The University of Arizona
The University of Arizona
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University of Arizona Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 59 | Faculty: 47 |
| Est. Applications: 198 | Acceptance Rate: 62% | Est. Class Size: 123 |
Program Description
The College of Pharmacy at The University of Arizona currently admits classes of 120-140 student pharmacists each fall semester in Tucson and Phoenix. Students are eligible to apply if they meet all admission requirements. Admitted students pursue a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
The College offers Early Decision through PharmCAS. The PharmCAS application will open 7/18/19. The Early Decision deadline is 9/3/19. Qualified applicants will be interviewed in September and October with decisions made by 10/18/19 for Early Decision. Rolling admissions will continue with interviews in November through February. Admission decisions will be announced within two weeks after each interview day. The application deadline for non-Early Decision candidates is 12/2/19.
PharmD Program Highlights
- Public Institution
- Baccalaureate Not Required
- $500 deposit to hold acceptance
- Conducts interviews of applicants
- Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
- Required PCAT composite score
- 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: 1295 N. Martin Ave. P.O. Box 210202 Tucson, Arizona 85721-0202
Acceptance Rate for University of Arizona
62%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 62%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 58% | Male: 42% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $11,938 | Per Year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $32,065 | Per Year |
| Tuition Fee: | $15,533 | Per Year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: 2.50 | Average GPA: 2.50 | Minimum PCAT: Required |
| Program Prerequisites | |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: | 59 |
| 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 |
| English Composition 101 | 3 |
| English Composition 102 | 3 |
| Brief Calculus/Calculus | 3 |
| Fine Art or Literature (Music, Art, Dance, Theater, Photography, or the study of any literary form). | 3 |
| TRAD – Traditions & Cultures: (Anthropology,History, Humanities, Philosophy, or Religious Studies) | 3 |
| INDV – Individuals & Societies: (Communications, Gender /Ethnic Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) | 6 |
| Diversity – may be double-dipped with TRAD/INDV/ART/LIT (includes Gender/Race/Class/Ethnicity/Non-Western Studies) | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| General Chemistry I | 4 |
| General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Biology I | 4 |
| Microbiology | 4 |
| Physics I | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Total | 59 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | Two PharmCAS evaluations are required (submitting a third is optional). Recommenders enter their evaluations online after the application is submitted. Instructions for evaluations can be found on the PharmCAS application. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Math and Science, Teaching Assistant, Supervisor |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Clergy, Politician | |
| Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types. | |
| LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED: | Co-Worker, Family or Friend |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? | Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? | No |
| A composite Letter is: | Recommended but Not Required |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | There is a short orientation before 4 Multi Mini Interviews (MMI), essay, and tour. Students interview with 4 separate pharmacy faculty/practioners. The MMI lasts 25-30 minutes. Candidates are asked to write an impromptu essay in a blue book and are given approximately 30 minutes to complete the essay. |
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? Yes
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
Pharmacy School Video
Contact Information
Website: http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UAZPharmacy/ | Instagram: @uazpharmacy |