Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Distance Education Pathway
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years |
Courses: 54 |
Language: English |
| Planned Interviews: 200 |
Est. to Accept: 125 |
Est. Class Size: 310 |
Program Description
LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, year-round curriculum at our Erie, PA campus. Our Accelerated Pathway graduates have gone on to work in various practice areas, ranging from community, hospital, industry, ambulatory care, managed care, academia and many more. We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a four-year on-campus pathway in Bradenton, FL and a three-year on-campus accelerated pathway in Erie, PA.
LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways, as limited by capacity.
For more information about LECOM, please visit http://www.lecom.edu“>www.lecom.edu
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Degree Preferred
- $500 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)
- Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 1858 West Grandview Blvd, Erie, Pennsylvania 16415
Acceptance Rate for Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 65% |
Male: 35% |
Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A |
Average GPA: N/A |
Minimum PCAT: N/A |
| Program Prerequisites |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: |
54 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: |
27 |
| 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: |
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Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title |
Semester/Quarter Hours |
| Biology w/ Lab |
8/12 |
| General Chemistry w/lab |
8/12 |
| Organic Chemistry I & II or Biochem w/lab |
8/12 |
| Math-based Physics OR Physical Chemistry |
3/5 |
| Calculus |
3/5 |
| Statistics |
3/5 |
| Economics |
3/5 |
| Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology |
3/5 |
| English – Prefer: Writing (Technical, Business, or Research) |
6/8 |
| Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities – Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework. |
9/14 |
| Total |
54/81 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information |
LECOM School of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science professor. The other letter can be from anyone else except a friend, family member or co-worker. See below for suggestions for the second letter of recommendation. All letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS will send the letters to the schools you apply to once they receive them from your recommender. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: |
Professor of Science |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: |
Employer, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, 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 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: |
Co-Worker, Family, Friend, Teaching Assistant |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? |
Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: |
Conditionally Accepted |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Yes |
| Details: |
If the letter follows the institutions procedure |
| Are Composite Letters accepted?
Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Conditionally Accepted
Yes |
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: |
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| Details: |
If invited, Distance Education applicants will have the ability to choose between the Erie campus and Florida campus for their interview. |
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
Fees
| Application Fee: |
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| Other Fees: |
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| Open House Information: |
Info Sessions occur about once every other month on a Wednesday from 6 to 8pm and campus tour from 8 to 8:30pm. Students and Family are Welcome. We also have an Open House every September and June on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm Must register to attend. Go to www.chapman.edu/pharmacy for dates and more information on how to register. |
| Enrollment Options Available |
Early Assurance
Accelerated Progression (year-round classes) |
| Program Statistics and Criteria |
| 200 |
Estimated number planning to interview for fall 2020 entering class: |
| 125 |
Estimated number planning to accept for fall 2020 entering class: |
| 100 |
Estimated fall 2020 entering class size including early assurance: |
| 32 |
Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program in 2020: |
| Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: |
The PCAT requirement may be waived if a student has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and has met other qualifying academic criteria. For more information visit our website: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/pharmacy |
| Previous college experience prior to enrolling in the school/college of pharmacy: |
3 or more years, no degree (>60 sem hrs) |
| 4:01 |
Ratio of applications received to the number of first-year students enrolled in fall 2018 class: |
Accepted Applicant Info
| When are acceptance letters mailed to regular applicants? |
Acceptance letters are typically e-mailed within 72 hours after the interview. If a student qualifies for a scholarship, a scholarship offer letter will be included in the email. All students will also receive a Fellowship Award application. Fellowship awards are one year financial awards. We offer GPA based scholarships of 5, 10, or 15%, and a 10% scholarship for students who have an 80th composite percentile score or higher on the PCAT. These scholarships are renewed each trimester as long as the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA, a trimester GPA of 3.0, and does not receive a grade less than a C in any course.
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| When is the response to the acceptance offer due? |
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| New Student Orientation Information: |
Details: LECOM typically sets the official matriculation dates for each entering class in the spring before matriculation, so the above date may be subject to change.
Details:
Details:
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| First day of classes and/or matriculation: |
08/03/2020 |
| Are requests for deferred entrance considered? |
Yes
Details: |
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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
Contact Information
Website: http://www.lecom.edu
Social Profiles
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton Campus
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Quick Facts
| Duration: 4 Years |
Courses: 54 |
Language: English |
| Planned Interviews: 200 |
Est. to Accept: 125 |
Est. Class Size: 310 |
Program Description
LECOM offers students the opportunity to pursue their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through an innovative, year-round curriculum at our Erie, PA campus. Our Accelerated Pathway graduates have gone on to work in various practice areas, ranging from community, hospital, industry, ambulatory care, managed care, academia and many more. We also offer two additional PharmD degree pathways: a three-year on-campus accelerated pathway in Erie, PA and a four-year Distance Education pathway.
LECOM seeks the most qualified 310 candidates to seat incoming cohorts, divided among our three pathways, as limited by capacity.
For more information about LECOM, please visit http://www.lecom.edu“>www.lecom.edu
PharmD Program Highlights
- Private Institution
- No Baccalaureate Required
- $500 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)
- Participates in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service
Location
Location: 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Bradenton, Florida 34211
Acceptance Rate for Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
32%: See other Schools with an acceptance rate under 32%
School Demographics (2018)
| Female: 65% |
Male: 35% |
Age: 18-61 |
Tuition
| Tuition: |
$24,552 |
per year |
Requirements
PCAT Score and G.P.A
| Minimum GPA: N/A |
Average GPA: N/A |
Minimum PCAT: Optional |
| Program Prerequisites |
| Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: |
54 |
| Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: |
27 |
| Total number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation: |
94 |
| Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of the: |
|
Course Prerequisites Table
| Course Title |
Semester/Quarter Hours |
| Biology w/lab |
8/12 |
| General Chemistry w/lab |
8/12 |
| Organic Chemistry I w/lab |
8/12 |
| Math-based Physics or Physical Chemistry |
3/5 |
| Calculus |
3/5 |
| Statistics |
3/5 |
| Economics |
3/5 |
| Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology |
3/5 |
| English Prefer: Writing (Technical, Business, or Research) |
6/8 |
| Other Didactic Coursework in Math, Science, or Humanities: 9 Semester Hours – Prefer: Public Speaking or other communication coursework, health-care related sciences, calculus based math, or other health-care related coursework. |
9/14 |
| Total |
54/94 |
Letter of Recommendation Requirements
| General Information |
LECOM School of Pharmacy requires two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a science professor. The other letter can be from anyone else except a friend, family member or co- worker. For ideas of who to get the second reference letter from, see below. A letter of recommendation from a pharmacist is recommended. All letters of recommendation are submitted through PharmCAS. PharmCAS allows students to submit up to four letters of recommendation. PharmCAS will send the letters to the schools you apply to once they receive them from your recommender. |
| LOR types that are REQUIRED: |
Professor of Science |
| LOR types that are RECOMMENDED: |
Employer, Faculty Advisor, Health Care Professional, Pharmacist, Pre-Health Advisor, 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 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: |
Family, Teaching Assistant |
| Are Committee Letters accepted? |
Yes |
| A Committee Letter is: |
Conditionally Accepted |
| Does it count as more than one LOR? |
Yes |
| Details: |
|
| Are Composite Letters accepted? |
Conditionally Accepted |
Interview Information
| Interview Format: |
Individual applicants with one interviewer
Multiple applicants with one or more interviewers |
| Interview Dates: |
|
| Details: |
Applicants being considered for admission will be invited for an on-site interview on a rolling basis between September and May. Therefore, those applying early may have a greater chance for acceptance. The on-site interview will give the applicant an opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and current students, as well as learn more about LECOM and the pharmacy program. While we strongly recommend that a candidate interviews at the campus to which they are applying, accommodations can be made upon special request. Please contact the admissions coordinator for further information at [email protected] . |
Applying
Deadline
June 1, 2022
Fees
| Application Fee: |
|
|
| Other Fees: |
|
|
| Open House Information: |
Info Sessions occur about once every other month on a Wednesday from 6 to 8pm and campus tour from 8 to 8:30pm. Students and Family are Welcome. We also have an Open House every September and June on a Saturday from 9am to 1pm Must register to attend. Go to www.chapman.edu/pharmacy for dates and more information on how to register. |
| Enrollment Options Available |
Early Assurance
Accelerated Progression (year-round classes) |
| Program Statistics and Criteria |
| 200 |
Estimated number planning to interview for fall 2020 entering class: |
| 125 |
Estimated number planning to accept for fall 2020 entering class: |
| 100 |
Estimated fall 2020 entering class size including early assurance: |
| 32 |
Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program in 2020: |
| Minimum prerequisite GPA considered: |
The PCAT requirement may be waived if a student has achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and has met other qualifying academic criteria. For more information visit our website: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/pharmacy |
| Previous college experience prior to enrolling in the school/college of pharmacy: |
3 or more years, no degree (>60 sem hrs) |
| 4:01 |
Ratio of applications received to the number of first-year students enrolled in fall 2018 class: |
Accepted Applicant Info
| When are acceptance letters mailed to regular applicants? |
Acceptance letters are typically e-mailed within 72 hours after the interview. If a student qualifies for a scholarship, a scholarship offer letter will be included in the email. All students will also receive a Fellowship Award application. Fellowship awards are one year financial awards. We offer GPA based scholarships of 5, 10, or 15%, and a 10% scholarship for students who have an 80th composite percentile score or higher on the PCAT. These scholarships are renewed each trimester as long as the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA, a trimester GPA of 3.0, and does not receive a grade less than a C in any course.
|
| When is the response to the acceptance offer due? |
LECOM typically sets the official matriculation dates for each entering class in the spring before matriculation, so the above date may be subject to change. |
| New Student Orientation Information: |
Details:
Details:
Details:
|
| First day of classes and/or matriculation: |
08/03/2020 |
| Are requests for deferred entrance considered? |
Yes
Details: |
General School Information
Program
Dual Degree Program? No
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
Contact Information
Website: https://lecom.edu/academics/school-of-pharmacy/
Social Profiles
