PharmCAS School Page

University at Buffalo,
The State University of New York

School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Admissions
355 Hochstetter Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York 14260-1200
716 - 645 - 2825 extension #2
E-mail: pharm-admit@buffalo.edu
Instant Messaging: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_contact.shtml
Website: http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu

PharmCAS 2009 Application Deadline: February 2, 2009

Statistics for 2008 Entering Class Acceptees*

Estimated number interviewed - 250
Number accepted- 126
Estimated entering class size - 126
Estimated male - 43 %
Estimated female - 57%
* Data as of April, 2008

Application Criteria for 2009 Entering Class

Estimated average GPA of accepted students - 3.5
Minimum prerequisite GPA considered - 3.0/4.0
PCAT score considered: UB SoPPS does not have a minimum Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) requirement however, competitive applicants typically present a percentage of at least 300. NOTE: UB considers the Percentile Rank (not Scaled Scores). To determine your score, add each item under Percentile Rank: Verbal Ability + Biology + Reading Comp. + Quantitative Ability + Chemistry (do not look at the Composite score).
Total number of new entrants expected - 126

NOTE: UB does not have a policy that limits or favors current UB students, transfer or out of state applicants. All applicants are considered equally.

Accreditation Status: Full accreditation status
Type of Institution: Public
Participates in Early Decision Program: No
Special Programs Offered: Combined degree programs include PharmD/MBA, PharmD/JD, PharmD/PhD, and PharmD/MPH.
Open House Dates: Varies each semester. Please visit http://admissions.buffalo.edu/fallopenhouse/

PREREQUISITES

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (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 service, called TAURUS at http://taurus.buffalo.edu/ , or refer to the course descriptions on UB’s undergraduate catalog at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/ when planning your schedule.

Applicants must successfully complete ALL prerequisite courses with a grade equal to or greater than C- by the end of the spring semester before fall admission. Prerequisite courses must be completed within 5 years preceding admission. For more information about these policies, visit: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd_reg.shtml

General or Inorganic Chemistry I with Laboratory *

General or Inorganic Chemistry II with Laboratory *

Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory *

Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory *

Introductory Biology I with Laboratory **

Introductory Biology II with Laboratory **

Physics I

Physics II ***

Calculus I

Calculus II ***

Statistics ***

Economics ***

Social Behavioral Science (e.g., Sociology 101/Psychology 101) ***

English Composition I ***

English Composition II ***
NOTE: English Composition must be completed in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand and approved by the University at Buffalo

Other clarifying information:
* (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.
** (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.

*** SEVEN COURSES ARE WAIVED FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
NOTES

Only the Math and Science prerequisites are used in computing the pre-pharmacy GPA (the first eleven courses listed above).
Anatomy and Physiology courses cannot be applied towards course waivers in the professional program.
AP transcripts must be sent directly to the School of Pharmacy (address at the top of the site) and are due by March 2, 2009.
Required prerequisites are subject to change in future years. Visit www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/admissions_pharmd often for updates on required prerequisite courses.

INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES FOR PHARM. D. DEGREE PROGRAM

2009 ENTERING CLASS

ALL APPLICANTS	REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES	OTHER INFORMATION
Filing your PharmCAS application references and transcripts	February 2, 2009	PharmCAS application must be received at PharmCAS by this date. All other materials must be received by March 2, 2009.
Supplemental application	Available August 1, 2008 - March 2, 2009	All applicants must submit a Supplemental Application and Supplemental Application fee in order to be considered for admission to the School of Pharmacy at UB. The Supplemental Application is available online at http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/ materials/PharmD/ Supplemental_Application.pdf Your application will be reviewed upon receiving these materials. Applicants are responsible for confirming that all materials are received by PharmCAS and the School before the designated deadlines.
Supplemental application fee	March 2, 2009	$50.00 - First, you may submit your Supplemental Application fee online, where you will obtain a transaction number to provide on the Supplemental Application: http://www.pharm.buffalo.edu/saf/. To pay online using the online supplemental fee payment system, you must have a PharmCAS ID or UB Person Number readily available. Money Orders can be mailed directly to the School of Pharmacy (address above). NOTE: You will need your PharmCAS ID number to process the online transaction. PharmCAS data may take up to 48 hours to appear in UB’s database during peak application times. Until UB receives your PharmCAS data, you will not be able to submit your Supplemental Application fee.
PCAT	Required and mandatory	Select PharmCAS code 104
Oldest PCAT considered	Three years from date of entry
TOEFL	March 2, 2009	It is critical that all students possess the ability to communicate effectively using both the oral and written English language. UB SoPPS requires TOEFL or TSE scores for non-native English speaking applicants. For more information, please visit http://www.buffalo.edu/intadmit and http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices. Select code 8246. The English Composition I and English Composition II requirements are waived for applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree. English Composition I and English Composition II must be completed with a grade of C or better in the United States, UK Australia, or New Zealand.
Pharmacy-related experience	Not required, but recommended
Proof of State residency	Required for in-state tuition	Proof of residency is required by the University's Office of Student Accounts for in-state tuition rates. For information visit: http://src.buffalo.edu/ studentaccount/residency
Non-U.S. citizens	Eligible to apply	US permanent residents, Canadian, and foreign citizens considered. If a non-U.S. citizen or non-permanent resident applicant passes a preliminary review by the Admissions Committee, they will be required to submit the following: an application to the University at Buffalo's (SUNY) Office of International Admissions, International Student Financial Form http://inted.oie.buffalo.edu/ igarc/finances.htm an original bank statement, a copy of the student’s passport, and official academic transcripts or a certified translated copy if the original document is not in the English language. For more information, visit http://wings.buffalo.edu/intadmit. Please note: receiving a letter of acceptance to the PharmD program does not 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 finalize acceptance to the PharmD program.
Foreign transcripts	Send foreign transcripts to an evaluation service for a course-by-course report. Send this report directly to PharmCAS by the March 2, 2009 deadline.	Translated by World Education Services, Inc. (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc (ECE), or Josef Silny & Associates ONLY. Canadian applicants may send an official English-speaking Canadian transcript directly to UB SoPPS instead of sending a foreign transcript evaluation report to PharmCAS. However, Canadian applicants whose transcripts are in French or who present other international coursework must submit a foreign transcript evaluation report to PharmCAS. For more information visit: http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/ admissions_pharmd_reg.shtml#4.1
Other required credentials	Criminal background check	All accepted applicants and enrolled students in the PharmD program (P1 through P4) must submit and complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) from a vendor approved by UB SoPPS at the student's expense. Students who refuse to submit to the CBC may be dismissed from the program. An accepted applicant must initiate the CBC review within 15 days of receiving the "Admissions Acceptance Confirmation," which will be e-mailed once payment and acceptance forms are received. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/ admissions_pharmd_policies.shtml
Letter(s) of Reference (recommendations/ evaluations)	Three (3) letters of reference should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by March 2, 2009	A minimum of three (3) letters of reference must be completed on the Letters of Reference form included in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS. UB will not accept any letter submitted directly to the Admissions Office.� Each letter must include (1) a standardized cover sheet with the reference’s name and position and (2) a character rating sheet, which are provided by PharmCAS to your evaluators. Please make sure your evaluators submit each form in addition to their comments. Incomplete letters will not be considered. All references will be contacted for verification by the UB SoPPS Admissions Staff. See the Letters of Reference page on this website for a list of possible evaluators. This institution DOES NOT accept evaluations from the following: Teaching Assistants Pre-Health Committees Politicians Friends Family Members Co-Workers Clergy
Interview	Required for invited candidates only	For complete details please visit our interviewing details page: http://www.pharmacy.buffalo.edu/ admissions_pharmd_interview.shtml
Dates during which interviews are generally held	November through April	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 http://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
ACCEPTED CANDIDATES	REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES	OTHER INFORMATION
Acceptance letters for regular applicants		Earliest date: after receipt of all required materials Latest date: August or until class is filled
Acceptee's response to acceptance offer	Ten (10) days from receipt of acceptance letter	An e-mail and letter will be sent to selected applicants.
Deposit to hold place in class	Ten (10) days from receipt of acceptance letter	$150.00 deposit due for all transfer students. Continuing and re-entering UB students are waived of the tuition deposit.
Date of new student orientation	August 27 and 28, 2009 for all students. August 23 through 27, 2009 (tentative) for international students	Attendance is mandatory
Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation	August 31, 2009
Requests for deferred entrance	Not considered

NOTE: APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFIRMING THAT ALL MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED BY PHARMCAS AND THE SCHOOL BEFORE THE DESIGNATED DEADLINES

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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

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.

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York