The pharmacy curriculum at the University of Wyoming begins with a two-year preprofessional program followed by the 4-year professional program. The professional program consists of three years of coursework and one year on rotations. The UW School of Pharmacy admits approximately 52 students every fall. Students in the School of Pharmacy have their own special activities and share in the congenial college community. Students may enter the professional program only upon official acceptance by the School of Pharmacy. http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy
The Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA is a five year program – four years of Pharmacy studies and one year of MBA core courses. Students spend their first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) in the MBA program taking core courses and completing a summer experiential project (30 credits). The next four years will encompass the traditional Pharm. D. curriculum, including the MBA Capstone course in Year 2. Students completing this program will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Master of Business Administration degree http://www.uwyo.edu/mba/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-dual-degree.html.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$750 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: Dept 3375, 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, Wyoming 82071
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:
48
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
55
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 w/lab
4/5
Animal Biology w/lab
4/5
Calculus
4/5
Statistics
4/5
General Chemistry I w/lab
4/5
General Chemistry II w/lab
4/5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/5
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4/5
Human Anatomy w/lab
4/6
Human Systems Physiology w/lab
4/5
Medical Microbiology w/lab
4/5
Principles of Biochemistry
4/3
Total
63/55
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: 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, Friend, Family, Politician
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:
The interview process is approximatley a half day, that includes lunch with current students, a problem solving test, a writing sample, tour of campus and building and a meeting with 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? 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
We are the oldest pharmacy school in Virginia, tracing our roots back to 1898. Our primary teaching facilities are located on the Medical College of Virginia Campus in Richmond, the state capital. We are 1 of 18 Health Science Centers nationwide meaning that our campus has four other health sciences schools and a major academic health center with several hospitals and clinics that offer tremendous opportunities for hands-on interprofessional patient care. Moreover, we have satellite campuses at INOVA (http://bit.ly/VCU-INOVA) and the University of Virginia (http://bit.ly/VCU-UVA) extending our reach and providing additional perspectives on healthcare delivery. We partner with a multitude of community organizations that welcome student pharmacists who are interested in areas such as geriatrics, cardiology, mental health, ambulatory care, and underserved communities. Most importantly, we believe our students represent the future of healthcare and we do all we can to help each student shape their path. Take the time to get to know us and see what we have to offer.
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 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: Room 500, Smith Building, 410 North 12th Street, Box 980581 Richmond, Virginia 23298-0581
Acceptance Rate for Virginia Commonwealth University
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
52
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
45
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
8/12
Microbiology Lecture
3/4.5
Biochemistry Lecture
3/4.5
English
6/9
Calculus
3/4.5
Statistics
3/4.5
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Physics w/lab
4/6
Human Anatomy
3/4.5
Human Physiology
3/4.5
Total
52/45
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Employer, Supervisor, Professor of Science
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, Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Family, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant, Health Care Professional, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math
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?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
If selected for an interview, applicants will be contacted by phone to arrange an on-site interview appointment. Interviews are conducted from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on specific Saturdays during the interview period.
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
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
71
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
39
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 & II w/lab
8
Microbiology
4
Human Anatomy & Physiology or Anatomy w/lab
3
Genetics* (for science majors) *Will accept Molecular Biology or Biochemistry in lieu of Genetics
3
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Physics w/lab
4
Calculus
3
Statistics
3
English Composition I & II
6
Literature
3
U.S. History I & II
6
Political Science
3
Fine Arts & Humanities elective
3
Social & Behavioral Science elective
3
Public Speaking
3
Total
71
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR’s must be from a person who has preferrably known you over six (6) months and can accurately comment on your academic, volunteer, and or employment experiences and attributes.
Letters of recommendation from family members, co-workers and friends will not be accepted. Your EVALUATORS should NOT identify themselves as your friend.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Clergy, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: 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.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Co-Worker, Friend, Family, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
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:
Interviews begin 9/2019 and end 6/2020, if not sooner
Interview is half-day (4) hours in length
Applicants must provide photo ID and U.S. Permanent Resident Card (if required) at check-in
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
University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) combines the opportunities & experiences of the Texas Medical Center’s world-class healthcare community with resources of the University of Houston, Texas’ premier urban teaching and research university, to offer the best possible education. We have 2 locations, UH main campus, in Houston,TX, and Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance (DHR) in Edinburg,TX.
UH main campus has 2 large stadium-style classrooms, active learning classrooms, compounding and sterile products lab, OSCE suites, and state-of-the-art pharmacology, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry core labs. We feature active-learning technologies, including patient simulation, patient-care & research labs.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
73
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
43
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
Biology I & II w/lab
8
Microbiology w/lab
4
Genetics lecture
3
Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Calculus I
4
Statistics
3
Physics I
3
Introduction to Psychology OR Introduction to Sociology
3
Government/Political Science I & II
6
American History I & II
6
English I & II
6
Language, Philosophy and Culture
3
Creative Arts
3
Writing in the Disciplines (Institutional Designated course)*
3
Total
73
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LORs from family members and close friends are NOT accepted. Three LORs are required from the acceptable choices indicated below. All Letters of Reference must be from individuals residing in the U.S.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
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, Health Care Professional, Politician, Friend, Family, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
A Committee/Composite letter consisting of letters from several individuals can serve as one to three (1-3) LORs.
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Conditionally Accepted
Yes
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
All interviews are in-person and occur in Health 2 on the Houston-campus.
The day consists of the following:
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), which assesses non-cognitive skills.
An individual written exercise (computer-based).
An informational session covering key features of the program, four-year curriculum, and financial aid.
A student panel session, with current Pharm.D. students and faculty.
A brief building tour.
The interview day lasts about 5 hours.
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The University of Texas at El Paso School of Pharmacy (SoP) is committed to preparing IDEAL pharmacists to meet the needs of a 21st century demographic. Our vision is “to be a pioneer in the advancement of pharmacy education through Innovation, Diversity, Engagement, Access, and Leadership (IDEAL) in our community and beyond.”
The UTEP SoP Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) curriculum provides unique experiences to prepare its students. Some examples are:
Training in Technical Medical Spanish
Study away experience in locations such as Washington D.C., Nashville TN, Ireland
CAPstone research project
Interprofessional activities with nursing, medical, physical therapy, and other healthcare students
We are looking for students who meet, or believe the SoP will help them grow to meet, our IDEAL. We are looking for a diverse student body with a variety of backgrounds, opinions, and experiences.
Feel free to explore our website (www.utep.edu/pharmacy) to learn more about our innovative pharmacy program.
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: 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
92
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
46
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
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
6
Calculus I
4
Elementary Statistical Methods
3
Biology I & II w/lab
8
Human Anatomy/Physiology I & II w/lab
8
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8
Biochemistry I: Structure & Function
3
General Microbiology w/lab
4
General Physics I w/lab
4
Language, Philosophy & Culture
3
Creative Arts
3
History of the United States to 1865
3
History of the United States Since 1865
3
Introduction to Politics
3
American Government and Politics
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
Public Speaking
3
Spanish (College Level or Test Equivalent)
3
Total
92
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three (3) letters of recommendation should be submitted via PharmCAS. These letters should discuss your professional, research, academic, and service/civic experiences. Letters from family members, friends, or close relations are not recommended. It is strongly encouraged that one letter be from a faculty member (all disciplines accepted, but a science faculty member is preferred), or healthcare professional.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Science
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:
Friend, Family
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?
Not Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
The UTEP School of Pharmacy (SoP) interview process consists of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT).
The MMI will assess non-cognitive qualities and how the applicant fits the UTEP SoP IDEAL vision. For more information see: https://www.utep.edu/pharmacy/prospective-students/interviewing.html
For more information on the HSRT see: https://www.insightassessment.com/Products/Products-Summary/Critical-Thinking-Skills-Tests/Health-Sciences-Reasoning-Test-HSRT
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 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
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) produces quality health care professionals who are competent in health care delivery, including the provision of patient-centered care and other health care services and programs. The College prepares students to be leaders in their fields and to be good citizens who utilize their knowledge, skills and abilities to improve the health and well-being of local, state, national and global communities.
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 20
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:
80
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
General Biology I & II w/lab
8/12
Human Anatomy and Physiology w/lab
4/6
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Math – Statistics
3/5
Calculus
4/6
Physics I w/lab
4/6
Freshman English I & II
6/10
200 level Literature (sophomore level)
3/5
Public Speaking
3/5
Computer Science (Introduction to Computers)
3/5
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3/5
Fine Art
3/5
United States History I All students are required to have 6 hours of United States History
3/5
United States History II
3/5
Political Science I (Federal / American Government ) All students are required to have 6 hours of government
3/5
Political Science II (Texas Government )
3/5
Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab
4/6
Total
80
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Applicants must have three letters of recommendation representing only one of the following areas:
Science
Math
Licensed registered pharmacist
Supervisor
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science and Math, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Advisor
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, Politician
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 one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
In order to be considered for an interview with our Admissions Committee, the:
Prospective student file must be verified by PharmCAS and the COPHS supplemental must be received with fee.
Applicant must meet criteria set by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee to interview.
Prospective student will be notified by e-mail only to interview.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The South University School of Pharmacy offers an innovative and accelerated program of study that allows students to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three calendar years. This three-year program allows students to launch their careers earlier than students attending a traditional four-year program.
The Doctor of Pharmacy program is available in Savannah, Georgia.
South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$1000 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
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:
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
Composition
3/5
Literature (a)
3/5
Biology I and II w/lab
8/12
Microbiology
3/5
General Chemistry I and II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab
8/12
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
6/9
Physics I (d)
3/5
Economics
3/5
Psychology or Sociology
3/5
Calculus
3/5
Statistics
3/5
Electives (e)
6/10
Public Speaking
3/5
Total
60
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, 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.
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The interview process begins with an in-depth presentation about the program and a timed writing assessment. Applicants are then split into groups; the groups rotate between a tour of the School of Pharmacy, and an interview with faculty members. Each candidate is interviewed individually by two faculty members. The day culminates in lunch and a Question and Answer session with current student pharmacists. A typical interview day will run from 9am-1pm.
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Quick Facts
Duration: 0-6/7 Years
Courses:
Faculty: 62
Est. Applications: 197
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Est. Class Size: 114
Program Description
USciences has prepared leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/index.html), the first college of pharmacy in North America. In that time, USciences has grown to over 30 degree-granting programs-from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees-in the health and bench sciences, as well as healthcare business and policy. Our tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning is evident in every graduate. The results are rewarding, well-paying careers showing why USciences graduates are proven everywhere they go (https://www.usciences.edu/proven-everywhere/index.html).
The comprehensive curriculum combines courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, social sciences and the liberal arts with professional courses and pharmacy practice experiences. Our curriculum is designed for you to gain hands-on pharmacy experience early in your professional program and build upon it through graduation. You will have other options to enhance your education, including residencies and fellowships in pharmacy as well as opportunities to earn a minor or additional degree. Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management and prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.
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:
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 Biology I with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)
4
General Biology II with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology)
4
General Chemistry I w/lab
4
General Chemistry II w/lab
4
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4
Microbiology w/lab
4
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3
Calculus I
3
Physics w/lab
4
Statistics
3
Economics (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics)
3
Social/Behavioral Science
3
Writing Intensive English (if bachelor degree earned before enrolling = 3 credits required; no bachelor degree = 6 credits required)
6
Intro to Communication or Public Speaking
3
Humanities (NOT required if earned a bachelor degree prior to enrolling at USciences)
6
Total
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, 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.
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day which will consist of a PCP department information session, followed by an interview with two or more faculty and/or professional staff interviewers. At the conclusion of the interview, applicants will tour campus and enjoy lunch with current pharmacy students.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 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
The curriculum offered by the Skaggs School of Pharmacy consists of a six-year program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The pre-professional portion of the curriculum is spent in studies of the basic physical and biological sciences and in course work necessary to satisfy the University’s general education requirements.
During the first three professional years of the Pharm.D. program, students devote their time to the study of the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Areas of study include biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, social administrative pharmacy, and therapeutics.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$150 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum One (1) Letters of Reference are required
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:
64
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:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Human Form & Function (Human Anatomy & Physiology) 1 & 2
6
College Chemistry I & 2 w/lab
5
Applied Calculus
4
College Writing I
3
Cell & Molecular Biology
4
Organic Chemistry I & 2 w/lab
8
Micro or Macro Economics
3
College Physics and lab
5
Intro to Statistics
4
Intro to Sociology or Psychology
3
Public Speaking
3
Electives
12
Total
64
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Students applying for admission will be required to complete at least 20 hours of volunteer or paid experience serving a patient population in a medical or social field. The letter of recommendation should be from someone involved with the applicant in such an experience.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, 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:
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:
In-person interviews at the University of Montana will be scheduled on Saturday October 12, November 2, 2019 and on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Spring interviews will be scheduled on an individual basis if there are spaces available in the class. Applicants will be notified by e-mail if they qualify for an interview. Admission offers for strong candidates are made within one to two weeks of the interview. Students who are not initially offered a seat in the class may be reviewed for admission or a wait-list offer at the end of the review cycle.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 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? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The mission of the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacists to impact the medically underserved communities, particularly African Americans, in an effort to eliminate health disparities through patient-centered care, community service, and scholarly work.
The clinical component is designed to develop graduates skilled in monitoring and evaluating drug therapy, providing drug distribution, providing drug information to other members of the health care team and to the public and effectively relating to patients and to other health care professionals.
The college provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful scientific research as preparation for further study in the pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.
To be eligible for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, a student must have pursued college level work for six years (four of these in the College of Pharmacy) and have completed a minimum of 57 semester hours of pre-pharmacy course work. The student must have a 2.00 grade point average for courses attempted in the four-year professional curriculum.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
57
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
39
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
3
General Biology I Lab
1
General Biology II
3
General Biology II Lab
1
General Microbiology
3
General Microbiology Lab
1
General Chemistry I
3
General Chemistry I Lab
1
General Chemistry II
3
General Chemistry II Lab
1
Organic Chemistry I
3
Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
Organic Chemistry II
3
Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
General Physics w/lab
4
Calculus
4
Biostatistics
3
Comp & Rhet (English)
3
Comp & Literature
3
Fund of Public Speaking
3
Health Ethics
3
Introduction to Psychology or Sociology
3
Theology
3
Total
57
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Recommendation Forms – The College of Pharmacy requires each applicant to submit three recommendation forms. The applicant should select three faculty members or two faculty members and an employer to complete the forms. All recommendations are due no later than December 1, 2017.
The faculty recommendations must come from physical/life science or math instructors who have taught the applicant at the college level. The employer recommendation must come from someone who has served as an immediate supervisor to the applicant. Please note the following regarding the recommendation forms:
The College of Pharmacy will not accept letters of recommendation in place of the approved form.
The College of Pharmacy will not accept recommendations from relatives.
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? 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
