Doctor of Pharmacy Programs Educational Planning Guide

College of Lake County April 22, 2021

Pharmacists distribute prescription drugs to individuals. They also advise their patients, as well as physicians and other health practitioners, on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications. Pharmacists monitor the health and progress of patients to ensure the safe and effective use of medication. Compounding—the actual mixing of ingredients to form medications—is a small part of a pharmacist’s practice, because most medicines are produced by pharmaceutical companies in a standard dosage and drug delivery form. Most pharmacists work in a community setting, such as a retail drugstore, or in a health care facility, such as a hospital, nursing home, mental health institution, or neighborhood health clinic. Most pharmacists keep confidential computerized records of patients’ drug therapies to prevent harmful drug interactions. Pharmacists are responsible for the accuracy of every prescription that is filled, but they often rely upon Pharmacy technicians and pharmacy aides to assist them in the dispensing process. Thus, the pharmacist may delegate prescription-filling and administrative tasks and supervise their completion. Pharmacists also frequently oversee pharmacy students serving as interns.

Employment of pharmacists is expected to decline 3 percent from 2019 to 2029. The median annual wage for pharmacists was $128,710 in May 2020. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor)

Pharmacists must earn a PharmD degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy. The PharmD degree generally requires a minimum of 6 academic years. Two years of prescribed pre-pharmacy courses (which may be taken at CLC) and four years of full-time attendance in the professional program.

The following is a list of area schools that offer Doctor of Pharmacy degree programs. Details of each program are summarized in the following pages.

 Chicago State University  Manchester University  Midwestern University  Roosevelt University  Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science  Southern Illinois University Edwardsville  University of Illinois Chicago

This transfer guide is designed to assist students with their academic planning. Every effort is made to maintain accurate information; however, this information is subject to frequent change. Students should contact the member institution to keep informed of changes, as final responsibility for verifying information rests with the student.

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY - College of Pharmacy Fall Admission only: 90 students admitted each year Length of Program: 4 years with 4th year experiential rotations (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses). Website: http://www.csu.edu/collegeofpharmacy/ 9501 S King Dr., Chicago IL 60628 Email: [email protected]; 773-821-2500 Tuition 2021-2022 $26,606/yr

Program Admission Requirements:  The application is available via the PharmCas system at www.pharmcas.org. Official college transcripts must be sent to PharmCas as well.  Students must also submit a supplemental application and $50 application fee to Chicago State.  GPA of at least at 2.5 in math and science courses and a 2.5 overall GPA. However, admission is highly competitive and the average GPA of the inaugural class was 3.2.  Applicants must submit PCAT scores (PCAT waived for Fall 2021). Students should take the PCAT no later than February prior to the Fall admission year they are interested in. Information on registration and test site locations can be found at www.pcatweb.info .  Complete interview process - by invitation only.  Reflect commitment to the pharmacy profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.  CSU requires at least 65 semester hours of non-remedial college coursework be completed prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL prerequisites by the end of the prior Spring term.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC w/grade of ‘C’ or higher

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: many courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 or 222 Statistics 3 or 4 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 121 3 ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 11 hours of general education electives divided equally among the social sciences, the humanities, fine arts, foreign language, business, 11 or computer science; contact CSU for course recommendations. Total 75 or 76

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY –Chicago College of Pharmacy, Natural & Health Sciences Fall admission only: Approximately 63 students admitted each year Length of Program: 4 years Website: https://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health- sciences/academic-programs/pharmacy/about-pharmacy Fort Wayne, Indiana 46962 Email: [email protected] ; 260-470-2700 Tuition and fees 2020-2021 $40,846

To be considered for admission applicants must:  Achieve a preferred minimum 2.5 GPA in both cumulative and prerequisite GPAs; a minimum 2.25 science and math GPA is also preferred for consideration.  2 letters of recommendation (through PharmCAS application)  Successfully complete all prerequisite coursework (at least 60 credit hours) with a “C” letter grade or better at an accredited institution (NOTE: a C- does not meet this minimum requirement.  Complete all prerequisite coursework by spring prior to fall admission, preferably by July 1.  Possess these essential functions

Students who meet these minimum requirements may apply and, among the pool of applicants, those who are most qualified are chosen to interview for acceptance into the program. Meeting all minimum admissions criteria doesn’t guarantee an interview and/or admission to the program.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC w/grade of ‘C’ or higher

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: many courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I 4

CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 Statistics 3 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 246 Microbiology 4 General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 Choose one course from Humanities and one course from Fine Arts. 6 Make sure at least one of the courses fulfill the CLC I/M requirement Choose a Social & Behavioral Science Course other than ECO 3 Total 70

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Advising Center/Grayslake Campus Room B118, (847) 543-2060 Transfer Guides can be viewed online at http://www.clcillinois.edu/transferinfo College of Lake County April 22, 2021 MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY –Chicago College of Pharmacy Fall admission only: Approximately 180 students admitted each year Length of Program: 3 year year-round or 3 ½ years with summers off (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses). Website: http://www.midwestern.edu/Programs_and_Admission/IL_Pharmacy.html 555 31st Street, Downers Grove IL 60515 Email: [email protected]; 630-515-7200 Tuition and fees 2020-2021 $46,863

Program Admission Requirements:  Applicants are required to submit online applications and application fees to PharmCAS by March the year prior to expected matriculation. Applicants must forward to PharmCAS official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended by the March 1st date.  Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is not required, but optional if it enhances application. Submit to the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS).  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from professionals to PharmCAS.  Office of Admissions will email a supplemental application to all applicants who meet the minimum Overall and Science GPA requirement of a 2.5 (average admitted student GPA is 3.1).  All application materials (PharmCAS application, PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, supplemental application) must be received in the Office of Admissions on or before April 1 for Fall admission.  Complete interview process- by invitation only.  Reflect proper motivation for and commitment to the pharmacy profession as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer, or other life experiences.  Pass the Midwestern University criminal background check.  Requires at least 62 semester hours of prerequisite college coursework be completed prior to matriculation.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC w/grade of ‘C’ or higher

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: many courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 Statistics 3 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 4-8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II (not required prereq) General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II Choose 6 hours of PSY 121; SOC 121; ANT 121 6 ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 8 hours of general education electives: recommend arts and humanities, foreign language, business, and computer courses. (Consult a Midwestern 8 representative to ensure course transferability) Total 71-75

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY – College of Pharmacy Summer admission: Approximately 66 students admitted each year Length of Program: three years, year-round program (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses). Website: http://www.roosevelt.edu/pharmacy 1400 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Email: [email protected] 847-330-4500 Tuition and fees 2020-2021 $51,920/year

Program Admission Requirements:  CLC is a partner program with Roosevelt. See detailed admissions info here: https://www.roosevelt.edu/colleges/science-health-pharmacy/pharmacy/pharmd-application-pathways  Benefits of being a partner: Apply directly to Roosevelt and not through PharmCas. PCAT waived.  Have a recommended undergraduate grade point average of a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 scale, including a math and science grade point average of at least 2.75/4.00  Be in the final year of completing prerequisites at one of the partner schools.  Complete interview process- by invitation only.  You may also choose to apply through normal channels. See Roosevelt website for details.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC:

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: many courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 or 222 Statistics 3 or 4 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech or CMM 111 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 Humanities (no studio or performance) and/or Social & Behavioral 9 Science Total 70

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Advising Center/Grayslake Campus Room B118, (847) 543-2060 Transfer Guides can be viewed online at http://www.clcillinois.edu/transferinfo College of Lake County April 22, 2021 ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND SCIENCE - College of Pharmacy Has A.S. TO PharmD Program agreement with CLC Fall admission only: Class size approximately 65 Length of Program:4 years (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses) http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/Pharmacy/apply.aspx 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, Il 60064-3095 • 847-578-3000 Tuition and fees 2020-2021: $41,855/yr

The College of Pharmacy program gives priority status and considers admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program for College of Lake County students. See RFUMS Pharmacy Transfer Guide at www.clcillinois.edu/transferinfo  Applicants must complete and submit their application through the Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) at by the published deadline.  Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of pre-pharmacy study at an accredited college or university. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed. All science courses must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation to PharmCAS.  Applicants must submit PCAT scores (temporarily waived due to Covid). Arrange for the scores to be sent directly to PharmCAS using PCAT code 104. Information on registration and test site locations can be found at www.pcatweb.info.  Reflect the successful practice of service through community engagement or extracurricular-activities.  Complete interview process- by invitation only.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC with a grade of C or better:

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: many courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 or 222 Statistics 3 or 4 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I* 4 BIO 246 Microbiology 4 General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 121 3 ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 Elective: PHI 125 recommended; Fine Arts elective 6 Elective: RFUMS recommends Spanish 3 Total 73 or 74

*BIO 244 is required for RFUMS, however many pharmacy programs require the sequences of BIO 244 & 245 as prerequisites. If applying to additional pharmacy programs, consider taking both sequences at CLC.

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- EDWARDSVILLE – School of Pharmacy Fall Admission: Approximately 80 students admitted each year Length of Program: 4 years with fourth year practicum (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses). Website: http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/ Campus Box 2000, Edwardsville IL 62026 Email: [email protected]; 618-650-5150 Tuition and feees 2020-2021: $27,598/yr

Program Admission Requirements:  The dates of the SIUE School of Pharmacy application cycle can be found at https://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/admission/apply.shtml  In addition to completing PharmCAS and the supplemental application, applicants must forward official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to PharmCAS.  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation to PharmCAS.  In selecting students for admission, the School will consider the applicant’s cumulative grade point average (GPA), pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA, and GPA in science and mathematics courses. GPA requirement of at least a 2.75 in each area. However, admission is highly competitive and a higher GPA is encouraged.  Applicants must submit PCAT scores directly to PharmCAS. Students should take the PCAT no later than September of the year prior to their intended start date. Information on registration and test site locations can be found at www.pcatweb.info  Complete interview process- by invitation only.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC w/grade of ‘C’ or higher –by the end of spring term prior to planned enrollment:

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 or 222 Statistics 3 or 4 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 246 Microbiology 4 General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II ECO 221 Macroeconomics or ECO 222 Microeconomics 3 Behavioral/Social Science Course (e.g. Psychology, Sociology); 6 Philosophy Course Total 71 or 72

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Advising Center/Grayslake Campus Room B118, (847) 543-2060 Transfer Guides can be viewed online at http://www.clcillinois.edu/transferinfo College of Lake County April 22, 2021 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO- College of Pharmacy Fall admission: 206 are admitted each year (160 at the Chicago Campus and 50 at the Rockford Campus) Length of Program: 4 years (after 2 years of pre-pharmacy courses). Website: www.uic.edu/pharmacy 833 S Wood St, Rm 154 Chicago, IL 60612 Email: [email protected]; 312-996-7242 Tuition and fees 2019-2020: $26,698/yr

Program Admission Requirements:  Complete a PharmCAS online application and keep the PharmCAS record up to date at all times. PharmCAS goes live in July each year. Complete applications (PharmCAS and Supplemental Materials) are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in September and continuing through March.  Two letters of recommendation must be submitted through PharmCAS; one letter must be from a professor or a TA and one letter must be from a work or volunteer supervisor.  If invited, complete and submit supplemental application materials directly to the UIC College of Pharmacy. Supplemental application materials will not be made available to all applicants.  GPA requirement of at least a 2.5 in cumulative grade point average (GPA), pre-pharmacy curriculum GPA, and GPA in science and mathematics courses. The average Pre-Pharmacy GPA is 3.4.  Change as of 2021: PCAT is now optional.  Complete interview process - by invitation only.  Must have completed a minimum of 67 semester hours.

Complete the following pre-pharmacy course prerequisites at CLC w/grade of ‘C’ or higher by the end of the spring semester of the admission year.

Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisite Courses: (Note: courses below have CLC Semester prerequisites that must be met: consult catalog course descriptions). Hours Science Courses BIO 161 General Biology I and 8 BIO 162 General Biology II CHM 121 General Chemistry I and 10 CHM 123 General Chemistry II CHM 222 Organic Chemistry I and 10 CHM 223 Organic Chemistry II CHM 225 Biochemistry 3 PHY 121 General Physics I or 123 5 MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5 MTH 142 or 222 Statistics 3 or 4 BIO 244 Anatomy and Physiology I and 8 BIO 245 Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 246 Microbiology 4 General Education Courses CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech 3 ENG 121 English Composition I and 6 ENG 122 English Composition II 3 semester hours of Social & Behavioral Sciences (sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, economics, geography) 6 3 semester credit hours of Humanities (history, philosophy, religion, literature, art appreciation) Total 71 or 72

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Advising Center/Grayslake Campus Room B118, (847) 543-2060 Transfer Guides can be viewed online at http://www.clcillinois.edu/transferinfo