborhood, just four miles away from to work in team based learning functions. manner. vibrant downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Open-space areas are located on the lower From the peaceful sanctuary of our 65-acre level of the building and will be used for Curriculum campus to the lively and enriching city center critical thinking discussions. These rooms in only a few minutes, it’s literally the best of are capable of being arranged in a variety of The goal of the Lipscomb University Col- both worlds. settings (maintaining AV capability) to allow lege of Pharmacy curriculum supports the for simultaneous small group study sessions, College’s mission to provide an educational Students from many geographic locations student pharmacist meetings, continuing experience that demands academic excel- and diverse backgrounds come together to education meetings, and community events. lence in the classroom and the practice set- learn, grow, socialize, build relationships, ex- ting coupled with an ongoing demonstration plore their faith and create successful futures. The Pharmaceutical Dispensing Laboratory of Christian values. Through a combination Nearly 2,600 undergraduate students and just is equipped to develop the student pharma- of educational experiences ranging from under 500 graduate students are enrolled at cists’ pharmaceutical compounding skills and basic science coursework to direct patient Lipscomb University, with a dream of what aseptic techniques. Student pharmacists will interactions, these curricular experiences will they will do in life, and more importantly, the learn in a simulated environment to develop prepare student pharmacists to: kind of person they will be in life. Lipscomb their dispensing, compounding, and patient offers more than 130 programs of study in 47 counseling skills. The Pharmaceutical Dis- • Optimize medication outcomes in an ethi- majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of pensing Laboratory can accommodate 44 cal and compassionate manner;

212 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 One University Park Drive Nashville, TN 37204 615-966-7160 http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 180 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 131 Estimated entering class size: ...... 78 General Chemistry with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Organic Chemistry with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 58% Physics with Lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 40% Biology with Lab ...... 8 Calculus (for science majors) ...... 3 Statistics (not business statistics)...... 3 English Composition I and II...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Speech/Communications...... 3 Economics (Micro/Macro) ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Electives (Must include six hours of humanities Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 electives, six hours of social sciences electives, Supplemental application required: Yes and eight hours of other electives) ...... 20 Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not applicable PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 45th percentile (composite); 30th percentile (subject areas) Oldest PCAT scores considered: No limit Interview required: Yes

• Satisfy pre-licensure requirements of of additional coursework is preferred. Boards of Pharmacy; Pre-pharmacy prerequisites will allow the • Develop student pharmacists into effective candidate to show a balance in the sciences practitioners with excellent patient care as well as undergraduate general education skills; requirements. In addition, candidates will • Manage ethical, cultural, and socioeco- be evaluated for intellectual, social, and nomic challenges the student pharmacist professional attributes needed to function as will encounter throughout everyday a pharmacist. Criminal background checks practice. will be required at critical points during ma- triculation through the curriculum. Student pharmacists will participate in in- troductory and advanced pharmacy practice Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy experiences as they progress through the cur- utilizes a rolling admissions process. Appli- riculum. These experiences will be located in cants are strongly encouraged to apply early. a variety of practice settings, most of which Tennessee will be located on the Nashville area. These All applications for the entry-level Pharm.D. experiences will provide student pharmacists program must be submitted to and processed the opportunity for direct patient interac- by Pharmacy College Application Service tions as a member of an interdisciplinary (www.pharmcas.org). healthcare team. The admissions process involves a holistic Admission Requirements approach, and includes an evaluation of the GPA in pre-pharmacy courses, analysis of the Information regarding admissions to Lip- trends in science and math courses, scores on scomb University College of Pharmacy can the PCAT exam, four letters of recommenda- be found at www.pharmacy.lipscomb.edu. tion, a writing exercise and an interview to determine communication skills, maturity, Pre-pharmacy requirements consistent with early indications of professionalism, and ACPE Standards have been established and, profession perspective. Attempts to assess at a minimum, 66 semester hours of academic character, integrity, and motivation are made. success in pre-pharmacy undergraduate studies will be required. The completion

Lipscomb University 213 South College School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Knoxville, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information encourages academic attainment, inspires One letter must be submitted by the appli- professionalism, motivates service, creates cant’s pre-professional adviser at the college South College is a private, co-educational, a commitment to life-long learning, fosters or university where the applicant completed non-sectarian that innovation, sustains a culture of cooperation the pre-pharmacy curriculum or by a faculty has been part of the fabric of downtown and collaboration, promotes leadership, and member who taught the applicant in the pre- Knoxville since 1882. The institution em- recognizes academic inquiry and freedom. pharmacy curriculum. It is preferred that braces the higher education mission triad of one letter be submitted by a pharmacist who teaching, scholarly contribution, and service. Curriculum supervised the applicant in an employee or Consistent with its long history, the institu- volunteer capacity. One letter may be submit- tion places primary emphasis on providing Pharm.D. Curriculum ted by any person chosen by the applicant, quality undergraduate and graduate educa- The South College School of Pharmacy of- except that the letter may not be from a tional opportunities and associated student fers a 3 calendar year Doctor of Pharmacy member of the applicant’s family, whether support services, for the intellectual, social, curriculum. The curriculum is dynamic and related by blood or marriage. and professional development of a diverse will be modified over time in keeping with student body. best educational practices and in response to Submit Required Applications evaluation by the Accreditation Council for Applying to the South College School of Throughout its history, South College has en- Pharmacy Education. Please visit our Web Pharmacy requires submission of the follow- deavored to provide challenging educational site for a full course listing. ing applications: opportunities for students in the business, 1. The applicant must participate in the health professions, education, and legal fields. Admission Requirements Pharmacy College Application Ser- The college has achieved a high level of suc- vice (PharmCAS) conducted by the cess during peer reviews from institutional/ To be considered for admission, an ap- American Association of Colleges of programmatic accrediting agencies, federal plicant must have a minimum cumulative Pharmacy. www.pharmcas.org and state agencies, and independent audits. grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in 2. The applicant must complete and submit all coursework from all colleges or universi- the South College School of Pharmacy Mission/Vision ties attended. A grade of “C” or higher in Supplemental Application. each course is required for the following Mission pre-pharmacy courses taken at a college or The supplemental application is required of The mission of the South College School of university that is accredited by a regional ac- all applicants to the South College Pharm.D. Pharmacy is to educate pharmacy students creditation agency that is recognized by the Program. This is in addition to the Pharm- to be highly qualified pharmacy practitioners United States Department of Education. All CAS application. Your application to the who will provide competent pharmacy care science and math courses must be completed Pharm.D. Program is not complete, and with advocacy and compassion in order to within a seven (7) year period from the time cannot be processed, until we receive your meet the healthcare needs of individuals and of application. Any non-science or elective supplemental application. diverse populations. courses completed more than seven (7) years from the time of application may be accepted A single, nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars Vision after further review. Please see the Prerequi- ($50.00) is charged for processing the South The South College School of Pharmacy will site Course requirements listed on this page. College School of Pharmacy Supplemental provide an environment that fosters excel- Application. The supplemental application, lence among pharmacy students and faculty, Complete the PCAT along with the $50.00 application fee (check and that achieves the profession of pharmacy The South College School of Pharmacy re- or money order made payable to South vision for education, research, service, and quires applicants to complete the Pharmacy College), should be returned to: School of patient care. College Admission Test (PCAT) within three Pharmacy, South College, 400 Goody’s Lane, years of the date of application to the School Knoxville, Tennessee 37922. Values of Pharmacy. Excellence among pharmacy students and The South College School of Pharmacy faculty will be achieved through an environ- Obtain Letters of Recommendation Supplemental Application collects basic ment that respects the individual, values di- The South College School of Pharmacy demographic information and information versity, instills integrity and ethical behavior, requires three letters of recommendation. needed for statistical reporting to the U.S.

214 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 400 Goody’s Lane Knoxville, TN 37922 865-251-1800 www.southcollegetn.edu

Required Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 129 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 49 Estimated entering class size: ...... 37 General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 35% Anatomy and Physiology with Lab . . . . . 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 65% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 58% Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Physics with Lab...... 4 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 English Composition...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Speech Communication ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Economics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Electives in Humanities...... 9 Supplemental application fee: $50 Electives in Social/Behavioral Sciences. . . .9 Expected GPA: 3.25 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 20th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Department of Education. This application For Further Information also contains a series of questions designed to provide a more comprehensive view of the Wayne Tarrants applicant by gathering information that is Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for not contained in the PharmCAS application. Student Services Additional information about PharmCAS 865-288-5870 is available on the American Association [email protected] of Colleges of Pharmacy website at www. aacp.org. Diane Smith Admissions Coordinator Technical Requirements also exist 865-288-5871 The applicant must participate (at the appli- [email protected] cant’s expense) in an on-campus interview with representatives of the Admissions Mailing Address:

Committee of the South College School of South College School of Pharmacy Tennessee Pharmacy. 400 Goody’s Lane Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 Other Programs

Programs offered include master’s of health science in Physician Assistant Studies, bac- calaureate programs in Nursing, Teacher Education (K-6), Business, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Health Science, and Pharma- ceutical Science, programs in , Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Assisting, Accounting, Business, Paralegal Studies, and Criminal Justice, and certificate programs in and Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education (K-6).

South College 215 Union University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Jackson, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Union University is an academic community, The vision for Union University’s School of affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Conven- Pharmacy is established in congruence with Union University is a private, four-year, tion, equipping students to think Christianly the University’s core values (Christ-centered, coeducational liberal arts-based university and serve faithfully in ways consistent with its excellence-driven, people-focused, and in Jackson, Tennessee with an enrollment of core values of being Christ-centered, people- future-directed) and the standards found over 3,300 undergraduate and graduate stu- focused, excellence-driven, and future- in the 2006 Joint Commission of Pharmacy dents from 44 states in the United States and directed. These values shape its identity as Practitioners (JCPP) Future Vision of Phar- 36 nations. Union offers over 90 programs of an institution which prioritizes liberal arts macy Practice vision statement noted in the undergraduate study within 23 major areas. based enhanced Accreditation Standards and Guidelines Both undergraduate and graduate students by professional and graduate programs. for the Professional Program in Pharmacy benefit from a student to faculty ratio of 11:1. The academic community is composed of Leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Graduate programs include programs of qualified faculty, staff, and students working study such as Pharmacy, Nursing, Education, together in a caring, grace-filled environment Curriculum Business, Christian Studies, and Intercultural conducive to the development of character, Studies. servant leadership, and cultural engagement. The curriculum at Union University is a four year course of study with the initial two and Founded in 1823, Union University is the The mission of the Union University School one-half years of study consisting of didac- oldest institution affiliated with the Southern of Pharmacy is to develop compassionate, tic, small-group and introductory practice Baptist Convention. Union University’s main comprehensively trained practitioners who experiences. The remaining one and one-half campus is located on a beautiful 290-acre are equipped to meet the immediate and years consists of ten one-month advanced site in North Jackson. A satellite campus is future demands of pharmaceutical science practice experiences and three months of located on 14 acres in Germantown, Tennes- and patient care in an ever changing health focused small group electives and required see. In 2009, Union University was named care environment. courses. The completion of basic sciences one of the South’s top tier universities for courses in the pre-requisites allows the cur- the 13th straight year by the U.S. News & The vision of the Union University School of riculum to expose students to pharmacy World Report. Pharmacy is to: specific concepts and course work early on in their academic experience. The University has recently finished a new • provide a Christ-centered environment building in May of 2010, that houses state- that focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, Admission Requirements of-the-art simulation labs and classrooms and moral development of students in dedicated exclusively to pharmacy educa- committing themselves to the service and Information regarding admission to Union tion. The architectural plans include a 60,000 needs of society University’s School of Pharmacy can be square foot building that houses 25-30 faculty • promote an excellence-driven academic found at www.uu.edu/programs/pharmacy/ offices, faculty and student conference rooms, culture that instills knowledge and ad- admissions/. student breakout rooms, several classrooms vances understanding of biomedical, each accommodating 60-70 students, student pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/ admin- Admission to the School of Pharmacy is by application labs, a drug information center, istrative, and clinical sciences committee action, based on the overall record and a research lab for the faculty. • develop pharmacy students as practitio- and academic performance on pre-pharmacy ners who are people-focused in providing requirements, Pharmacy College Admission Mission/Vision optimum, interdisciplinary care based on Test (PCAT) scores, an interview, writing evidence and best-practice standards sample, and letters of recommendation. Po- Union University provides Christ-centered • support an academic environment that tential students must complete the required education that promotes excellence and char- fosters the future-directed growth of hours of undergraduate work to be eligible acter development in service to Church and students and faculty as it relates to educa- for admission. society. Union students will serve not only tion, practice, research, and scholarship the citizens of Madison County and the State initiatives of Tennessee but will serve both nationally and internationally through various medical mission opportunities.

216 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1050 Union University Drive Jackson TN 38305-3697 731-661-5081 www.uu.edu/academics/sop

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 102 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 68 Estimated entering class size: ...... 60 Biology or Zoology I & II ...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 44% General Chemistry I & II...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 56% Organic Chemistry I & II...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 44% Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II. . . . 8 Physics I...... 4 Microbiology...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 Written Composition I & II...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Communications/Speech...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Humanities Electives...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes Social Sciences Electives...... 6 Supplemental application fee: $50 General Electives ...... 3 Expected GPA: 2.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not reported Interview required: Yes

For Further Information

Pharmacy Admission Coordinator Union University School of Pharmacy 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-661-5910 www.uu.edu/academics/sop Tennessee

Union University 217 The University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Memphis, TN Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of settings. The College of Pharmacy offers pharmaceutical sciences and health sci- continuing education for pharmacists. The ences administration. The Pharm.D./Ph.D. The mission of the University of Tennessee College maintains excellence and diversity dual program requires approximately seven College of Pharmacy is to provide profes- among its students, faculty, staff, and pro- years to complete. The Pharm.D. portion of sional, graduate, and postgraduate education, grams. the program will be completed during the conduct pharmaceutical and biomedical first four years, after which students will be research, and deliver pharmaceutical care Curriculum eligible to take the State Board of Pharmacy and public services. examination and receive their pharmacists’ The College of Pharmacy offers the Pharm.D. license. The University of Tennessee Health Science degree, the Dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. degree, Center at Memphis campus is in the heart of the dual Pharm.D./M.B.A. and the M.S. and All students must first be admitted to the UT the Memphis Medical Center, one of the larg- Ph.D. degrees. The College does not offer College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. program est healthcare complexes in the Southeastern a B.S. degree in pharmacy, the post B.S. before they can be considered for the dual United States. The major clinical training Pharm.D. degree, or the non-traditional degree program. Applicants must hold a facilities are Methodist/University Hospital, Pharm.D. degree program. B.S. or a B.A. degree in one of the sciences, Baptist Hospital, the MED, the VAMC, St. or must have completed three years of edu- Francis Hospital, LeBonheur Children’s The first year (2 semesters) of the professional cation at a college or university which will Hospital, and St. Jude Children’s Research curriculum builds upon the prepharmacy grant a B.S. or B.A. after completion of one Hospital. Facilities of particular interest to the education and focuses on pharmacology, additional year of education at the UT Col- future pharmacist include the drug informa- medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, non- lege of Pharmacy. A minimum GPA of 3.0 tion center, the center for drug discovery, the prescription drugs, and basic clinical & com- and Pharmacy College Admission Test score pharmacokinetic drug research center, the munication skills. The next 3 semesters of the of 40th percentile is required. A combined center for pediatric pharmacokinetics, the second year & third year curriculum consist minimum score of 1,000 on the verbal and parenteral medications laboratory, and the of therapeutics, pathophysiology, biopharma- quantitative sections of the Graduate Record sterile biomaterials laboratory. The College ceutics, pharmacokinetics, clinical literature Examination is required with no individual also has a satellite campus in Knoxville for the retrieval & evaluation, pharmacy practice score below the 25th percentile. In addition, a final 3 years of the professional program as management, electives, and introductory minimum of 3.0 is required on the analytical well as clinical education centers in Nashville, clinical experiences. The final 3 semesters of writing section. Chattanooga, Jackson and Tri-Cities for the the third and fourth year curriculum consists final 3 semesters of the professional program. of clinical clerkships, externships in com- Admission Requirements munity and hospital practice, and electives. Mission/Vision Pharmacy students spend a minimum of Admission to the college is by committee ac- 12 months applying their skills with practi- tion, based on the overall record and aptitude Vision cal pharmacy experiences in community, of the applicant. Applicants to the College of The VISION of the University of Tennessee hospital or advanced clinical sites such as Pharmacy are required to complete a mini- College of Pharmacy is to serve as a model for internal medicine, ambulatory care, critical mum of three academic years of prerequisites pharmacy education practice, research and care, cardiology, , men- at any accredited institution. Admission is outreach in Tennessee and beyond. tal health, pediatrics, geriatrics, transplant, competitive. Some of the important fac- home infusion, substance abuse, and other tors considered in applicant evaluation are Mission specialty areas. These experiences may be academic performance: cumulative GPA The MISSION of the University of Tennessee obtained in selected sites across the state, in (minimum of 2.5 is required), science grades, College of Pharmacy is to graduate students one of three other states, or in one of eight completeness of transcript, trends; standard- with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree who foreign countries. The additional 3 months ized test scores: the PCAT, SAT or ACT serve the evolving healthcare needs of Ten- are spent in elective courses, selectives, or scores; and other factors such as personal nesseans by delivering pharmaceutical care. elective clinical rotations. references, pre-professional evaluation, work The College provides graduate and post- experience, etc. graduate education programs; conducts The Dual Pharm.D./Ph.D. program is de- basic, clinical, and translational research; signed for students who have an interest in A personal interview is required as a part and provides health services in a variety research and has two primary focus areas: of the admission process in order to evalu-

218 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 881 Madison Avenue, 2nd floor Memphis, TN 38163 901-448-6802 http://pharmacy.uthsc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... NR Course Hours Number accepted: ...... NR Estimated entering class size: ...... NR General Biology/Zoology...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... NR Anatomy-Physiology...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... NR Microbiology...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... NR Immunology...... 3 General Chemistry...... 8 Organic Chemistry...... 8 Biochemistry...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Statistics ...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Physics ...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 English Composition...... 6 Supplemental application required: Yes Communications/Speech...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $75 Electives: Literature/History/Language/ Expected GPA: Not reported Philosophy ...... 6 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Electives: Sociology, Psychology, Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported Anthropology, Political Science, Economics. .6 PCAT required: Not reported General Electives ...... 15 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not reported Interview required: Not reported

ate the applicant’s motivation, career path For Further information exploration and communication skills. All candidates are required to take the Pharmacy Admission: College Admission Test (PCAT). A composite The College of Pharmacy score of 40th percentile is required with no 881 Madison Avenue individual area score below 25th percentile. Memphis, TN 38163 901-448-6036 Applications must be submitted prior to http://pharmacy.uthsc.edu February 1 of the year in which admission is desired. The College admits only one class per year (fall semester) of 200 students. Al- though priority is given to qualified residents of Tennessee, the College accepts a minimum of 10% non-residents up to a maximum of

20% non-residents in each class. Tennessee

The first three years of preprofessional cur- riculum must be taken in an accredited col- lege, junior college or university. This work is not offered at the University of Tennessee Memphis. The requirements include 90 se- mester hours in approved courses. Other Programs

The Degree Programs • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) • Graduate (M.S. & Ph.D.) • Dual degree (Pharm.D./Ph.D.) • Dual degree (Pharm.D./MBA)

The University of Tennessee 219 Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Kingsville, TX Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Programs: None

General Information an obligation to enhance the quality of life the curriculum to facilitate active learning. of its constituents by utilizing its expertise Other learning formats include group effort The Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, to expand the knowledge of pharmacy and and consensus-building exercises leading to a component of the Texas A&M University pharmacotherapy. oral presentations and discussions related System Health Science Center (A&M-HSC), to contemporary pharmacy practice. The is located on the campus of Texas A&M The College values excellence in teaching, final year concentrates on advanced practice University-Kingsville. Other academic units research and scholarship, drug therapy man- experiences and grand rounds presentations. within the A&M-HSC include the College of agement, and public service. The College of Each clinical rotation will facilitate interac- Medicine, College of Nursing, Baylor College Pharmacy is committed to the following edu- tions with other health care professionals and of Dentistry, School of Rural Public Health, cational ideals: 1) Create an active, student- direct interactions with patients during the the Institute of Biosciences and Technology, centered learning environment in which all delivery of pharmaceutical care. and the Graduate School of Biosciences and students can realistically attain high levels Technology. of achievement; 2) Provide an educational Admission Requirements experience that values and responds to the The College is located in a state-of-the-art needs of a diverse student population and en- The College of Pharmacy admits once each building, which provides a 63,000 square- courages teamwork and communication; 3) year for enrollment in the fall semester. Ad- foot area to support the College’s curricular Use Internet and technology to facilitate and mission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and programmatic goals. Major hospitals, enhance student-learning outcomes inside is very competitive and is granted to the community pharmacies, outpatient clinics, and outside the classrooms; 4) Recognize the best-qualified applicants, based on the avail- and a number of specialty pharmacies (e.g., importance of early exposure to the practice able seats. To be considered for admission, , home health care) will serve of pharmacy, which can be built upon in applicants should complete pre-pharmacy as clinical sites for students enrolled in the order to develop superior practice skills; 5) coursework at any regionally accredited col- Doctor of Pharmacy degree program. Impart the knowledge, skills, attitudes and lege or university and have a minimum cu- values to deliver the full range of pharma- mulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or The existing Texas A&M Health Science ceutical care services required in a dynamic, more on all college level courses completed. Center educational programs, research initia- culturally diverse society; and 6) Foster an tives, and outreach activities in South Texas environment that leads to developing a learn- In addition, a student seeking admission provided a strong foundation on which the ing style that can be applied lifelong. consideration must take the Pharmacy Col- College has continued to build. Strong clini- lege Admissions Test (PCAT) and earn a cal partnerships and agreements were already Curriculum minimum 40 percent composite score, have in place for pharmacy students and faculty three official letters of recommendation sent in the College, thereby allowing for inter- The HSC College of Pharmacy offers the Doc- to the College of Pharmacy, and submit an disciplinary training of health professional tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) as its single pro- application and all official college transcripts. students. Each fall semester, approximately 90 fessional degree. It is offered through an in- The online application for admission to the students are accepted into the incoming class. tegrated curriculum in a four-year program. Doctor of Pharmacy program must be com- The first year of the curriculum comprises pleted, and all credentials must be received by Mission/Vision courses that will provide a fundamental un- January 15 each year for students entering in derstanding of both basic biomedical sciences the fall semester. A competitive GPA and an The Mission of the Texas A&M Health Sci- and patient care concepts that will form the acceptable composite score on the PCAT are ence Center College of Pharmacy is to pro- knowledge base required for future decision needed to qualify for the required personal vide a comprehensive pharmacy education making. In the second and third years, there interview. Selection criteria involve many im- in a stimulating, learning-intensive, student- is a continuation of the basic biomedical portant factors, including GPA (particularly centered environment to prepare a diverse science foundation; and the emphasis shifts in science and math), PCAT score, recom- student body for the practice of pharmacy toward a more patient-centered, practice- mendation letters, writing proficiency and as competent, caring, ethical professionals based learning format with the Integrated the performance in a personal interview. The dedicated to the provision of optimal phar- Pharmacotherapy Sequence. Throughout College strives to notify successful applicants maceutical care through a balanced program the professional program, the social, be- of their conditional acceptance by April 1. of education, research, and service. As a havioral, and administrative sciences are Any applicant who has earned a bachelor’s state-supported institution, the College has covered. Case studies are utilized throughout degree is exempt from the English and hu-

220 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 MSC 131, 1010 West Avenue B Kingsville, TX 78363 361-593-4272 http://pharmacy.tamhsc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 268 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 87 Estimated entering class size: ...... 87 English Composition I & II...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 36% Calculus I...... 3 Statistics ...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 51% Speech Communication...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 1% General Biology I & II with Labs...... 8 College Physics with Lab...... 4 General Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Molecular Biology/Genetics ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Literature, Philosophy, Language, Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Anthropology, or Geography...... 4 Supplemental application required: No Art, Music, or Theater...... 3 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Sociology, Psychology, Economics, or Expected GPA: 3.5 Computer Science...... 3 History, U.S. or Texas ...... 6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Political Science ...... 6 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Total ...... 72 Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

manities/social sciences requirements. Any applicant not born in the United States or a country where English is the official language must furnish proof of English language profi- ciency and academic skill proficiency by Feb- ruary 15 for consideration for admission for the fall semester; this requirement includes all applicants regardless of citizenship or visa status. For the most current information, please visit our web site. For Further Information

Office of Student Affairs Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy MSC 131, 1010 West Avenue B Kingsville, TX 78363-8202 361-593-4271 Fax: 361-593-4277 www.pharmacy.tamhsc.edu

Texas

Texas A&M Health Science Center 221 Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Houston, TX Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information reduce health disparities among minority and academic average in all college work previ- other disadvantaged populations. ously attempted is not below the grade of C+ Texas Southern University (TSU), located in with a GPA of 2.75 or more on a 4.0 scale; (4) Houston, Texas, is one of the largest senior Curriculum applicant receives an acceptable composite level, comprehensive, historically Black score on the Pharmacy College Admissions universities in the nation. TSU was estab- The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Test (PCAT). lished in 1927 by the 50th Texas Legislature offers a Doctor of Pharmacy degree:(two- and the university established the School of years pre-pharmacy, four-years professional Application Deadline: Students who seek Pharmacy in its original configuration in program). admission should request the registrars of 1949. In 1983, the School of Pharmacy was institutions previously attended to forward merged with the Department of Health Sci- The Pharm.D. program provides a variety of two official transcripts directly to the College ences and renamed the College of Pharmacy pharmacy practice and patient care experi- of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Student and Health Sciences. ences throughout the curriculum. The stu- Services Office. dents are exposed to various practice settings The College of Pharmacy and Health Sci- including community pharmacy, hospital or The online application for admission to the ences is a member of the Texas Medical health-system pharmacy, ambulatory care entry-level Pharm.D. program and complete Center, one of the world’s premiere sites of and inpatient/acute care general medicine. credentials must be received in the Office of multi-institutional health related education, The final year (fourth professional year) of Student Services by February 15th. research and training. Major hospitals serve the Pharm.D. Program is devoted solely to as clinical sites for students enrolled in the advanced professional pharmacy practice For Further Information Doctor of Pharmacy degree programs. experiences and is designed to prepare students for contemporary patient-centered Melva R. Davis Mission/Vision pharmacy practice as entry level pharmacy Coordinator of Admissions practitioners. Each six-week rotation in- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences The mission of the Texas Southern University volves collaborations with other health care Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences professionals and direct daily interactions 3100 Cleburne Street (COPHS) is to produce quality health care with diverse patient populations during the Houston, TX 77004-5508 professionals, especially African-Americans delivery of pharmacist-delivered patient care. 713-313-4345 and other ethnic minorities, who are com- 713-313-1901 petent in health care delivery, including the Admission Requirements www.tsu.edu/academics/pharmacy provision of patient-centered care and other health care services and programs. Admission to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is under the Office of Student In fulfilling its purpose, the College is Services in the College of Pharmacy and committed to six objectives: (1) providing Health Sciences. an innovative, productive and receptive learning environment for research and Credentials for admission must include a scholarly activities and services; (2) infusing complete record of all college or university new technology into its infrastructure and studies. An applicant may be admitted to the academic programs; (3) preparing, nurturing College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and mentoring students to be leaders in their by transfer from an accredited college or fields and good citizens who give back to their from an approved junior college (maximum city, state, nation and global communities; (4) of 66 semesters hours) under the following evaluating and assessing academic programs conditions (1) applicant receives favorable to ensure that the programs support the mis- decision from the Pharmacy School Admis- sion, vision and values of the university and sions and Academic Standards Committee; the college; (5) supporting the advancement (2) applicant is not under penalty for low of graduate education and research; and (6) scholarship or unsatisfactory conduct in any developing cross disciplinary programs to collegiate institution previously attended; (3)

222 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 3100 Cleburne Houston, TX 77004 713-313-7559 www.tsu.edu/academics/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 178 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 108 Estimated entering class size: ...... 108 English ...... 9 Estimated male (%): ...... 43% Speech Communications ...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% Biology...... 16 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 1% Chemistry...... 16 College Physics with Lab...... 4 Statistics ...... 3 Pre-Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 4 American History...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: No Political Science (accepted from TX schools only). 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 15 Computer Science...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social and Behavioral Sciences ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $42 Humanities and Visual Performing Arts. . . . 3 Expected GPA: 3.0 Medical Terminology ...... 1 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Competitive Oldest PCAT scores considered: 1 year Interview required: Yes Texas

Texas Southern University 223 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Amarillo, TX Branch Campus(es): Abilene, TX Satellite Program(s): Dallas, TX; Lubbock, TX

General Information Introduction to Pharmacy Practice I & II dur- ing the first and second years. These courses Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center provide the student an early exposure to a (TTUHSC) School of Pharmacy (SOP) is an variety of pharmacy practice settings. This instrument of the State used to equip phar- allows students to develop empathy for the macy students with the knowledge and skills patients they serve and to foster professional to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical attitudes. During the third and fourth years, care. TTUHSC School of Pharmacy accepts the advanced pharmacy practice experiences approximately 155 full-time students into will develop professionals that will be prepared the professional program each year. Students for careers in all areas of pharmacy. With ad- in the Pharm.D. program may preface their vanced training, students also will be prepared location for Amarillo or Abilene. Those who for specialty practice and research careers. opt for Amarillo, spend the first two years of the four-year program there; some students Admission Requirements remain in Amarillo while others are deployed to Lubbock and the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. To be eligible for review, each applicant must Students who choose Abilene will spend all have finalized their online application includ- four years there. ing the calculation of their pre-pharmacy grade point average and must have submit- Mission/Vision ted all necessary documents by the required deadline. Eligibility for an interview invitation The Mission of TTUHSC SOP is to enhance is dependent upon on the size of the applicant the lives of diverse people of Texas and beyond, pool each year. Applicants must have com- through excellence and innovation in: educat- pleted all science and math pre-pharmacy ing health-care practitioners, researchers, and courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students educators, providing pharmaceutical care and making application should have completed at service, and advancing knowledge through least two full academic years of pre-pharmacy scholarship and research. before entering the Pharm.D. program.

Curriculum Applicants, who have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling in the School of The TTUHSC School of Pharmacy offers the Pharmacy, are exempt from the English and traditional four-year doctor of pharmacy pro- humanities/social sciences requirements. gram as its single professional degree. Doctoral Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP or dual candidates are admitted and enrolled in the credit accepted if included on a college or uni- fall semester. Each year studies must be en- versity transcript. Please contact the School of rolled on a full-time basis and due to the large Pharmacy for admissions criteria or visit our number of clinical rotations, an integrated cur- web site. The School of Pharmacy requires a riculum involving disease states and fourteen PharmCAS application and a Supplemental pharmacotherapy courses. The curriculum is Merlin Application. student centered, providing problem based educational experiences with six or seven For Further Information students in small tutorial groups guided by an instructor. Courses will be integrated to teach Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center students the application of basic concepts in School of Pharmacy patient care. Clinical experiences will cover 1300 S. Coulter Drive, Suite 2210C the spectrum of practical knowledge needed Amarillo, TX 79106 to be a successful pharmacist. Early clinical 806-354-5418 experiences will be explored through the www.ttuhsc.edu/sop/

224 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1300 S. Coulter Street Amarillo, TX 79106 806-354-5463 www.ttuhsc.edu/sop

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 320 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 263 Estimated entering class size: ...... 155 General Chemistry...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 42% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 57% Physics ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 3% General Biology...... 8 Microbiology...... 4 3000 Level Human-Based Life Science Course ...... 3–4 Application Process and Requirements Calculus...... 3–4 Statistics ...... 3–4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Literature ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $100 Economics...... 3 Expected GPA: Not reported Humanities or Social Sciences...... 15 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes Texas

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 225 University of Houston College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Houston, TX Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Houston, TX

General Information At the TMC Campus, students train in the searchers who become leaders in significantly college’s Pharmacy Care Lab, where students advancing scientific discovery; discover and Founded in 1927, the University of Houston learn patient-care techniques in role-playing disseminate knowledge by conducting basic is the only Carnegie-designated Tier One situations, and the Sterile Products Lab, where and applied research and scholarly activities public research university in Houston, Texas, students learn the latest aseptic methods of leading to the discovery of novel therapeutic the nation’s fourth largest city. The university’s drug formulation and preparation. Students entities; assess, evaluate and improve efforts annual enrollment exceeds 39,800 students in also have access to the Texas Medical Center in education, research and delivery of patient more than 300 undergraduate and graduate Library, one of the leading biomedical libraries care; raise awareness of the value of pharmacy academic programs. Recognized as the na- in the nation. As a full member of the Texas among consumers, patients, policymakers, the tion’s second most ethnically diverse major Medical Center since 1980, the college’s affilia- media, all healthcare partners and stakehold- university, UH awards more than 7,800 degrees tions with some of the most highly recognized ers; and contribute to the worldwide systematic annually, with more than 200,000 alumni. Lo- healthcare and research institutions in the improvement of health care delivery and the cated on more than 650 acres about three miles world affords virtually unlimited opportunities health of our communities. south of downtown Houston, UH is accredited for students to learn, train and participate in by the Southern Association of Colleges and innovative patient care and research activities. Curriculum Schools (SACS). In addition to pharmacy experiential and in- terdisciplinary opportunities in the TMC, the The College of Pharmacy offers a four-year Founded in 1947, the college has maintained college has affiliations with institutions/organi- program leading to the doctor of pharmacy accreditation through the Accreditation Coun- zations and preceptors throughout the Greater (Pharm.D.) degree. The curriculum offers cil for Pharmacy Education since first awarded Houston area, across the state and at a variety a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical in 1950 (the current term runs through 2017) of national/federal sites. One of the unique sciences and comprehensive training in the and is an active member of the American As- patient care sites available is the student-run clinical sciences. The student is exposed to sociation of Colleges of Pharmacy. The college HOMES Clinic, where UH pharmacy students contemporary pharmacy practice throughout offers the Pharmacy Doctorate (Pharm.D.) work alongside students in medicine and other the program as well as structured introductory professional degree; Ph.D. and M.S. degrees healthcare disciplines to provide patient care to pharmacy practice experiences in the second in Pharmacy Administration; Ph.D. degrees the Houston area’s homeless population. The and third year, an early experiential program in Pharmacology (PCOL) and Pharmaceutics college is home to more than a dozen student in the summer prior to the third professional (PCEU); and combined Pharm.D./M.S. and organizations, including local chapters of year, and advanced pharmacy practice experi- Pharm.D./Ph.D. (PCOL/PCEU) degrees. In APhA-ASP, ASHP-SSHP, NCPA, SNPhA, Rho ence throughout the final year, which takes addition, the college collaborates with several Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Delta Chi, place in health systems, community, industry institutions and healthcare organizations in Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Psi. and clinics in the Texas Medical Center and the TMC and the Greater Houston area to greater Houston area. offer PGY-1, PGY-2 and Fellowship programs Mission/Vision in pharmacy practice and infectious diseases Opportunity exists for students to also par- as well as a concurrent M.S. in Pharmacy The college will be a leader in education, ticipate in advanced practice experiences with Administration/PGY1/PGY2 program. The research, service and pharmacist-delivered the Indian Health Service in Alaska, Arizona UH College of Pharmacy students, faculty patient care in a diverse society to develop and New Mexico; National Institutes of Health and staff are housed at two locations: a facil- life-long learners, to improve health outcomes (NIH); and unique local sites such as M.D. ity on the main UH Campus and a facility at and significantly advance scientific discovery. Anderson Cancer Center. Emphasis is placed the world-renowned Texas Medical Center The Mission of the University of Houston on pharmacist-patient interactions, and the (TMC), where many of the college’s clinical College of Pharmacy is to: provide compre- student is provided with an opportunity to and research faculty have practice sites and/ hensive education that prepares students for work directly with pharmacists, nurses, phy- or ongoing research collaborations. pharmacist delivered patient care in a diverse sicians and other health professionals. The healthcare environment; prepare students to Texas State Board of Pharmacy accepts the Pharm.D. students spend the first two years be innovative practitioners who exhibit the experience gained in the college’s experiential of their education at the main UH campus, ideals of professionalism, leadership, criti- (internship) courses as fulfilling the practical which features a Learning Resource Center cal thinking, life-long learning and ethical experience required for licensure. The UH for group and individual study, as well as space behavior; prepare graduate students and post College of Pharmacy also partners with several for student organization offices and meetings. doctoral trainees to be excellent innovative re- organizations on a limited number of post-

226 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4800 Calhoun Road 141 Science & Research 2 Building Houston, TX 77204 713-743-1254 www.uh.edu/pharmacy/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 253 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 171 Estimated entering class size: ...... 111 Biological Science I and II with Lab . . . . . 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 41% Fundamentals of Chemistry I and II with Lab. .8 Estimated female (%): ...... 59% English I and II ...... 6 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 3% US History ...... 6 Calculus...... 3–4 Statistics ...... 3 Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab. . . . 8–10 Application Process and Requirements Microbiology with Lab...... 4 US and Texas Politics/Government...... 6 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Social/Behavioral Sciences...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Physics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $100 Fine Arts and Humanities...... 6 Expected GPA: Above 3.25 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Competitive Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

doctoral residencies to qualified individuals (GPA) for consideration is 2.5. A competitive For Further Information each year in cooperation with Kelsey-Seybold GPA, determined by the overall strength of Clinic and Texas HealthSpring as well as a the applicant pool, is needed to qualify for University of Houston fellowship program in cooperation with St. the required interview process. Admissions College of Pharmacy Office of Admissions Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston and a requirements and standards are designed to 141 Science & Research Bldg 2 concurrent PGY-1/PGY-2 residency and M.S. ensure scholastic success in the professional Houston, TX 77204-5000 in pharmacy administration program with Pharm.D. curriculum. 713-743-1239 five Texas Medical Center healthcare institu- [email protected] tions. Approximately 30 percent of the college’s Selecting a candidate for the future practice of graduating class each year enters pharmacy pharmacy involves many important factors, residency programs. including academic background (particularly in sciences and math), PCAT scores, letters of Admission Requirements reference, a personal interview and team build- ing evaluation, and the applicant’s community The University of Houston College of Phar- service, honors, awards and extracurricular macy admits new Pharm.D. classes only in the activities. fall of each year. The college follows a rolling admission process, so prospective students are Other Programs encouraged to apply as early as possible. The application deadline is January 5. In addition to the professional degree, the college offers an M.S. degree in Pharmacy The prepharmacy program consists of 57-72 Administration, and Ph.D. degrees in Phar- hours of coursework, which may be trans- macology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacy ferred from a junior/community college or Administration. The College also offers a university. Advanced placement in selected combined Pharm.D./Ph.D. in Pharmacology courses can reduce the total hours required and Pharmaceutics degree program and a Texas (e.g. Credit by Examination). All math and sci- combined Pharm.D./M.S. in Pharmacy Ad- ence courses must be completed by June prior ministration program. to the anticipated fall enrollment. Students may apply for admission while in the process of The newest program to be offered is the completing the prerequisite requirements. The concurrent M.S. and Residency program in minimum recommended grade point average Pharmacy Administration.

University of Houston 227 University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: San Antonio, TX Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of diverse backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. pares students to meet the challenges of today The program focuses on a strong foundation and tomorrow through exposure to excellent The Feik School of Pharmacy envisions itself in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular classroom and field training experiences that as a partner in the community of health care integration, provision of high-quality phar- begin prior to admission to the pharmacy educators and practitioners who are patient maceutical care, lifelong learning, appropri- program. The concepts of professionalism, advocates dedicated to the delivery of supe- ate use of technology, and opportunities for the desire and capacity for life-long learning, rior care and enhancement of the quality of multicultural and multilingual development. and continuous professional and intellectual life for all citizens through the development The School promotes full emergence of the growth, and responsibility for humanity will of highly trained, culturally-competent, car- student as a practitioner and scholar, and the be integrated in all courses and extra cur- ing pharmacists. faculty as engaged educators through com- ricular activities. To help accomplish this, munity and professional service, leadership the school: The University is located on what was for- opportunities, planned development activi- merly the estate of noted San Antonio philan- ties, and scholarship. • Supports diverse learning styles. thropist, businessman, and civil servant, Col. • Promotes integrity and high ethical stan- George W. Brackenridge. The headwaters The Goals of the UIW School of Pharmacy dards. of the San Antonio River separate the main are to: • Promotes empathetic attitudes that con- campus from the newer developments, in- tribute to the well being of the patient. cluding the International Conference Center • Recruit and retain competent faculty who • Develops forward-thinking practitioners. for visiting international dignitaries and stu- will teach and serve as professional and • Fosters principles of leadership relative to dents. The city of San Antonio’s multi-ethnic academic role models, publish, and con- the profession, the community, and the flavor has always been a part of the mission duct research. nation. of the University. • Recruit, retain, and train qualified, moti- • Forms partnerships with the community vated, multicultural students for profes- to provide pharmaceutical care service to Although the University was established in sional practice and leadership roles in the community. 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate pharmacy. • Imparts self-education techniques for Word, the School of Pharmacy is a relatively • Promote the establishment of a viable continued ease of learning. new entity within the organization with its student life that encourages involvement • Embraces lifestyles that promote physical, first professional class beginning in Fall 2006. in campus life, the community, and profes- mental, and spiritual well-being It occupies newly built, fully equipped facili- sional organizations and associations at the ties particularly focused on student learning, local and national level. Curriculum development, and interactions. Establishing • Produce pharmacy graduates who embrace a School of Pharmacy fits the University’s the University of the Incarnate Word motto The goal of the curriculum in the UIW Feik mission and history, which is founded upon of “The Universe is Yours” by their desire School of Pharmacy is to offer a professional the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word’s to embrace the global community and program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy tradition of providing education and health become leaders within their respective degree where the graduates are capable of services to the community. The goal of this fields. and willing to render pharmaceutical care. program is to provide the San Antonio and • Help advance the undergraduate core sci- It is a four-year course of study requiring South Texas communities with a greater ence to a level of outstanding quality and the completion of a rigorous pre-pharmacy number of trained, professional pharmacists support for any student preparing for a program. The curriculum emphasizes knowl- to meet the population’s health care needs, career in the biomedical sciences. edge and practice in the areas of preventive particularly the large and growing Hispanic • Produce a significant number of students medicine, primary care for the pediatric and population of the region. who are fluent in Spanish and capable of adult population, as well as geriatrics with an rendering basic pharmaceutical care in emphasis on community involvement and Mission/Vision Spanish. patient advocacy. In an effort to address the under served community of South Texas, The University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), Consistent with the mission of the University, the curriculum has designed specific medi- a Catholic institution committed to educa- the School of Pharmacy delivers a contempo- cal Spanish classes to address these needs. tional excellence in a context of faith in Jesus rary pharmaceutical education program in a Coupled with the diversity of the basic edu- Christ, welcomes to its community persons multicultural environment. The program pre- cational requirements, the curriculum should

228 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 4301 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 210-883-1000 www.uiw.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 268 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 105 Estimated entering class size: ...... 105 General Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 38% Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 62% General Biology with lab (cellular)...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 11% Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs. 8 Pre-calculus...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Probability & Statistics...... 3 Physics I with lab...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes English Composition I & II...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 English Literature...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes History...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $50 Philosophy ...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.2 Social Sciences...... 3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Fine Arts ...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

satisfy the goal of producing a graduate Applicant must have official transcripts from whose personal ethics and professional skills all colleges attended, undergraduate and allow for full participation and prosperity graduate, 2 letters of recommendation, offi- in the medical community. The integrated cial score reports from the Pharmacy College course of study provides approximately 37 Admission Test (PCAT: Code #099), proof of hours in the pharmaceutical sciences, 11 80 hours of experience in an approved phar- hours in pharmacy administration, and 106 macy setting, and acceptable TOEFL scores hours in pharmacy practice and experiential when English is not the primary language. learning. An onsite interview (applicants’ expense) is required for persons who are under con- Admission Requirements sideration for admission. A critical thinking assessment and writing sample and will be Applicants must complete a pre-pharmacy taken at that time. course of study at any U.S. accredited college or university. The pre-pharmacy curriculum For Further Information must compare in content and compre- hensiveness with the Incarnate Word pre- Dr. Kevin Lord Ph.D. pharmacy program. Applicants must have a Assistant Dean for Student Affairs minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 in pre-pharmacy Feik School of Pharmacy course work and 66 semester hours. Students University of the Incarnate Word who have completed a 4-year degree are 4301 Broadway CPO #99 encouraged to apply. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-883-1000 The process for admission to the Fall class [email protected] or [email protected] opens in September and concludes De- www.uiw.edu/pharmacy cember 1st. All students, including UIW Texas Prepharmacy students, must apply for admis- sion to the Professional program using the PharmCAS and Feik School of Pharmacy supplemental application.

University of the Incarnate Word 229 The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Austin, TX Branch Campus(es): El Paso, TX; Edinburg, TX; San Antonio, TX Satellite Program(s): None

General Information • educating Pharm.D. professional students, Admission Requirements M.S./Ph.D. graduate students and post- The University of Texas at Austin College of graduate trainees to be leaders in their Students may begin the professional cur- Pharmacy provides education and training to profession; riculum only after they have been admitted to more than 500 professional students as well • conducting exceptional basic, transla- The University of Texas at Austin and to the as approximately 130 graduate students, post- tional, clinical, health policy, and health professional program in pharmacy. Admis- graduate residents and post-graduate fellows. services research; sion to the professional program is made by The college makes its home in a two-building • advancing scientific discovery and the the dean of the college at the recommenda- complex on the main campus of UT Austin. health care of patients through innovations tion of the college’s Admission Committee. It also maintains a joint program with the in the practice of pharmacy; Admission processes to the university and University of Texas Health Science Center at • partnering with pharmacy and other to the college are separate. Admission to the San Antonio and cooperative programs with health care communities to provide inno- university in no way implies or guarantees the University of Texas at El Paso and the Uni- vative experiential education and service; admission to the professional pharmacy cur- versity of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. • advocating for improvement in public riculum. If the number of eligible applicants health; for the professional curriculum exceeds the The Pharm.D. Program includes expanded • and building a collaborative, diverse envi- number of available positions, the Admis- and intensified patient-care and extramural ronment that values and rewards innova- sions Committee makes a final selection with professional training components of the tion, productivity and critical thinking. approval by the dean. To be accepted to the curriculum. The curriculum takes advan- professional pharmacy program, applicants tage of the health-care facilities, educational Curriculum must complete at least 60 semester hours of resources and collaborative programs avail- prerequisite coursework. able under the cooperative agreements with The college offers a professional degree pro- other components of the University of Texas gram that leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy The Admissions Committee conducts a holis- System. UT pharmacy students receive high degree (Pharm.D.) The Pharm.D. program tic review of application materials including quality instruction in the basic pharmaceuti- includes two years of pre-pharmacy course- an assessment of overall academic achieve- cal sciences, pharmacy administration, and work and four years of work within the ment as indicated by grade point average pharmacy practice. Pharmacy interns expand college in the pharmaceutical and clinical and PCAT scores. Emphasis is on grades their professional practice knowledge and sciences. The curriculum is designed to earned in required pre-pharmacy courses. skills working with medical, dental and nurs- provide the state and nation with pharmacists Work completed at the university and work ing students at clinical education sites in the who are scientifically trained and clinically done elsewhere are evaluated separately. In Austin/Temple/Waco area, El Paso, the Rio competent to deliver a full spectrum of phar- addition to academic credentials, the com- Grande Valley, the University of Texas Health maceutical services in all areas of practice mittee also considers other factors such as, Science Center at San Antonio, the University and to be leaders in the profession. The but not limited to, letters of recommenda- of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in profession of pharmacy has evolved from a tion, oral and written communication skills, Dallas, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in role primarily in medication distribution to a extracurricular involvement, knowledge of Houston, and the University of Texas Medical patient oriented, pharmaceutical care model. the profession, work in health care, com- Branch in Galveston. The college offers a an Pharmaceutical care involves the process munity service and leadership, and special Honors Program and a Pharm.D. /Ph.D. for through which a pharmacist interacts with life circumstances. students who show interest in academic and/ patients and other health care professionals or research careers. in the design, implementation, and moni- Other Programs toring of a patient-specific plan designed to Mission/Vision produce the desired therapeutic outcome. Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Prac- To ensure that UT pharmacy graduates have tice (M.S./Ph.D.) The University of Texas at Austin College the necessary tools with which to practice in Health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, of Pharmacy strives to provide exemplary this complex environment, the curriculum pharmacoepidemiology, medication use, pharmacy education, training and research features a discipline-integrated approach pharmacists’ services, pharmacy manage- programs for professional students, graduate to the management of disease states, and a ment, pharmaceutical pricing, pharmaceuti- students and post-graduates by: case-based team approach to the design of cal marketing and industry, drug importation patient-specific therapeutic planning. and counterfeit medications, drug regulation,

230 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1 University Station—A1900 Austin, TX 78712 512-471-3718 www.utexas.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 289 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 140 Estimated entering class size: ...... 125 Biology 311C - Introductory Biology I . . . . .3 Estimated male (%): ...... 36% Biology 311D - Introductory Biology II. . . . .3 Estimated female (%): ...... 64% Biology 325 - Genetics...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 6% Chemistry 204 - Introductory Chemical Practice...... 2 Chemistry 301 - Principles of Chemistry I . . . 3 Chemistry 302 - Principles of Chemistry II. . . 3 Application Process and Requirements English 316K - Literature ...... 3 Rhetoric 306 - Rhetoric and Composition I . . 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Math 408C - Calculus with integration. . . . 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Statistics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Chemistry 310M - Organic Chemistry I. . . . 3 Supplemental application fee: $75 Chemistry 310N - Organic Chemistry II. . . . 3 Expected GPA: 3.6 Chemistry 210C - Organic Chemistry Lab. . .2 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Physics 302K - Physics I ...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Physics 102M - Physics I Lab...... 1 PCAT required: Yes Biology 326M - Introductory Medical Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Microbiology and Immunology...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Biology 126L - General Microbiology Lab . . .1 Interview required: Yes

drug policy, managed care pharmacy, Medi- Pharmacotherapy (M.S./Ph.D.) care and Medicaid drug programs, pharmacy M.S. Program - Pharmacotherapy, oncol- social and behavioral issues, use of comple- ogy, and community practice residency in mentary alternative medicines psychiatric conjunction with an M.S.. Ph.D. Program pharmacy, and specialty residencies. - Clinical and translational sciences in infec- tious diseases, oncology and health outcomes Pharmacology/Toxicology (Ph.D) Pharmacology, toxicology, neuropharma- Translational Sciences (Ph.D.) cology, neurochemical and neurocellular Ph.D. program - Translational research on mechanisms of chemical dependency, ad- interdisciplinary topics, involving courses diction education, behavioral pharmacology and faculty mentors at four central Texas and behavioral neuroscience, mitochon- academic institutions participating in the drial diseases, mechanisms of apoptosis, unique program. environmental carcinogenesis, breast cancer resistance and metastasis mechanisms, repro- For Further Information ductive toxicology, neuroendocrine control of reproduction and endocrine disruption, Office of Admissions, Pharm.D. Program environmental carcinogenesis, pediatric can- The University of Texas at Austin College of cer, diet, obesity and environmental disease. Pharmacy 2409 University Avenue Pharmaceutics (Ph.D.) Austin, TX 78712 Biopharmaceutics, drug metabolism, in- 512-471-1737 dustrial pharmaceutics, pharmacokinet- www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/admissions/ ics, physical pharmacy, virus and genetics app_instructions.html research, drug delivery, materials science, vaccine delivery, and particle engineering. Texas

Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D) Anti-cancer agents, biosynthesis, antibiotic development, enzyme mechanisms, signal transduction

The University of Texas at Austin 231 The University of Utah College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Salt Lake City, UT Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information areas of specialization, are committed to crobiology, and a professional writing course. providing each student with a valuable educa- After completion of this course work students The University of Utah College of Pharmacy tion experience. Since the college is located may submit an application to the professional is advantageously located in the University within the Health Sciences Center, pharmacy program of the College of Pharmacy. of Utah Health Sciences Center, providing students can interact on a daily basis with pharmacy students the opportunity to inter- students who are training in the other health Admission Requirements act with pharmacists, physicians, nurses and professions and sciences. Student profes- students of other heath care professions. The sional organizations are active on campus Admission is determined by the College of professional degree offered by the University and provide students with the opportunity Pharmacy Admissions Committee and is of Utah College of Pharmacy is the doctor to participate in extracurricular service and limited to 45-50 students per year. Applicants of pharmacy (Pharm.D.). The University social activities. begin professional course work only in the fall of Utah College of Pharmacy includes four semester of each academic year. departments: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharma- Mission/Vision ceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Phar- A transfer student from another institution macology and Toxicology, Pharmacotherapy. Mission Statement (with or without a prior degree) must: The University of Utah College of Pharmacy 1. Apply for admission to the University All classroom instruction takes place in the supports the missions of the University of of Utah through the Graduate Admis- Eccles Health Sciences Education Building Utah and the University of Utah Health Sci- sions Office (www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/ which houses state of the art classrooms, ences Center. The Mission of the University appdownload), University of Utah, 201 laboratories, computer facilities, conference of Utah College of Pharmacy is to: 1) advance South 1460 East, Rm. 250S, Salt Lake rooms, lockers and student lounges. health care related to optimal medication City, UT 84112-9057. outcomes through education and training; 2. Apply for admission to the University of Situated in the foothills of the Wasatch 2) discover, develop and disseminate new Utah College of Pharmacy Professional Mountains, the Health Sciences Center over- biomedical knowledge and technology; and Program (www.pharmacy.utah.edu), looks the University of Utah main campus 3) provide pharmacy-based services and submit transcripts of all college work and the Salt Lake valley. Skaggs Hall is located outreach activities to the community. to the College of Pharmacy, Admissions in the Health Sciences Center, which incor- Committee, 30 South 2000 East, Rm. porates the University of Utah Hospital, the Value Statement 205, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5820 by School of Medicine, the colleges of Health, Academic excellence will be pursued in an the posted deadline (www.pharmacy. Nursing, and Pharmacy, the Eccles Health environment that respects the individual, utah.edu). Students using course work Sciences Education Building as well as the instills integrity and professionalism, assures from a school not within the State of Eccles Health Sciences Library. The College of ethical behavior, promotes diversity, creates a Utah must submit course descriptions Pharmacy has well-equipped facilities to train desire for life-long learning, and recognizes to the Chair of the Admissions Com- students in all areas of the pharmaceutical the principle of academic freedom. mittee for evaluation of equivalency by sciences and professional practice. State-of- December 3rd. the-art scientific instruments are available Curriculum A student currently attending the University for undergraduate and graduate research. of Utah must: Additional adjacent facilities for research and The University of Utah College of Pharmacy 1. Apply for admission to the University instruction include the Biomedical Polymers Pharm.D. degree program is a four-year of Utah through the Grade Admissions Research Building, University Research Park, course of study which requires completion Office (www.sa.utah.edu/admiss/ap- Poison Control Center, and the University of the pre-pharmacy curriculum prior to pdownload/), University of Utah, 201 Hospital. Clinical clerkships and fellowships enrollment. The pre-pharmacy curriculum South 1460 East, Rm. 250S, Salt Lake or residencies are available in a variety of consists of one academic year of general City, UT 84112-9057. professional practice settings. chemistry with laboratories; one academic 2. Apply for admission to the University of year of calculus; one academic year of organic Utah College of Pharmacy Professional The student-faculty ratio in all programs chemistry with laboratories; one academic Program (www.pharmacy.utah.edu), is small, so students receive concentrated, year of physics (calculus based preferred, submit transcripts of all college work individual attention. The faculty, many of laboratories not required); one semester each to the College of Pharmacy, Admissions whom are recognized authorities in their of human anatomy, human physiology, mi- Committee, 30 South 2000 East, Rm.

232 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 30 South 2000 East Room 201 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-3402 www.pharmacy.utah.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees Utah

Semester Number interviewed: ...... NR Course Hours Number accepted: ...... NR Estimated entering class size: ...... NR General Chemistry with Labs ...... 10 Estimated male (%): ...... NR Human Anatomy ...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... NR Human Physiology ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... NR Calculus ...... 8 Organic Chemistry with Labs ...... 10 Physics ...... 8 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Professional/Technical Writing ...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $55 Expected GPA: Not reported Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Not reported Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not reported Interview required: Not reported

205, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5820 by Program. Information on the TOEFL iBT can degree in each discipline is available from that the posted deadline (www.pharmcy. be found at: www.ets.org. academic department. In addition, several utah.edu). post-graduate educational opportunities are The Pharmacy College Admission Test provided, such as residencies and fellowship A student who has previously attended the (PCAT) is required for all applicants. Infor- programs. University of Utah but is not currently en- mation regarding the PCAT may be obtained rolled must apply for readmission through from any university or college’s testing center, For Further Information the Graduate Admissions Office (www. the University of Utah Testing Center, 201 sa.utah.edu/admiss/appdownload), Univer- South 1460 East, Rm. 450S, Salt Lake City, UT The Student Affairs Office sity of Utah, 201 South 1460 East, Rm. 250S, 84112-9057, 801-581-8744, or the Psycho- University of Utah College of Pharmacy Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057. logical Corporation, 555 Academic Court, 205 Skaggs Hall San Antonio, TX 78204, 800-622-3231. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 All students must provide supplementary 801-581-5384 transcripts to the College of Pharmacy at the Other Programs www.pharmacy.utah.edu address in B above showing grades in courses completed after the application for admission Educational degree programs offered by the was submitted. If the student is not currently College include: enrolled at the University of Utah, transcripts reflecting completed course work should also • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) be sent to the University of Utah Admissions • Medicinal Chemistry (Ph.D.) Office. Notifications of acceptance or denial • Pharmacotherapy (M.S., Ph.D.) will be sent as soon as possible, but final • Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chem- selection may not be completed before April. istry (Ph.D.) • Pharmacology and Toxicology (Ph.D.) For students whose first language is not English the TOEFL iBT must be taken. This An option to pursue the Pharm.D. degree test has four components: reading, listening, and Ph.D. degree in parallel is also available speaking and writing. A minimum score of for students interested in career opportuni- 25 must be obtained for the speaking compo- ties related to both pharmacy practice and nent and a total score of 61 must be obtained research. Information about the Pharm.D. for all sections in order to make an applica- program is available from the Office of Stu- tion to the Doctor of Pharmacy Professional dent Affairs and information about the Ph.D.

The University of Utah 233 Hampton University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Hampton, VA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Curriculum a recent PCAT, an on-site interview and a high degree of professionalism are required Nestled on the banks of the Hampton River in The School of Pharmacy offers an innovative for admission into the professional school. Hampton, Virginia, Hampton University is a entry-level professional program leading to private, nonsectarian, coeducational institu- the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Degree For Further Information tion of higher education. Founded in 1868 based on the premise that the ultimate goal of as an institute to train African and Native pharmacy is to render pharmaceutical care. Corinne Ramaley, M.S. Americans, Hampton University is com- The curriculum emphasizes knowledge and Assistant Dean of Academic and Student mitted to multiculturalism. The University practice in the areas of preventive medicine, Affairs is dedicated to the promotion of learning, primary care for the adult, pediatric and Hampton University building character, and preparation of geriatric populations. The curriculum also School of Pharmacy promising students for leadership and service provides for growing sectors of medicine Hampton, VA 23668 regardless of nationality, cultural or economic such as long-term care, home health care, 757-727-5071 background. Its curricular emphasis is scien- and hospice care. Clinical training sites for [email protected] tific and professional with a strong liberal arts pharmacy students are established in both http://pharm.hampton.edu under girding. In carrying out its mission, traditional and non-traditional sites, includ- the University requires that everything that ing medically underserved communities. it does be of the highest quality. Coupled with the diversity of the basic edu- cational requirements, the curriculum should The University operates from an exceptional satisfy the goal of producing a graduate education base and a sound financial philoso- whose personal ethics and professional skills phy. Currently, the University has an enroll- allow for full participation and prosperity in ment of 5,254 students drawn from 57 states, the medical community. territories and foreign countries. The faculty numbers 400. The University is organized Admission Requirements into four colleges and seven schools. More than 80 campus organizations and numerous Students may apply for admission into activities make campus life diverse, exciting the pre-pharmacy program directly from and rewarding. high school and must complete two years of prerequisite coursework. Such students Mission/Vision would have to compete for admission into the School of Pharmacy, after they have The mission of the School of Pharmacy is completed the pre-requisite courses. The to provide contemporary pharmaceutical PCAT and a GPA of 2.75 are required to be education that produces highly-skilled phar- guaranteed an interview for possible progres- macists who deliver quality pharmaceutical sion from the pre-pharmacy program into the care to the people of Virginia and the nation. professional level. The program focuses on a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences, curricular Applicants to the professional school may integration, provision of high-quality phar- complete the prerequisite courses at another maceutical care, lifelong learning, appro- accredited institution, transfer into the pro- priate use of technology, and a vigorous fessional program and complete four years research program. The School promotes and of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy encourages the scholarly and professional degree. The content and comprehensiveness development of students, faculty, and staff of the prerequisite courses must be compa- in a multicultural environment. rable to the pre-pharmacy courses offered at Hampton University. To be considered for admission, a transfer student must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. In addition,

234 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Kittrell Hall Hampton, VA 23668 757-727-5071 http://pharm.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 132 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 79 Estimated entering class size: ...... 69 General Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 26% Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 74% Physics I & II with Labs...... 10 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 41% General Biology I & II with Labs...... 8 Pre-Calculus...... 3 Calculus...... 3 English I & II...... 6 Application Process and Requirements Virginia History I & II...... 6 Humanities I & II (foreign language, art, religion, Participates in PharmCAS: No philosophy, literature, anthropology, and music). . 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 15 Oral Communication...... 3 Supplemental application required: No Social Science (psychology, sociology, political Supplemental application fee: Not applicable science, geography, or economics)...... 3 Expected GPA: Not reported Physical Education...... 2 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Hampton University 235 Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Winchester, VA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Ashburn, VA

General Information Students will receive their clinical training • Promote early interactions between stu- in various settings throughout the region. dents and patients. Founded in 1875, Shenandoah University is a These settings will feature opportunities in • Prepare students for the challenges of prac- private institution in historic Winchester, VA, clinical pharmacy, ambulatory care, home ticing in the next millennium by infusing a city that enjoys the beautiful backdrop of infusion therapy, managed care, general technology throughout the curriculum. the Shenandoah Valley and is located only 70 hospital pharmacy, community/chain phar- • Ensure the attainment of certain skills miles west of Washington, DC. The Bernard macy, drug information, research and several referred to collectively as The Shenandoah J. Dunn School of Pharmacy opened in 1996 other areas within the field of pharmacy. The Twelve. and its first graduating class members were school also offers students an opportunity • Deliver integrated instruction using conferred the Doctor of Pharmacy degree to earn a joint Pharm.D./MBA (Masters of various disease states as focal points for in May 2000. The School of Pharmacy was Business Administration) degree for students presenting modules of material. accredited by the American Council on Phar- interested in management and leadership maceutical Education in June 2000, January positions that require both patient care and Admission Requirements 2006, and January 2012. management skills. Admission consideration for the Doctor of Seventy-five students are admitted each year Mission/Vision Pharmacy program at Shenandoah Univer- into the four-year professional Pharm.D. pro- sity requires an evaluation of the following gram located in Winchester. An additional 35 Mission selection criteria: are admitted to the same program located in The mission of the Bernard J. Dunn School Ashburn, VA on the campus of The George of Pharmacy is to engage in scholarly activ- • Academic performance in pre-pharmacy Washington University (GWU). Students ity, service, and deliver a highly integrated, courses completed at an accredited college may elect to apply for the SU pre-admit 3+4 learner-centered curriculum using progres- or university. program. Students with two years of college sive instructional technology to educate and • Personal interview at the school of phar- courses may elect to apply to the GWU B.S. train students and pharmacists to become macy to evaluate the applicant’s com- Health Science/Pharmacogenomics program ethical and compassionate healthcare profes- munication skills and commitment to the which is also a 3+4 program. Acceptance into sionals who serve their patients, community, rigors of the professional requirements of the Pharm.D. program is not guaranteed for and profession of pharmacy. pharmacy. these students; however, pre-admit students • Three letters of recommendation. receive close monitoring and advising during Vision • Satisfactory completion of the Pharmacy their pre-pharmacy program. Admission to The Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). the Pharm.D. program is competitive and will be the school of choice for faculty and • Technical requirements such as official based on published admissions criteria. The staff members and student leaders who will transcripts, medical forms, and other student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. provide optimal pharmaceutical care and needed documentation. advance the profession of pharmacy. The pharmacy curriculum is offered on two Students are evaluated and admitted on a roll- campuses: Winchester Medical Center (SU Curriculum ing admissions basis for the classes beginning Health Professions Building) about two miles in the fall of each academic year. The admis- from the Shenandoah University main cam- The Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum has sions deadline is February 1 for all applica- pus; and the GWU campus in Ashburn, VA been developed to prepare graduates to tions and supporting letters and prerequisite about 15 miles from Washington, DC. Both deliver pharmaceutical care in a variety of documentation. Shenandoah University is a are modern facilities designed especially for settings. The instructional program is student private university and students compete for pharmacy and are equipped with laborato- centered, competency-based and includes enrollment without regard to home state, sex, ries, computer technology, and small group significant critical thinking and problem race, religion, creed, color or national origin. discussions areas. solving exercises, case studies, and small All students are required to participate in a group instruction. The program has been criminal background checks and random Limited dormitory space is available on the crafted to: drug screening if requested. SU undergraduate campus. Most students, however, choose to live in apartments located near the medical campus.

236 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1775 N. Sector Court Winchester, VA 22601 540-665-1282 http://pharmacy.su.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 249 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 213 Estimated entering class size: ...... 79 English 101...... 3 Estimated male (%): ...... 34% English 102...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 64% General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 65% General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 General Biology I with Lab...... 4 General Biology II with Lab ...... 4 Mathematics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Virginia Calculus...... 3 Philosophy/Religion or Ethics...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Humanities...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Supplemental application fee: $30 Physics I with Lab...... 4 Expected GPA: 3.4 Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Biological Science elective...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.0 Economics...... 3 PCAT required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Social/Behavioral Science...... 6 Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

For Further Information

Mrs. Cynthia Witty Admissions Coordinator Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy 1460 University Drive Winchester, VA 22601 540-678-4340 888-420-7877 [email protected] or [email protected] http://pharmacy.su.eduu

Shenandoah University 237 Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Oakwood, VA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information education, service and scholarship, will im- macists in Community Service program prove the general health and well-being of (PICS). Each student must complete 150 The Appalachian College of Pharmacy the residents of rural or underserved popu- hours of community service over three years (ACP), in Oakwood, Virginia, is situated in lations, particularly vulnerable populations to meet graduation requirements. Students the ancient, majestic Appalachian Mountains within Central Appalachia. The College will must complete a minimum of 50 hours of of Southwest Virginia. ACP offers Virginia’s educate pharmacists to embrace knowledge community service in the each of the first only three-year accelerated Doctor of Phar- and technology to optimize pharmacist- two years of the program. At least half of the macy (Pharm.D.) program. Established in delivered patient care and health outcomes in service time must be in a health-related activ- 2003, the College enrolled its first class in an interdisciplinary health care environment. ity, again emphasizing the important role that August, 2005. The College graduated its The College will collaborate with stakehold- pharmacists have in community leadership third class in May, 2010. ACP has recently ers to develop centers of excellence to address and in assuring broader community health completed construction of a new 32,000 identified needs in rural health. and well-being. Students are required to square foot academic facility, allowing it to document their hours spent participating in consolidate operations on one unified cam- Mission Statement PICS activities, write reflective essays about pus in Oakwood. The new facility has two The Appalachian College of Pharmacy, a each experience on the PICS form and ob- lecture halls, small group classrooms, a multi- college of higher education conferring the tain approval of their project from the PICS purpose classroom, conference room, student Doctor of Pharmacy degree, provides aca- Director for their hours. organization office, faculty offices, and faculty demic, scientific, and professional pharmacy research laboratory facilities. Future plans education to address the health-related needs Admission Requirements include the creation of a simulated patient of rural and underserved communities, par- room and a model pharmacy. The College ticularly those in Appalachia, through educa- The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) obtained full accreditation with ACPE in tion, service, and scholarship. The philosophy seeks to attract a diverse student population January, 2010, and full accreditation with the of the College is to cultivate a learning com- with demonstrated academic competency Southern Association of Colleges and Schools munity committed to education, community and commitment to the profession of phar- (SACS) in December 2011. outreach, and the professional development macy and to service to medically underserved of pharmacists. communities, particularly Central Appala- ACP students participate in a variety of chia. In doing so, it follows standard policies student organizations and activities. Student Curriculum and procedures for obtaining, selecting, and government and student chapters of profes- admitting applicants in a timely fashion. sional pharmacy organizations (APhA-ASP, The curriculum is a 3 year course of study ASHP and NCPA) are active on campus, divided into eight terms. An average day in Applicants must have completed or be on attend national meetings and compete in the classroom is 6 hours. The curriculum track to complete all required prerequisite school, state, and national student com- provides a balance of biomedical sciences, courses prior to admission; additionally one petitions. Phi Delta Chi and Kappa Psi, pharmaceutical sciences, behavioral, social must have an acceptable score on the Phar- professional pharmaceutical fraternities, are and administrative sciences, pharmacy macy College Admissions Tests (PCAT), an chartered and active on campus, as well as practice and pharmacy practice experience. acceptable cumulative and science GPA, and the pharmacy honor society Rho Chi. The ACP values the education that is acquired in an acceptable on site interview. Applications Fellowship of Christian Pharmacists was the experiential portion of the curriculum are processed through the Pharmacy College organized in 2009, raising the number of and exposure to varied pharmacy practices Admissions Service (PharmCAS). Students official student organizations to eight. All begins early in the first year of education. complete the PharmCAS online application ACP students must complete 150 hours of The end result is a program that prepares according to the directions, submit required community service as part of the Pharmacists competent pharmacists to serve in the varied application fees, and have all academic in Community Service (PICS) Program. settings that the profession is engaged, and transcripts and PCAT scores forwarded to to develop the critical thinking and lifelong PharmCAS. An ACP supplemental applica- Mission/Vision learning skills and desires that will serve a tion and fee are also required. professional throughout his or her career. Vision Statement ACP has adopted a rolling admissions pro- The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (the Students at ACP, in addition to completing cess, so that after all required information College), through quality and innovative rigorous course work, participate in Phar- and fees have been submitted, applicants

238 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 1060 Dragon Road Oakwood, VA 24631 276-498-4190 www.acp.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 248 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 156 Estimated entering class size: ...... 79 General Biology with lab...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 53% College Chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 47% Organic Chemistry with lab...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 55% College Physics with lab...... 8 Human Anatomy...... 3 Human Physiology...... 3 General Microbiology ...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Virginia English Composition...... 6 College Mathematics (include a minimum of 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes semester hours of calculus)...... 6 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes College Statistics...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $40 Electives*...... 13 Expected GPA: 3.2 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 *See website at www.acp.edu for specific instruc- Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 tions on required electives. PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

will be screened and required on-campus Academic Requirements for Admission Speech prerequisites must achieve a score of interviews are offered for selected applicants; To be eligible for admission to the ACP Doc- at least 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the following the interview, the Admission tor of Pharmacy program, applicants must computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Committee will offer admission to chosen meet the following criteria: Language (TOEFL), and must submit these candidates. Applicants who are from Cen- 1. Successfully complete the minimum scores with their applications. Applicants may tral Appalachia or who express desire to prescribed 72 semester credit hours of not disregard any part of their college-level serve medically underserved populations pre-pharmacy courses, within 5 calen- educational history. An applicant who fails are given additional consideration. During dar years of application and prior to to report all institutions attended will forfeit the interview, the panel will evaluate the ap- enrollment, from an accredited college his/her eligibility for admission to ACP or plicant’s communication skills, as well as the or university in the United States. will be dismissed. All credentials submitted knowledge, empathy, aptitude and personal 2. Achieve a minimum cumulative grade for admission to ACP will not be returned or mission congruency with that of the College. point average and a minimum science released to the applicant. The deadline for submission of all application GPA of 2.5/4.0 or its equivalent in order criteria is March 1st annually (must be post- to have their applications considered for Applicants must complete all prerequisites marked). Applications postmarked after that admission. to be eligible for admission to the Doctor of deadline will not be considered. Applicants 3. Have a grade of “C” (or its equivalent) or Pharmacy program. may choose to reapply through PharmCAS better in all prerequisite courses. for the following year. For Further Information All applicants that meet the minimum cri- ACP does not discriminate on the basis of teria will have their files evaluated. The file Ms. Vickie Keene, Director of Academic age, race, color, national origin, religion, evaluation process will be competitive and Records, Admissions and Financial Aid disability, marital status, gender, or sexual the most qualified applicants will be invited Appalachian College of Pharmacy orientation. for an on-campus interview. 1060 Dragon Road Oakwood, VA 24631 Students are only admitted for the fall se- Applicants who have completed any of the 276-498-4190 mester. core prerequisites from non-U.S.-accredited 866-935-7350 institutions must submit transcript evalua- www.acp.edu Work experience is not required for admis- tions from either World Educational Services sion to ACP, although it is strongly recom- or Josef Silny & Associates. Applicants sub- mended that applicants have exposure to the mitting coursework from non-English speak- profession through employment, shadowing, ing foreign schools who have not earned a or volunteer work. “B” or better in the English Composition and

Appalachian College of Pharmacy 239 Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Richmond, VA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): Charlottesville, VA; Fairfax, VA

General Information number of apartments available for those gerial and behavioral sciences as they relate who prefer off-campus housing. to pharmacy practice. The final year consists The School of Pharmacy at Virginia Com- of eight clerkships each lasting five weeks in monwealth University was established in Mission/Vision which the student practices pharmacy under 1898. The School presently offers curricula the supervision of carefully selected precep- leading to the doctor of pharmacy, master of The Mission of Virginia Commonwealth tors throughout Virginia and the nation. science and doctor of philosophy degrees. The University School of Pharmacy is to educate, school is located on the University’s Medical create knowledge, and provide service for our Admission Requirements College of Virginia campus (MCV), which is students, the pharmacy profession, and the a health science center. Other schools on the public. The School accomplishes this by: (1) Applicants for admission to the Doctor of MCV campus include medicine, dentistry, creating a culture that fosters excellence in Pharmacy program must attend an accred- nursing, allied health professions, and the pharmacy education, research and service; ited college for three academic years prior emerging school of public health. The School (2) creating innovative curricula and experi- to admission and complete a prepharmacy is housed in the Robert Blackwell Smith ences that produce pharmacists who are es- program consisting of at least 90 semester Building. The School’s clinical programs uti- sential providers of healthcare; (3) educating hours of required and elective coursework. lize the facilities of the VCU Health System, scientists to become innovators and leaders Applicants must have a satisfactory grade- McGuire Veteran’s Administration Medical within their disciplines; (4) recruiting and point average in coursework submitted in Center, and other hospitals and community retaining quality faculty, staff and students; fulfillment of prepharmacy requirements. pharmacies located throughout the state. (5) establishing partnerships, collaborations and strategic alliances to advance our mis- Applicants must submit an electronic applica- Professional pharmacy organizations and sion; and, (6) ensuring adequate resources to tion via PharmCAS and take the Pharmacy pharmacy fraternities serve as vehicles for create a successful environment that supports College Admission Test. An interview is student involvement in a variety of profes- the mission. required and the Admissions Committee may sional and service related activities. Student request statements attesting to the applicant’s centers on both campuses provide students Curriculum good moral character from pharmacists, at Virginia Commonwealth University with physicians, or former teachers. a variety of recreational opportunities. The The primary objective of the program is Richmond area provides many cultural to provide an education which prepares The Admissions Committee bases its selec- and historic attractions. The MCV campus the student to enter one of several areas of tions on a number of factors including the is located in downtown Richmond within pharmacy practice and also prepares the applicant’s demonstrated academic and walking distance of many points of interest. student to participate in community life as communication skills, motivation, personal The Richmond Coliseum, which hosts both an informed, concerned citizen. The program qualities and comprehension of the pharmacy sporting events and concerts, is located one is thus designed to provide both a sound profession. block from the campus. scientific background and a broad exposure to the arts and humanities. Other Programs The School maintains two satellite campuses. After the completion of two years of study on The educational program leading to the The VCU School of Pharmacy offers a com- the MCV campus, 20 students have the op- doctor of pharmacy degree begins with a bined degree program option for highly mo- tion to complete their third and fourth years three-year prepharmacy phase which may be tivated and qualified pharmacy students who of study on the Inova Campus in Fairfax, taken at any accredited college or university. are interested in research in the Pharmaceuti- Virginia and 10 students have the option This phase includes science courses which cal Sciences or who want to obtain additional to complete their third and fourth years of are prerequisite to later courses in the health business or public health experience. This study on the campus sciences, as well as courses in the humanities, program takes advantage of efficiencies in in Charlottesville, Virginia. liberal arts and social sciences. The curricu- both the professional and graduate programs lum within the School of Pharmacy consists while maintaining sufficient rigor, scope and The University has sufficient dormitory space of six semesters of classroom and laboratory depth. Currently the following combined on the medical college campus to accom- coursework in the basic biomedical sciences, degrees are offered jointly with the VCU modate most students. Richmond has a large the pharmaceutical sciences and in the mana- School of Medicine, VCU School of Business and VCU Graduate School:

240 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 MCV Campus—Box 980581 410 North 12th Street Richmond, VA 23298 804-828-3006 www.pharmacy.vcu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 280 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 140 Estimated entering class size: ...... 140 English...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 25% College Chemistry ...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 75% Organic Chemistry...... 8 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 15% General Biology...... 8 Physics ...... 4 Human Anatomy...... 3 Human Physiology...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Virginia Microbiology...... 3 Biochemistry...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Calculus...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 Statistics ...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Public Speaking...... 3 Supplemental application fee: $30 Elective Courses (including optional biomedical Expected GPA: 3.4 science courses)...... 35 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

• Pharm.D./Ph.D. • Pharm.D./M.S. • Pharm.D./MBA • Pharm.D./M.P.H. • Pharm.D./Certificate in Aging Studies

In addition, the Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Program offers the Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceu- tics, Pharmacotherapy, and Pharmacoeco- nomics & Health Outcomes concentrations. For Further Information

Thomas P. Reinders, Pharm.D. Associate Dean of Admissions Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy Richmond, VA 23298-0581 804-828-3000 www.pharmacy.vcu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University 241 University of Washington School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Seattle, WA Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information and integrative pharmaceutical care with the at the University of Washington. Concurrent goal of enhancing the quality of life through degree options include the Pharm.D./Ph.D. The University of Washington School of Phar- improved patient care. Programs in Pharmaceutics and Medicinal macy is proud of its strong commitment to Chemistry, the Pharm.D./M.S. program in excellence and the recognition given to its fac- We develop scientific leaders to carry out basic Pharmaceutical Outcomes, Research and ulty, students and graduates for their outstand- and translational biomedical research, to think Policy Students, the Professional M.S. in Bio- ing educational, research and service activities. critically and make informed decisions at medical Regulatory Affairs, and the Pharm.D./ The School is a member of the American preclinical, clinical and post-approval stages Physician Assistant Program. Students also Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and its of drug discovery and development, and to have the option of earning certificates concur- programs are accredited by the Accreditation integrate knowledge in the pharmaceutical rently with their degree. Examples include the Council for Pharmacy Education. sciences, health policy and economics. Geriatric Certificate in Pharmacy Practice and the Biomedical Regulatory Affairs Certificate. The School of Pharmacy is part of the Mag- We serve the community as committed and nuson Health Sciences Center, which includes compassionate leaders in the use of our As a continuing education center for phar- the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Social knowledge and discoveries to help develop macists, the School operates, among other Work, Nursing, and Public Health and Com- and disseminate solutions to complex health- programs, a senior care journal club and a munity Medicine, as well as the University care problems and promote the health and Geriatric Pharmacy Practice Certificate Pro- of Washington Medical Center, Harborview well-being of regional, national and global gram that provides advanced instruction in Medical Center, five interdisciplinary research populations. the care and management of medication for centers and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. older adults. The School also contributes to interdisciplin- Curriculum ary training programs in the Pharmacological Admission Requirements Sciences, Biomolecular Structure and Design, The School of Pharmacy offers a four-year Global Health, Public Health Genetics, the program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy Offers of admission are contingent upon the Center for Health Sciences Interprofessional degree. The curriculum is designed to provide successful completion of all prerequisites, eli- Education, the Center for Nanotechnology students with the scientific background and gibility to obtain a Washington State Pharmacy and the Graduate Program in Biomedical and clinical skills necessary to take the North Intern Certificate, and satisfactory review of Health Informatics. The School’s location in American Pharmacist Licensure Examination the Conviction/Criminal History Informa- the Seattle metropolitan area offers students (NAPLEX) and to enter professional practice. tion Form and results from the Criminal a wide variety of choices for clinical rotations. The limited class enrollment allows for indi- Background Check. Prerequisite courses may Students also appreciate the diverse academic, vidualized attention from instructors while be taken at any college or university with the cultural and recreational opportunities associ- still enjoying the benefits of attending a large appropriate curricular offerings. Prerequisite ated with the University of Washington, Seattle university. Instructional methods emphasize course work must meet specific descriptions and the Pacific Northwest region. the critical thinking and problem-solving and for breadth and depth of content as established clinical skills necessary to provide rational by the Admissions Committee. All prerequi- Mission/Vision drug therapy, reduce medication-related site coursework must be completed by the end problems, promote healthy lifestyles and dis- of Spring term prior to program entry. School Vision ease prevention, optimize health outcomes, To be recognized nationally and interna- enhance patient adherence and render care Applicants who have completed science and tionally as a leader in pharmacy education, in a changing health care system. The School mathematics pre-requisite coursework within research and service that partners effectively aspires to foster a commitment to life-long the last five years will be given preference in with others to promote the discovery, develop- learning and provide an environment where the process of screening for interview. Appli- ment and appropriate use of medications for students develop the knowledge, attitudes cations will be individually evaluated, how- the welfare and safety of the public. and skills consistent with the profession’s high ever, applicants with science and mathematics standards. coursework older than five years are generally Mission Statement advised to retake these courses. All transcripts We educate professional pharmacists who Students are given the opportunity to explore from coursework completed at foreign colleges work in partnership with other health profes- individual areas of interest by choosing among or universities must be translated and evalu- sionals to provide accessible, compassionate, the many professional elective options offered ated course-by-course by one of the following

242 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 H-364 Health Science Building Box 357631 Seattle, WA 98195 206-543-2030 http://sop.washington.edu/

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Quarter Semester Number interviewed: ...... 156 Course Hours Hours Number accepted: ...... 118 Estimated entering class size: ...... 94 Biochemistry...... 6 . . . . 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 35% General Biology with Labs . . . . . 15. . . . 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 65% Microbiology with Lab...... 5 . . . . 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 38% General Chemistry with Labs. . . . .15. . . . 8 Organic Chemistry with Labs. . . . .15. . . . 8 Calculus...... 5 . . . . 3 Statistics ...... 5 . . . . 3 Application Process and Requirements English Composition...... 10. . . . 6 Microeconomics...... 5 . . . . 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Interpersonal Communications/ Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Public Speaking...... 5 . . . . 3 Supplemental application required: Yes Social Science Electives...... 5 . . . . 3 Supplemental application fee: $45 Humanities Electives...... 5 . . . . 3 Expected GPA: 3.0 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 PCAT required: Yes Washington Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile (Chemistry); 25th percentile (All other sections) Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

certified agencies, World (WES) Educational the program. The School of Pharmacy will not Pharm.D./Ph.D. program. This concurrent Services, Educational Credential Evaluations accept any other admission test (e.g. MCAT, degree program is intended for outstand- (ECE) or Educational Perspectives. These GRE, etc.) in place of the PCAT. ing students who are committed to earning transcripts are required even if the coursework the Pharm.D. and a Ph.D. degree in either does not apply toward the pre-pharmacy re- Applicants to the UW School of Pharmacy Pharmaceutics or Medicinal Chemistry. quirements. All prerequisite coursework must must complete BOTH an on-line PharmCAS Scholarships may be available to outstanding be completed in the United States. Application (www.pharmcas.org) and submit students. The students are equipped to enter a Supplemental Application to the UW School academic careers that require competence in On average, over 70% of applicants admit- of Pharmacy Office of Academic and Student both teaching and research. Graduates of this ted to the Pharm.D. Program have earned a Programs). All application materials must program will possess the breadth and depth of prior Bachelors degree or higher. Although be received by the January 7, 2013 deadline. knowledge necessary to work with colleagues not required, applicants who have earned a Admission is competitive and is based on a across multiple disciplines essential to per- prior Bachelors degree or higher may be given number of factors including cumulative and forming integrated and translational medical preference for offer of admission. pre-requisite grade point averages, academic and pharmaceutical research. and degree history, PCAT scores, oral, writ- Applicants with a minimum prerequisite ten and interpersonal communication skills, For more information on the Pharm.D./Ph.D. grade point average (grades in all prerequi- critical-thinking ability and decision-making Concurrent Degree Program, please visit the site courses except the humanities and social skills, interview results, and all application website: http://sop.washington.edu/school-of- science courses) below 3.0 are not generally materials. Applicants offered admission must pharmacy/prospective-students/pharmdphd- considered competitive. Although there is no complete a self-disclosure Criminal History concurrent-degree-program.html established minimum Cumulative GPA for Information Form and submit their names consideration of offer of interview, applicants for a criminal background check. For Further Information with a Cumulative GPA below 3.0 are not generally considered competitive. Applicants Please visit the school’s website (http://sop. Office of Academic and Student Programs who meet or exceed GPA minimums are not washington.edu/students) for further applica- School of Pharmacy guaranteed an interview. Offers of interview tion information. University of Washington are dependent upon the size and competitive- Box 357631 ness of the applicant pool. Other Programs Seattle, WA 98195-7631 206-543-6100 Applicants to the UW Pharm.D. Program In addition to the Pharm.D. program, the [email protected] must take the Pharmacy College Admission University of Washington School of Phar- http://sop.washington.edu Test (PCAT) within two years of application to macy has recently introduced a concurrent

University of Washington 243 Washington State University College of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Pullman, WA Branch Campus(es): Spokane, WA (for ExMet program) Satellite Program(s): None

General Information Mission/Vision program until the fall of 1896, and 4 students completed the two year course of study in The Washington State University Doctor of To advance human health through world- 1898 to become the first graduates in phar- Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program involves a class research and the education of students macy at Washington State University. seven-year commitment, three pre-pharmacy in patient and pharmaceutical care, the years, and four professional years. The first pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, and The College of Pharmacy’s graduate program three professional years of study are based health policy and administration. in Pharmaceutical Sciences began award- on university’s Spokane Riverpoint Health ing graduate degrees in 1940, and in 1982 Science campus. During the fourth year, This will be accomplished through: changed its name to Pharmacology/Toxi- students do a series of six-week rotations cology. The first M.S. graduate was Richard working alongside faculty members at • a student-centered educational philosophy Hampton in 1940; the first Ph.D. graduate various experiential sites in Spokane, Ya- that promotes life-long intellectual growth was Dr. Charles Martin in 1943. In 2010 the kima, Tri-Cities, Tacoma, or Vancouver, or and learning Ph.D. program changed its name to Pharma- at other locations in Washington state or • the provision of pharmaceutical care de- ceutical Sciences. internationally. signed to improve an individual’s quality of life and the overall public health through In 1993, the College enrolled its first post- The Spokane Riverpoint Health Science both prevention and treatment baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy class. campus is rich with educational and social • nurturing an exceptional environment for This program was designed for graduates activities. It has excellent libraries, research research, scholarship, innovative practice of accredited colleges of pharmacy and re- facilities, and classrooms. One advantage and professional and graduate education quired 5 semesters of classroom instruction of the campus is the interdisciplinary atmo- • creating an environment of trust and re- and clerkships. The first class graduated in sphere. Pharmacists, physicians, physician spect in all that we do May 1995. This program continued to admit assistants, nurses, occupational therapists, students until 1997. nutritionists and speech pathologists are all This vision of the College of Pharmacy is to trained on the same campus. be the preeminent college of pharmacy that The last class gradu- provides world-class leadership in the quality ated in 1997 and the first Doctor of Pharmacy Life for pharmacy students centers around of the student educational experience and (Pharm.D.) class graduated in 1999. At that WSU and the College of Pharmacy. Each year, faculty scholarship. time 2 years of undergraduate prerequisite a new group of approximately 125 students courses were required to be qualified to apply enter the college, and for the next three years History for the 4-year program. In 2008 the prereq- the students attend all the same classes and uisites increased to 3 years of undergraduate many of the same college social and educa- On February 19, 1892, the Board of Regents study in concert with a whole new Pharm.D. tional functions. Students have the opportu- of Washington Agricultural College and curriculum. nity from their first day of school to join any School of Science approved a course of study of several pharmacy student organizations. for a program in pharmacy. The catalog gave Curriculum the following description of the pharmacy The entire college is small enough, to permit program, “Students in this course will be The College of Pharmacy offers a course students and faculty to get to know each required to take laboratory work in toxicol- of study leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy other personally. Faculty are nationally and ogy and various other chemical and physical (Pharm.D.) degree. Within the very first se- internationally known for their work in manipulations, such as weighing, measuring, mester of professional studies, students begin many areas, including diabetes, pharmacy distilling, evaporating, filtering and making learning drug facts, clinical skills, and how to economics, cancer research, geriatric phar- pharmaceutical preparations.” Several years communicate with patients. Training begins maceutical care, , new later, a University committee cautioned that with strong basic science and research, then drug information, and innovative teaching the new program in pharmacy should not immediately infuses clinical applications and methods. Students have the opportunity to be started unless “not less than $400 can be patient care. Throughout their professional attend national conventions and conferences set apart for use for the first year” and “that studies, students will gain experience in a and to conduct research. Pharmacy alumni suitable room can be set apart to be used variety of health care environments, includ- are actively involved with the college and as a pharmaceutical laboratory.” Students ing community, institutional, and long-term available to mentor students. were not officially enrolled in the pharmacy

244 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 PO Box 646510 105 Wegner Hall Pullman, WA 99164 509-335-5901 www.pharmacy.wsu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 195 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 125 Estimated entering class size: ...... 125 Written Communication ...... 6 Estimated male (%): ...... 49% A philosophy course titled “Logic” or “Ethics” . 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 51% ECON 101 Microeconomics...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 30% PSYCH 105 Psychology...... 3 MATH 140 Calculus...... 4 STAT 212 Statistics...... 3 BIOL 106 and 107 Introductory Biology. . . . 8 Application Process and Requirements CHEM 105 and 106 Principles of Chemistry. . 8 CHEM 345 and 346 Organic Chemistry . . . .7 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes BIOL 315 Gross and Microanatomy . . . . . 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: December 3 BIOL 353 Mammalian Physiology ...... 4 Supplemental application required: Yes MBIOS 305 General Microbiology...... 4 Supplemental application fee: $50 MBIOS 303 Introductory Biochemistry. . . . .4 Expected GPA: 3.4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Washington Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not reported Interview required: Yes

care settings. Our new professional cur- For Further Information riculum includes courses in pathophysiology, medication therapy management, integrated Pharmacy Admissions colloquia, pharmacy law, and units on how to College of Pharmacy work with other health care providers such Washington State University as physicians, nurses, , and others. Academic Center Suite 420 PO BOX 1495 Admission Requirements Spokane, Wa 99210-1495 509-335-2016 The application period each academic year is Fax: 509-335-5268 from June 1 to December 1. Students gener- [email protected] ally will only be considered if they have a GPA http://www.pharmacy.wsu.edu/futurestu- of 3.0 or higher. Any student with a GPA dents/pharmd/index.html below 3.0 can submit a cover letter with an explanation of why your application should be considered by the admissions committee. WSU participates with PharmCAS for part of its application procedures. Find the applica- tion forms and instructions on the College’s web site at: http://www.pharmacy.wsu.edu/ futurestudents/pharmd/admissioninfo.html. Other Programs

• Bachelors and Masters: Nutrition & Exer- cise Physiology • Masters: Coordinated Program in Dietics • Masters and Doctorate: Pharmaceutical Sci- ences and Nutrition & Exercise Physiology

Washington State University 245 Marshall University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Precandidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Huntington, WV Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information

The new Marshall University School of Phar- macy will provide residents in the region with an affordable, public alternative for pursuing a Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The university’s strengths in clinical educa- tion and its strong linkages to ambulatory and inpatient care facilities provide distinct advantages for the development of a public pharmacy school that will produce well- prepared pharmacists for the field’s evolving role in the patient care continuum.

The school is located in the Robert W. Coon Medical Education Building adjacent to the Huntington VA Medical Center. The facil- ity recently received a $9 million renova- tion resulting in a state-of-the-art, 76,000 square-foot learning, research and pharmacy practice facility.

For Further Information

Terri Moran Director of Student Affairs and Assessment Marshall University School of Pharmacy One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 304-696-7352 304-696-7309 [email protected] www.marshall.edu/pharmacy

246 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 One John Marshall Drive Huntington, WV 25755 1-800-642-3463 www.marshall.edu/wpmu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... NR Course Hours Number accepted...... NR Estimated entering class size...... NR English Composition I and II...... 6 Estimated male...... NR American History...... 3 Estimated female...... NR American Government...... 3 Numbered out-of-state ...... NR Intro to Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Principles of Macroeconomics or Microeconomics...... 3 Application Process and Requirements Word Languages and Culture...... 9 Analytic Geometry and Calculus...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Introductory Statistics...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: January 7 Freshman Chemistry I and II with Labs. . . . 8 Supplemental application required: Yes Modern Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs. 8 Supplemental application fee: $100 Principles of Biology I and II with Labs...... 8 Expected GPA: Not reported Physical Education...... 1 Minimum overall GPA considered: Not reported Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: Not reported PCAT required: Not reported West Virginia

Marshall University 247 University of Charleston School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Charleston, WV Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information In addition to the rich classroom environ- ment, students are presented with oppor- Curriculum The University of Charleston School of tunities for leadership growth and develop- Pharmacy’s primary mission is to prepare ment through involvement in professional The University of Charleston School of pharmacists who will provide comprehen- organizations and institutional committees. Pharmacy integrates technology and infor- sive patient care, to advance the profession Each student is provided membership to the mation utilization throughout the profes- through research and advocacy, and to serve professional organization of their choice, and sional program in a technology-rich learning the community as leaders in rural health care. funding is allocated to support conference, environment. The four year program of study In order to fulfill our mission, our top priority workshop, or other professional develop- is competency-based with a focus on the is the creation of opportunities that stimulate ment attendance. Furthermore, the School provision of pharmacist care in traditional our faculty, students, and alumni to learn, of Pharmacy offers a variety of professional pharmacy environments. The overall goal maintain and expand upon the knowledge, organizations that operate under the guid- of the curriculum is to develop a compe- skills and attitudes necessary to meet the ance of the Pharmacy Student Government tent generalist practitioner who can, upon health care needs of the patients they serve. Association (PSGA) and provide opportuni- successful completion of all requirements, ties for student engagement and involvement enter pharmacy practice or post-graduate The University of Charleston is a small private with the campus community and beyond. education at an entry-level. The curriculum university located in Charleston, West Vir- Additional leadership development op- emphasizes medication therapy manage- ginia, a community of approximately 200,000 portunities include collaborations with the ment and the assurance of quality healthcare people located in the south central part of the local, state, and national government officials through the services of a trained pharmacist. state. Our 40-acre campus rests amidst mag- on policy development, study abroad, and The curriculum has been designed to provide nificent mountains, rivers, and the capital unique APPE rotation experiences across a strong understand of the basic and clinical city. The city is alive with restaurants, shops, the country. sciences, teach models of care management historic sites, a civic center, theaters, malls, a and allow for application and assessment of municipal auditorium, and plenty of outdoor Mission/Vision knowledge and skills learned through expe- recreation. The University has a rich history riential opportunities threaded throughout of learner-centered and outcomes-based edu- Mission the curriculum. Additionally the curriculum cation. From our beautiful residence halls The mission of the University of Charleston emphasizes broad-based professional devel- and spirited campus events to our diverse School of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacists opment through didactic, co-curricular and clubs and championship athletic teams, UC who will provide comprehensive patient care, experiential opportunities. Students, staff offers one of the most enjoyable educational to advance the profession through research and faculty work together to ensure active experiences in the region. and advocacy, and to serve the community participation in community outreach, advo- as leaders in rural health care. cacy efforts and leadership to the profession. The School of Pharmacy, which is housed in a new facility, accepts approximately 75 - 80 Vision Admission Requirements students in each of its professional classes. The vision for the University of Charleston Our program is technology-rich and you’ll School of Pharmacy is to: To be considered for admission, applicants use your computer in the classroom and on must: the fly in a wireless environment: to chat • Become nationally recognized for an em- with professors, seek input from classmates, phasis on rural health care and service to • Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative conduct research, submit assignments, access the Appalachian region grade point average on all coursework transcripts, track your graduation status and • Maintain its status as an innovative leader • Maintain a minimum 2.75 grade point get guidance from advisers. In addition to in the use of technology in pharmacy average on pre-pharmacy coursework new science labs and on-line lecture halls, education and practice • Report a competitive score on the Phar- there are computerized classrooms. The • Advance the profession of pharmacy macy College Admissions Test (PCAT) Schoenbaum Library provides virtual access through leadership, education, research, • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation to its rich selection of resources from the and advocacy (one must be from a former faculty mem- classroom to graduate apartment housing • Elevate the profile of the University of ber) Complete and submit the a Pharm- located on campus. Charleston as a leading comprehensive CAS application university

248 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 2300 MacCorkle Avenue SE Charleston, WV 25304 304-357-4889 www.pharmacy.ucwv.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 252 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 232 Estimated entering class size: ...... 71 Human Anatomy and Physiology...... 8 Estimated male (%): ...... 40% General Biology with Lab...... 8 Estimated female (%): ...... 60% Microbiology with Lab...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 62% General Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Organic Chemistry with Lab ...... 8 Physics with Lab...... 4 Statistics ...... 2 Application Process and Requirements College Algebra ...... 3 Calculus...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Economics...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: February 1 History or Political Science...... 3 Supplemental application required: Yes English Composition...... 6 Supplemental application fee: $50 Psychology or Sociology ...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.2 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.75 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: Prefer 50th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

• Complete and submit a School of Phar- For Further Information macy Supplemental Application • Demonstrate a commitment to volun- University of Charleston

teerism, community service, activism, and School of Pharmacy West Virginia leadership Office of Professional and Student Affairs 304-357-4889 Pre-professional (undergraduate) course www. ucwv.edu/pharmacy requirements may be completed with a C [email protected] grade or better at any accredited U.S. college. Post-secondary courses taken outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an accredited U.S. evaluation service. A total of 63 semester credit hours are required to complete pre- professional requirements.

Based upon the above information competi- tive applicants will be selected to visit campus for an interview. The interview process con- sists of a brief orientation, tour of campus, interview with faculty and staff members, and the opportunity to observe a pharmacy class. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis when all required application materials are received.

The University of Charleston does participate in the Early Decision process with Pharm- CAS. As a result, applicants who are inter- ested in attending UCSOP should consult PharmCAS for Early Decision application deadlines.

University of Charleston 249 School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Morgantown, WV Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information tical practice and to inculcate in the student the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Cen- a concept of the pharmacist’s professional ter in Morgantown from January through The School of Pharmacy at West Virginia responsibilities as a provider of pharmaceuti- February. Only applicants selected by the University is a state-assisted professional cal care. A minimum of two years is necessary Committee on Admissions are invited for school with teaching and research facilities to complete the approximate 65 hours of pre- an interview. The WVU School of Pharmacy on the Morgantown, Charleston, and Mar- requisite course work prior to admission into does not limit its applicants to residents of tinsburg division campuses. The School is the professional curriculum. The four year the state; however, priority will be given to located in the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences professional curriculum involves study in the qualified resident applicants. The Committee Center in Morgantown, WV. The Charleston basic biomedical sciences and in the areas of on Admissions will make the final selections and Martinsburg divisions of the School of pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, pharmacy for admission. Formal application to the Pharmacy are a combination of teaching, practice, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical School of Pharmacy must be made through research and service components of the clini- chemistry, pharmacology, therapeutics, phar- PharmCAS. cal branch, and in addition, the Charleston macy administration, pharmacoeconomics, division houses the state’s Poison Control patient health education and disease preven- Completed applications must be submitted Center. The School also offers programs of tion and health promotion. to PharmCAS no later than December 1 study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. in the preceding the fall term in which the student pharmaceutical sciences. Pharmacy students The experiential component includes activi- is seeking enrollment. Supplemental applica- have access to all University athletic, cultural ties in all four years of the curriculum and tions will be sent to applicants selected by the and recreational facilities and programs and encompasses experiences in a variety of acute Committee on Admissions. may join any of the seven professional/ and ambulatory care, and institutional and fraternal/honorary student organizations. community practice settings. Elective expe- If space is available, students from other Students typically live in apartments or town- riences are available in nontraditional areas accredited pharmacy programs may be houses within walking distance of the Health of practice. Three months of the experiential considered for admission with advanced Sciences Center. Due to a rich mixture of component must be performed in designated standing, provided they meet the prerequisite educational, artistic, athletic and recreational rural practice settings. The determination of course requirements of the WVU School of activities, Morgantown is frequently honored student status, advancement, and graduation Pharmacy, have a competitive grade point as being one of the most “livable” small cities is made by the Committee on Academic Stan- average (minimum of 2.5 in their professional in America. dards in the School of Pharmacy and is sub- studies) and are eligible for readmission for ject to approval by the Dean. Once enrolled, the degree in pharmacy in the school previ- Mission/Vision students must complete 100 hours of com- ously attended. munity service as a condition of graduation. The mission of the West Virginia University Admitted students must undergo criminal In addition to the required prerequisite School of Pharmacy is to improve the health background checks and meet all vaccination courses, it is recommended that undergradu- and well-being of West Virginians and society and proof of immunity requirements, all ate courses in the following be taken prior to at large by educating students and practi- done at the student’s expense. Students must matriculation to the professional program: tioners to provide optimal pharmaceutical meet technical standards of performance for Introductory Biochemistry, Human Physiol- care; conducting vital research that advances admission, advancement and graduation. ogy, and Cellular Biology. scientific knowledge, pharmacy practice, and economic development; and providing direct Admission Requirements Other Programs and supportive services to patients, the com- munity, and the profession. Admission to the School of Pharmacy is Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical based on the satisfactory completion of and Pharmacological Sciences Curriculum prepharmacy course requirements in a U.S. The WVU School of Pharmacy offers gradu- accredited college. Admission is quite com- ate program two pathways in pharmaceutical The professional program leading to the petitive and is based on the prepharmacy and pharmacological sciences for the Ph.D. Pharm.D. degree is designed to provide academic record, Pharmacy College Admis- degree. The School of Pharmacy maintains the student with the scientific and techni- sion Test scores, academic recommendations, research laboratories, shared instrumenta- cal knowledge and communications skills and a personal interview with the Committee tion, and core facilities in the Health Sciences required for the broad scope of pharmaceu- on Admissions. Interviews will be held at Center complex. The scientific community

250 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Room 1136 HSN, Health Science Center PO Box 9500 Morgantown, WV 26506 304-293-5101 http://pharmacy.hsc.wvu.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 153 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 110 Estimated entering class size: ...... 90 Introduction to calculus/Calculus 1. . . . .3–4 Estimated male (%): ...... 30% English composition ...... 6 Estimated female (%): ...... 70% Principles of economics (micro)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 33% General biology ...... 8 General chemistry...... 8 Organic chemistry...... 8 Physics ...... 8 Application Process and Requirements Introduction to statistics...... 3 Microbiology...... 3 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Public speaking...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Arts and Humanities electives...... 12 Supplemental application required: Yes Supplemental application fee: $50 Expected GPA: 3.6 Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 60th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 1 year Interview required: Yes

is well developed, and draws on scientists at required. TOEFL scores may be required of WVU, NIOSH, CDC and a variety of research international students. centers in cancer cell biology, neuroscience,

cardiovascular/pulmonary sciences, and To obtain specific information related to the West Virginia nanotechnology. A CDC/NIOSH research school’s graduate programs, graduate faculty facility is located two blocks away and Mylan research interests, and availability of graduate Pharmaceuticals, a leading generic drug pro- assistantships or fellowships, applicants may ducer in the country, is located across the street write directly to: Associate Dean for Research from the Health Sciences Center campus. and Graduate Programs, WVU School of Pharmacy, P.O. Box 9500, Morgantown, Applicants for the Ph.D. may choose from WV 26506, 304-293-1350, rmatsumoto@ two pathways: 1) pharmaceutical and phar- hsc.wvu.edu. Additional information can be macological sciences which emphasize basic obtained from the School’s website pharmacy. laboratory research, and 2) health outcomes hsc.wvu.edu which emphasize population and health policy research. The graduate program fea- For Further Information tures multidisciplinary coursework and semi- nars to provide students which a diversified W. Clarke Ridgway, R.Ph. background in the theories and techniques of Jennifer, Clutter, B.S.S.Ed. contemporary research. The Ph.D. program Office of Student Services does not result in a degree that will qualify WVU School of Pharmacy the recipient to take the professional practice HSS 5700 licensing exam; a Pharm.D. degree is required PO Box 9500 for that purpose. Morgantown, WV 26506-9500 304-293-1552 or 7806 Students must possess a baccalaureate degree pharmacy.hsc.wvu.edu from a suitable academic discipline with an overall grade point average of at least 3.00 and Financial Aid Office: an aptitude and interest for graduate work WVU Health Sciences Center in the pharmaceutical and pharmacological PO Box 9810 sciences. Furthermore, GRE scores in the Morgantown, WV 26506-9810 verbal, quantitative, and analytical essay are 304-293-3706

West Virginia University 251 Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Candidate Type of Institution: Private Main Campus: Mequon, WI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information of up to 100 students (allowing for flexibility Our curriculum, combined with a holistic in scheduling core classes); break out rooms approach to student development, promotes Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wis- surrounding each lecture hall (allowing for leadership skills and an enthusiasm for life- consin was one of the state’s earliest institu- frequent and easy small group discussions long learning through excellence in teaching, tions of higher learning and is currently the during larger lectures); state of the art educa- service and scholarship. We will produce second largest private university in Wisconsin, tional technologies in lecture halls (allowing graduates who will be servant-leaders in the with over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate for greater student participation and real pharmacy community and to Christ in the students. It is located on the western shore of time engagement, including Turning Point®); church and in the world. Lake Michigan in suburban Mequon, Wiscon- separate sterile and non-sterile product labs sin, just minutes from downtown Milwaukee. equipped with cutting edge educational Curriculum and assessment technology to develop and Concordia’s commitment to health care educa- assess students’ pharmaceutical product The School of Pharmacy offers the professional tion can be seen through its nationally recog- preparation techniques; clinical practice labs program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy nized programs in nursing, physical therapy with scheduling flexibility that will allow for (Pharm.D. degree). The program consists of and occupational therapy. The pharmacy personalized instruction and low student to four years of professional education preceded school is an excellent complement to the exist- instructor ratios ranging from 5:1 to as low as by the completion of 69 semester hours of pre- ing programs and encourages interdisciplinary 1:1 during practice and assessment activities; requisite coursework. Students are admitted approaches to health care education. clinical practice labs with advanced patient into the program as a group each fall and prog- care rooms to develop patient care skills and ress through the curriculum as a cohort. The What you can expect: foster self assessment, peer assessment and educational process follows the programmatic • Personalized instruction and small classes instructor assessment of student interactions goals set forth by the Accreditation Council on (student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1) with simulated patients; learning commons Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). • Practice experiences in the pharmacy as space throughout the building (allowing for early as the P1 year student study and relaxation areas); and fac- The course of study will be comprised of 148 • Well-planned, high-quality rotations using ulty research space which will provide faculty credits hours of didactic courses and practice outcomes-focused training with the opportunity to continue pharma- experiences. The coursework can be catego- • Student representation on committees ceutical research, informing future teaching rized into eight curricular domains which • Interdisciplinary educational opportunities and practice. include: • Ethics-infused curriculum 1. Foundational (Biochemistry, Anatomy • Interactive case-based educational methods Mission/Vision and Physiology, Immunology, Molecular • State of the art new pharmacy building by Biology and Microbiology); fall 2011 Concordia University Wisconsin School of 2. Drug Delivery and Elimination (Phar- • Caring faculty with extensive pharmaceuti- Pharmacy is a Lutheran higher education maceutics, Applied Pharmacokinetics cal and/or educational backgrounds community committed to the development and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, • Clinically relevant technology of compassionate, knowledgeable and ethical Advanced Pharmaceutical Preparations); • Community service to foster an apprecia- pharmacists dedicated to providing exemplary 3. Drug Action (Pharmacology and Me- tion for others patient care. This will be accomplished by pro- dicinal Chemistry); • Faith-based environment dedicated to viding a comprehensive pharmacy education your spiritual, mental and physical well that balances education, service and research. 4. Social and Administrative (Pharmacy and the Healthcare System, Social and being Our focus is to prepare pharmacy practitioners Behavioral Pharmacy, Patient Care • Multiple student organizations for profes- dedicated to advancing patient-centered phar- Ethics, Pharmacy Management and sional development, networking and social maceutical care through medication therapy Leadership, Pharmacoeconomics and opportunities management in Wisconsin and throughout Epidemiology and Pharmacy Law); the country, by working closely with patients 5. Therapeutics (non-prescription Thera- The innovative design of the new pharmacy and all other healthcare providers, taking pies, Pharmacy Calculations, Therapeu- building will maximize active learning and into consideration the physical, mental and tics and Pathophysiology); student engagement. Highlights of the build- spiritual needs of each patient. ing include: three lecture halls, each capable 6. Informatics (Medical Literature Evalu- ation); of accommodating an entire pharmacy class

252 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 12800 North Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097 262-243-2770 www.cuw.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed...... NR Course Hours Number accepted...... NR Estimated entering class size...... NR Biology I with Lab ...... 4 Estimated male...... NR Biology II with Lab...... 4 Estimated female...... NR General Chemistry with Lab ...... 4 Numbered out-of-state ...... NR General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Physics I with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Physics II with Lab ...... 4 Calculus...... 4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Statistics ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: March 1 Economics (micro, macro or general)...... 3 Supplemental application required: No English Composition (writing) ...... 3 Supplemental application fee: No Speech, Public Speaking or Interpersonal Expected GPA: Not reported Communications...... 2–3 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.75 General Education Electives (sociology, psychology, Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 foreign language, history, business, etc.) . . . . . 21 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: 40th percentile Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

7. Applied ( Applied Patient Care, Physical before they may begin the professional courses must be completed with a grade equivalent “C”. Assessment); and for the four years of the pharmacy program. The most recent academic performance is often 8. Experiential Education (IPPE and viewed as a better predictor of performance APPE). To be considered for admission to the School than initial college work completed. A strong of Pharmacy, an applicant must have a com- science aptitude is crucial. Letters of reference The Experiential Education program begins petitive PCAT score (40th percentile and should be chosen with care as the information in the first semester of the first professional above preferred), combined with either a contained within the reference is crucial. academic year (the “P1” year). The philosophy minimum overall GPA of 2.75 OR a minimum of the CUW experiential program is that the prerequisite GPA of 3.0. Selected applicants are interviewed by faculty students will benefit from dedicated blocks and area pharmacists who assist us with the of time for all of their rotation experiences as Students may apply for admission into the interview process. All decisions are made by all regularly scheduled classes are suspended Doctor of Pharmacy program upon satis- the Admissions Committee. We process our during this block of time. There will not be factory completion of the prerequisites or applications on a rolling basis which begins on any experiential education requirements dur- evidence that these prerequisites will be suc- August 1 each year preceding matriculation. ing the summer months of the P1, P2 or P3, cessfully completed at either CUW or another All application materials (including letters of Wisconsin which will enable students to use this time for accredited college prior to admission. reference) must be received by PharmCAS by work or internships and will make it possible March 1 for consideration. The supplemental for students to compete for those national Selection is based on a thorough evaluation application is due by that time as well. internships that are only offered during the of applicants utilizing both academic and summer months. non-academic criteria. Some of the criteria For Further Information evaluated includes: academic performance in Admission Requirements the prepharmacy curriculum, personal quali- Office of Student Affairs fications including commitment to service, CUW School of Pharmacy Potential applicants are highly encouraged to extra-curricular involvement and pharmacy 12800 N Lake Shore Drive consult the CUW School of Pharmacy website experience, as well as evidence of a thorough Mequon, WI 53097 for complete information regarding admission understanding, sincerity and enthusiasm to- 262-243-2755 requirements and procedures, including the ward the profession of pharmacy. Performance www.cuw.edu/pharmacy FAQ section. Admission to the University does in Organic Chemistry is also considered to be not grant admission to the Doctor of Phar- a predictive indicator for performance in the macy Program. All students must apply to be professional program. All prerequisites must formally accepted to the School of Pharmacy be taken for academic credit (no pass/fail) and

Concordia University Wisconsin 253 University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Madison, WI Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information and optimal drug therapy and health as its A 4-year Bachelor’s degree program in Phar- goal. The program stresses knowledge of macology and Toxicology also is offered but The University of Wisconsin-Madison School the chemical, biological, social, and clinical the School. Master’s and research doctorate of Pharmacy will be proud to celebrate its sciences that underlie pharmacy, an under- (Ph.D.) programs are available in the Phar- 130th anniversary in 2013. Established by the standing of the relevance of that knowledge maceutical Sciences and in the Social and Wisconsin legislature in 1883, UW-Madison to patient care, and the skills to apply that Administrative Sciences. In collaboration was the first pharmacy school in the country knowledge to specific care circumstances. with the University of Wisconsin Hospital to offer postgraduate work leading to the M.S. The program promotes the development of and Clinics, the School also offers a 2-year and Ph.D. degrees in pharmacy, and remains analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, combined Master’s/residency program that a leader in the development of innovative communication skills, professional ethics, focuses on administration and leadership in teaching techniques and programs to assist social responsibility, professional citizenship, health-system pharmacy. pharmacists around the world in maintaining the ability to adapt to changes and respond to their professional competencies. The School challenges in health care, and a commitment Admission Requirements of Pharmacy is part of the Center for Health to lifelong learning. The program endeavors Sciences, and is housed in Rennebohm Hall, to attain a diverse community of faculty, Admission to the School of Pharmacy is com- the new state-of-the-art pharmacy building. staff and students to enhance the learning petitive. Preference for admission is given environment and to meet the needs of an to Wisconsin residents; a limited number There are a number of School of Pharmacy increasingly diverse society. of nonresidents are admitted. Application student organizations, in which many stu- materials can be obtained from the School dents participate, and there is an active Curriculum of Pharmacy Web site (http://pharmacy.wisc. Student Senate. More than 650 student edu/pharmd/admissions). organizations on campus support the reputa- The School of Pharmacy offers a comprehen- tion of UW-Madison as a university with an sive array of degree programs. The Doctor The Pharm.D. Admissions Committee con- unusual breadth of opportunities. of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is a 4-year ducts a holistic review of application materi- program that requires a total of 208 credits als. Admission decisions are based upon the University housing is available for School for graduation. For admission in fall 2013, following criteria: of Pharmacy students. Private housing ar- this includes: rangements must be made by students on • Academic achievement their own. • 68 credits required prior to beginning the • Communication skills Pharm.D. program, • Community service Mission/Vision • 120 credits of required didactic and expe- • Completion of pre-Pharm.D. coursework riential courses in the Pharm.D. Program • Cultural competence The mission of the University of Wisconsin- • 18 credits of professional electives in the • Diversity of background/experiences Madison School of Pharmacy is to educate, Pharm.D. program, and • Extracurricular activities train, and maintain competency of highly- • 5 credits of non-professional courses (his- • Interest/experience in pharmacy, other skilled pharmacists and scientists; to create, tory, 2 credit hrs; humanities electives, 3 health care areas or research transmit, and apply new knowledge based on credit hrs) are required for graduation, if • Leadership experience cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical, these courses have not been completed • Personal attributes social, and clinical sciences; and to enhance prior to admission to the Pharm.D. pro- • Personal talents and skills the quality of life through improved health gram. • Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) for the people of Wisconsin and the global • Free-choice electives to reach the total of scores community. 208 degree credits International applicants (including per- The mission of the Doctor of Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences manent residents) whose native language (Pharm.D.) program at the University of in the final year of the program utilize phar- is not English must submit TOEFL scores; Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is to prepare macy sites from throughout Wisconsin as minimum scores of 100 on the internet-based students to provide high quality pharma- well as a variety of sites across the U.S. and TOEFL are required for consideration for ceutical care that has the patient as its focus internationally. admission.

254 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Rennenbohm Hall, Room 1121B 777 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705-2222 608-262-1416 www.pharmacy.wisc.edu

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2012 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 240 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 170 Estimated entering class size: ...... 136 General Biology with Labs (year integrated Estimated male (%): ...... 44% sequence)...... 8–10 Estimated female (%): ...... 56% Microbiology (no lab needed)...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%):...... 20% General Chemistry with Labs...... 8–10 Organic Chemistry with Labs...... 8–10 Physics with Labs...... 8–10 Calculus (for math/science majors)...... 4-5 Application Process and Requirements General Statistics...... 3 Communication/English (must meet UW-Madison Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Comm A Requirement) ...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 General Psychology or Social Psychology. . .3 Supplemental application required: Yes General Sociology, General Anthropology, Supplemental application fee: $56 or Cultural Anthropology...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.5 Ethnic Studies (Diversity Studies with United States Minimum overall GPA considered: 3.0 Emphasis)...... 3 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 3.0 Microeconomics...... 3–4 PCAT required: Yes Additional Electives to reach 68 total Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not reported pre-School of Pharmacy credits...... varies Oldest PCAT scores considered: 3 years Interview required: Yes

Other Programs foundation of this interdisciplinary training Graduate Programs: derives from the specialized and collaborative School of Pharmacy Graduate Programs Pharmacy (M.S.) infrastructure of core areas of drug discov- Office Graduate study leads to the degree of Master ery (elements of drug design and molecular 608-262-4257 of Science. This program is designed to pro- recognition applied to important biological [email protected] vide the resident with a solid academic foun- problems), drug action (molecular drug http://pharmacy.wisc.edu/admissions dation and experience in the administration mechanisms), and drug delivery (temporal of exemplary pharmacy services across an and spatial control of drugs in a broad sense). integrated health system. The primary objec- tive of the program is to develop pharmacy Social & Administrative Sciences in administrators who are trained and prepared Pharmacy (M.S. and Ph.D.) to immediately assume manager and assis- Graduate study leads to the degrees of Master tant director level administrative leadership of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. The ob- positions within large integrated health care jective of this program is to prepare students delivery systems (e.g. managers or assistant for independent, theory-based research Wisconsin directors of pharmacy operations, pharmacy leading to new knowledge and understand- patient care services, medication use policy, ing of drug use, patient and provider com- medication safety, informatics, etc.), and one munication and behaviors, health outcomes, day a Director of Pharmacy position. pharmacy practice, patient care systems, and the pharmacy profession. Pharmaceutical Sciences (Ph.D.) Graduate study leads to the degree of Doctor For Further Information of Philosophy. The pharmaceutical sciences graduate program provides students rigorous School of Pharmacy background in a broad range of scientific dis- Office of Student and Academic Affairs ciplines that are critical to the success of mod- 608-262-6234 ern pharmaceutical scientists in academia [email protected] and industry. Training emphasizes an inter- http://pharmacy.wisc.edu/ disciplinary approach to graduate research by uniquely combining pharmaceutically relevant aspects of classical disciplines such as chemistry, biology and engineering. The

University of Wisconsin–Madison 255 University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy

Accreditation Status: Full Type of Institution: Public Main Campus: Laramie, WY Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information forests, streams, glacial lakes, varied wildlife, Curriculum and eternal snow afford the finest facilities The University of Wyoming School of for both summer and winter recreation. The The University of Wyoming School of Phar- Pharmacy offers a four-year program of 7,200-foot altitude of the campus assures a macy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy degree as study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy delightful climate with abundant sunshine the single entry level professional pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree as the only entry-level and invigorating atmosphere. degree. The degree requires a minimum of 146 professional degree in pharmacy. Students semester-hours credit in required and elective are admitted to the professional program Mission/Vision courses. The curriculum has been developed following a preprofessional program of not within the guidelines of the Accreditation less than two years in length for a total of 67 The vision of the University of Wyoming Council for Pharmacy Education taking into course hours. A University of Wyoming Doc- School of Pharmacy is to be sought after for consideration the variety of career opportuni- tor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree meets the the unique opportunities afforded by our ties as well as general education needs. The educational requirements for registration as a high-quality pharmacy program. summer after the first professional year and pharmacist in Wyoming, all other states, and the final year are devoted to rotations involving in the District of Columbia. Mission Statement learning experiences in hospitals, community The mission of the University of Wyoming pharmacies, nursing home and health-related Professors at the School of Pharmacy are School of Pharmacy is to develop pharmacy agencies. Students are required to live in loca- experienced in teaching, dedicated to their practitioners, conduct research, participate tions other than Laramie when enrolled in the field, and skilled in clinical service and in scholarly activity, and provide service to clinical rotations. research. Classes of 52 students assure each improve medication use and overall health student maximum individual attention. in frontier, rural and urban communities by: Student Profile Faculty members in addition to their teach- ing and research, advise students on courses • Providing and sustaining knowledge, skills, The School of Pharmacy is one of eight prin- and other University procedures. School of attitudes, behaviors and values necessary to cipal units comprising the College of Health Pharmacy professors have been recognized develop outstanding pharmacists capable Sciences. In addition to pharmacy, divisions nationally for their research achievements of delivering patient-centered care in a in health sciences include medical education and contributions to clinical science. rural-frontier environment; and public health, Wyoming Institute for Dis- • Promoting professional development abilities (WIND), communication disorders, The University of Wyoming has an enroll- through a commitment to life-long learn- nursing, kinesiology and health, social work, ment of approximately 13,000 students rep- ing; and dental hygiene. resenting 50 states and 65 foreign countries, • Achieving recognition for innovation or providing a mix of cultural and geographic leadership in teaching, service, research, The University of Wyoming is committed to backgrounds. Seven academic colleges offer and practice; diversity and endorses principles of affirma- 180 different programs of study. Pharmacy • Promoting excellence in the practice of tive action. We acknowledge that diversity students have found enjoyment in UW’s pharmacy by being agents of positive enriches and sustains our scholarship and many extracurricular activities such as change; promotes equal access to our educational athletics, debates, fraternities and sororities, • Providing service to health care provid- mission. We seek and welcome applications publications, music, literary, and religious ers, health care systems, and patients to from individuals of all backgrounds, experi- organizations. promote excellence in health care. ences, and perspectives.

The campus is situated near the center of Statement of Values As the sole state university, the admitted class Laramie, a city of approximately 30,000 The UW School of Pharmacy community to the professional pharmacy program usu- people. The city lies at the eastern border of is committed to supporting and promoting ally consists of approximately 60% Wyoming the historic Laramie Plains that are encircled individual and collective excellence in teach- residents. Non-resident students add another by the Laramie Mountains on the east and ing, research, service and pharmacy practice. perspective to our student body. Students north and by the Medicine Bow Mountains We value responsibility, compassion, respect, in the School of Pharmacy have their own on the south and west. The plains and sur- and integrity in all endeavors special activities and professional organiza- rounding mountains with their national tions, and share in the congenial College and University community.

256 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 Department 3375 1000 E. University Avenue Laramie, WY 82071 307-766-6120 www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 200 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 47 Estimated entering class size: ...... 52 General Biology I with Lab...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 57% Animal Biology with Lab...... 4 Estimated female (%): ...... 43% General Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 46% General Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Human Anatomy with Lab...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Medical Microbiology with Lab...... 5 Human Systems Physiology with Lab. . . . .4 Participates in PharmCAS: Yes Calculus...... 4 Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1 Statistics ...... 4 Supplemental application required: No Supplemental application fee: Not applicable Expected GPA: 3.5 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.8 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.8 PCAT required: Yes Minimum PCAT scores considered: No minimum Oldest PCAT scores considered: 2 years Interview required: Yes

Admission Requirements A minimum of four years (eight semesters tial project (30 credits). The next four years plus two summer terms; 146 hours) of resi- will encompass the traditional Pharm. D. cur- Students may enter the professional program dence work in the professional program is riculum, including the MBA Capstone course only upon official acceptance by the School required of degree candidates in pharmacy in Year 2. Students completing this program of Pharmacy. Admission to the School of regardless of the amount of credit previously will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Pharmacy is competitive and class size is earned. However, credit earned in profes- a Master of Business Administration degree. limited. To be considered for admission to sional programs at other accredited schools the professional program, students must or colleges of pharmacy may be applied For Further Information have completed all preprofessional require- toward this residence requirement. Students ments or their equivalents by the end of the transferring from other schools or colleges of Manager of Pharmacy Student Services spring semester prior to matriculation. If not pharmacy must be in good academic stand- School of Pharmacy Dept 3375 completed, students are not admitted to the ing in that program and are considered on 1000 E University professional program (but may be admitted an individual basis. The School of Pharmacy Laramie, WY 82071-3375 to the preprofessional program). admits only for fall semester; credit earned 307-766-6132 after notification of admission, but before fall [email protected] The application process for the University semester will be considered preprofessional www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy of Wyoming School of Pharmacy requires coursework. that students use PharmCAS, the pharmacy Financial Aid college application service; for more infor- Other Programs Student Financial Aid Dept 3335 mation about PharmCAS log onto www. 1000 E University PharmCAS.org. All students are required to The School of Pharmacy announces a new Laramie, WY 82071-3335 take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test multidisciplinary graduate program which 307-766-2116 (PCAT) and have the results sent directly to will provide pharmacy students with a PharmCAS by November 1st. Non-citizens complementary business degree to start their

must submit TOEFL (90iBT total score with own business or to advance into management Wyoming no component less than 21). All application positions during their careers. The Doctor of materials and test scores must be submitted Pharmacy / MBA will take five years to com- by November 1st to PharmCAS. Only courses plete - 4 years of Pharmacy studies and one completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or bet- year of MBA core courses. Students spend ter will be transferred as meeting admission their first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer requirements. semesters) in the MBA program taking core courses and completing a summer experien-

University of Wyoming 257 Lebanese American University School of Pharmacy

Accreditation: Full Type of institute: Private Campus: Byblos, Lebanon Branch Campus(es): None Satellite Program(s): None

General Information USA. Since its ACPE accreditation in 2002 an individual interview is conducted with LAU graduates who sat for NAPLEX for the selected students. Several criteria are also The Lebanese American University was first time had 100 % passing rate and scored taken into consideration: the recommenda- founded in 1924 by Presbyterian missionar- above the U.S. National Score Average. The tion letters, the number of repeated courses, ies and is chartered in the State of New York. School of Pharmacy is a full institutional warning letters if any, and an essay to assess The university consists of two campuses, one member of the American Association of written communication skills. in the center of Beirut, less than half a mile Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the only full from the Mediterranean sea, and the other member outside the US. To be admitted into the professional phar- one is located in Byblos, which is the home macy program, students must complete all to the schools of Engineering, Pharmacy , Mission/Vision pre-professional courses with a minimum Medicine and Nursing. The university has GPA of 2.5 and pass all major courses with also an office in New York City. The town of The School’s primary responsibility is to a minimum grade of C. Admission into the Byblos is rich in heritage and as it was the graduate pharmacists who are entrusted with professional program is competitive. Meeting capital city of the ancient Phoenicians. It is the highest academic standards to apply and the minimum requirements does not guar- believed to be the oldest town in the world disseminate the most updated information antee acceptance into the program. Students that has been inhabited continuously for the about drugs in the various and ever changing admitted into the professional pharmacy last 3000 years. It was in the town of Byblos health care systems. Graduates will be com- program after July 1, 2007 and plan later to that the alphabet was established and many petent to practice pharmacy in all settings join the Pharm.D. program will be subject believe that the word Bible was derived from and be equipped with the necessary values to to the requirements stated in the ACPE the name of the town. serve society in a most caring, professional, Standard 14, and Guideline 14.6, namely and ethical conduct. “the required advanced pharmacy practice The School of Pharmacy was established in experiences (APPEs) in all program pathways 1993. It offers two professional degrees: the Curriculum must be conducted in the United States or its entry level Bachelor of Sciences in pharmacy territories and possessions”. The following (B.S. in Pharmacy), requires five academic The B.S. in Pharmacy program consists of statement will be included in the letter of years and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), two years of pre-professional studies and 3 admissions sent by the Office of Admissions requiring a minimum of six academic years years of professional pharmacy courses. After and the School of Pharmacy to the students including the B.S. in Pharmacy. Students receiving the B.S. in Pharmacy degree, gradu- admitted to the professional program: “in are required to earn the B.S. in Pharmacy ates become eligible to apply for admissions compliance with the ACPE requirements, as degree to satisfy the Lebanese Ministry into the Pharm.D. program which consists of stated in Standard 14, Guideline 14.5, your of Higher Education regulations which an added fourth professional pharmacy year. admission into the professional program is requires a B.S. in Pharmacy in order for contingent upon agreeing to complete the graduates to sit for the Lebanese National Admission Requirements advanced pharmacy practice experiences in Competency Assessment Examination (col- all program pathways in the United States or loquium, licensure exam) which allows them Students admitted at LAU after completion its territories or possessions”. to practice pharmacy in Lebanon. In June of secondary education as well as students 2002, the Pharm.D program of the School with B.S. or B.A. degrees or higher and who Admissions into the Pharm.D. program takes of Pharmacy of the LAU was granted full did not complete all requirements in the first place in the fall semester after the comple- accreditation by the Accreditation Council two academic years are eligible to enroll in tion of the B.S. in Pharmacy degree. Only a for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to become the pre-professional pharmacy program. specified number of students with the high- the only fully accredited School of Pharmacy After the completion of the two years of est GPA will be admitted into the program. outside the USA. Like any ACPE accredited pre-professional program, students must Candidates are scheduled for an interview as School/ College of Pharmacy in the US, complete an application form for admission part of the admission process. LAU Pharm.D. program graduates can sit into the professional pharmacy phase of the for the North American Pharmacy Licen- program. Admission into the professional sure Examination (NAPLEX). Graduates pharmacy program takes place only in the who successfully pass NAPLEX are entitled fall semester and will be decided upon by the to become licensed pharmacists capable of School Admissions Committee. Following practicing the profession of pharmacy in the the completion of the application process

258 Pharmacy School Admission Requirements, 2013–2014 P.O. Box 36 Byblos, Lebanon Tel: 011+961-9-547262 www.lau.edu.lb International

Prerequisite Courses Statistics for 2011 Entering Class Acceptees

Semester Number interviewed: ...... 105 Course Hours Number accepted: ...... 76 Estimated entering class size: ...... 76 General Biology...... 4 General Chemistry...... 4 Estimated male (%): ...... 21% History...... 3 Estimated female (%): ...... 79% Calculus I...... 3 Estimated out-of-state (%): ...... 100% Calculus II...... 3 Introduction to Philosophy...... 3 Mechanics...... 3 Arabic...... 3 General Biology I...... 4 Application Process and Requirements Chemical Principles ...... 3 Physical Education...... 1 Participates in PharmCAS: No LAC - Arts...... 3 Deadline for receipt of applications: May 31 LAC - Social Sciences...... 3 Organic Chemistry I with Lab ...... 4 Supplemental application required: No English Literature & Communication ...... 12 Supplemental application fee: Not applicable LAC - Literature...... 3 Expected GPA: 3.3 Anatomy & Physiology...... 4 Minimum overall GPA considered: 2.5 Computer Application to Pharmacy...... 2 Organic Chemistry II with Lab...... 4 Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: 2.5 Principles of Pathophysiology and Immunology. . . 4 PCAT required: No Microbiology...... 3 Minimum PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Statistics ...... 3 Oldest PCAT scores considered: Not applicable Medical Biochemistry...... 4 Systems of Pathophysiology...... 4 Interview required: Yes LAC - Humanities...... 3 Micro/Macro Economics...... 3

For Further Information

Office of Admissions Lebanese American University P.O. Box 36, Byblos Lebanon 961-9-547262 Fax: 961-9-944851

LAU New York Office 475 Riverside Dr. Suite 1846 New York, NY 10115-0065 212-870-2592 www.lau.edu.lb

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