California Northstate University College of Pharmacy located just outside of Sacramento offers multiple early assurance pathways for entry into the Doctor of Pharmacy program, including a 0-6 pharmacy program. CNUCOP provides unique learning experiences to our students through the use of active learning to deliver our curriculum and is dedicated to educating and training future pharmacists to provide competent, evidence-based care focused on improving patient outcomes and advancing the pharmacy profession. Through a variety of interprofessional activities, in collaboration with the College of Medicine and Sacramento State University School of Nursing, our students learn how to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
Two combined degree programs (the Executive Masters of Business Administration/PharmD and the Masters of Pharmaceutical Sciences/PharmD) are offered at CNUCOP. Additionally, our robust experiential program provides opportunities for 4th-year pharmacy students to complete rotations throughout California. More detailed information is located at pharmacy.cnsu.edu.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Not Required
$250 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: 9700 West Taron Drive Elk Grove, California 95757
Acceptance Rate for California Northstate University
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:
36
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
91
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
8/12
Organic Chemistry I and II w/lab
8/12
Biochemistry or Cell & Molecular Biology
3/4
General Biology I and II w/lab
8/12
Microbiology
3/4
Human Physiology
3/4
Physics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Public Speaking
3/4
English Composition I and II
6/9
General Education Requirements: Psychology, Economics, and two additional courses in the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences
12/18
Total
63/91
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of recommendation are required and must be written/typed on official letterhead and include contact information for the person writing the letter. Additionally, the letter must be sent directly from the reference to PharmCAS. One letter must be from a science professor, and one letter must be from a healthcare professional or supervisor. If the student has been out of school for over three years, a letter from a recent supervisor and a healthcare professional can be submitted in place of the letter from a science professor. Letters of recommendation from family or friends are not acceptable.
A Teacher’s Assistant letter is accepted if approved and signed by the science course professor.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Health Care Professional, Professor of Science
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Employer, Pharmacist, Professor of Math, Teaching Assistant, Supervisor
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
LOR types that are NOT ACCEPTED:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Politician, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Liberal Arts, Faculty Advisor, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
A composite Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interview information and tips can be found on our web site using the following link:
pharmacy.cnsu.edu/admission-interview
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? 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
The central mission of the College of Pharmacy is to improve the healthcare outcomes of people living in Central California by providing highly trained collaborative and compassionate pharmacists, committed to practicing at the top of their licenses.
Fostering student success is the cornerstone for CHSU’s student support services. CHSU is committed to offering services designed to graduate successful pharmacists. From Student Orientation(s) to Career Services, CHSU offers resources and support that address the changing needs of our pharmacy students. This region also provides students with affordable housing, high quality of life, and plentiful job opportunities. By achieving Candidate accreditation status with ACPE, our students have the same rights as full accreditation allowing them to take the pharmacy board exams. Please visit our website for additional information: http://www.chsu.edu
California Health Sciences University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Preferred
$250 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
PCAT composite score Not Required
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 120 N. Clovis Ave.Clovis, California 93612
Acceptance Rate for California Health Sciences University
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
72
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:
108
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
4/8
Organic Chemistry I w/lab
4/8
General Biology I w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/4
Physiology
3/4
Anatomy
3/4
Social/Behavioral Sci
3/4
Economics or equivalent course
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Public Speaking or equivalent course
3/4
Additional coursework
27/40.5
Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Organic Chemistry II w/lab
4/6
Biology II
4/6
Total
72/108
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three letters of reference are required. It is preferred that one come from a professor from whom the applicant has taken a course The other two can come from any one of the following: pre-health advisor, current or previous employer, health professional, professional associate, or faculty member.
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, 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:
Clergy, Co-Worker, Teaching Assistant, Politician, Family or Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
No
A Committee Letter is:
Not Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
A composite Letter is:
Not Accepted
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
The purpose of the interview process is to assess the candidate’s communication skills, dedication to the profession of pharmacy and to assess proficiency, motivations, and preparedness for the PharmD. program. The interview is an all-day process and will consist of multiple parts – some of which will be evaluated and some of which are informational. Please contact the Office of Admission’s for further information.
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
AUHS School of Pharmacy offers a three (3) calendar-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program. The curriculum fulfills recommendations provided by accreditation standards and professional guidelines including the ACPE Standards 2016, JCPP Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process, CAPE Educational Outcomes 2013, IPEC Core Competencies 2016 Update, and licensure examination content outlines. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the North American PharmacistLicensure Examination® (NAPLEX) to become a registered pharmacist (RPh).
The P1 didactic curriculum consists of foundational biomedical and pharmaceutical science courses and fundamental courses in social and administrative science
A substantive portion of the P2 didactic curriculum consists of the Integrated Pharmacotherapy course series.
In P3, students complete 36 weeks of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs); six clerkships with each clerkship being six weeks.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
Baccalaureate Required or Preferred
$500 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Not Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Not Requires PCAT but highly recommended
Minimum Three (3) Letters of Reference are required
Utilizes the Centralized Criminal Background Check (CBC)
Not Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1600 East Hill Street, Signal Hill, California 90755
Acceptance Rate for American University of Health Sciences
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:
33
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
81
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the:
Spring 2019 term
Course Prerequisites Table
Course Title
Semester/Quarter Hours
Chemistry II (inorganic)
8/12
Chemistry I (organic)
8/12
Biology I w/lab
8/12
Microbiology w/lab
3/4
Anatomy w/lab
3/4
Physiology w/lab
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Principles of Economics (Macro OR Micro)
3/4
Humanities (Psychology or Sociology)
3/4
Public Speaking
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Humanities (Other humanities and social/behavioral sciences)
6/8
Total
57/80
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
One letter of reference must be from a college/university instructor who taught you a course and one from a health care provider. The third can be from a college instructor, health care provider, or employer. References from friends and family are not accepted.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science, Health Care Professional, Employer, Liberal Arts, and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Clergy, Faculty Advisor, Pharmacist, or Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED:
Note: please verify the institution-specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
The committee letter should be from individuals that have known the applicant for more than one year either in an educational setting or professional setting such as working in a pharmacy
Are Composite Letters accepted?
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
September 2018 through April 2019
Details:
Interviews can be scheduled on any of the weekdays. The interview day starts at 9 am and is expected to last up to three hours. Interview day activities include an interview with faculty members, group activities, essay writing, and a campus tour.
Applying
Deadline
06/01/2022
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? Yes
Follows the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines? No
Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
The Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) trains student pharmacists and scientists to make a difference in people’s lives by improving human health in our local communities and around the world.
This is a year-round pharmacy program that includes three 15-week trimesters in year 1 (Fall, Spring, and Summer), three 15-week trimesters in year 2 (Fall, Spring, and Summer), and then the final two 15-week trimesters in year 3 (Fall & Spring). There is a 2-week break between each trimester. Students also get the entire week of Thanksgiving off in November.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Required
$1000 deposit to hold acceptance
Conducts interviews of applicants
Participates in Early Decision Program (EDP)
Requires PCAT composite score of 50 or higher
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: 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Ste 116, Irvine, CA 92618
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:
42
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 w/lab
4/6
Human Physiology w/lab
4/6
Microbiology
3/5
Chemistry w/lab (General)
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
Physics w/lab
4/6
Genetics or Molecular Biology
3/4
Calculus
3/4
Statistics
3/4
Psychology or Sociology
3/4
Economics (Micro or Macro)
3/4
Speech
3/4
English Composition
3/4
Electives (History, Political Science, Sociology, or Psychology preferred)
6/8
Human Anatomy with lab
4/6
Total
62/93
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Two letters of reference required, however, students can submit up to four letters. One must be from a math or science professor*, and the second should be from a person who is knowledgeable of your character. A letter from a health care professional (pharmacist, nurse, physician, physician assistant, or dentist) is preferred for the second letter. If you currently work in a pharmacy, an additional letter from your supervisor is highly recommended.
*Note: Applicants who are no longer taking classes, at the time of their application, can request a waiver of the math/science professor LOR by emailing [email protected]. If approved, a different LOR can be submitted in its place. Two LORs are still required.
https://www.chapman.edu/pharmacy/admission.aspx
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
Professor of Science and Math
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, or 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 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, Family, Friend or Politician
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Committee must include required and conditionally accepted types of members and specify the percentage of students such letters are provided for from a specified size class.
Are Composite Letters 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
Interview Dates:
September 2018 through April 2019
Details:
Interview day typically occurs on a Friday from 8 am to 1 pm. There will be two Saturday interview days available. One in the Fall and one in the Spring.
Interview days starts with a 30 minute information session, then a welcome from the Dean, and a 40 minute tour of the Rinker Health Science Campus.
After the tour students are broken up into two groups. One group does Interviews first, while the other group participates in the Group Session.
The interviews consist of interviews with faculty.
In the Group Session students are broken up into two groups to compete against each other in individual and group activities. The final activity is a group presentation.
Applying
Deadline
March 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
