Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
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Texas Southern University Quick Facts
| Duration: 2-3 Years | Courses: 80 | Faculty: 96 |
| Est. Applications: 447 | Acceptance Rate: 18% | Est. Class Size: 79 |
Program Description
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) produces quality health care professionals who are competent in health care delivery, including the provision of patient-centered care and other health care services and programs. The College prepares students to be leaders in their fields and to be good citizens who utilize their knowledge, skills and abilities to improve the health and well-being of local, state, national and global communities.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Required
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- PCAT composite score Required Minimum 20
- Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
- No Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
- No Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 3100 Cleburne Street, Gray Hall, Suite 134, Houston, Texas 77004
Acceptance Rate for Texas Southern University
18%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 18%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 63% | Male: 37% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $14,557 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $25,297 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $1,736 | 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: | 80 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 40 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | |
| 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 & II w/lab | 8/12 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology w/lab | 4/6 |
| Microbiology w/lab | 4/6 |
| General Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8/12 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8/12 |
| Math – Statistics | 3/5 |
| Calculus | 4/6 |
| Physics I w/lab | 4/6 |
| Freshman English I & II | 6/10 |
| 200 level Literature (sophomore level) | 3/5 |
| Public Speaking | 3/5 |
| Computer Science (Introduction to Computers) | 3/5 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3/5 |
| Fine Art | 3/5 |
| United States History I All students are required to have 6 hours of United States History | 3/5 |
| United States History II | 3/5 |
| Political Science I (Federal / American Government ) All students are required to have 6 hours of government | 3/5 |
| Political Science II (Texas Government ) | 3/5 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab | 4/6 |
| Total | 80 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | Applicants must have three letters of recommendation representing only one of the following areas: Science Math Licensed registered pharmacist Supervisor |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | Professor of Science and Math, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Health Care Professional, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant | |
| Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Advisor |
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| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Clergy, Co-Worker, Friend, Family, Politician |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| 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 applicants with one or more interviewers Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | In order to be considered for an interview with our Admissions Committee, the: Prospective student file must be verified by PharmCAS and the COPHS supplemental must be received with fee. Applicant must meet criteria set by the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee to interview. Prospective student will be notified by e-mail only to interview. |
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? 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
Contact Information
Website: http://www.tsu.edu
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