The Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy offers a four-year Pharm.D. program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Since opening in 2006, the College has grown to include two campuses, Kingsville and College Station, and has climbed in the best colleges and schools of pharmacy rankings compiled by the U.S. News & World Report.
Aspects of our Pharm.D. program to consider when deciding on a pharmacy school:
Low Tuition and Fees
High Quality Education
Interprofessional Education
Experiential Education
Student Support
We are excited that you are considering the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy to pursue your pharmacy education and encourage you to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions. Become a part of the Aggie Family and apply today!
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required Minimum 40
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
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
75
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
35
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
111
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Calculus 1
3/4.5
College Physics I w/lab
3/4
English composition I & II
6/9
General Biology I & II w/lab
8/12
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
4/4
Molecular Biology or Genetics
3/4/5
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Speech Communication
3/4.5
Statistics
3/4.5
Art, Music, Theater, other Visual or Performing Arts
3/4.5
Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Modern or Classical Language/Literature, Anthropology, Geography, or Cultural Studies
6/9
Sociology, Psychology, Economics or Computer Science
3/4.5
History, U.S. and Texas
6/9
Political Sciences, U.S. and Texas
6/9
Total
75/111
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three PharmCAS recommendation forms
Two recommendations from college professors (math and science)
One recommendation from an employer, adviser, or pharmacist
Applicants who have not been enrolled in a degree program at a college or university for two or more years must submit three recommendation forms to PharmCAS from a combination of the following categories: professors (math and science); pharmacists; other health care professionals (e.g. medicine, nursing, dentistry); or current and previous employers.
Note: PharmCAS references (LOR), once completed by your recommender, must be submitted directly to PharmCAS as a part of the application process.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: 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:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Friend, Family, Professor of Liberal Arts, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
The interview is an additional opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities and skills and greatly aids in selecting the best-qualified applicants.
On the day of the interview, a student is asked to report to the Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy Kingsville Campus at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interview time, where an introduction to the process and instructions are provided for that day. For additional information regarding interview details and dates, please visit https://pharmacy.tamhsc.edu/future/interviews.html.
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? 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? Yes
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Regardless of which path you choose, they will both lead you to the same great education, research and pharmacy practice experiences at the 6th ranked College of Pharmacy in the country!
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$1000 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
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: Rm A220 College of Pharmacy, 1601 Parkview Ave, Rockford, Illinois 61107
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
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
Communication – Written/verbal communication courses must be taken. A written, a verbal, and an additional (either written or verbal) course are required.
9/12
General Biology with labs
8/12
Human Anatomy and Physiology – all organ systems must be covered
This requirement may be fulfilled with a complete A&P sequence OR 1 course in human anatomy and 1 course in human physiology.
6/9
Microbiology with lab
4/6
General (Inorganic) Chemistry with labs
A general chemistry sequence with labs is required.
8/12
Organic Chemistry with lab(s)
An organic chemistry sequence with labs is required unless the school offers only 1 organic lab course.
8/12
Biochemistry
3/4
Physics
3/4
Calculus
To fulfill this requirement a course must cover derivatives and integrals.
3/4
Statistics
Any statistics course may be used to fulfill this requirement.
3/4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Courses such as psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, and geography may be used to fulfill this requirement.
3/4
Humanities
Courses in areas such as philosophy, religious studies, English literature, history, art history may be used to fulfill this requirement.
3/4
Total
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of recommendation must be submitted through PharmCAS.
One letter must be from an academic source such as a professor, a TA, or an Academic Adviser.
One letter must be from a work or volunteer supervisor.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
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:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Committee letters count as one letter of reference. Two letters of reference are required, with a preference for letters that attest to the applicant’s academic and professional attributes.
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Not Accepted
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews are by invitation only. Top applicants meeting the screening criteria set forth by the Admissions Committee will be offered the opportunity to interview with UIC faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the pharmacy community starting in October and continuing through March.
The kind of interviews conducted are MMI (multiple mini interviews). Each mini interview covers a particular characteristic the Admissions Committee would like to see in students.
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? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded after successful completion of the professional curriculum in the College of Pharmacy. The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
Please visit our website pharmacy.nova.edu for further information regarding the program, admissions requirements and procedures
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
96
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 and II w/lab
6/9
Anatomy and Physiology w/lab
6/9
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry
8/12
General Physics
3/4.5
English
6/9
Calculus
3/4.5
Speech/ Public Speaking
3/4.5
Social/ Behavioral Sciences
3.4.5
Humanities
3/4.5
Social/ Behavioral Sciences or Humanities
9/13.5
Advanced Sciences: cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or genetics
6/9
Total
64/96
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Letters of reference from two science professors and one liberal arts professor are necessary. A letter of reference from a pharmacist may substitute one letter from a professor in either subject
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
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:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Recommended but Not Required
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, may interview 15-20 applicants in one day. The interview session is a face to face interview one-on-two (one applicant and two faculty members). All applicants interviewed are done so with a closed file. This means faculty members will not review all application items prior to the interview. Each interview may take 20-30 minutes.
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? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Founded in 1905, the USC School of Pharmacy has established itself as a pioneer in pharmacy education and practice. The School created the nation’s first PharmD program, as well as the first clinical clerkships. Serving as testament to its tradition of innovation and excellence, the School is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ten pharmacy schools, and the top private pharmacy school, in the nation.
The School offers a breadth of opportunities, including extensive dual degrees and areas of concentration, that allow students to customize their academic path and differentiate themselves in the job market.
Located in Los Angeles, the School is situated within a hub of cultural diversity and medical advancement. The School occupies state-of-the-art facilities on USC’s Health Sciences Campus, surrounded by numerous healthcare facilities.
The School boasts a robust, engaged alumni network, as over half of pharmacists in Southern California are USC graduates. Through this network, students have access to over 300 sites for clinical and experiential programs, and also have the opportunity to create connections that will last them throughout their careers.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Required
$1000 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)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1985 Zonal Avenue PSC 206A Los Angeles, California 90089-9121
Acceptance Rate for University of Southern California
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
128
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
20
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
Calculus (for science majors)
4/6
General Biology w/lab
8/12
Human Physiology
3/4
Microbiology
3/4
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Biochemistry
3/4
Statistics (non-business)
3/4
Total
128
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Requirements for the Letters of Recommendation: one letter must be from a science professor with whom you took a class and/or did research. The remaining two letters may be from professors, advisors, researchers, pharmacists or employers.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
A composite Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
The purpose of the interview is to assess the candidates oral and communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability, and motivation or potential to be a successful pharmacist. All applicants offered an interview will be notified two to three weeks prior to the scheduled interviews. An interview acceptance confirmation is required. Interviews are rarely rescheduled.
Applying
Deadline
February 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? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
