The College of Pharmacy is located on the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) campus in Omaha, NE. The College of Pharmacy opened the UNMC Center for Drug Discovery and Lozier Center for Pharmacy Sciences & Education in 2016,a $35 million building completely funded by private support. The new Center offers the most up-to-date technologies to enhance the learning environment.
UNMC is dedicated to educating the next century of health care professionals with the latest in teaching tools, technology and facilities. More than 3,600 students attend UNMC, seeking degrees in Allied Health professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Graduate Studies. Students at UNMC learn in an environment that embraces the innovation of tomorrow while maintaining low student-to-faculty ratios and small-group learning.
Because of UNMC’s robust research enterprise, students learn from scientists and clinicians who are at the leading edge of discovery. Many of our students also can engage in the rich cultures of Omaha, working in student-run clinics that assist underserved populations in the city.
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 not 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: 986120 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-6120
Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska Medical Center
Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
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:
96
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
8/12
Organic Chemistry w/lab
8/12
English Composition
6/9
Speech/Communications
3/4.5
Calculus I
4/6
Statistics or Biostatistics
3/4.5
General Education
9/13.5
Biochemistry
3/4.5
Quantitative Chemical Analysis OR Physics II w/lab
4/6
Physics I
4/6
Biological/Life Sciences w/lab
4/6
Anatomy w/lab
4/6
Physiology w/lab
4/6
Total
64/96
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Three (3) reference letters are required:
Two (2) must come from Science / Math faculty
The third may also come from a faculty member or it may come from a non-academic reference (a pharmacist is an excellent choice)
In all cases, the references must be in a position to critically evaluate your past performance
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker, Health Care Professional, Politician, Professor of Liberal Arts
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the 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:
Clergy, Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Recommended but Not Required
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
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 will be scheduled as early as November and will continue on a regular basis into early 2020.
Interview day is from 9am-1pm, typically on a Friday.
The interview portion is approximately 20 minutes in length and conducted by two (2) faculty members.
Candidates rotate through activities including the interview, an extemporaneous writing exercise and tour.
Over lunch, candidates interact with current College of Pharmacy students.
Applying
Deadline
March 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
Pharmacy observation hours required? No
Supplemental application requirement? No
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
Creighton University is known for a long-standing tradition of excellence in the health sciences, as well as service, technological innovation, advancing health care professions, community outreach, professionalism, and clincial experience.
Our Pharm.D. program is no exception to this tradition. The Creighton Doctor of Pharmacy program was established in 1905. In 2001, we started the Nation’s first distance pathway, allowing students who are unable to relocate to take the majority of their pharmacy coursework online (the only exception being labs taken for a few weeks the summer in which distance students travel to Omaha, and pharmacy practice clincial experiences that, much of the time, can be completed closer to home). We offer both a traditional campus pathway, as well as the distance option as described above.
The clincial settings for both distance and campus students are diverse and numerous. We have over 1000 pre-established relationships with clinical sites accross the United States, and offer over 30 elective opportunities to chose from, including unique opportunities in Medication Therapy Management. Please visit our website for more details at spahp.creighton.edu/admission.
PharmD Program Highlights
Private Institution
No Baccalaureate Degree Required
$400 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:2500 California Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska 68178
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:
30
Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
95
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 I & II w/lab
8/12
Human Anatomy*
3/4.5
General Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Organic Chemistry I & II w/lab
8/12
Calculus*
3/4.5
English (including Composition)
6/9
Speech (Must include public speaking.)
3/4.5
Psychology
3/4.5
Economics
3/4.5
Electives*
18/27.5
Total
63/95
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
General Information
Creighton requires two letters of reference, but will accept up to four.
LOR types that are REQUIRED:
LOR types that are RECOMMENDED:
Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, Professor of Science, Supervisor
LOR types that are CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED: Co-Worker, Faculty Advisor, Politician, Professor of Liberal Arts and Math, Teaching Assistant
Note: please verify the institution specific details regarding CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED LOR types.
Pre-Health Adviser
Advisor must have 2+ years of familiarity with the 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:
Clergy, Family, Friend
Are Committee Letters accepted?
Yes
A Committee Letter is:
Conditionally Accepted
Does it count as more than one LOR?
No
Details:
Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR?
Conditionally Accepted
No
Interview Information
Interview Format:
Individual applicants with two or more interviewers
Interview Dates:
Details:
Interviewees are required to be on campus for entire duraction/agenda of the interview day. Interview days consist of multiple information sessions, as well as a 25 minute interview. Either a pair of two faculty members or a pair of one faculty member and one alumnus will conduct the interview. The interview is closed file.
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? Yes
Part of an academic health center? Yes
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
