Duquesne University

 

Duquesne University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-4 Years Courses: 70 Faculty: 48
Est. Applications: 374 Acceptance Rate: 45% Est. Class Size: 170

Program Description

One Program | Two pathways…the traditional pathway Doctor of Pharmacy pathway and the weekend pathway Doctor of Pharmacy pathway.

Traditional Pathway http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/become-a-student/doctor-of-pharmacy

Weekend Pathway http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/become-a-student/doctor-of-pharmacy-weekend-program

For over 90 years, the School of Pharmacy has been recognized as one of the most respected schools of pharmacy in the nation. Our outstanding academic program, hands-on training, and nationally recognized research leadership prepare our graduates for successful, rewarding careers, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients and their communities.

At the School of Pharmacy, you’ll experience a diverse, mission-driven culture of academic excellence. Our innovative degree programs in the pharmaceutical and clinical, social-behavioral, and administrative sciences continue to advance our reputation as a global leader in pharmacy education.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • Baccalaureate Degree Not Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required Minimum 375
  • No Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 600 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15282

Acceptance Rate for Duquesne University

45%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 45%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 66% Male: 34% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $57,780 per year
Tuition Fee: $456 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.90 Average GPA: 2.90 Minimum PCAT: 375

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 28
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 0
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
Biology I & lab Biology II & lab Chemistry I & lab Chemistry II & lab Organic Chemistry I & lab Organic Chemistry II & lab Physics I & lab Calculus I Statistics Economics English Composition and Literature English Literature 44
General Biology II w/lab 4
General Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
General Physics I w/lab 4
Calculus I 4
Statistics 3
English Composition and Literature 3
English Literature 3
Theology 3
Philosophy 3
Ethics 3
Economics 3
Global Diversity 3
Creative Arts 3
Information Literacy (computer class) 3
Psychology 3
Faith and Reason 3
Pharmacy Calculations 3
Total 70

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: No
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?

  

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details: The interview will include a variation of the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI), and a personal interview with more than one faculty member.  The school selects applicants for interviews based upon academic performance and PCAT scores.  Participants should anticipate that the interview process will take approximately 2-4 hours.

Applying

Deadline

June 01, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.duq.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DuquesnePharmacy/ Instagram @duquesnepharm

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

 

University Quick Facts

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

Program Description

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

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

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

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
  • $150 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required
  • Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 160 Frelinghuysen Road Piscatway, New Jersey 08854

Acceptance Rate for University

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

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

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 60
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 32
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I and II w/lab 10/15
General Chemistry I and II w/lab 9/14
Expository Writing (2 semesters) 6/9
Calculus 4/6
Psychology or Sociology 3/5
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab 10/15
Microeconomics 3/5
General Physics I and II w/lab 9/14
Systems Physiology or Human Physiology or Mammalian Physiology. Note: 2 semester sequences of Anatomy and Physiology are also accepted (6 credits) 3/5
Statistics (Bio-statistics preferred). 3/5
4 Humanity/Social Science electives 12
Total 60

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Rutgers centralized admissions office does not review admissions letters. However, the Pharmacy School Admissions committee reviews all documentation submitted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

  

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Interviews general take place starting in November and will continue until the class is full, generally ending in June.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

 

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.rutgers.edu

Social Profiles

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Albany, NY

 

University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: 63 Faculty: 68
Est. Applications: 909 Acceptance Rate: 23% Est. Class Size: 208

Program Description

Our Albany, NY campus is in the capital city of New York, within 2.5 hours of Boston and New York City and within close proximity to major medical centers, laboratories, and government agencies.

As the role of pharmacists evolves to a more patient-focused landscape, we are committed to providing an education for students that will prepare them to be beyond practice ready upon entering their careers. We recently opened two student-operated pharmacies near campus, providing students an entrepreneurial experience to strengthen skills in communication, leadership, and service to a diverse population.

Outside of the classroom, students enjoy an array of extracurriculars, such as athletics, performing arts, clubs, and professional organizations. In addition, the city of Albany offers political, cultural, and social opportunities. The region’s population of over a million people includes 60,000 college students, providing students access a major metropolitan area with the feel a tight-knit college town.

ACPHS was recently ranked the #1 value added college nationally by a report from the Brookings Institution of 3,173 colleges and #2 for average salaries 10 years after enrollment by the College Scorecard.

Visit our website to learn more about the 4-year pharmacy program offered on our New York campus or the 3-year accelerated program offered on our Vermont campus.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required Minimum 20
  • Minimum 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: 106 New Scotland Ave, Albany, New York 12208

Acceptance Rate for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

23%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 23%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 59% Male: 41% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $41,780 per year
Tuition Fees: $625 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: 20

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 33
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
General Chemistry w/lab 8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab 8/12
General Biology w/lab 8/12
Biology selective 3/4
Microbiology w/lab 3/4
Physics w/lab 3/4
Calculus 3/4
Statistics 3/4
Social Science 3/4
Humanities 9/12
General Electives (at least 6 of 9 credits should be Liberal Arts) 9/12
Public Speaking or equivalent 3/4
Total 63/90

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information ACPHS requires two letters from academic or professional sources.  At least one letter should be written by post-secondary faculty from math or science disciplines or a health professional or pharmacist working in a clinical setting.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, 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, Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? Varies
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Conditionally Accepted

Varies

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Qualified applicants will be invited for on-campus interviews. Interviewees meet with faculty to discuss their motivation for a pharmacy career, their experience in healthcare, and leadership roles. Interviewees’ communication skills, professionalism, and maturity are assessed.

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website:
https://www.acphs.edu/pharmd

Social Profiles
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/acphsofficial/

Instagram @acphsofficial

University of Kansas

 

The University of Kansas Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: 68 Faculty: 63
Est. Applications: 207 Acceptance Rate: 74% Est. Class Size: 153

Program Description

The University of Kansas (KU) School of Pharmacy is a world-class teaching and research institution founded in 1885. The KU School of Pharmacy:

  • Is a top 20 public school of pharmacy according to US News and World Report
  • Has consistently been a top 10 school in National Institutes of Health funding for over two decades
  • Graduating class of 2018 achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the North American Pharmacists Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and 99% on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)
  • Produces pharmacists to serve the people of Kansas and the country
  • Educates researchers who help solve the world’s most pressing issues in health care.

Our rich tradition, combined with a collaborative relationship between our Pharm.D. and research programs, sets us apart from other schools. KU students learn from many of the 400+ faculty and clinical preceptors, representing a vast array of practice settings and clinical expertise; all while learning the basic science principles of drug therapy from world–renowned researchers in the classroom. Our students graduate with a broad understanding of pharmacy, from discovery and formulation to delivery. Students enter our professional program after completing two years of pre-pharmacy coursework. .

The KU School of Pharmacy is one school, with a presence on three campuses. They are:

  • Main campus in Lawrence
  • KU Medical Center in Wichita.
  • KU Medical Center in Kansas City

Approximately one half million dollars of scholarship money is awarded annually to pharmacy students. Reduced out-of-state tuition is available for qualified applicants from outside of Kansas.

For more program information see our website: http://www.pharmacy.ku.edu

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score not Required
  • Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 2010 Becker Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66047

Acceptance Rate for The University of Kansas

74%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 74%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 56% Male: 44% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $26,405 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $48,640 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 68
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 61
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 10/12
Calculus 3/4
Organic Chemistry 10/12
Microbiology 5/6
Anatomy 3/4
Physiology 5/7
Molecular/Cellular Biology 4/5
Social Sciences & Humanities 12/16
English I and II 6/8
Public Speaking 3/4
Statistics 3/4
Physics 4/5
Total 68

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Each applicant must submit three letters of recommendation via PharmCAS. We recommend that your references be current and include a professor and present or former employer with whom you have interacted within the past 24 months. It is highly recommended that you have one recommendation from a pharmacist. If you do not know a pharmacist, you are encouraged to obtain an introduction to a pharmacist and discuss with him or her your aspirations for a career in pharmacy. If you obtain a recommendation from a pharmacist who is a new acquaintance, you may submit that letter as a fourth recommendation.
LOR types that are REQUIRED: Professor of
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Friend, 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: Family,
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details: Committee/Composite letters are discouraged and if submitted are considered as ‘one’ recommendation.
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Conditionally Accepted

No

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Qualified applicants are invited for an interview.  All admitted applicants participate in the interview process. Interviews are scheduled beginning in August.

Committee members look for students with good communication skills, emotional maturity, leadership, professionalism, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and an interest in service to community. Job shadowing or work experience in a pharmacy or a health care setting is encouraged.

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? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://pharmacy.ku.edu/

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KUPharmacy/ Instagram @kupharmacy

Wilkes University

 

Wilkes University Quick Facts

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

Program Description

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

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $300 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required
  • Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

Acceptance Rate for Wilkes University

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

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

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 28
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
Gen Chemistry with lab 8 crs Gen Biology with lab 8 crs Calculus 4 Crs Oral Com (3 Crs) Microeconomics (3 Crs) Organic Chemistry with lab 8 Crs OR Essentials of Organic Chemistry with lab (4 Crs) Gen Physics 4 Crs Statistics 3 Crs 41
General Biology w/lab 8
Calculus 4
Oral Communications 3
Microeconomics 3
Organic Chemistry w/lab 8
General Physics 3
Statistics 3
Total

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm.
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Family, Friend, Pre-Health Advisor
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Recommended but Not Required

No

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: http://www.wilkes.edu/pharm.  Required on-site interview

Applying

Deadline

02/01/2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://wilkes.edu/pharm

Social Profiles

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

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

 

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Quick Facts

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

Program Description

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

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

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

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location:100 Campus Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096

Acceptance Rate for Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

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

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 67
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 37
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
English Composition I 3
American Government & Politics 3
U.S. History 3
Computer & Information Access 3
Applied Calculus 3
Principles of Biology w/lab 4
Microbiology w/lab 5
Human Anatomy w/lab 4
General Chemistry I w/lab 5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4
General Physics 3
General Psychology 3
Introduction to Macroeconomics 3
World History, World Cultural Geography, or Introduction to Humanities 3
Public Speaking 3
Intro to Music, Art Survey, Literature, Philosophy 3
General Chemistry II w/Lab 5
English Composition II 3
Organic Chemistry II w/Lab 4
Total 67

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information No letters of reference (LORs) required by your institution.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

  

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: The Admissions Committee will decide whether you receive an interview or not based on your Test scores and your GPA’s.  We typically interview twice as many as we admit.  The interview is conducted by 1 pharmacy instructor and 1 pharmacy student.  There is a 30 minute written section.

Applying

Deadline

February 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.swosu.edu

Social Profiles

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

Hampton University

 

Hampton University Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: Faculty: 22
Est. Applications: 83 Acceptance Rate: 51% Est. Class Size: 42

Program Description

Hampton University School of Pharmacy is a private institution located on the east coast of Virginia in Hampton Roads. The average class size is approximately fifty students so students receive concentrated, individual attention. We are committed to maintaining the finest academic environment through faculty development, service-based learning, and scholarly activity.

Applications and Information

Applications and forms are available on our website at http://pharm.hamptonu.edu/page/Doctor-of-Pharmacy-PharmD-2 and must be downloaded, completed and submitted via PharmCas.  Applicants can also apply directly to the school and mail the application packet. Please click on the following link to visit our website for more comprehensive information regarding the School of Pharmacy and how to submit an application: http://pharm.hamptonu.edu/“>http://pharm.hamptonu.edu/.

Please note: All applicants must complete a Hampton University Application in addition to the School of Pharmacy SOP

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • No 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: 121 William R. Harvey Way Hampton, Virginia 23668

Acceptance Rate for Hampton University

51%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 51%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 75% Male: 25% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $32,164 per year
Tuition Fee: $5,424 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: N/A Average GPA: 2.75 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 79
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 44
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 Prerequisites: Bio I/II, Chem I/II, Org Chem I/II, Phys 1, Genetics, Microbiology-lab preferred, Anatomy, Physiology, Micro/Immuno (300 level or higher) *All Science courses require labs 79
Total 79

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Letters of Reference must be completed using the required form on Hampton University’s website.

http://pharm.hamptonu.edu/media/docs/RecommendationForm070312.pdf

Letters of Reference must be completed by science or math professors and/or licensed pharmacists.
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? 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: Applicants are interviewed by a panel of two or more individuals to include faculty, preceptors, alumni, P4 students, and/or selected staff members. Interviews are typically face to face, but can also be conducted by Skype, Facetime or other video conferencing tools.

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://pharm.hamptonu.edu/

Social Profiles

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University of Wyoming

 

University of Wyoming Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 63 Faculty: 45
Est. Applications: 131 Acceptance Rate: 42% Est. Class Size: 55

Program Description

The pharmacy curriculum at the University of Wyoming begins with a two-year preprofessional program followed by the 4-year professional program. The professional program consists of three years of coursework and one year on rotations.  The UW School of Pharmacy admits approximately 52 students every fall. Students in the School of Pharmacy have their own special activities and share in the congenial college community. Students may enter the professional program only upon official acceptance by the School of Pharmacy.  http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

The Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA is a five year program – four years of Pharmacy studies and one year of MBA core courses. Students spend their first year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters) in the MBA program taking core courses and completing a summer experiential project (30 credits). The next four years will encompass the traditional Pharm. D. curriculum, including the MBA Capstone course in Year 2. Students completing this program will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Master of Business Administration degree http://www.uwyo.edu/mba/degree-programs/doctor-pharmacy-dual-degree.html.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $750 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: Dept 3375, 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, Wyoming 82071

Acceptance Rate for University of Wyoming

42%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 42%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 63% Male: 37% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $16,524 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $34,992 per year
Tuition Fee: $775 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 48
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 55
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology w/lab 4/5
Animal Biology w/lab 4/5
Calculus 4/5
Statistics 4/5
General Chemistry I w/lab 4/5
General Chemistry II w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry II w/lab 4/5
Human Anatomy w/lab 4/6
Human Systems Physiology w/lab 4/5
Medical Microbiology w/lab 4/5
Principles of Biochemistry 4/3
Total 63/55

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Clergy, Friend, Family, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Recommended but Not Required

No

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: The interview process is approximatley a half day, that includes lunch with current students, a problem solving test, a writing sample, tour of campus and building and a meeting with faculty.

Applying

Deadline

May 2, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.uwyo.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WyomingPharmacy/ Instagram @uwschoolofpharmacy

West Virginia University

 

University of Charleston Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: 61 Faculty: 43
Est. Applications: 226 Acceptance Rate: 39% Est. Class Size: 89

Program Description

Located in Morgantown, “one of the most livable small towns in America,” West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy offers students the opportunity to earn the  Pharm.D. degree in a small class environment.  State of the art classroom, library, laboratory, and simulation center facilities are part of a multi-disciplinary health sciences center, including the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health.  The campus also includes a 400+ bed tertiary care hospital, level-I trauma center, cancer research and treatment center, psychiatric hospital, rehabilitation hospital, regional eye center, a neurosciences center and a biomedical research facility.
Our graduates typically surpass the national passage rate on the NAPLEX exam and enter a wide variety of pharmacy related career paths.  In addition, many graduates are admitted into nationally recognized post-graduate studies.  Alumni, located in nearly all 50 states and several foreign countries, include recognized leaders in business, academic and professional arenas.  Prospective students may visit the School’s website to learn more about some of our noted alumni.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $100 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: 1122E Health Sciences North, 64 Medical Center Drive, PO BOX 9500 Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9500

Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin

39%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 39%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 58% Male: 42% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $20,466 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $41,850 per year
Tuition Fee: $3,243 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 3.0 Average GPA: 3.0 Minimum PCAT: N/A

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 61
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: 100
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 1 3/4
Public Speaking 3/4
General Education Foundation course for Foundation #5: Human Inquiry and the Past* 3/4
General Education Foundation course for Foundation #6: The Arts & Creativity* 3/4
General Education Foundation course for Foundation #7: Global Studies & Diversity* 3/4
Economics 3/4
Statistics 3/4
Introduction to Calculus or Calculus 1 3/4
General Biology 1 w/lab 4/5
Microbiology 3/4
General Chemistry 1 w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry 1 w/lab 4/5
Biochemistry 3/4
Physiology course at 200 level or greater. Students attending schools that only offer Anatomy and Physiology must take the two semester sequence (covering all body systems) to meet this requirement. 3/4
General Biology 2 w/lab 4/5
General Chemistry 2 w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry 2 w/lab 4/5
English Composition 2 3/4
Total 61/100

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Three (3) letters are required, one letter from a faculty instructor and two additional letters from: another faculty member, employer, academic advisor, pharmacist or other health care provider.  References should be from individuals who have the ability to evaluate the candidate’s academic abilities including written and oral communication skills, motivation, integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, problem solving and critical thinking skills at the collegiate level.NOTE:  An unsatisfactory recommendation is sufficient grounds for denial of admission.
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: Co-Worker, 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, 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?

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 deemed eligible will be scheduled for a personal interview. Early Decision Interviews are held in September and Regular Decision interviews are held from early November through April. Interviewees are judged on the quality of their answers and on their overall oral communication skills. Interviews will be conducted in person in Morgantown, WV at the School of Pharmacy. Interviews typically last about 30 minutes and are followed by a tour and debriefing totally 2 hours on campus.

Applying

Deadline

April 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.hsc.wvu.edu/

Social Profiles

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University of Charleston

 

University of Charleston Quick Facts

Duration: 4 Years Courses: Faculty: 29
Est. Applications: 169 Acceptance Rate: 22% Est. Class Size: 37

Program Description

The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy offers student pharmacists a technology-infused, dynamic, and rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates to practice in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. Our students are trained to know about the body, medications, and what happens when medications enter both a healthy and diseased body. From a state of the art facility, to an in-house patient care clinic, the UCSOP makes it possible for students to participate in delivering pharmacy services to real patient’s just steps away from their academic classroom and labs. From the beginning, we envisioned a different kind of school of pharmacy — one where the role of pharmacy was shaped by community-focused students and caring, hands-on faculty in an intimate environment.

The UCSOP uses a holistic admissions process to identify talented, qualified, and committed individuals through a competitive admissions process.  Each applicant’s academic background and achievement, test scores, letters of recommendation, and more are reviewed.

http://www.ucwv.edu/pharmacy for more

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $1000 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Conditionally Required
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, West Virginia 25304

Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin

22%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 22%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $32,600 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,350 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 56
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: 84
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/lab 8/12
Biology I & II w/lab 8/12
General Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Microbiology w/lab 4/6
Calculus 3/4.5
Statistics 2/3
English I & II 6/9
Psychology or Sociology 3/4.5
History or Political Science 3/4.5
Economics (Macro or Micro will be accepted) 3/4.5
Total 56/84

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
  •  Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.   Students can submit up to four letters if they wish.

At least one letter must be from a professor. 
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: Co-Worker, Family, Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
A Committee Letter is:
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

  

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Once the UCSOP receives a complete PharmCAS application and Supplemental Application, it will be reviewed. Competitive applicants will be invited for an on-campus interview. The interview panel consist of at least two members. Each interview is 30 minutes in duration. The interview process is designed to ascertain the applicant’s strengths in the non-cognitive areas of interest identified as important measures and potential for success in the school’s pharmacy program.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2020

General School Information

Program

Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? Yes
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? No
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.ucwv.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universityofcharleston/ Instagram @ucwv