Northeastern University (PharmD only)
Northeastern University (PharmD only)
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Northeastern University Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: | Faculty: 46 |
| Est. Applications: 1089 | Acceptance Rate: 11% | Est. Class Size: 116 |
Program Description
Northeastern’s PharmD offers the personal attention of a small program, backed by the resources of a top research university. http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/PharmD“>http://www.northeastern.edu/bouve/PharmD
Northeastern Advantage
CO-OP = MORE EXPERIENCE: We are the only US school of pharmacy with a cooperative education (co-op) program. Students complete 2 full-time, 4-month, paid co-op experiences providing more than 4 times the number of IPPE hours as compared to most PharmD programs
PARTNERSHIPS: Co-op is rooted in our proximity to Boston’s top-ranked institutions. Clinical affiliations include three medical schools, world-renowned hospitals, research facilities, community pharmacies, biotech, & private healthcare. Northeastern also offers a variety of post-PharmD research fellowships with innovative industry partners. https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/fellowships/“>https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/fellowships/
RESEARCH: ranked #1 in the nation among private schools of pharmacy in NIH funding
SUCCESS: Placement in residencies/fellowships, passing the NAPLEX, securing employment, pursuing advanced degrees: our students succeed, with 95% employed or in post-graduate training within 6 months: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/quality-indicators/“>https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/quality-indicators/
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- 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: 360 Huntington Avenue, Mailstop R218 TF Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Acceptance Rate for Northeastern University
11%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 11%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 70% | Male: 30% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: | $52,420 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $807 | per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 2.00 | Average GPA: 2.70 | Minimum PCAT: Optional |
| 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: | 35 |
| 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
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| General Biology I | 3/4.5 |
| General Biology II w/lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry I | 3/4.5 |
| General Chemistry II w/lab | 4/6 |
| Physics | 3/4.5 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/lab | 4/6 |
| Organic Chemistry II w/lab | 4/6 |
| Biochemistry | 3/4.5 |
| Calculus or Statistics | 3/4.5 |
| Human Physiology I | 3/4.5 |
| Human Physiology I with Lab (see note below for details) | 4/6 |
| Total |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | Letters of reference must be received from two different individuals.
Letters from family members, friends, or individuals who provide healthcare to the applicant are not accepted. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Employer, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Supervisor, Professor of Science, Liberal Arts and Math, |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Health Care Professional | |
| Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Politician, Teaching Assistant |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | No |
| A Committee Letter is: | Not Accepted |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | No |
| Details: | |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Not Accepted
No |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with one interviewer Individual applicants with two or more interviewers Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | Qualified PharmCAS applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times. In-person interviews are a required component of the application process. Exceptions are not made for this requirement.
Interview days will include an overview of the program, meetings with faculty, and Multiple Mini Interviews. You will have an opportunity to meet with student ambassadors to ask questions. Co-op is a unique feature of the Northeastern PharmD program, and you will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about the amazing experiential education available. |
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? No
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
Baccalaureate degree preferred for admissions? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
Pharmacy School Tour Video
Contact Information
Website: https://bouve.northeastern.edu/pharmacy/programs/pharmd/
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