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University at Buffalo,

State University of New York

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of
Admissions and Advisement (UB)
University at Buffalo
129 Cooke Hall
Buffalo, New York
14260–1200
Phone: 716–645–2825 #2

Email: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: Combined degree programs include PharmD/MBA, PharmD/JD, PharmD/PhD, and PharmD/MPH
• Open House Dates: Varies each semester. Please visit: www.admissions.buffalo.edu/fallopenhouse
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
250
• Estimated number accepted:
126
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
126
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
34
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
65

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.5
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
UB does not have a policy that limits or favors current UB students, transfer or out of state applicants. All applicants are considered equally.
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
3.0/4.0
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
No minimum PCAT score. However, competitive applicants typically present at least 300. NOTE: UB considers the Percentile Rank (not Scaled Scores). To determine your score, add each item under Percentile Rank (excluding the Composite score).

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
UB SoPPS does not have a requirement for semester credit hour completion since credit hours vary among institutions.***
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
UB SoPPS does not have a requirement for quarter credit hour completion since credit hours vary among institutions.***
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Semester Hours
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other clarifying information:

*** Applicants may complete their prerequisites at UB and then apply to the PharmD program, or they may complete their prerequisites at another accredited institution.  UB SoPPS does not have a requirement for quarter or semester credit hour completion since credit hours vary among institutions.  UB SoPPS does not articulate courses or evaluate transcripts.  To find equivalent courses, please refer to UB’s online articulation system, called TAURUS (http://taurus.buffalo.edu), or refer to the course descriptions on UB’s undergraduate catalog (http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu).

  1. (1) AP Chemistry is not acceptable for General Chemistry; and (2) Chemistry courses (both General/Inorganic and Organic) must be the same courses required for Chemistry majors.
  2. (1) AP Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology are not acceptable for Biology I or II; (2) if General Biology is not offered at your school, you may take Botany, Zoology, Cell Biology, or Genetics to satisfy the General Biology requirement; and (3) Biology courses must be the same courses required for Biology majors.
  3. Courses are waived if entering with a Bachelor’s degree.
  4. Courses are waived if entering with a Bachelor’s degree. 4 Courses are waived if entering with a Bachelor’s degree. Complete one social-behavioral course offered by APY (anthropology), CDS (communicative disorders and sciences), COM (communication), ECO (economics), GEO (geography) , LIN (linguistics), PSC (political science), PSY (psychology), SSC (social sciences interdisciplinary), or SOC (sociology). See “Social and Behavioral Sciences” at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/policies/degree/gened.shtml. Note for UB students: ARC 122, PD 120, or PD 212 are also options; courses used to satisfy any other general education requirement are excluded.
  5. Courses are waived if entering with a Bachelor’s degree. English Composition must be completed with a grade of C or better in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand and approved by the University at Buffalo.

NOTES:

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:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
Submit your fee online at www.pharm.buffalo.edu/saf (money orders can be mailed directly to the School of Pharmacy). Next, submit your application is available online at http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/8727g3c620.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October. The January PCAT is also accepted.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with the TOEFL or IELTS exam.  Transfer students who have studied in a U.S. college or university and have completed English Composition I and English Composition II with grades of “C” or better, may be waived from the English Proficiency requirement.  For minimum scores and waiver information, visit http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit/englishtransfer.htm.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
All accepted applicants and enrolled students must complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) from a vendor approved by UB SoPPS at the student's expense. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_policies.shtml
• 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?
No
• 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
03/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
WES, ECE, or Josef Silny & Associates ONLY. Canadian applicants may send an official English-speaking Canadian transcript directly to UB SoPPS. International applicants may be asked to apply through the University at Buffalo’s (SUNY) Office of International Admissions (http://www.buffalo.edu/intadmit) as a transfer student. They will be notified to do so if their application passes a preliminary review by the Admissions Committee.  Please follow the instructions for regular admissions (http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_reg.shtml) and be sure to review the Important Notes (http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_reg.shtml#ImportantNotes). Please note: receiving a letter of acceptance to the PharmD program does not guarantee or finalize acceptance to the University at Buffalo through the Office of International Admissions. Also, receiving a letter of acceptance to the University at Buffalo does not guarantee or finalize acceptance to the PharmD program.

Letters of Reference
• How many letters of reference will your school require?
Three (3)
• 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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_reg.shtml#1.4
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:
January through April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The purpose of the Admissions Interview is to assess the candidate's motivation for pharmacy, understanding of the pharmacist's role in the health care system, potential to be a caring health care professional, ability to work effectively with other individuals and patients, communication skills, writing skills, leadership ability and critical thinking/problem solving skills. To learn more about the Admissions Interview, please visit www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_interview.shtml. To help prepare, visit our Interview Tips resources page: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_interview_tips.shtml.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Two weeks after interview
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
10 days from receipt of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
10 days from receipt of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$150 deposit due for all transfer students. Continuing and re-entering UB students are waived of the tuition deposit.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/27/2010 – 08/28/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
08/23/2010 – 08/27/2010 (tentative) for international students
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/30/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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A TRADITION OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY Since 1886, the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) has been a national leader in education and research in both Pharmacy Practice and the Pharmaceutical Sciences. The only pharmacy school in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, UB is consistently ranked among the U.S.’s best and boasts the nation’s second most productive research program in terms of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding per faculty member.

THE UB EXPERIENCE The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ home is on UB’s North Campus in Amherst, NY, a northern suburb of Buffalo, New York State’s second largest city. Students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, laboratories, "smart" classrooms, and centers for research that are among the finest in the world, all in a safe, close-knit setting. Thanks to a 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, SoPPS students work side-by-side with faculty who have established a reputation for excellence in scholarship, teaching, clinical activities, and research. It’s all part of an educational environment based on community and teamwork, with students, alumni, and faculty working together to create an atmosphere of active collaboration, professional development, and mentorship.

A COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UB’s innovative curriculum is experiential, taking the lessons of the classroom and laboratory into real-world settings, where students develop crucial leadership skills and make tangible contributions to their field. Students immerse themselves in clinical training in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long term care (LTC), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), hospice care, and urban and rural community health centers. Whether it’s required study in the emerging field of pharmcogenomics or access to the university’s Dell supercomputer cluster, UB SoPPS students’ training and expertise gives them a competitive advantage as they enter the competitive workforce.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT UB sits at the nexus of a groundbreaking life sciences and bioinformatics research center and our faculty has established a clinical research infrastructure dedicated to research in pharmacotherapy for infectious diseases, transplantation, oncology, neurology, geriatrics, cardiovascular, medical imaging, critical care, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug-drug interactions, and medication adherence. Working in top-flight research centers such as Center for Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics (CDDET), the Pharmacotherapy Research Center (PRC), Pharmaceutical Genetics Laboratory, UB’s renowned researchers work across disciplines to further exciting new biomedical research that improves people’s lives.

A WORLD OF ACADEMIC OPTIONS The University at Buffalo offers a students a wide range of professional programs and opportunities for exciting interdisciplinary study across its 12 academic schools including a joint PharmD/MBA, PharmD/JD, PharmD/PhD and PharmD/MPH combinations.