Belmont University

 

Belmont University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 63 Faculty: 30
Est. Applications: 535 Acceptance Rate: 16% Est. Class Size: 86

Program Description

Belmont University College of Pharmacy is located in one of America’s great cities – Nashville, Tennessee – known for its strong healthcare industry, superb recreational opportunities, exceptional quality of life, and world-class musicians from all genres.

Belmont University offers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program that provides our students with the education to compassionately serve patients and effectively manage a variety of healthcare systems. Service to others is a hallmark of the Belmont experience for pharmacy students. And our graduates consistently achieve first-time pass rates on the NAPLEX and MPJE that are well above the national average for pharmacy schools.

Alongside the core curriculum, we offer innovative concentrations in four areas to enhance our graduates’ marketability and career options: Management, Health Care Informatics, Advanced Pharmacotherapy and Missions/Public Health.  Belmont also offers a dual degree PharmD/MBA which students can complete within four years at a significant tuition savings versus enrolling in each program separately.  A previous bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for entry to the MBA program.

 

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
  • Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37212

Acceptance Rate for Belmont University

16%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 16%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

 

Tuition: $40,360 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,440 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: 63
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 27
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 94
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
1st Biology & 2nd Biology w/lab 8/12
General (Inorganic) Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab 8/12
Physics 3/5
Calculus 3/5
Statistics 3/5
English Composition / Writing I & II 6/8
Oral Communication Skills 3/4
2nd Communication Skills 3/4
Behavioral or Social Science I & II 6/8
Humanities 3/4
Elective I, II & III 9/12
Total 63/94

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information At least one letter of reference from a pharmacist is preferred, but not required.
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: Clergy, 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: Friend, Family, Politician
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 are invited to attend an upcoming Interview Day.  In addition to an interview appointment, Interview Days often include a program presentation, a campus and facility tour, opportunity to talk with current students, and an onsite writing sample.

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.belmont.edu/pharmacy/

Social Profiles

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

South University (SC)

 

South University Quick Facts

Duration: 3-4 Years Courses: 60 Faculty: 65
Est. Applications: 250 Acceptance Rate: 57% Est. Class Size: 127

Program Description

The South University School of Pharmacy offers an innovative and accelerated program of study that allows students to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three calendar years.  This three-year program allows students to launch their careers earlier than students attending a traditional four-year program.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is available in Savannah, Georgia.

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.

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 not 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: 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31406

Acceptance Rate for South University

57%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 57%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $58,343 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: 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
Composition 3/5
Literature (a) 3/5
Biology I and II w/lab 8/12
Microbiology 3/5
General Chemistry I and II w/lab 8/12
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab 8/12
Anatomy and Physiology I and II 6/9
Physics I (d) 3/5
Economics 3/5
Psychology or Sociology 3/5
Calculus 3/5
Statistics 3/5
Electives (e) 6/10
Public Speaking 3/5
Total 60

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted.
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: Co-Worker, Clergy, Friend, Family, Politician, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? Yes
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

  

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: The interview process begins with an in-depth presentation about the program and a timed writing assessment. Applicants are then split into groups; the groups rotate between a tour of the School of Pharmacy, and an interview with faculty members. Each candidate is interviewed individually by two faculty members. The day culminates in lunch and a Question and Answer session with current student pharmacists. A typical interview day will run from 9am-1pm.

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? 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: https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-phd

Social Profiles

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

Pacific University Oregon

 

Pacific University Oregon Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 62 Faculty: 33
Est. Applications: 612 Acceptance Rate: 18% Est. Class Size: 108

Program Description

The Pacific University School of Pharmacy offers a three-year program that leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.

Courses are offered in a modified block design, allowing students to study one topic at a time before moving on to another content area. Experiential components are integrated into the first two didactic years of study, and the third year is devoted entirely to advanced clinical experience.

At Pacific, we emphasize the integration of concepts, as well as teamwork and collaboration among students. As one of several health professions programs offered at Pacific’s Hillsboro Campus, we also emphasize interprofessional cooperation among the healthcare team.

The School of Pharmacy is fully accredited by the ACPE. We admitted our first class in Fall 2006. Today, our average class size is approximately 100 students.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
  • $1000 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: 190 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Acceptance Rate for Pacific University Oregon

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $48,208 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,682 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: 62
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 35
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 93
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology with labs (one year) 8/12
Human Anatomy and Physiology with labs (one year) 8/12
Economics (Micro or Macro) 3/4
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3/4
Humanities/Fine Arts 3/4
Microbiology (no lab required) 3/4
General Chemistry with labs (one year) 8/12
Organic Chemistry with labs (one year) 8/12
Physics with a lab (general or upper-level) 3/4
Calculus 3/4
English – 2 courses total – at least one English composition course – one more course English, Composition, Literature, Writing, etc. 6/9
Speech/Communication – Public Speaking, Oral Communication, Speech, Debate, etc. will count 3/4
Psychology (General/Intro or Abnormal will count) 3/4
Total 62/93

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Pacific University requires two letters of reference, but a candidate can submit up to four through PharmCAS. The admissions committee will review all of the letters of reference received at the time the application is submitted (up to four). Students must submit these letters through PharmCAS. Overall, candidates should be asking individuals who know them well, and can attest to academic and/or professional capabilities.

We don’t require letters of reference from specific individuals, but letters from pharmacists and science professors can be beneficial. 
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Pharmacist
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? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
Details:
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: Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Interviews take place on Friday or Saturdays. Students typically interview with one School of Pharmacy representative (faculty, staff or student) and one local pharmacist. An impromptu writing sample is required. Applicants receive a tour of the facilities, interact with fellow candidates and ask questions of current students during a discussion panel.

Applying

Deadline

June 1, 2022

General School Information

Program

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

Pharmacy School Tour Video

 

Contact Information

Website: http://pacificu.edu/pharmd/

Social Profiles

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

University at Buffalo – SUNY

 

University at Buffalo Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 70 Faculty: 48
Est. Applications: 506 Acceptance Rate: 25% Est. Class Size: 125

Program Description

For over 130 years, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continually been a leader in the education of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, renowned for innovation in clinical practice and research. The school is accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education and ranked as one of the top 25 schools of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences in the United States, and #1 in New York State by U.S. News and World Report.

More information to highlight:

Expansive Education: More than 1,100 preceptors at over 650 experiential training sites
Leadership Development: Ranked #2 in the country for producing graduates who become deans or chairs at other U.S. pharmacy schools (Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education)
Interprofessional Culture: UB is a member of the Association of Academic Health Centers and is one of only 40 AAHC members to include a pharmacy school.
Distinctive Degrees: 16 degree programs, including dual PharmD degrees, combined PharmD degrees, BS, BS/MS, MS and PhD.
Engaged Students: 24 student organizations to develop professionalism and create career opportunities.
Respected Researchers: Top 25 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) research ranking.
Active Alumni Network Established network of more than 5,000 active alumni who offer mentoring and career guidance to students

 

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $150 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required Minimum 0
  • 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: 270 Pharmacy Building, Buffalo, New York 14214-8033

Acceptance Rate for University at Buffalo

25%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 25%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition (In-State): $26,450 per year
Tuition (Out-State): $37,140 per year
Tuition Fee: $2,739 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 3.0 Average GPA: 3.0 Minimum PCAT: 0

 

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: 45
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 or Inorganic Chemistry I and II w/lab
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab
Introductory Biology I and II
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
Calculus I and II
Statistics
Social Science
English Composition I and II
Total 70/0

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information It is important to develop relationships to obtain academic and professional references by visiting your professors during office hours, impressing your supervisors, meeting with your advisor regularly, and shadowing or volunteering in a health-care setting. Share your personal essay with your evaluator so they understand your motivation towards the pharmacy. You may ask your evaluator(s) to write a letter of recommendation, save it electronically, and later submit it during the application cycle in which you are applying. See List of PharmCAS Questions For Evaluators.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science, and Math, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: 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 one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Applicants will be notified via email anytime throughout the admissions cycle if selected for an interview. Students who have an immediate family member (parents, spouses, siblings, children) who is an alumnus of our school (PharmD or Pharmaceutical Sciences) are guaranteed an interview. Applicants supply this information on their PharmCAS application and may alert us by emailing [email protected]. See Interview Information.

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.buffalo.edu/

Social Profiles

 

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

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Colchester, VT

 

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 63 Faculty: 15
Est. Applications: 1583 Acceptance Rate: 25% Est. Class Size: 395

Program Description

Our Colchester, VT campus is located just outside of Burlington, within 1.5 hours of Montreal. It is the only school of pharmacy in the state. Nestled in a valley along the banks of Lake Champlain between the Green Mountain and the Adirondack Mountain ranges, the setting provides an enriching complement of natural beauty and cutting-edge innovation. Nearby is the city of Burlington, a bustling community known for numerous quality of life awards, health care breakthroughs at the University of Vermont Medical Center, biomedical startups, farm-to-table restaurants, and some of the best craft breweries in the country.

The students at our Vermont campus, where each entering class is typically less than 40 students, share a close relationship with the surrounding community. For example, in the spring of 2016, ACPHS students teamed with the Vermont Pharmacists Association to influence legislation of S.243, which has since been signed into law. This expands the role of Vermont pharmacists as healthcare providers and in the prevention of opioid abuse.

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 3-year accelerated program offered on our Vermont campus or the 4-year pharmacy program offered on our New York 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: 261 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446

Acceptance Rate for Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

25%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 30%

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $35,105 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 (generally 200-level or higher) 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 9/12
Public Speaking or equivalent 3/4
Total 63/90

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information CPHS 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, Supervisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Science, and Math, 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, 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 an on-campus in-person interview. Interviewees meet with faculty members to discuss their motivation for a pharmacy career, 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? 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: ttps://www.acphs.edu/accelerated-pharmd

Social Profiles

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

Xavier University of Louisiana

 

Xavier University of Louisiana Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 57 Faculty: 26
Est. Applications: 335 Acceptance Rate: 45% Est. Class Size: 152

Program Description

The mission of the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy is to prepare pharmacists to impact the medically underserved communities, particularly African Americans, in an effort to eliminate health disparities through patient-centered care, community service, and scholarly work.

The clinical component is designed to develop graduates skilled in monitoring and evaluating drug therapy, providing drug distribution, providing drug information to other members of the health care team and to the public and effectively relating to patients and to other health care professionals.

The college provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful scientific research as preparation for further study in the pharmaceutical and clinical sciences.

To be eligible for the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, a student must have pursued college level work for six years (four of these in the College of Pharmacy) and have completed a minimum of 57 semester hours of pre-pharmacy course work.  The student must have a 2.00 grade point average for courses attempted in the four-year professional curriculum.

http://www.xula.edu/cop/prospective.php

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
  • 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: 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125

Acceptance Rate for Xavier University of Louisiana

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

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 70% Male: 30% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $51,957 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.75 Average GPA: 2.75 Minimum PCAT: Optional

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 57
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 39
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I 3
General Biology I Lab 1
General Biology II 3
General Biology II Lab 1
General Microbiology 3
General Microbiology Lab 1
General Chemistry I 3
General Chemistry I Lab 1
General Chemistry II 3
General Chemistry II Lab 1
Organic Chemistry I 3
Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
Organic Chemistry II 3
Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
General Physics w/lab 4
Calculus 4
Biostatistics 3
Comp & Rhet (English) 3
Comp & Literature 3
Fund of Public Speaking 3
Health Ethics 3
Introduction to Psychology or Sociology 3
Theology 3
Total 57

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Recommendation Forms – The College of Pharmacy requires each applicant to submit three recommendation forms.  The applicant should select three faculty members or two faculty members and an employer to complete the forms.  All recommendations are due no later than December 1, 2017.

The faculty recommendations must come from physical/life science or math instructors who have taught the applicant at the college level.  The employer recommendation must come from someone who has served as an immediate supervisor to the applicant. Please note the following regarding the recommendation forms:

The College of Pharmacy will not accept letters of recommendation in place of the approved form.

The College of Pharmacy will not accept recommendations from relatives.

http://www.xula.edu/cop/prospective-selection.php
LOR types that are REQUIRED: Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor
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: Clergy, Clergy, Employer, Faculty Advisor, 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?

 Not Accepted

 

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Students who satisfy the following minimum requirements will be considered for an interview:

•Completion of the on-line application and required docmuments by the stated deadline

•Pre-pharmacy grade point average of 2.75

•Math-Science grade point average of 2.75

All interviews will occur during the Fall and Spring semesters.

interview will be schedule by telephone

http://www.xula.edu/cop/prospective-selection.php

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

 

Contact Information

Website: http://www.xula.edu/cop/

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Manchester University

 

Manchester University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 60 Faculty: 35
Est. Applications: 449 Acceptance Rate: 17% Est. Class Size: 77

Program Description

Manchester University is accepting applications for its Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) Program. The Pharmacy Program, located in the highly visible and rapidly growing health care corridor near I-69 and Dupont Road in Fort Wayne Indiana. For the 4th straight year, Fort Wayne has been ranked the lowest cost of living in any U.S. city. The program launched in 2012 and the inaugural class graduated in May 2016.

Manchester’s innovative dual degree program combines an emphasis on patient-centered care that has always been a hallmark of a Manchester Pharm.D. degree with the nation’s first master’s in pharmacogenomics (PGx) – the breakthrough science that uses an individual’s genetic markers to customize and maximize his or her medication therapy.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Degree Required
  • $300 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required Minimum 50.
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 10627 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46845

Acceptance Rate for Manchester University

17%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 17%

School Demographics (2018)

Female: 51% Male: 49% Age: 18-61

Tuition

Tuition: $38,860 per year
Tuition Fee: $1,470 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: 50

 

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: 24
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 I and II w/lab 6/9
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab 6/9
Biology w/lab 6/9
Microbiology w/lab 3/4
Physics 3/4
Statistics 3/4
Calculus 3/4
Communications/Speech 3/4
English Composition 3/4
Economics 3/4
Humanities 6/9
Social Science 3/4
Total 60/90

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Professor of Science, Liberal Arts and Math, 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 or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? Yes
Details: Committee letters are accepted as a reference as long as the individuals who contribute to the committee letter are checked above on the recommended LOR types.
Are Composite Letters accepted?

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Conditionally Accepted

Yes

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: For more information about the interview process, please refer to the admissions page on the website:
http://www.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/pharmacy/admissions

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.manchester.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-pharmacy-natural-health-sciences/pharmacy

Social Profiles

 

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

 

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 70 Faculty: 29
Est. Applications: 218 Acceptance Rate: 40% Est. Class Size: 87

Program Description

The full-time 4-year Pharm.D. program consists of a 3-year didactic curriculum followed by 3 semesters of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). During the didactic portion of the curriculum, students will participate in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences each semester. The program must be followed as prescribed and students cannot enroll part-time. Classes will be held in the fall and spring semesters only except during the APPE experiences.

During a five-week APPE ImPaCT rotation, the student has dedicated time to work on a scholarly project.  This project is defined as an independent, pharmacy-related research endeavor that follows the established guidelines for a research paper. Students are expected to develop the idea, search the literature for background information, collect data, analyze the data and form an appropriate conclusion based on the results. A final paper and poster or platform presentation are presented in a public forum at the annual School of Pharmacy ImPaCT Poster and Presentation Day the week before spring final exams.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Public Institution
  • Baccalaureate Degree Not Required
  • $500 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Required
  • Minimum Two (2) Letters of Reference are required
  • No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
  • No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service

 

Location

Location: 200 University Park Drive, Suite 220, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

Acceptance Rate for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $24,096 per year
Tuition Fee: $3,426 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: 70
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 38
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Chemistry I w/lab 5
General Chemistry II w/lab 5
Calculus I or Calculus for Life Science 5
English Composition I 3
English Composition II 3
Speech Communications 3
Microeconomics or Macroeconomics 3
Microbiology or Bacteriology 4
Psychology or Sociology 3
Any Philosophy Course 3
Organic Chemistry I 3
Organic Chemistry II 3
Organic Chemistry Lab 2
General Biology I w/lab 4
General Biology II w/lab 4
Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab 4
Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab 4
College Physics I w/lab 5
Statistics 4
Total 70

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information Pharmacist/Healthcare Provider references are strongly encouraged. Supervisor, Employer & Professor references are also acceptable. The submission of more that two references or a committee letter is acceptable.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Politician, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

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

Does it count as more than one LOR?

 Recommended but Not Required

Yes

Interview Information

Interview Format: Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details: Applicants will be notified regarding their selection for an interview as their application is completed, and then reviewed by the Admissions Committe. Interviews are held on a monthly basis from September through April.  On the day of the interview, students will also complete a writing assessment, meet with current pharmacy students, and take a tour of the campus.

More information can be found on our website, http://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/admission/admission-criteria.shtml.

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://www.siue.edu/pharmacy/admission/index.shtml

Social Profiles

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Roosevelt University

 

Roosevelt University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 53 Faculty: 25
Est. Applications: 446 Acceptance Rate: 20% Est. Class Size: 89

Program Description

The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at Roosevelt University is designed to prepare pharmacists to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Through a combination of didactic coursework and introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences, students will graduate with the competencies requisite for entrance into the profession of pharmacy.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is a full-time, daytime program offered in a three-year, year-round format. This comprehensive educational model allows students to graduate one year earlier than in a four-year program, thus preparing students to enter the workforce or post-doctoral training programs one year earlier.

The College of Pharmacy is located at Roosevelt University’s Albert A. Robin Campus in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. The Schaumburg Campus, a 225,000 square foot facility located on 30 acres is the only comprehensive university in the area and provides an ideal location for the expansion of degree programs in the health sciences.

PharmD Program Highlights

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

 

Location

Location: 1400 N. Roosevelt Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173

Acceptance Rate for Roosevelt University

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $51,920 per year
Tuition Fee: $25 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

Minimum GPA: 2.5 Average GPA: 2.5 Minimum PCAT: Required

 

Program Prerequisites
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 53
Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 26
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: 79.5
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
General Biology I w/lab 3/4.5
General Biology II w/lab 3/4.5
Anatomy & Physiology I 2.5/3.75
Anatomy & Physiology II 2.5/3.75
General Chemistry I w/lab 3/4.5
General Chemistry II w/lab 3/4.5
Organic Chemistry I w/lab 3/4.5
Organic Chemistry II w/lab 3/4.5
Physics I 3/4.5
Calculus I 3/4.5
Economics (micro or macro) 3/4.5
Statistics (general or biostatistics) 3/4.5
English Composition I 3/4.5
English Composition II 3/4.5
Speech Communication 3/4.5
Humanities Courses (no studio or performance) &/or Social & Behavioral Science Courses 3/4.5
Humanities Courses (no studio or performance) &/or Social & Behavioral Science Courses 3/4.5
Humanities Courses (no studio or performance) &/or Social & Behavioral Science Courses 3/4.5
Total 53/79.5

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information If your institution prepares committee recommendations, it will be accepted in lieu of two letters of reference.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Professor of Math, Liberal Arts and Science,
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.

Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the applicant and have 10 plus years advising experience and limit the number of such LOR’s they deliver to a top specified percent of advisees.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: Clergy, Co-Worker, Politician, 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 one interviewer
Interview Dates:
Details: The interview process may occur Monday through Saturday with morning and afternoon times available and will include one-on-one interviews with two faculty, program overview, meetings with students and faculty. Additional information can be found at http://www.roosevelt.edu/pharmacy.

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: http://www.roosevelt.edu/pharmacy

Social Profiles

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South University (GA)

 

South University Quick Facts

Duration: 2-3 Years Courses: 60 Faculty: 72
Est. Applications: 607 Acceptance Rate: 20% Est. Class Size: 122

Program Description

The South University School of Pharmacy offers an innovative and accelerated program of study that allows students to obtain the Doctor of Pharmacy degree in three calendar years.  This three-year program allows students to launch their careers earlier than students attending a traditional four-year program.

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is available in Savannah, Georgia.

South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social, and professional development of a diverse student population.

PharmD Program Highlights

  • Private Institution
  • No Baccalaureate Required
  • $1000 deposit to hold acceptance
  • Conducts interviews of applicants
  • Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
  • PCAT composite score Not 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: 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31406

Acceptance Rate for South University

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

School Demographics (2018)

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

Tuition

Tuition: $49,296 per year

Requirements

PCAT Score and G.P.A

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

 

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: 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 2020 term

Course Prerequisites Table

Course Title Semester/Quarter Hours
Composition 3/5
Literature (a) 3/5
Biology I and II with Laboratories (b) 8/12
Microbiology 3/5
General Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (b) 8/12
Organic Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (b) 8/12
Anatomy and Physiology I and II (c) 6/9
Physics I (d) 3/5
Economics 3/5
Psychology or Sociology 3/5
Calculus 3/5
Statistics 3/5
Electives (e) 6/10
Public Speaking 3/5
Total 60

Letter of Recommendation Requirements

General Information The program prefers three letters of recommendation; however, two will be accepted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Pharmacist, Supervisor, Professor of Science, Liberal Arts and 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: Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant, Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted? Yes
A Committee Letter is: Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR? No
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 interview process begins with an in-depth presentation about the program and a timed writing assessment. Applicants are then split into groups; the groups rotate between a tour of the School of Pharmacy, and an interview with faculty members. Each candidate is interviewed individually by two faculty members. The day culminates in lunch and a Question and Answer session with current student pharmacists. A typical interview day will run from 9am-1pm.

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? 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

Pharmacy School Video

 

Contact Information

Website: https://www.southuniversity.edu/degree-programs/pharmacy/pharmacy-phd

Social Profiles

 

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