St. John’s University

 

St. John’s University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: 0 Faculty: 109
Est. Applications: 1096 Acceptance Rate: 21% Est. Class Size: 229

Program Description

Well-trained pharmacists are always in demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions for pharmacists will rise 17 percent by 2018. This growth is fueled by the increasing use of prescription drugs by an aging population; scientific advances leading to the introduction of new drugs; and pharmacists’ growing involvement in patient care.
If you’re interested in a rewarding career as a pharmacist, discover the entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program (Pharm.D.) at St. John’s University. Offered by our College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — one of the leading schools of its kind — the program is designed to provide students with the clinical and academic skills and knowledge needed to deliver outstanding patient care in all pharmacy settings.
Students begin with the analytical and communications skills made possible by a broad liberal arts foundation. This is combined with pharmacy coursework, introduced early in the program. In their final four years, students gain an intensive foundation in the basic and applied pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.
In keeping with the metropolitan, Catholic and Vincentian mission of the University, students gain first-hand clinical experience serving diverse, often needy communities at more than 200 sites throughout the New York area.
In addressing our Global mission, pharmacy students can participate in the University’s Discover the World – Pharmacy program in either the second or sixth year of the program.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $400 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No 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: 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, New York 11439

Acceptance Rate for St. John’s University

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 68% Male: 32% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $47,974 per year
Tuition Fee: $850 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 85% Average GPA: N/A 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:
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
N/A
Total 0

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Two letters of reference are required. One letter must be from a high school science or math teacher.
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:
Interview Dates:
Details: Interviews to the professional years of the program are held during the spring semester of second year. All students complete a 30 minute in person interview with two faculty members or preceptors. Interviews are scheduled by the Office of the Dean during two weeks in April of the second year.

Applying

Deadline

February 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

Contact Information

Website: http://www.stjohns.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsu/ Instagram @stjohnsu

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston, MA

 

University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 78
Est. Applications: 1626 Acceptance Rate: 19% Est. Class Size: 301

Program Description

MCPHS University, formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is the oldest institution of higher education in the entire city of Boston and the second-oldest university of pharmacy in the United States. Since the University’s founding in 1823, MCPHS University has been on the cutting edge of innovation in healthcare education.The six-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program provides direct entry from high school and includes a two-year liberal arts and sciences phase followed by a four-year professional phase, ensuring that graduates are critical thinkers, capable professionals, and compassionate caregivers.

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $750 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score not Required
  • Minimum One (1) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115

Acceptance Rate for University

19%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 19%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $39,500 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,050 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: 0
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 0
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
Please visit our website for prerequisite information. https://www.mcphs.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy/pharmacy/pharmacy-pharmd
Total

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 one interviewer
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:

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: http://www.mcphs.edu

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MCPHSUniversity/ Instagram @mcphsadmission

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

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

Florida A&M University

 

Florida A&M University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 59
Est. Applications: 366 Acceptance Rate: 40% Est. Class Size: 148

Program Description

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences welcomes applications from qualified applicants into the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program.

Graduates of the PharmD program will be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist upon graduation. The curriculum has been designed to produce pharmacists qualified to assume practice and leadership roles within the profession. Specific emphasis has been placed on students taking classes in the basic sciences (including basic pharmaceutical sciences), mathematics, biomedical and social sciences. The curriculum of the College has been approved and fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.

The admissions process for the College of Pharmacy is selective with limited enrollment. Although the required GPA for the professional program is a minimum of 2.75, a variety of other factors are considered. The goal is to produce a well-rounded general pharmacy practitioner who can think critically, work effectively in health-care settings and has the desire to provide care to all patients.

Admission into the professional program at the first professional year is either in Tallahassee (main campus) or in Crestview, Florida. Lectures will be provided to students at the main campus and simultaneously delivered through synchronous technology to the student at Crestview in real time.

Students may enter as transfers and will complete a supplemental application for transfer students in addition to the application from the university. Progression students will complete progression applications only.

For more information please visit our website (www.pharmacy.famu.edu).

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • No 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: 1415 S. MLK Jr. BLVD, Tallahassee, Florida 32307

Acceptance Rate for Florida A&M University

40%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 40%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 67% Male: 33% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $25,642 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $36,736 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.75 Average GPA: 2.75 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: 72
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I & II w/Lab 8 Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/Lab 8 General Chemistry I & II w/Lab 8 Organic Chemistry I & II w/Lab 8 Freshman Communication I & II 6 Pre-Calculus 4 Calculus 4 Physics I & II w/Lab 8 4
Total

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Three (3) letters of recommendation and evaluation forms are required. To include one from a pharmacist, a professor, and another qualified professional who is familiar with you and can determine your likelihood for success in a Doctor of Pharmacy program. (Please note: Letters from peers or relatives are unacceptable.) o If you have attended a school or college of pharmacy, you must submit a letter of recommendation mailed directly from the dean of the school/college of pharmacy indicating your academic status.
LOR types that are REQUIRED: Pharmacist
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor
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
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
Interview Dates:
Details: The Admission Committee conducts interviews.  The applications are evaluated by the Student Affairs staff and then forwarded to the Admission Committee to extend interviews.

Applying

Deadline

March 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:

Social Profiles

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

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

Ohio Northern University

 

Ohio Northern University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 30
Est. Applications: 617 Acceptance Rate: 20% Est. Class Size: 121

Program Description

Inspired to make a difference, the Rudolph R. Raabe College of Pharmacy blends a distinguished history with a vision for exceptional, personalized education that has resulted in training some of the nation’s most talented pharmacists. The PharmD curriculum integrates a comprehensive foundation in the pharmaceutical sciences and the practice of pharmacy.

http://www.onu.edu/pharmacy

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $200 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score not Required
  • 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: 525 S Main St, Ada, Ohio 45810

Acceptance Rate for The University of Kansas

20%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 20%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $38,420 per year
Tuition Fee: $940 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: 0
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 0
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
As a direct entry program we do not have any prerequisite courses.
Total 0

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 applying for direct entry into the program participate in a panel interview.  Students will have 15-20 minutes with the panel to complete a standardized set of questions.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.onu.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ohionorthern/ Instagram @ohionorthern

University of Rhode Island

 

The University of Rhode Island Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 59
Est. Applications: 631 Acceptance Rate: 21% Est. Class Size: 132

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy is a 0/6 program.  While most of our first-year students come directly from high school, we sometimes accept a small number of transfer students into the first professional year (P1) of the curriculum. Please note, we are not accepting transfer applicants for the Fall of 2019.  The 6-year curriculum stresses critical thinking, active learning, and clinical experience to prepare you for practice in a variety of professional settings. Students have the opportunity to take professional electives that will advance their knowledge in different areas of pharmacy, including hospital, clinical (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, palliative care), manufacturing, managed care, drug analysis, administration, and research. The clinical portion of the program provides students with hands-on experience in hospitals, nursing homes, community pharmacies, government institutions, home healthcare settings, and other industries. We will work with you to place you in early and advanced experience practice sites that are aligned with your educational and career goals.
Graduates of our program have a strong record of passing the national licensing examination (NAPLEX). Average scores over the past five years are above the 90 percentages for graduates taking the exam for the first time. Amongst graduates of the last five years, more than 92.5% reported pharmacy related employment by September following graduation on their AACP graduating student survey.   For the class of 2018, 38% of graduates were accepted to either a residency or fellowship trainging program.  Job responsibilities vary from staff pharmacists, manager, clinical specialist, consultant, executive, to professor. Ninety-two percent of graduates indicate that they would select the URI College of Pharmacy if they were starting their pharmacy programs over again.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public 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 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: 7 Greenhouse Road, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881

Acceptance Rate for The University of Rhode Island

21%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 21%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 68% Male: 32% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $12,590 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $29,710 per year
Tuition Fee: $8,476 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:
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
Total 0

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information For admission as a Freshman to the PharmD program, we require a minimum of two letters: one from a science or math teacher and one from a guidance counselor or a teacher from another subject area.  These letters of recommendation should comment on your personal motivation, initiative and interpersonal skills.  
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:
Interview Dates:
Details: For students admitted to the PharmD program as Freshman, students must complete a formal interview during the second semester of the sophomore year.  The interview with faculty from the College of Pharmacy assesses the students’ verbal and written communication skills, understanding of the pharmacy profession, and commitment to patient care.  Transfer applicants must complete an interview.

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: https://web.uri.edu/pharmacy/

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universityofri/ Instagram @universityofri

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

 

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: Faculty: 62
Est. Applications: 197 Acceptance Rate: 58% Est. Class Size: 114

Program Description

USciences has prepared leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/index.html), the first college of pharmacy in North America. In that time, USciences has grown to over 30 degree-granting programs-from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees-in the health and bench sciences, as well as healthcare business and policy. Our tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning is evident in every graduate. The results are rewarding, well-paying careers showing why USciences graduates are proven everywhere they go (https://www.usciences.edu/proven-everywhere/index.html).

The comprehensive curriculum combines courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, social sciences and the liberal arts with professional courses and pharmacy practice experiences. Our curriculum is designed for you to gain hands-on pharmacy experience early in your professional program and build upon it through graduation. You will have other options to enhance your education, including residencies and fellowships in pharmacy as well as opportunities to earn a minor or additional degree. Capstone courses allow you to explore drug therapy in the management and prevention of many disease states, work directly with data systems records that simulate those used in pharmacy practice, and develop drug therapy regimens using data from actual patients.

http://www.usciences.edu/academics/collegesdepts/pharmpracticeadmin/pharmd

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 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: 600 S. 43rd Street, Box 4, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

Acceptance Rate for University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

58%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 58%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 61% Male: 39% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $42,124 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,700 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.7 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: 36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology) 4
General Biology II with Lab (NOT Anatomy & Physiology) 4
General Chemistry I w/lab 4
General Chemistry II w/lab 4
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4
Organic Chemistry II w/lab 4
Microbiology w/lab 4
Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3
Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3
Calculus I 3
Physics w/lab 4
Statistics 3
Economics (e.g., Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Health Economics) 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3
Writing Intensive English (if bachelor degree earned before enrolling = 3 credits required; no bachelor degree = 6 credits required) 6
Intro to Communication or Public Speaking 3
Humanities (NOT required if earned a bachelor degree prior to enrolling at USciences) 6
Total

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
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: Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview day which will consist of a PCP department information session, followed by an interview with two or more faculty and/or professional staff interviewers. At the conclusion of the interview, applicants will tour campus and enjoy lunch with current pharmacy students.

Applying

Deadline

May 2, 2022

General School Information

Program

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://www.usciences.edu/philadelphia-college-of-pharmacy/index.html

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/USciences/ Instagram @usciences

University of Findlay

 

The University of Findlay Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: 72 Faculty: 25
Est. Applications: 362 Acceptance Rate: 18% Est. Class Size: 65

Program Description

The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy offers a fully accredited doctor of pharmacy program. It is primarily a direct-entry, 0+6 program, however, we do accept transfer students each year.

What makes Findlay different?

  • Students are offered multiple dual degree options, including, but not limited to, MBA, Master of Science in Health Informatics, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (DNA/Serology or Toxicology) and an AA in Equestian Studies along with the Pharm. D.
  • Professional courses taught in small sections of a maximum of 36 students
  • Classes are taught interactively, with a faculty to student ratio during on-campus professional years, of 1:8!
  • Senior students do all nine months of clinical education at one of 30+ hub sites, but can choose from a variety of elective experiences away from the hub to help each student meet personal and professional goals.
  • All professors are doctorally qualified.
  • Professors have an educationally diverse background.
  • Our faculty use an interactive teaching style, integrating subjects such as pharmacy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, kinetics, herbal and over-the-counter therapies into an organ system based curriculum.

Please visit http://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/ for more information.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • No Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Not Required
  • 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: 1000 N. Main Street, Findlay, Ohio 45840

Acceptance Rate for The University of Findlay

18%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 18%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 65% Male: 35% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $44,028 per year
Tuition Fee: $600 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

Program Prerequisites
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: 38
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
General Education (CORE) 12
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology w/lab 4
Immunology 3
Cell Biology 3
Human Genetics w/lab 4
Microbiology w/lab 4
General Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8
College Writing II 3
Physics 4
Health Care Ethics 3
Technical Communications 3
Calculus I 4
Applied Statistics & Data Analysis 3
Professional Practice Development I & II 2
Wellness 2
Total 72

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Although we accept letters of reference, they are not formally utilized in the decision process.
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: Offers to interview are based on a completed Pharmacy & UF applications, transcripts & test scores. Interviews for transfer students will be conducted on a rolling basis. You will be asked to write a short essay and will interview, one-on-one, with a College of Pharmacy faculty member or administrator. Each interview will be approximately 30 minutes in length and is an important part of the admission decision. Writing materials for the essay will be furnished. A photo ID may be required.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

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

 

Contact Information

Website: https://www.findlay.edu/pharmacy/

Social Profiles

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/universityfindlay/ Instagram @ufindlay

Mercer University

 

Mercer University Quick Facts

Duration: 0-6/7 Years Courses: 66 Faculty: 44
Est. Applications: 442 Acceptance Rate: 31% Est. Class Size: 139

Program Description

Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy is recognized nationally for its outstanding contributions in the areas of patient care, teaching, service, and research. The College is located on Mercer’s Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The College attracts students from throughout the nation, as well as from countries around the world.

The College also offers a PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and 4 combined degree programs: PharmD/MPH, PharmD/MBA, PharmD/MSHI, and PharmD/PhD. A variety of research and networking opportunities are provided to all students and unique programs include an Entrepreneurship Track, an International Pharmacy Program, Global Medical Missions, an Advanced Clinical Track, and an Indian Health Service experience.

Mercer prepares graduates to effectively improve healthcare through excellence in patient-centered care and research. Caring and responsive faculty and administrators provide an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Please visit the College of Pharmacy’s website at: http://pharmacy.mercer.edu for additional details.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Required
  • $750 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Not Required
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 3001 Mercer University Dr, PAC-121, Atlanta, Georgia 30341

Acceptance Rate for Mercer University

31%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 31%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 65% Male: 35% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $37,044 per year
Tuition Fee: $150 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: Optional

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 66
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 99
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2020 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
Anatomy & Physiology I 3/5
Anatomy & Physiology II 3/5
Principles of Biology I w/lab 4/5
Principles of Biology II w/lab 4/5
Microbiology 3/5
Chemistry 4/5
General (Inorganic) Chemistry II w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 4/5
Organic Chemistry II w/lab 4/5
Biochemistry 3/5
Calculus 3/4
Statistics 3/4
English Composition I / Writing Intensive Course 3/4
English Composition II / Writing Intensive Course 3/4
Speech 3/4
Economics 3/4
Humanities elective 3/4
Humanities elective 3/4
Social / Behavioral Science elective 3/4
Social / Behavioral Science elective 3/4
Total 66/99

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Two letters of reference are required, with preference for letters that attest to the applicant’s academic and professional attributes (e.g., college-level Science professors and pharmacists/supervisors).

Please note that applicants are encouraged to e-submit their PharmCAS application before their letters of reference have been received by PharmCAS
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Pharmacist, Supervisor, Professor of Science
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details: Committee letters count as one letter of reference. Two letters of reference are required, with a preference for letters that attest to the applicant’s academic and professional attributes.
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Conditionally Accepted

Yes

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with one interviewer

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details: Competitive applicants are invited to interview on campus on a rolling basis until the class is filled. All interviews are conducted in person on the Atlanta Campus. For more information on interview preparation, please use this link: http://pharmacy.mercer.edu/admissions/pharmd-interview.cfm.

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? Yes
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://pharmacy.mercer.edu

Social Profiles

 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MercerUniversity/ Instagram @merceryou