Along with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), KGI graduates will receive a Certificate in one of four areas important for the future of pharmacy:
Medication Therapy Outcomes (MTO)
Healthcare Management (HCM)
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Medical and Clinical Affairs (MCA)
Further information on can be found at: https://www.kgi.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy-and-health-sciences/academic-programs/doctor-of-pharmacy/certificate-programs/.
The KGI PharmD four-year plan can be found at: http://www.kgi.edu/pharmacy/academics/four-year-plan.
KGI utilizes a flipped-classroom, active learning pedagogy. See an example class activity – Shark Tank at: https://youtu.be/7bJdflVYrBA
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Not Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 535 Watson Dr. Claremont, California 91711
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:
41
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
88
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 w/ lab
4/6
General Chemistry II w/ lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry I w/ lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/ lab
4/6
Biochemistry
3/4
General Biology I w/ lab
4/6
General Biology II w/ lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/4
Anatomy w/ lab
4/6
Physiology w/ lab
4/6
Physics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Economics
3/4
Psychology or Sociology
3/4
Public Speaking/ Speech/ Interpersonal Communications
3/4
English
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Total
62/88
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Letters of Reference:
One required from a professor or instructor with whom the applicant has taken an academic course.
The remaining two letters are up to the applicant, but one letter relating to pharmacy work (e.g. from a pharmacist, pharmacy supervisor, etc.) is preferred.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Professor of Science, Pharmacist
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Varies
A composite Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted with the interview dates.
Past candidates have found that the combination of activities throughout the interview day help them get to know the school and its cutting-edge, personalized environment. Group activities reflect the active learning approach of the school and one-on-one interviews allow candidates to experience the level of engagement of KGI’s entrepreneurial setting.
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 central mission of the College of Pharmacy is to improve the healthcare outcomes of people living in Central California by providing highly trained collaborative and compassionate pharmacists, committed to practicing at the top of their licenses.
Fostering student success is the cornerstone for CHSU’s student support services. CHSU is committed to offering services designed to graduate successful pharmacists. From Student Orientation(s) to Career Services, CHSU offers resources and support that address the changing needs of our pharmacy students. This region also provides students with affordable housing, high quality of life, and plentiful job opportunities. By achieving Candidate accreditation status with ACPE, our students have the same rights as full accreditation allowing them to take the pharmacy board exams. Please visit our website for additional information: http://www.chsu.edu
California Health Sciences University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$250 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: 120 N. Clovis Ave.Clovis, California 93612
Acceptance Rate for California Health Sciences 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:
33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
108
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry w/lab
4/8
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/8
General Biology I w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/4
Physiology
3/4
Anatomy
3/4
Social/Behavioral Sci
3/4
Economics or equivalent course
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Public Speaking or equivalent course
3/4
Additional coursework
27/40.5
Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Biology II
4/6
Total
72/108
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three letters of reference are required. It is preferred that one come from a professor from whom the applicant has taken a course The other two can come from any one of the following: pre-health advisor, current or previous employer, health professional, professional associate, or faculty member.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Politician
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Teaching Assistant, Politician, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
No
A Committee Letter is:
Not Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
A composite Letter is:
Not Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The purpose of the interview process is to assess the candidate’s communication skills, dedication to the profession of pharmacy and to assess proficiency, motivations, and preparedness for the PharmD. program. The interview is an all-day process and will consist of multiple parts – some of which will be evaluated and some of which are informational. Please contact the Office of Admission’s for further information.
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
At Midwestern University’s College of Pharmacy–Glendale (CPG), students pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Supported by a faculty member, small groups of students work together to complete projects and assignments and gain extensive clinical knowledge. Patient care experiences begin immediately and are integrated throughout the curriculum. The entire program requires a total of five years of coursework, the first two years at another college and the final three calendar years at CPG. Students complete, on a year-round basis, required courses, elective professional courses, and clinical/experiential education. The second and third professional years provide immersion in hands-on learning at diverse clinical rotation sites, emphasizing problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Settings include community pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities, physician offices, Indian Health Service programs, and other rural and urban sites in the growing Southwest region.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$200 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Required PCAT composite score
Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 19555 N. 59th Ave Glendale, Arizona 85308
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:
30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
90
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
6/9
Biology 1 w/lab
8/12
Social Sciences: divided among psychology, sociology, anthropology, or political science
6/9
General Education Electives
8/12
Anatomy: human or vertebrate
3/4
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Physics
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Speech: public speaking
3/4
Economics: micro, macro, or general
3/4
Total
62/90
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from two professionals directly to PharmCAS. MWU-CPG will only accept letters received directly from PharmCAS. It is preferred that one letter be written by a college professor who has actually taught the applicant or a prehealth advisory committee, science professor, or a health professional who knows the applicant well. Please refer to the PharmCAS application instructions for specific guidelines and requirements for submitting letters of recommendation. The deadline for submission of the letters of recommendation is March 1st.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
A composite Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Once an applicant’s file is complete, the Director of Admissions and the Admissions Committee review an applicant’s GPA and PCAT scores to determine the applicant’s interview eligibility. Interview invitations are typically extended from September through February. All interviews are scheduled on a first-call/first-scheduled basis. Applications to MWU-CPG are processed and reviewed during regular intervals in the admissions cycle until the class is filled.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Harding University College of Pharmacy offers a four-year program of study leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. The four-year program consists of three years comprised of a combination of didactic instruction and early pharmacy practice experiences followed by a fourth year comprised entirely of advanced pharmacy practice experiences. There is an emphasis on the integration of faith, learning and living, the development of Christian scholarship, the promotion of Christian ethics, and the promotion of citizenship within a global perspective through participation in mission efforts.
Once admitted to Harding University College of Pharmacy, students will benefit from the close ties the University has already forged with public and private institutions throughout the world. As an example, students will have the opportunity to gain clinical education at a medical mission point in Namwianga, Kolomo, Zambia. Students will have the option to participate in medical relief efforts in Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, Cameroon, and Ghana. Students will also benefit from interactions with those in Harding’s other health sciences programs including nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant students. Interprofessional education will be utilized as much as possible in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$200 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Conditionally Required PCAT composite score
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: HU Box 12230 Searcy, Arkansas 72149-5615
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:
31
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
96
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry, labs required
8/12
Organic Chemistry, labs required
8/12
Biochemistry I, no lab required
3/4
Microbiology, lab required
4/6
Biology for Majors: Choose from Human Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Immunology, Biology 1, Biology 2
8/12
Calculus I
4/6
Statistics
3/4
Speech/Public Speaking
3/4
English Composition I and II
6/8
Economics – choose from Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting I
3/4
General Psychology or General Sociology
3/4
Other Electives
11/17
Total
64/96
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Applicants must have three letters of recommendation sent directly to PharmCAS. These letters should focus on the applicant’s academic and professional abilities. Having at least one reference from a pharmacist is highly recommended.
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
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Professor of Liberal Arts, Teaching Assistant or 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?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants should plan for an interview day that begins around 8:30 a.m. and concludes at approximately 12:30 p.m. The day begins with a brief overview of the program, and proceeds to a series of multiple mini interviews. The Nelson Denny Reading Test is administered during the interview day. Interviewees will have an opportunity to meet with currently enrolled student pharmacists.
Applying
Deadline
March 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
AUHS School of Pharmacy offers a three (3) calendar-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. The curriculum fulfills recommendations provided by accreditation standards and professional guidelines including the ACPE Standards 2016, JCPP Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process, CAPE Educational Outcomes 2013, IPEC Core Competencies 2016 Update, and licensure examination content outlines. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the North American PharmacistLicensure Examination® (NAPLEX) to become a registered pharmacist (RPh).
The P1 didactic curriculum consists of foundational biomedical and pharmaceutical science courses and fundamental courses in social and administrative science
A substantive portion of the P2 didactic curriculum consists of the Integrated Pharmacotherapy course series.
In P3, students complete 36 weeks of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs); six clerkships with each clerkship being six weeks.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Required or Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Not Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Not Requires PCAT but highly recommended
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Not Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1600 East Hill Street, Signal Hill, California 90755
Acceptance Rate for American University of Health Sciences
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:
33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
81
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Chemistry II (inorganic)
8/12
Chemistry I (organic)
8/12
Biology I w/lab
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
3/4
Anatomy w/lab
3/4
Physiology w/lab
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Principles of Economics (Macro OR Micro)
3/4
Humanities (Psychology or Sociology)
3/4
Public Speaking
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Humanities (Other humanities and social/behavioral sciences)
6/8
Total
57/80
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
One letter of reference must be from a college/university instructor who taught you a course and one from a health care provider. The third can be from a college instructor, health care provider, or employer. References from friends and family are not accepted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science, Health Care Professional, Employer, Liberal Arts, and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Clergy, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, or Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
The committee letter should be from individuals that have known the applicant for more than one year either in an educational setting or professional setting such as working in a pharmacy
Are Composite Letters accepted?
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
September 2018 through April 2019
Details:
Interviews can be scheduled on any of the weekdays. The interview day starts at 9 am and is expected to last up to three hours. Interview day activities include an interview with faculty members, group activities, essay writing, and a campus tour.
Applying
Deadline
06/01/2022
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
The Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) trains student pharmacists and scientists to make a difference in people’s lives by improving human health in our local communities and around the world.
This is a year-round pharmacy program that includes three 15-week trimesters in year 1 (Fall, Spring, and Summer), three 15-week trimesters in year 2 (Fall, Spring, and Summer), and then the final two 15-week trimesters in year 3 (Fall & Spring). There is a 2-week break between each trimester. Students also get the entire week of Thanksgiving off in November.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Requires PCAT composite score of 50 or higher
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: 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Ste 116, Irvine, CA 92618
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:
42
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
93
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
4/6
Human Physiology w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/5
Chemistry w/lab (General)
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Physics w/lab
4/6
Genetics or Molecular Biology
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Psychology or Sociology
3/4
Economics (Micro or Macro)
3/4
Speech
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Electives (History, Political Science, Sociology, or Psychology preferred)
6/8
Human Anatomy with lab
4/6
Total
62/93
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of reference required, however, students can submit up to four letters. One must be from a math or science professor*, and the second should be from a person who is knowledgeable of your character. A letter from a health care professional (pharmacist, nurse, physician, physician assistant, or dentist) is preferred for the second letter. If you currently work in a pharmacy, an additional letter from your supervisor is highly recommended.
*Note: Applicants who are no longer taking classes, at the time of their application, can request a waiver of the math/science professor LOR by emailing [email protected]. If approved, a different LOR can be submitted in its place. Two LORs are still required.
https://www.chapman.edu/pharmacy/admission.aspx
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, or 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 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, Family, Friend or Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Committee must include required and conditionally accepted types of members and specify the percentage of students such letters are provided for from a specified size class.
Are Composite Letters 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
Interview Dates:
September 2018 through April 2019
Details:
Interview day typically occurs on a Friday from 8 am to 1 pm. There will be two Saturday interview days available. One in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Interview days starts with a 30 minute information session, then a welcome from the Dean, and a 40 minute tour of the Rinker Health Science Campus.
After the tour students are broken up into two groups. One group does Interviews first, while the other group participates in the Group Session.
The interviews consist of interviews with faculty.
In the Group Session students are broken up into two groups to compete against each other in individual and group activities. The final activity is a group presentation.
Applying
Deadline
March 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
