Established in 1894, the University of Washington is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and its programs are accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the scientific background and clinical skills necessary to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in a variety of settings. Instructional emphasis is directed toward enhancing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide rational drug therapy, promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention, enhance patient compliance, reduce medication-related problems and improve health outcomes.
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PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1959 NE Pacific Street, H362 Health Sciences Building, Box 357631 Seattle, Washington 98195-7631
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
68
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
102
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Biochemistry
4/6
General Biology w/lab
8/15
Humanities electives
3/5
Social Science Electives
3/5
General Chemistry w/lab
8/15
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/15
Microbiology w/lab
4/5
English Composition
6/10
Calculus
3/5
Statistics
3/5
Interpersonal Communications/Public Speaking
3/5
Microeconomics
3/5
Anatomy & Physiology
4/6
Total
68/102
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two (2) required recommendation forms and letters of recommendation. The University of Washington School of Pharmacy requires, and will accept, two recommendations from a source who can speak to your professional demeanor, accountability and maturity, such as a professor, teaching assistant, employer or volunteer supervisor. Recommendations are NOT ACCEPTED from family members, friends, fraternity or sorority advisors, personal health care providers, high school faculty/advisors, mentors or job shadow professionals. Recommendations are not accepted from career services or reference letter centers; committee letters are also not acceptable. Please note that if you submit more than two letters of reference, our review committe has the ability to read them.
The PharmCAS Letter of Reference evaluation form/checklist is required.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Liberal Arts
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The most qualified applicants are invited for an interview in Seattle with members of the Pharmacy Admissions Interview team.
Applicants are evaluated on specific domains: curiosity; resiliency, flexibility and adaptability; problem solving and decision-making skills, resourcefulness; collaborative/advocacy/leadership potential and communication skills.
Applicants invited for interview are required to show picture ID on the day of interview.
Applying
Deadline
December 1, 2021
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
108
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English Composition I
3/4.5
English Composition II
3/4.5
Principles of General Chemistry I
4/6
Principles of General Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Elements of Calculus I
3/4.5
General Biology w/lab
4/6
General Microbiology w/lab
4/6
Human Anatomy and Physiology
3/4.5
Elementary Statistics
3/4.5
Public Speaking
3/4.5
Economics (Micro or Macro)
3/4.5
General Education Topics/ Electives (3 or 4 credit hour courses)
27/40.5
Total
72/108
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
We suggest at least one professional reference and one academic reference. We do not accept recommendations from family members.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Pharmacist, Supervisor, Professor of Science, Liberal Arts and Math, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Politician
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Recommended but Not Required
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Sullivan has adopted the Multiple Mini Interview process whereby applicants selected for an interview are evaluated at five separate stations by a combination of faculty, students, alumni and preceptors for important non-cognitive factors/traits. In addition, there is a writing exercise and group activity to ascertain abiltiy to work in groups as well as discern leadership potential of the applicants. Applicants will also recieved a tour and time to ask questions of current students and faculty.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
At the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, we do things a bit differently.
Active Learning/Flipped Classroom: We chose to design our innovative spaces to best suit your unique learning style: small, intimate spaces with less than 80 students per class. As part of active learning, Marshall has instituted the flipped classroom. The flipped classroom places special emphasis on the social, hands-on aspect of learning, and our faculty encourage interactive teaching in these classrooms. Lectures are provided in advance to make the classroom a place for interactivity, knowledge development and concept emphasis.
Simulation before practice: State-of-the-art simulation areas allow you to practice skills and daily pharmacy activities before jumping into real-world situations.
Early practice experiences: There’s no waiting until your third year for practice experience. Huntington’s location gives Marshall students the opportunity to be certified and giving immunizations within the first year and have a student license in three states (West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio).
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: One John Marshall Drive – CEB Huntington, West Virginia 25755
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
55
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
40
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English Composition I
3
Calculus
3
Statistics
3
Biology I w/lab
4
Chemistry I w/lab
4
Human Anatomy w/lab
4
Human Physiology w/lab
4
Microbiology w/lab
4
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4
Physics I
4
Social Science elective
3
English Composition II
3
Biology II w/lab
4
Organic II w/lab
4
Chemistry II w/lab
4
Total
55
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Letters should be provided by references such as professors, academic advisors, pharmacists or other health care professionals, supervisors etc. who know and can provide comment regarding your ability to be academically successful in a school of pharmacy. One letter must be an academic reference letter.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Professor of Math
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Politician, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Committee or Composite letters are accepted, but not encouraged or required.
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Conditionally Accepted
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Students invited for interview will spend time with the School of Pharmacy administration, staff and current students and will participate in the various aspects of our holisitic admissions process including an MMI (multiple mini interview) series, a group dilemma, critical thinking assessment, and lunch. For more information, please visit http://www.marshall.edu/pharmacy.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Larkin University College of Pharmacy is the first year-round, three-year, block-program in the State of Florida!
Founded in 2013, Larkin University is a private, not-for-profit university. LU is affiliated with Larkin Health Systems but is a separate Educational Institution. The primary goal of the College is to promote and foster pharmacy education to create compassionate and knowledgeable pharmacists who will be prepared to pursue a multitude of career options including post-graduate education. Although students complete their Doctor of Pharmacy in three years, as opposed to the more traditional four years, due to the design of the curriculum, students have approximately 25% more contact time than traditional programs!
The block curriculum allows students to:
Learn in a focused format so students can concentrate on one major topic at a time.
Several courses are taught longitudinally over the year in order to apply the knowledge that has been learned within each block.
In a typical day, the class meets with their faculty, engages in didactic teaching, and participates in active learning activities to allow the substantial amount of information learned in pharmacy school to be applied regularly, limiting the need for excessive memorization.
LU College of Pharmacy is affiliated with many teaching hospitals and clinics for pharmacy students throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties so students will not have to travel for third-year rotations unless they wish to do so.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required Minimum 50
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location:18301 N. Miami Ave. 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33169
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
63
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I w/lab
4
General Biology II w/lab
4
Anatomy and Physiology
6
General Chemistry I w/lab
4
General Chemistry II w/lab
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
General Physics
3
English
6
Calculus
3
Statistics
3
Speech/Public Speaking
3
Advance Science Courses
6
Economics (micro or macro)
3
Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences
3
Psychology or Sociology
3
Total
63
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of reference are required. We require at least one from a faculty member who can speak of your academic experience and suggest that one letter from a health care professional who is not a family member.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant or Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews consists of the Multi-Mini Interview, a group activity, a writing sample, Dean presentation and tour. Professionalism is an important part of our program. Students invited for an interview are expected to accept or formally decline the interview invitation. Students are expected to show up for their scheduled interview. If a student fails to communicate a cancellation or the need to reschedule their interview at least 2 business days in advance, the unprofessional behavior will be reported to PharmCAS
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
79
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
57
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
132
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry w/lab
10/15
General Biology
3/5-6
Organic Chemistry w/lab
10/15
Calculus
4/8
Physics w/lab
10/15
Speech
3/5
Humanities
6/10
Socio-Behavioral Sciences
6/10
General Electives
9/15
Anatomy/Physiology
18/16
Biochemistry
4/8
English
6/10-12
Total
79/132
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Professor of Science
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences – more than 100 years of experience
Ranked in the top 15% of pharmacy schools in the country
98.47% of 2018 graduates from our program who took the NAPLEX for the first time passed, (National pass rate was 91.64%)
#11 in the nation for NIH and total funding
Located 15 minutes east of downtown Denver in Aurora, CO
15+ Student Organizations
Anschutz Medical Campus
A world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare
3 of the top hospitals in the nation: University of Colorado, Children’s, and the RMR VA Medical Center
The state-of-the-art facility is located on a 227-acre campus
$500 million in research grants
Student Outcomes
Employment Rate:
95% of the Class of 2018 were employed in a full-time or part-time pharmacy position, or in a residency or fellowship program within one year after graduation
Residency Rate:
Current graduates from the class of 2019 applying and participating in the PGY1 2019 Residency Match, matched at a 70% success rate for combined Phase I and Phase II. (National match rate was 67%)
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Not Required
$400 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location:12850 E. Montview Blvd., C238 Aurora, Colorado 80045
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
42
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
108
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Biochemistry
3/4.5
General Biology 1 w/lab
4/6
General Biology 2 w/lab
4/6
General Chemistry 1 w/lab
4/6
General Chemistry 2 w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry 1 w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry 2 w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
2/3
Human Anatomy
3/4.5
Human Physiology
3/4.5
Physiology lab
1/1.5
Calculus
3/4.5
Physics I
3/4.5
Economics
3/4.5
English Composition 1 & 2
6/9
Public Speaking (in-person only, online public speaking not accepted)
3/4.5
Humanities / Social Science
9/13.5
General Education
9/13.5
Total
72/108
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two (2) recommendation forms are required as part of the PharmCAS application. Letters submitted in lieu of completing the form will not be accepted. The applicant should seek recommendations attesting to his/her academic performance (academic recommendation) or on the applicant’s professional skills and potential for success in a rigorous professional degree program (professional recommendation).
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Math and Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Politician, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
A composite Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details:
New for 2019-20, applicants that are invited to interview will have the option to complete a virtual interview and be eligible for an offer of admission. Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend an onsite interview day that also includes an overview of the program by the Dean of Students, lunch and tour with student ambassadors, and presentations from faculty and the Office of Experiential Programs.
Qualified applicants that complete an on-site interview are eligible for partial travel reimbursement.
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) offers an academically rigorous four-year program leading to a PharmD degree. Our student body as well as faculty and staff are diverse both in ethnicity and religious background.
LLUSP is one of eight schools that comprise Loma Linda University, and is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is LLUSP policy to admit individuals who desire a faith-based education and demonstrate a commitment to Christian principles.
The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on a variety of criteria such as academic achievement, communication skills, pharmacy experience, involvement in extracurricular activities and a faith affiliation. We value experiences that demonstrate leadership and community service. While a strong aptitude in the biological and physical sciences is important; we also encourage a well-balanced academic background in humanities and social sciences.
The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate pharmacists within a Christian environment to become caring and competent health care professionals. A Loma Linda University pharmacist is someone for whom the pursuit of excellence is a way of life.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: Shryock Hall, Room 106 Loma Linda, California 92350
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
77
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
41
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
115
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Biology / Biological Sci
8/12
Chemistry
8/12
Chemistry I (organic)
8/12
Physics
4/4
Biochemistry
3/4
English Composition / Writing
6/9
Humanities
12/16
Social and Behavioral Sciences
12/16
Total
77/115
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
We require a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation(LOR). One letter of recommendation must be from a pastor, clergy, or spiritual advisor. If you have already met the PharmCAS limit of four (4) letters, you may submit the spiritual letter of recommendation through the LLU Supplemental Application. LLUSP will only accept a spiritual leader LOR directly. All other letters of recommendation must be submitted directly through PharmCAS.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Clergy
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
A composite Letter is:
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants selected for an interview are contacted by phone to schedule an interview date and time. Interviews are conducted Monday – Thursday from August through the end of May.
Interview appointments consist of the following: writing sample, two one-on-one interviews, video about Loma Linda University and a session and tour with admissions personnel.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
