The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has the only three year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of Maryland.
Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences. With a major emphasis on high quality patient-centered care, innovation, and lifelong learning skills, our graduates are able to excel in any professional arena.
Students are mentored by nationally renowned faculty with a student-faculty ratio of approximately 6:1. With a diverse student population, we utilize best teaching practices to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through an intellectually challenging and enriching educational experience.
Our 2018 graduates had the highest NAPLEX pass rate in Maryland, and exceeded the national average. Our alumni are leaders in the profession, advancing the field of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of the patients they serve.
We are seeking highly motivated, exceptional students to continue this tradition of excellence. Discover us at: www.umes.edu/pharmacy
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 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
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:
104
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
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences*
12/20
Public Speaking/Speech/Interpersonal Communications
3/5
General Biology w/lab
4/6
Anatomy/Physiology
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
Physics w/lab
4/6
Calculus
4/6
Statistics**
3/5
Economics
3/5
English Composition and/or Literature
6/10
Total
66/104
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
One letter must be from a science professor. The additional two letters may be from one of the recommended categories.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, 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.
Committee Letter may be substituted for the Professor (Sci) Letter, if the school policy prevents science faculty from writing individual letters of recommendation.
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details:
The Admissions Committee will contact applicants by e-mail, if selected for an on-site interview. The interview session is a half-day process lasting from 12:30 pm-4:30 pm.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? 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 mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate student pharmacists to be competent, ethical, and caring pharmacists who will provide quality care to diverse patient populations in an ever-changing society. Our dynamic and challenging curriculum fosters the development of leadership and life-long learning skills through excellence in teaching and learning, service, and scholarship. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors and work together as a team that embraces professionalism, integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and creativity. The School offers an innovative 4-year professional curriculum that is designed to foster the development of the student pharmacist as a critical thinker, and an ethical, competent, and caring professional.
The School faculty embraces a student-centered philosophy to teaching and learning that engages the student in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on a patient-centered approach to the provision of pharmacist care, practice skill development, teamwork, and communication skills. Please visit our website for specific information regarding our admission requirements and procedures: http://www.ndm.edu
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$750 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: 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2464
Acceptance Rate for Notre Dame of Maryland University
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:
39
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
105
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English
6/9
Speech / Public Speaking
3/4
Anatomy & Physiology w/lab
8/12
Physics
3/4
Psychology, Social Science or Political Science
6/9
General Education (can be divided among fine arts, religious studies, business, foreign language, humanities. Science, math, physical education, and health care courses will NOT satisfy this requirement)
6/9
Ethics (medical ethics is preferred)
3/4
Economics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics (biostatistics preferred)
3/4
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Biology I & II w/lab
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
Total
72/105
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
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:
Clergy, Co-Worker
Are Committee Letters accepted?
No
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:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Required for invited applicants only. Usually 1 or 2 faculty members and 1 student.? Interview day includes presentation on curriculum and financial aid.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? 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 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
The mission of Chicago State University College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP) is the development of student and faculty scholars who will impact the health care needs of people in the region, state, and the nation. The College will provide a strong foundation in the knowledge, integration, and application of the biomedical, pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences to transform students into practitioners who are committed to humanistic service, capable of providing patient-centered care, and innovative leaders in advancing the pharmacy profession. The College embraces the mission of the University to educate individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance culturally competent care and reduce health care disparities.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 9501 S King Drive, Douglas Hall Suite 3083 Chicago, Illinois 60628
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:
30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
94
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English I (composition)
3/4
General Biology I for majors
4/6
General Psychology or Sociology
3/4
Additional Coursework
11/16
Human Anatomy
4/6
General Chemistry I w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/6
Physics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Speech (public speaking)
3/4
Economics (micro, macro, or general)
3/4
Statistics
3/4
General Biology II for majors w/lab
4/6
English II (Composition)
3/4
General Chemistry II
4/6
Organic Chemistry II
4/6
Total
63/94
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three letters of reference should be completed on the “Letters of Reference” form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by March 2, 2020. Applicants must adhere to the specified requirements regarding letters of reference criteria:
One letter must be from a Pharmacist or other licensed health care professional
One letter must be from a science professor who has instructed the applicant at the college/university level
The final letter can come from a Pre-health/faculty advisor, Supervisor/Employer, Pre-health Committee, professor in any discipline (preferably math) or second licensed health care professional.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science, Pharmacist
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
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:
Accepted from a Pre-health Professions Committee with Chair signature & committee members identified
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Not Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The Admissions Committee reviews a prospective student’s application to determine their interview eligibility. All interviews are scheduled on a first-called/first-scheduled basis. Applicants are invited for interview via email. During the interview process, the student meets individually with a two to three-person interview team composed of college of pharmacy faculty & administrators , advisory board members, preceptors and/or students. Applicants are evaluated on potential academic abilities, communication skills, readiness for and adaptability to the profession of pharmacy. Applicants will be notified via email by the College of Pharmacy of their status.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) was founded in 1947 and is one of three universities in the University of Hawaii System. UH Hilo’s diverse population combined with its unique location provides a supportive environment that prepares students to work with a wide variety of patients and situations. The College of Pharmacy received full accreditation in June 2011 after the first group of PharmD students graduated in May 2011. In 2013, the College was named the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICP) in honor of the late US Senator.
DKICP embraces the Institute of Medicine’s five core competencies for healthcare professionals as key components of the curriculum. These include providing patient-centered care, working in interdisciplinary teams, applying evidence-based practice, implementing quality improvements, and utilizing information technology. Pharmacy practice areas of drug information, therapeutics, pharmaceutical care, and experiential education permeate each year. The curriculum incorporates community outreach and service learning while embracing Hawaii’s cultural values.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Prefered
$50 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
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
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:
99
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English (one course in composition)
6/8
Humanities
6/8
Social/Behavioral Sciences
6/8
World Cultural Diversity
3/4
Economics
3/4
Speech/Communication
3/4
Calculus I
3/4
General Biology w/lab
8/12
Human Anatomy and Physiology
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Total
66/99
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Health Care Professional,Pharmacist, Supervisor, Professor of Science and Math
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 or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
No
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:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Once all of the required application components are received, the complete file will be reviewed by the DKICP Admissions Committee. Interviews can be conducted in-person or via video conference and are closed file. In closed file interviews, the interviewer is not provided with any information about the candidate except for their name. This approach was selected by the Admissions Committee as it helps remove preconceived biases based on students’ experiences, grades, personal statements, etc.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Larkin University College of Pharmacy is the first year-round, three-year, block-program in the State of Florida!
Founded in 2013, Larkin University is a private, not-for-profit university. LU is affiliated with Larkin Health Systems but is a separate Educational Institution. The primary goal of the College is to promote and foster pharmacy education to create compassionate and knowledgeable pharmacists who will be prepared to pursue a multitude of career options including post-graduate education. Although students complete their Doctor of Pharmacy in three years, as opposed to the more traditional four years, due to the design of the curriculum, students have approximately 25% more contact time than traditional programs!
The block curriculum allows students to:
Learn in a focused format so students can concentrate on one major topic at a time.
Several courses are taught longitudinally over the year in order to apply the knowledge that has been learned within each block.
In a typical day, the class meets with their faculty, engages in didactic teaching, and participates in active learning activities to allow the substantial amount of information learned in pharmacy school to be applied regularly, limiting the need for excessive memorization.
LU College of Pharmacy is affiliated with many teaching hospitals and clinics for pharmacy students throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties so students will not have to travel for third-year rotations unless they wish to do so.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required Minimum 50
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location:18301 N. Miami Ave. 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33169
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
63
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I w/lab
4
General Biology II w/lab
4
Anatomy and Physiology
6
General Chemistry I w/lab
4
General Chemistry II w/lab
4
Organic Chemistry I
4
Organic Chemistry II
4
General Physics
3
English
6
Calculus
3
Statistics
3
Speech/Public Speaking
3
Advance Science Courses
6
Economics (micro or macro)
3
Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences
3
Psychology or Sociology
3
Total
63
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of reference are required. We require at least one from a faculty member who can speak of your academic experience and suggest that one letter from a health care professional who is not a family member.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant or Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews consists of the Multi-Mini Interview, a group activity, a writing sample, Dean presentation and tour. Professionalism is an important part of our program. Students invited for an interview are expected to accept or formally decline the interview invitation. Students are expected to show up for their scheduled interview. If a student fails to communicate a cancellation or the need to reschedule their interview at least 2 business days in advance, the unprofessional behavior will be reported to PharmCAS
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton Campus
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Quick Facts
Duration: 4Years
Courses: 54
Language: English
Planned Interviews: 200
Est. to Accept: 125
Est. Class Size: 310
Program Description
LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, year-round curriculum at our Erie, PA campus. Our Accelerated Pathway graduates have gone on to work in various practice areas, ranging from community, hospital, industry, ambulatory care, managed care, academia and many more. We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a three-year on-campus accelerated pathway in Erie, PA and a four-year Distance Education pathway.
LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways, as limited by capacity.
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
54
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
27
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
94
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Biology w/lab
8/12
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
8/12
Math-based Physics or Physical Chemistry
3/5
Calculus
3/5
Statistics
3/5
Economics
3/5
Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology
3/5
English Prefer: Writing (Technical, Business, or Research)
6/8
Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities: 9 Semester Hours – Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework.
9/14
Total
54/94
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LECOM School of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science professor. The other letter can be from anyone else except a friend, family member or co- worker. For ideas of who to get the second reference letter from, see below. A letter of recommendation from a pharmacist is recommended. All letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS allows students to submit up to four letters of recommendation. PharmCAS will send the letters to the schools you apply to once they receive them from your recommender.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Conditionally Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis between September and May. Therefore, those applying early may have a greater chance for acceptance. The on-site interview will give the applicant an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students, as well as learn more about LECOM and the pharmacy program. While we strongly recommend that a candidate interviews at the campus to which they are applying, accommodations can be made upon special request. Please contact the admissions coordinator for further information at [email protected] .
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
Fees
Application Fee:
Other Fees:
Open House Information:
Info Sessions occur about once every other month on a Wednesday from 6 to 8pm and campus tour from 8 to 8:30pm. Students and Family are Welcome. We also have an Open House every September and June on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm Must register to attend. Go to www.chapman.edu/pharmacy for dates and more information on how to register.
Enrollment Options Available
Early Assurance
Accelerated Progression (year-round classes)
Program Statistics and Criteria
200
Estimated number planning to interview for fall 2020 entering class:
125
Estimated number planning to accept for fall 2020 entering class:
100
Estimated fall 2020 entering class size including early assurance:
32
Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program in 2020:
Previous college experience prior to enrolling in the school/college of pharmacy:
3 or more years, no degree (>60 sem hrs)
4:01
Ratio of applications received to the number of first-year students enrolled in fall 2018 class:
Accepted Applicant Info
When are acceptance letters mailed to regular applicants?
Acceptance letters are typically e-mailed within 72 hours after the interview. If a student qualifies for a scholarship, a scholarship offer letter will be included in the email. All students will also receive a Fellowship Award application. Fellowship awards are one year financial awards. We offer GPA based scholarships of 5, 10, or 15%, and a 10% scholarship for students who have an 80th composite percentile score or higher on the PCAT. These scholarships are renewed each trimester as long as the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA, a trimester GPA of 3.0, and does not receive a grade less than a C in any course.
When is the response to the acceptance offer due?
LECOM typically sets the official matriculation dates for each entering class in the spring before matriculation, so the above date may be subject to change.
New Student Orientation Information:
Details:
Details:
Details:
First day of classes and/or matriculation:
08/03/2020
Are requests for deferred entrance considered?
Yes
Details:
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Please visit our Website for additional applicant information at http://www.usj.edu/pharmacy. At the University of Saint Joseph, Hartford, CT, students explore and expand their potential through personal attention in a welcoming community that offers an academically challenging program to individuals who want to succeed in the profession of pharmacy and make a difference in society. The University is a community that promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society. We provide exemplary pharmacy education to diverse and qualified students possessing high leadership potential who are dedicated to impacting the health care needs of the people of the US and the global community.
The program relies on a firm foundation that results in pharmacy practitioners committed to providing quality patient care and advancing the profession of pharmacy. The School is committed to and promotes the emergence of, competent and compassionate pharmacists who will engage in community service and foster the advancement of research and scholarship.
The School of Pharmacy’s 3-calendar year Pharm.D. program is designed with two interwoven and complementary components: didactic and experiential, with the experiential learning component occurring throughout the entire curriculum. Students progress through the program in cohorts, using a modified block schedule (studying one course at a time) and mastering the subject material before moving to the next course. This approach has a proven record of increasing students’ ability to master the didactic material and provides students with a rich experiential education.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Required
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Four (4) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 229 Trumbull Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103
We do not accept letters of reference from family members or friends. A minimum of two references are required. We require one academic letter (Professor, Advisor, or Dean). The second letter should be from an employer, another Professor, or an Academic Advisor.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker, Politician, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Family, and Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Conditionally Accepted
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Conditionally Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The applicant participates in a 45-minute interview with two faculty members followed by a math and essay exam. The interview concludes with a tour of the school which is conducted by a currently enrolled student.
Applying
Deadline
June 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? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The School of Pharmacy curriculum is designed as a professional, four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program that encompasses didactic, laboratory, and experiential learning. Our rigorous curriculum will prepare students to become competent, caring, and contemporary pharmacy practitioners by engaging students with highly qualified faculty who are accessible and available to meet with students who require additional personal assistance. Our interactive-learning environment emphasizes expanded clinical experiences, including interprofessional experiences with other health science programs, the extensive use of technology, and outreach activities with other students. Additional information on the program can be found at https://westcoastuniversity.edu/programs/doctor-pharmacy.html
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 590 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90004
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:
34
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
94.5
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
General Biology
8/12
Physics w/lab
4/6
Human/Mammalian Physiology w/lab
6/9
Economics (Micro, Macro or General)
3/4.5
Calculus
3/4.5
Statistics
3/4.5
Speech Communication/Public Speaking/ Interpersonal Communication or Debate
4/6
English Composition
6/9
Psychology or Sociology
4/6
General Electives in Humanities and Social/Behavioral science
6/9
Total
63/94.5
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three letters of recommendation are required:
Two letters of recommendation are required from math/science professors
A third letter from the following list will be accepted:
– Pharmacist (supervisor)
– Math/Science professor
– Employer (supervisor)
– Healthcare professional (supervisor)
– Liberal Arts professor
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Math and Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Liberal Arts
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Faculty Advisor, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Teaching Assistant, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
A composite Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant’s potential for success in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and the candidate’s oral communication skills. Candidates will also be required to write an extemporaneous essay on an assigned topic to assess their writing skills. During the day of the interview, a brief curricular overview will be presented and a tour of the School will be provided.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, applied his training in pharmacy and ophthalmology to start a college that would eventually become Marshall B. Ketchum University. With well over 100 years of experience training health care providers, MBKU has both the knowledge and resources to continue providing a world-class educational experience.
When the university decided to start a pharmacy program, we did so with the future of health care in mind. It was imperative that the curriculum be setup in a way that graduates would be eligible to work as advanced practice pharmacists and work alongside future clinicians from other healthcare disciplines.
With approximately 52 seats per class, students will have substantial access to faculty, administration and each other. This access allows for consistent collaboration in learning and scholarship that will prove to enhance student success in the program and beyond. Additionally, a small class size allows students to customize their educational experience and to gives them the best opportunity to pursue their career goals.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$1500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 2575 Yorba Linda Blvd. Fullerton, California 92831
Acceptance Rate for Marshall B. Ketchum University
Clergy, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Politician, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
A composite Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants will interview with 2 individuals affiliated with the College of Pharmacy (i.e. faculty, student, preceptors, etc.). These are 30 minute closed file interviews.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
