St. John’s University

 

St. John’s University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: 0 Faculty: 109
Est. Applications: 1096 Acceptance Rate: 21% Est. Class Size: 229

Program Description

Well-trained pharmacists are always in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions for pharmacists will rise 17 percent by 2018. This growth is fueled by the increasing use of prescription drugs by an aging population; scientific advances leading to the introduction of new drugs; and pharmacists’ growing involvement in patient care.
If you’re interested in a rewarding career as a pharmacist, discover the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program (Pharm.D.) at St. John’s University. Offered by our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — one of the leading schools of its kind — the program is designed to provide students with the clinical and academic skills and knowledge needed to deliver outstanding patient care in all pharmacy settings.
Students begin with the analytical and communications skills made possible by a broad liberal arts foundation. This is combined with pharmacy coursework, introduced early in the program. In their final four years, students gain an intensive foundation in the basic and applied pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.
In keeping with the metropolitan, Catholic and Vincentian mission of the University, students gain first-hand clinical experience serving diverse, often needy communities at more than 200 sites throughout the New York area.
In addressing our Global mission, pharmacy students can participate in the University’s Discover the World – Pharmacy program in either the second or sixth year of the program.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $400 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score not 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: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York 11439

Acceptance Rate for St. John’s University

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 68% Male: 32% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $47,974 per year
Tuition Fee: $850 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 85% Average GPA: N/A Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
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:
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
N/A
Total 0

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Two letters of reference are required. One letter must be from a high school science or math teacher.
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?
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:
Interview Dates:
Details: Interviews to the professional years of the program are held during the spring semester of second year. All students complete a 30 minute in person interview with two faculty members or preceptors. Interviews are scheduled by the Office of the Dean during two weeks in April of the second year.

Applying

Deadline

February 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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Contact Information

Website: http://www.stjohns.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

 

University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Courses: 60 Faculty: 26
Est. Applications: 2660 Acceptance Rate: 8% Est. Class Size: 211

Program Description

Our six-year professional program leads to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and is grounded in the basic and clinical sciences with an emphasis on patient-centered care. The program comprises two years of preprofessional study followed by four years of professional pharmacy school. Preprofessional courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences and the humanities prepare students to enter 21st-century pharmacy practice as informed, well-rounded citizens.

Clinical experiences begin in the first professional year and progress through all four years, with advanced practice experiences at outstanding teaching and community hospitals, community pharmacies, managed care settings, the pharmaceutical industry, and other specialty practice sites.

Few schools can match the breadth and diversity of our clinical experience program. The Pharm.D. program is structured to develop the high levels of theoretical knowledge and professional skill required in this demanding profession. Our students learn to be independent thinkers, creative problem solvers, and compassionate care givers. Through rigorous coursework and patient-centered professional practice, students become highly knowledgeable about all aspects of drug therapy and highly effective in counseling patients and collaborating with health care professionals. Our graduates are well prepared for professional pharmacy practice in a variety of settings-the community, medical institutions, health care facilities, and the pharmaceutical industry, among others-as well as graduate or professional study.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
  • $150 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score 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: 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscatway, New Jersey 08854

Acceptance Rate for University

8%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 8%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 60% Male: 40% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $14,922 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $35,964 per year
Tuition Fee: $3,685 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: 2.8 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 32
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
General Biology I and II w/lab 10/15
General Chemistry I and II w/lab 9/14
Expository Writing (2 semesters) 6/9
Calculus 4/6
Psychology or Sociology 3/5
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab 10/15
Microeconomics 3/5
General Physics I and II w/lab 9/14
Systems Physiology or Human Physiology or Mammalian Physiology. Note: 2 semester sequences of Anatomy and Physiology are also accepted (6 credits) 3/5
Statistics (Bio-statistics preferred). 3/5
4 Humanity/Social Science electives 12
Total 60

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Rutgers centralized admissions office does not review admissions letters. However, the Pharmacy School Admissions committee reviews all documentation submitted.
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?
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: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Interviews general take place starting in November and will continue until the class is full, generally ending in June.

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

 

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu

Social Profiles

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University of Texas at Austin

 

The University of Texas Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: 65 Faculty: 75
Est. Applications: 408 Acceptance Rate: 31% Est. Class Size: 125

Program Description

Program Information: https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/“>https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/

General Information:  The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy was founded in 1893 and is currently the number three ranked pharmacy program by U.S. News and World Report. Located in the heart of Austin, Texas, the UT-Austin College of Pharmacy has a joint program with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The college provides education and training to more than 500 professional students and approximately 130 graduate students, post-graduate residents, and post-graduate fellows.  We offer clinical education sites throughout Texas in the Austin/Temple/Waco area, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and Galveston.

Student pharmacists are trained to deliver patient-centered care in an interprofessional collaborative practice environment alongside with medical, nursing, social work and other interprofessional student groups througout the Pharm.D. program. Graduates enter residency at a rate above the national average, and at the highest rate of all Texas Colleges/Schools of Pharmacy. An Honors Research Program and Pharm.D./Ph.D. track are available for students interested in research careers.

Vision/Mission:   The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy strives to be the leading College of Pharmacy for innovative interdisciplinary education, research, and service, revolutionizing patient care and health outcomes in Texas and the world. The college provides exemplary education, training, research, and professional development for Pharm.D. students, graduate students, and postgraduates in the pharmaceutical sciences; to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $200 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
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 2409 University Ave. PHR 5.112, Mail Code A1900, Austin, Texas 78712

Acceptance Rate for The University of Texas

31%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 31%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 64% Male: 36% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $21,548 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $49,240 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.0 Average GPA: 2.0 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 65
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: 102.5
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I & II 6/10
General Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Microbiology w/lab 4/6
Genetics 3/5
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Physics w/lab 3/5
Calculus I 3/5
Statistics 3/5
Composition 3/5
Literature (Readings in American, British, or World literature courses); Composition II or Technical Writing will NOT fulfill this requirement- PREREQUISITE 3/5
United States History I & II 6/9
American Government- university CORE course requirements for graduation (One of the courses should contain Texas government/constitution content)* 6/9
Visual & Performing Arts – university CORE course requirement for graduation 3/5
Social & Behavioral Science- university CORE course requirement for graduation 3/5
Signature Course (First Year or Upper Classman)- university CORE course requirement for graduation (This course is unique to UT Austin)** 3/5
Total 65/102.5

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Letters of reference from pharmacist supervisors, employer supervisors, and/or math or science professors are strongly encouraged.

Letters of reference should be from individuals who know the applicant really well on a professional and/or academic level.  Letters can NOT be from family or friends.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Pharmacist, Professor of Math and Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, 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: Co-Worker, Clergy, Friend, Family, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Not Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Not Accepted

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details: Interviewees will spend half a day (4-hours) at the college participating in a showcase experience to highlight the unique qualities of the UT Austin College of Pharmacy.

Please read more information about our MMI Interviews: http://sites.utexas.edu/pharmacy-admissions/interviews/

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 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

 

Contact Information

Website: http://sites.utexas.edu/pharmacy-admissions/

Social Profiles

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Wilkes University

 

Wilkes University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: Faculty: 19
Est. Applications: 85 Acceptance Rate: 85% Est. Class Size: 72

Program Description

The Wilkes University School of Pharmacy provides a dynamic, challenging and comprehensive curriculum, focused on the future, that will serve as the foundation for life long learning and practice. Our graduates will be able to provide quality patient care in a wide range of health systems, in metropolitan and rural areas, and will be potential leaders in the profession. http://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/nesbitt-college-of-pharmacy/

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $300 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score 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: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

Acceptance Rate for Wilkes University

85%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 85%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 55% Male: 45% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $38,276 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,886 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.50 Average GPA: 2.50 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 28
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
Gen Chemistry with lab 8 crs Gen Biology with lab 8 crs Calculus 4 Crs Oral Com (3 Crs) Microeconomics (3 Crs) Organic Chemistry with lab 8 Crs OR Essentials of Organic Chemistry with lab (4 Crs) Gen Physics 4 Crs Statistics 3 Crs 41
General Biology w/lab 8
Calculus 4
Oral Communications 3
Microeconomics 3
Organic Chemistry w/lab 8
General Physics 3
Statistics 3
Total

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm.
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
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, Pre-Health Advisor
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: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm.  Required on-site interview

Applying

Deadline

02/01/2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://wilkes.edu/pharm

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WilkesUniversity/ Instagram @wilkesu

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

 

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-4 Years Courses: 67 Faculty: 36
Est. Applications: 133 Acceptance Rate: 60% Est. Class Size: 80

Program Description

The COP offers the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which is a 2 + 4 program. Students must complete 2 years of pre-professional study, which includes general education courses as well as prescriptive courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. This is followed by 4 years in the COP at SWOSU in the professional Pharm.D. program, which includes didactic and experiential courses in the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice as well as a final year of full-time structured advanced pharmacy practice experiences at off-campus pharmacy practice sites.

The Admissions Committee rely heavily on interview criteria, objective data, performance in required math & science courses, overall GPA, PCAT scores, and ACT or SAT scores are significant. Students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program in the Fall and Spring. Approximately eighty-five students are admitted to the professional Pharm.D. program each year.

Faculty in the COP provide instruction in all the courses in the professional Pharm.D. program. Graduates of the COP at SWOSU continue to perform above average on the NAPLEX, the national licensing examination for pharmacy.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No 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:100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096

Acceptance Rate for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

60%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 60%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 60% Male: 40% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $22,464 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $37,800 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,314 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.50 Average GPA: 2.50 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 67
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:
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
American Government & Politics 3
U.S. History 3
Computer & Information Access 3
Applied Calculus 3
Principles of Biology w/lab 4
Microbiology w/lab 5
Human Anatomy w/lab 4
General Chemistry I w/lab 5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4
General Physics 3
General Psychology 3
Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
World History, World Cultural Geography, or Introduction to Humanities 3
Public Speaking 3
Intro to Music, Art Survey, Literature, Philosophy 3
General Chemistry II w/Lab 5
English Composition II 3
Organic Chemistry II w/Lab 4
Total 67

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information No letters of reference (LORs) required by your institution.
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?
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: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: The Admissions Committee will decide whether you receive an interview or not based on your Test scores and your GPA’s.  We typically interview twice as many as we admit.  The interview is conducted by 1 pharmacy instructor and 1 pharmacy student.  There is a 30 minute written section.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.swosu.edu

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Southwestern-Oklahoma-State-University-35024399817/ Instagram @swosu

University of Rhode Island

 

The University of Rhode Island Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 59
Est. Applications: 631 Acceptance Rate: 21% Est. Class Size: 132

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy is a 0/6 program.  While most of our first-year students come directly from high school, we sometimes accept a small number of transfer students into the first professional year (P1) of the curriculum. Please note, we are not accepting transfer applicants for the Fall of 2019.  The 6-year curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning, and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of professional settings. Students have the opportunity to take professional electives that will advance their knowledge in different areas of pharmacy, including hospital, clinical (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, palliative care), manufacturing, managed care, drug analysis, administration, and research. The clinical portion of the program provides students with hands-on experience in hospitals, nursing homes, community pharmacies, government institutions, home healthcare settings, and other industries. We will work with you to place you in early and advanced experience practice sites that are aligned with your educational and career goals.
Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average scores over the past five years are above the 90 percentages for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 92.5% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey.   For the class of 2018, 38% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship trainging program.  Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-two percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $300 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No 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: 7 Greenhouse Road, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

Acceptance Rate for The University of Rhode Island

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 68% Male: 32% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $12,590 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $29,710 per year
Tuition Fee: $8,476 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: N/A Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
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:
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
Total 0

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information For admission as a Freshman to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area.  These letters of recommendation should comment on your personal motivation, initiative and interpersonal skills.  
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?
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:
Interview Dates:
Details: For students admitted to the PharmD program as Freshman, students must complete a formal interview during the second semester of the sophomore year.  The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students’ verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care.  Transfer applicants must complete an interview.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universityofri/ Instagram @universityofri

South Dakota State University

 

South Dakota State University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-4 Years Courses: 66 Faculty: 38
Est. Applications: 137 Acceptance Rate: 57% Est. Class Size: 78

Program Description

The South Dakota State University Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing students to provide high-quality patient-centered care. The Pharm.D. program curriculum is designed to prepare pharmacy graduates for interprofessional collaborative practice. Medication therapy management, patient counseling on proper medication use, and drug therapy outcome monitoring are areas of focus throughout the program. In addition, development of lifelong learning and leadership skills are emphasized.
The College also offers a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program, which provides a valuable background of preparation for an academic or pharmaceutical industry career. In the area of research, the College has great momentum. Research teams led by faculty are making progress on projects that can enhance the health and wellbeing of people around the world. The College’s growing research portfolio includes oncology, pharmacogentics, unique drug delivery systems, addiction to drugs and alcohol, cardiovascular health, dementia, ophthalmic medicine, and new models of pharmacy care.
The “home” for the College as it conducts this important, problem-solving research and teaches pharmacy care of today and tomorrow is the recently constructed Avera Health and Science Center. This state-of-the art facility features 97,000 square-feet of teaching laboratory, classroom, and office space, as well as 48,600 square-feet of research laboratory space.
If you are interested in visiting, please contact us. We would be happy to show you around and tell you more about our programs.
https://www.sdstate.edu/pharmacy-allied-health-professions

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $600 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score not 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: Box 2202C, Brookings, South Dakota 57007

Acceptance Rate for South Dakota State University

57%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 57%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 70% Male: 30% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $10,092 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $21,590 per year
Tuition Fee: $8,694 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: N/A Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 66
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:
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 8
Organic Chemistry w/lab 8
General Biology 3
Calculus 5
Microbiology w/lab 4
Human Anatomy w/lab 4
Human Physiology w/lab 4
Economics 3
English Composition 6
Speech 3
General Statistics 3
Total 66

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Students are asked to list two references on their application for admission, we do not ask for letters of reference.
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? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Not Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Not Accepted

No

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Students are asked to complete a 30-minute interview as part of the admissions process. The candidate will be interviewed by two people and be asked a variety of questions.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? Yes
Supplemental application requirement? No
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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://www.sdstate.edu/pharmacy-allied-health-professions

Social Profiles

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University of Wisconsin – Madison

 

University of Wisconsin Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: Faculty: 29
Est. Applications: 361 Acceptance Rate: 40% Est. Class Size: 146

Program Description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy offers an innovative Doctor of Pharmacy program that will give you a competitive advantage and prepare you for pharmacy leadership and career success.

  • Ranked 9th in the country as a top pharmacy school by U.S. News & World Report
  • Top 5 in the nation for residency matches
  • Among the top in the nation for licensure exam pass rates at 98% NAPLEX first-time pass rate
  • Take part in innovative interprofessional programs on a leading health sciences campus to learn and collaborate with the medical, nursing, veterinary, and other health sciences students
  • Practice and learn at partner network of major hospitals, including three hospitals within walking distance
  • Dive into interdisciplinary research opportunities at one of the top pharmacy schools in NIH research funding within a premier research university

 

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 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: 777 Highland Ave, Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin

40%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 40%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 62% Male: 38% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $23,711 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $41,554 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,452 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: N/A Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 41
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 4
General Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
Physics I w/lab 4
General Biology I & II w/lab 8
Microbiology 3
Economics 3
Statistics 3
English Composition 3
Social Science Course 3
Psychology 3
Ethnic Studies/Diversity Studies 3
Humanities (2 courses/6 credits) 6
Total 72

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
    • One of the three letters must be from a college-level math or science instructor (professor, lecturer, teaching assistant)
    • One of the three letters must be from a non-academic setting (work/volunteer supervisor)
    • The third letter can be from anyone EXCEPT:

Politician
Friend
Family Member
Co-Worker (equal in standing)
Clergy Member
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? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? Yes
Details: If you submit a Committee/Composite Letter, please discuss the situation with the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Admissions Office.
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Conditionally Accepted

Yes

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews are by invitation only. Interviews will take place at the School of Pharmacy monthly from September to March.
Applicants will not be invited to interview until after their application has been verified by PharmCAS and all other required application materials are submitted.

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? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/programs/pharmd/admissions/

Social Profiles

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University of Tennessee

 

The University of Tennessee Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: 62 Faculty: 71
Est. Applications: 654 Acceptance Rate: 27% Est. Class Size: 174

Program Description

The mission of the UTHSC College of Pharmacy is to prepare tomorrow’s pharmacy leaders and advocates for the profession.  Our graduates enter contemporary practice settings with confidence and a diverse skillset.  The curriculum strongly supports graduates who desire to continue their education through residencies or other postgraduate training, as well as those who plan to enter practice directly after graduation.

Our main campus resides in Memphis on the University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center campus, with additional campuses located in Nashville and Knoxville.  The college continues to be ranked in the top 20 of all colleges of pharmacy nationwide, and graduates consistently score greater than the national and state averages on board exam pass rates.

The UTHSC student pharmacist acquires clinical knowledge and finesse through a varied curricula consisting of:

  • An integrated curriculum introducing therapeutics-based courses in the P1 year
  • APPEs beginning in the P3 year, providing students earlier exposure to clinical rotations across the state and beyond
  • Clinical simulation – standardized patients, task trainers, high-fidelity patient simulators, and virtual reality
  • Interprofessional experiences and team-based training

 

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 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: 881 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38163

Acceptance Rate for The University of Tennessee

27%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 27%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 60% Male: 30% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $22,370 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $27,374 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,465 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: N/A Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 62
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:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

 

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology/Zoology 8
Microbiology 3
General Chemistry 8
Organic Chemistry 8
Anatomy & Physiology 8
Calculus 3
Statistics 3
Communications/Speech 3
English Composition 6
Social Sciences 6
Humanities 6
Total 62

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
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, Family, 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: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: There will be at least 12 interview days during the admissions cycle. Selected applicants are invited for personal interviews at one of our campuses. Tours of the campuses, led by current students, are included in the interview day itinerary.

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? 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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.uthsc.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

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University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill

 

UNC Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: 72 Faculty: 123
Est. Applications: 492 Acceptance Rate: 31% Est. Class Size: 154

Program Description

At the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, everything we do begins and ends with the patient in mind. As the No. 1 pharmacy school in the country, our mission is to advance medicine for life by discovering the medicines of tomorrow, maximizing the benefit of medicines of today and training the next generation of pharmacists.

Our campuses, located in Chapel Hill and Asheville, NC, offer students the same outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy program. Chapel Hill is situated in the Research Triangle, a region in central North Carolina anchored by UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University, while Asheville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

Our curriculum features re-engineered classroom experiences and earlier and continuous immersion opportunities. Fourth year students can also select an international rotation in one of nine practice sites.

Our students are involved in vibrant co-curricular experiences through student organizations that enhance their learning, growth and development in the classroom. They staff two indigent care clinics, host health fairs and hold leadership positions in local, state and national organizations.

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 50
  • 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: 109 Beard Hall, Campus Box 7566 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

Acceptance Rate for UNC

32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 68% Male: 32% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $25,180 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $51,638 per year
Tuition Fee: $2,472 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: 50

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 50
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 130
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 I and II w/lab 8/12
Math 231 or Math 241 3/5
Statistics 151 or 155 3/5
*Chemistry 241/241L 3/5
Chemistry 261 4/6
Chemistry 262/262L 4/6
Biology 101/101L 4/6
Biology 252/252L 4/6
Microbiology 251 or 255 4/6
Physics 114/114L 4/6
Physics 115/115L 4/6
Chemistry 430 Biological Chemistry 3/5
Total 72/130

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
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: Family, Friend
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: Students invited to interview will meet with faculty, staff, and current students. Each candidate will participate in a multiple mini interview (MMI) session.

The MMI is a series of seven interview stations consisting of timed interview scenarios. Applicants rotate through the stations, each with their own interviewers and scenarios, over the course of an hour. The MMI does not test pharmacy knowledge but will assess characteristics and attributes the Admissions Committee feel are important for success as a pharmacist.

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? 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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.unc.edu

Social Profiles

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