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Belmont University

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Ginger Hooper
Program Assistant
Belmont University School of Pharmacy
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN
37212
Phone: 615–460–8122

Email: pharmacy@belmont.edu
Website: www.belmont.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: March 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
550
• Estimated number accepted:
100
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
75
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
50
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
36%
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
64%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.3
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.7
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
64
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
8
4
8
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
6
 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
03/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
www.belmont.edu/pharmacy

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
June, August, October, and January
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
June 2004
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
International applicants whose native language is not English must take the exam.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants must also provide documentation that they have completed all required immunizations prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• Is preference given to state residents?
No
• Is preference given to residents of other states? If yes, please list them.
No
• If preference is given to residents of other states, please list the state abbreviations in the space provided.
• Does your institution require proof of U.S. residency?
Yes
• Does your institution consider foreign citizens?
Yes
• Does your institution consider U.S. permanent residents?
Yes
• Does your institution consider Canadian citizens?
Yes

Foreign Coursework
• Select one of three options for international courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation Report - FTER sent to PharmCAS.
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
School only accepts evaluations from WES or English translation required.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Two (2)
• Do you prefer to have applicants send references to PharmCAS or directly to your school?
Applicants send references to PharmCAS
Evaluator Type
Teaching Assistant:
Supervisor:
Professor:
Professor (2nd Sci):
Professor (Math):
Professor (Liberal Arts):
Pre-Health Advisor:
Faculty Advisor:
Politician:
Pharmacist:
Health Care Professional:
Friend:
Family Member:
Employer:
Co-Worker:
Clergy:
Committee Letter:
Notes:
Composite Letter:
Notes:
R: Required
CR: Conditionally Required
Rec: Recommended but Not Required
N: Not Accepted
N/CR: Not Accepted, unless applicant also sends required letter from professor or advisor; or unless they served as a supervisor or in a professorial role.

Accepted Candidates
• Dates during which interviews are generally held:
October – May
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Ours is a rolling admissions process. Please refer to our webpage for additional information: www.belmont.edu/pharmacy
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
2 weeks after interview
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
One month after interview
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
One month after interview
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Three days before classes begin
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION