University of North Texas Health Science Center
University of North Texas Health Science Center
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University Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years | Courses: 71 | Faculty: 40 |
| Est. Applications: 527 | Acceptance Rate: 18% | Est. Class Size: 93 |
Program Description
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 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: 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Acceptance Rate for University
18%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 18%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 60% | Male: 40% | Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition (In-State): | $14,480 | per year |
| Tuition (Out-State): | $31,080 | per year |
| Tuition Fee: | $4,687 | 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: | 71 |
| 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
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title | Semester/Quarter Hours |
| General Biology I & II w/lab | 8 |
| Microbiology | 4 |
| Human Anatomy & Physiology or Anatomy w/lab | 3 |
| Genetics* (for science majors) *Will accept Molecular Biology or Biochemistry in lieu of Genetics | 3 |
| General Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab | 8 |
| Physics w/lab | 4 |
| Calculus | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| English Composition I & II | 6 |
| Literature | 3 |
| U.S. History I & II | 6 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities elective | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science elective | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total | 71 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information | LOR’s must be from a person who has preferrably known you over six (6) months and can accurately comment on your academic, volunteer, and or employment experiences and attributes. Letters of recommendation from family members, co-workers and friends will not be accepted. Your EVALUATORS should NOT identify themselves as your friend. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: | |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: | Clergy, Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science and Math, Supervisor, Teaching Assistant |
| LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Professor of Liberal Arts | |
| 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: | Co-Worker, Friend, Family, Politician |
| 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
No |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: | Individual applicants with two or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: | |
| Details: | Interviews begin 9/2019 and end 6/2020, if not sooner Interview is half-day (4) hours in length Applicants must provide photo ID and U.S. Permanent Resident Card (if required) at check-in |
Applying
Deadline
May 2, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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
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Contact Information
Website: https://www.unthsc.edu/college-of-pharmacy/
Social Profiles
| Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UNTHSC/ | Instagram @unthsc |