Wingate University School of Pharmacy is known for its graduates. They are the most practice-ready pharmacists anywhere. With over 2100 hours of practice experience, our program exceeds the requirement by 360 hours. Our practice experiences are in hospital, community, and clinic-based settings. Here, the real learning takes place. The experiences are placed throughout the curriculum to allow students to apply what they have learned in classes immediately, beginning in their very first year of the program. Over the past decade, Wingate pharmacy graduates have exceeded the national pass rate in 10 of the last 11 years. All pharmacy classes and labs are taught by faculty possessing terminal doctoral degrees. No courses, discussions, case studies, or laboratories are taught by graduate students or teaching assistants. One program –two campuses. One in Wingate NC, and one in Hendersonville NC. The program is capped at 90 students – 70 on the Wingate Campus and 20 on the Hendersonville Campus. Scholarships are available to the most competitive candidates for admission.
Wingate University School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
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:
32
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I & II w/ lab
8/12
Calculus
3/4.5
Statistics
3/4.5
Electives
6/9
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
General Biology w/lab
4/6
Human Anatomy & Physiology
4/6
Microbiology w/lab
4/6
English
6/9
Humanities
12/18
Physics w/lab **
4/6
Total
62
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Prospective students who are identified as academically qualified will be invited to the School of Pharmacy for an on-site interview. Telephone interviews are not permitted. The interview day is an opportunity for you to learn about WUSOP, as well as an opportunity for us to learn more about you and your interest in becoming a pharmacist. You will hear from the Dean, current students, and faculty throughout the day. Multiple opportunities to ask questions to students, faculty and the Dean are available. The interview day generally runs from 1pm to 4pm.
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? 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
Founded in 1885, the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy has a long history of educational excellence and is well respected among health professional programs in the nation.
UMKC School of Pharmacy offers three Missouri campus locations where Doctor of Pharmacy students can complete their degrees – Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield.
The work of our faculty is recognized regionally and nationally through awards and research grants from federal agencies, foundations and the private sector. They are dedicated to advancing the pharmacy profession through their cutting edge basic and translational research, service to those in need, and major grant writing and reviewing.
UMKC Pharmacy students participate in a variety of student organizations and professional activities. Continually recognized locally and nationally, our students care for the underserved through their volunteer efforts reflecting their desire to improve the health of Missourians and be well prepared for practice.
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:
45
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I w/lab
5
Calculus with Analytical Geometry
4
*Human Anatomy w/lab
4
Communications course
3
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4
Microbiology w/lab
4
Medical Terminology
1
Course covering the U.S. Constitution
3
General Biology I (Botany)
3
English Composition I
3
General Chemistry II w/lab
5
Physics
4
General Biology II (Zoology)
3
English Composition II
3
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4
Cell Biology
3
Basic Statistics – beginning with the Fall 2022 entering class
3
Total
57
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LORs may come from any one of the recommended categories marked below. Applicants may have more than one reference form and letter submitted.
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:
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 one interviewer
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Qualified applicants are invited for a formal, on-site interview scheduled at the UMKC School of Pharmacy. Applicants should plan on spending a morning at the School for planned activities with current pharmacy students, faculty, staff, and pharmacy alumni practitioners. More information can be found at – https://pharmacy.umkc.edu/pharm-d/application-step-four/
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Faculty of Pharmacy at Wayne State University have developed a contemporary curriculum for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program that allows interaction with patients and healthcare professionals throughout the four-year program. The Pharmacy program is located in one of the world’s leading urban research universities with the reputation of training excellent healthcare professionals. We educate future pharmacists to be highly competent health care practitioners, who effectively and safely provide patient-centered care with other health care team members in diverse settings, to be leaders within the profession and to be lifelong learners. Our PharmD graduates are differentiated and sought after because of their clinical skills and ability to provide inter-professional, evidenced-based care that ensures optimal health of the patient and of the public. Specifically, our graduates are practice-ready, eager, willing to work, and prepared to work with diverse populations. Graduates of the Pharmacy professional program consistently score higher than the national and state averages on the NAPLEX (national licensing exam).
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
SCIENCE AND MATH PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK
BIO 1510-Basic life mechanisms
4
BIO 2200 – Introductory Microbiology w/lab
4
BIO 2870 + BIO 3200 – Six credits of Anatomy & Physiology with at least three of those credits at the 300/3000 level or above
6
CHM 1220/1230 – General Chemistry I & Lab
5
CHM 1240/1250 – Organic Chemistry I & Lab
5
CHM 2220/2230 – Organic Chemistry II & Lab
5
MAT 2010 – Calculus I
4
PHY 2130/2131 – General Physics I & Lab
4
CHM 5600: Biochemistry
4
NON-SCIENCE PRE-REQUISITE COURSEWORK
ENG 1020: Introductory College Writing (BC)
3
COM 1010 – Oral Communication (OC)
3
STA 1020: Elementary Statistics
3
UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Civic Literacy (CIV)
3
Cultural Inquiry (CI)
3
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
3
Global Learning (GL)
3
Intermediate Composition (IC)
3
Social Inquiry (SI)
3
Total
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Applicants must submit two electronic letters of reference. One letter must be from a college or university instructor; the second can be from any professional reference such as another instructor or a supervisor at a work or volunteer site. Personal references are not accepted. Please note that while PharmCAS will allow applicants to submit up to four letters of references, the WSU PharmD program will only consider two letters for each candidate.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Liberal Arts, Math, and Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Co-Worker, Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
A personal interview will be granted to select individuals who meet all admission requirements by established deadlines. Applicants should obtain as much information as possible about the role of pharmacists and be able to articulate it during the interview process. Interviewers are interested in how well applicants communicate, their drive to be a pharmacist, and their understanding of the pharmacy profession.
Completion of the personal interview does not guarantee admission to the WSU PharmD Program.
Applying
Deadline
January 4, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Husson was founded in 1898 and in October of 2009 became Husson University in recognition of its status as a professional doctoral degree granting institution. The 200 acre campus is situated on the outskirts of Bangor, Maine, the health services and education center for the northern two-thirds of Maine. With a total enrollment of 3600 students, 65 per class in the School of Pharmacy, Husson University has expanded its health care offerings to also include graduate programs in nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy and health care management.The 145-credit, four-year professional pharmacy program includes introductory, longitudinal and advanced practice experiences beginning as early as the first professional year. The goal of the curriculum is to graduate pharmacists capable of providing patient and population centered pharmaceutical care consistent with our vision of being “A regional leader in integrative pharmacy education committed to influencing the practice of pharmacy and rural health in the State of Maine.”
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Prefered
$750 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
No 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:
63
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:
60
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 & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
General Biology I & II w/lab
8/12
Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/lab
8/12
Calculus
4/6
Statistics
3/5
English Composition I & II and Literature
9/12
General Psychology
3/5
Introduction to Ethics
3/5
General Education (Language & Culture, Art, Global)
9/15
Total
63/60
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Students are invited for interviews based on their composite PCAT score and their math/science GPA. Interviews are conducted in the morning and afternoon and consist of an orientation, a 20 minute group case discussion, a 20 minute timed writing on a question related to the case study and a 30 minute interview with a team of one faculty member and a current student from the School of Pharmacy.
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? 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 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
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Quick Facts
Duration: 2-3Years
Courses: 70
Faculty: 29
Est. Applications: 218
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Est. Class Size: 87
Program Description
The full-time 4-year Pharm.D. program consists of a 3-year didactic curriculum followed by 3 semesters of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). During the didactic portion of the curriculum, students will participate in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences each semester. The program must be followed as prescribed and students cannot enroll part-time. Classes will be held in the fall and spring semesters only except during the APPE experiences.
During a five-week APPE ImPaCT rotation, the student has dedicated time to work on a scholarly project. This project is defined as an independent, pharmacy-related research endeavor that follows the established guidelines for a research paper. Students are expected to develop the idea, search the literature for background information, collect data, analyze the data and form an appropriate conclusion based on the results. A final paper and poster or platform presentation are presented in a public forum at the annual School of Pharmacy ImPaCT Poster and Presentation Day the week before spring final exams.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Not Required
$500 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: 200 University Park Drive, Suite 220, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Acceptance Rate for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
70
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
38
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I w/lab
5
General Chemistry II w/lab
5
Calculus I or Calculus for Life Science
5
English Composition I
3
English Composition II
3
Speech Communications
3
Microeconomics or Macroeconomics
3
Microbiology or Bacteriology
4
Psychology or Sociology
3
Any Philosophy Course
3
Organic Chemistry I
3
Organic Chemistry II
3
Organic Chemistry Lab
2
General Biology I w/lab
4
General Biology II w/lab
4
Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab
4
Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab
4
College Physics I w/lab
5
Statistics
4
Total
70
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Pharmacist/Healthcare Provider references are strongly encouraged. Supervisor, Employer & Professor references are also acceptable. The submission of more that two references or a committee letter is acceptable.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, 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:
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
Yes
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants will be notified regarding their selection for an interview as their application is completed, and then reviewed by the Admissions Committe. Interviews are held on a monthly basis from September through April. On the day of the interview, students will also complete a writing assessment, meet with current pharmacy students, and take a tour of the campus.
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The only state-funded 4-year PharmD program located in a metropolitan area in Florida. Our program offers:
The lowest tuition rates in the state
An innovative curriculum that includes the use of augmented and virtual reality technology and emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient care and research
State-of-the-art learning and simulation facilities
Unparalleled interdisciplinary learning environment among pharmacy, medicine, nursing, public health, and other health care professions
Entrepreneurial academic partnerships offering students hands-on experiences in managing and delivering technological-advanced pharmaceutical care
Emphasis is placed on the comprehension and assimilation of knowledge, with subsequent demonstration of competency. Lectures are limited to increase faculty to student interaction. Elective opportunities allow students to pursue areas of interest and focus their attention to position themselves for post-graduate education, training, or employment. The college places emphasis on pharmacogenomics, leadership, informatics, geriatric care.
PharmD Program Highlights
Public Institution
Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
$200 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required Minimum 65
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: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. MDC 30 Tampa, Florida 33612
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:
72
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 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
English
3/5
Calculus
3/5
Biochemistry
3/5
Genetics
3/5
General Psychology or Sociology
3/5
Economics (micro or macro)
3/5
Humanities and Arts AND/OR Behavior and Social Sciences. Applicants with an earned Bachelors degree at time of application only need to complete 6 credit hours.
9/15
Statistics
3/5
General Biology I & II w/lab
8/13
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/13
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/13
Physics
4/7
Microbiology
3/5
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
8/13
Cell or Molecular Biology
3/5
Total
72/104
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required (it is recommended but not required that one letter be from a biological or physical science professor) on your behalf to PharmCAS.
We do not accept letters of recommendation from family members or friends.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Politician, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science and Math, Teaching Assistant, 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 or Friend
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?
Recommended but Not Required
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Our interview process assesses interviewees’ non-cognitive skills. The interview day consists of a panel with student delegates, welcome from the Dean, two assessments (oral interview – Multiple Mini Interview and a group activity), program overview, and a tour of USF Health.
Early decision interviews are in September and October. Some Regular Decision interviews occur in October and November. The majority of regular decision interview days occur late January – April.
Applying
Deadline
February 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree is awarded after successful completion of the professional curriculum in the College of Pharmacy. The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
The curriculum uses state-of-the-art interactive teaching, delivery, and assessment methods and is designed so courses integrate information and build on one another, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful pharmacists in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. Students may enter either the four-year, entry-level program or the three-year advanced standing program for international pharmacy graduates.
Please visit our website pharmacy.nova.edu for further information regarding the program, admissions requirements and procedures
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
96
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I and II w/lab
6/9
Anatomy and Physiology w/lab
6/9
General Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry
8/12
General Physics
3/4.5
English
6/9
Calculus
3/4.5
Speech/ Public Speaking
3/4.5
Social/ Behavioral Sciences
3.4.5
Humanities
3/4.5
Social/ Behavioral Sciences or Humanities
9/13.5
Advanced Sciences: cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or genetics
6/9
Total
64/96
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Letters of reference from two science professors and one liberal arts professor are necessary. A letter of reference from a pharmacist may substitute one letter from a professor in either subject
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Recommended but Not Required
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, may interview 15-20 applicants in one day. The interview session is a face to face interview one-on-two (one applicant and two faculty members). All applicants interviewed are done so with a closed file. This means faculty members will not review all application items prior to the interview. Each interview may take 20-30 minutes.
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Touro University California College of Pharmacy program is a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program located on historic Mare Island in the Northeast corner of the San Francisco Bay. Our program is unique nationwide in that it includes two full years of clinical practice that is preceded by just two years of didactic instruction. This “2 + 2” curriculum structure provides our graduates with greater professional confidence and more experience practicing the things they learn, which prepares our graduates for clinically-oriented, contemporary pharmacy practices. Listen as TUC Alumni describe their experiences: http://touro.university-tour.com/1/1/lead/home-of-22.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$200 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: 1310 Club Drive Vallejo, California 94592
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:
26
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 – 8 semester units with labs Organic Chemistry – 8 semester units with labs
8/12
Human Physiology
3/5
Microbiology with Lab
4/5
Calculus
3/5
Chemistry II (inorganic)
3/4
Total
72/108
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters are required. One letter must be from an academic reference or a pharmacist. The remaining letter may be from any other source, excluding family members. Pre-Health Professional Committee letters will satisfy the entire letter requirement. Full details may be found at http://admissions.tu.edu/cop/requirements.html.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician
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
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Varies
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviews are conducted using a panel style, group interview format. Up to five candidates are interviewed together by two pharmacy faculty members and one pharmacy student. In addition to the panel interview, candidates will be required to write an on-site essay and complete a short calculations assessment.
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? No
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
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) offers an academically rigorous four-year program leading to a PharmD degree. Our student body as well as faculty and staff are diverse both in ethnicity and religious background.
LLUSP is one of eight schools that comprise Loma Linda University, and is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is LLUSP policy to admit individuals who desire a faith-based education and demonstrate a commitment to Christian principles.
The Admissions Committee evaluates applicants based on a variety of criteria such as academic achievement, communication skills, pharmacy experience, involvement in extracurricular activities and a faith affiliation. We value experiences that demonstrate leadership and community service. While a strong aptitude in the biological and physical sciences is important; we also encourage a well-balanced academic background in humanities and social sciences.
The mission of the School of Pharmacy is to educate pharmacists within a Christian environment to become caring and competent health care professionals. A Loma Linda University pharmacist is someone for whom the pursuit of excellence is a way of life.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: Shryock Hall, Room 106 Loma Linda, California 92350
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
77
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:
115
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Biology / Biological Sci
8/12
Chemistry
8/12
Chemistry I (organic)
8/12
Physics
4/4
Biochemistry
3/4
English Composition / Writing
6/9
Humanities
12/16
Social and Behavioral Sciences
12/16
Total
77/115
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
We require a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation(LOR). One letter of recommendation must be from a pastor, clergy, or spiritual advisor. If you have already met the PharmCAS limit of four (4) letters, you may submit the spiritual letter of recommendation through the LLU Supplemental Application. LLUSP will only accept a spiritual leader LOR directly. All other letters of recommendation must be submitted directly through PharmCAS.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Clergy
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science, Supervisor
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:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Yes
A composite Letter is:
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Applicants selected for an interview are contacted by phone to schedule an interview date and time. Interviews are conducted Monday – Thursday from August through the end of May.
Interview appointments consist of the following: writing sample, two one-on-one interviews, video about Loma Linda University and a session and tour with admissions personnel.
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? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
