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University of Charleston

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Ms. Jamie Bero
Director of Student Affairs
Office of Professional and Student Affairs
2300 MacCorkle Avenue S.E.
Charleston, West Virginia
25304
Phone: 304–357–4889 or 304-720-6685

Email: pharmacy@ucwv.edu or jamiebero@ucwv.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.ucwv.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: The Open House will be held. Visit our website for the latest information (date and registration form) for the 2011–2012 academic year.
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
80
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
80
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
0
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
60
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
40
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
50%
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
50%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80 the School of Pharmacy does not have state residence requirements
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.75
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
63
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
95
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2011 term

Semester Hours
8
8
8
4
8
4
2
3
3
3
6
3
3
 

Other clarifying information: Comments on above: Pre-pharmacy courses may be completed at any accredited university/college. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to entry into the professional program. Please check our website, pharmacy@ucwv.edu for pre-requisite course equivalences for several colleges and universities in the area. All questions concerning admission or prerequisite courses should be directed to the Office of Professional and Student Affairs(304) 357–4889.

It is recommended that the student take two science courses and at least five courses (a minimum of 17 semester hours of credit) each semester to ensure appropriate preparation for the academic challenge of the School of Pharmacy. One semester of organic chemistry and at least one of the math pre-requisite courses (excluding statistics) must be completed by the end of the fall term to be eligible for admission consideration. Calculus and required science courses taken more than seven years before the fall semester of admission must be retaken for a grade unless the applicant's subsequent academic or work experiences relate directly to the coursework. Applicants who have completed ALL prerequisite coursework will be given priority in the admission process. Completion of all pre-requisites by the end of spring 2011 is preferred. Applicants who require less than two pre-pharmacy courses to be completed in the summer prior to matriculation are considered stronger applicants than those who require greater than two pre-pharmacy courses. We do not waive any prerequisites coursework.

Other clarifying information: All science courses (chemistry, biology, microbiology, human anatomy, human physiology, and physics) must include a laboratory with each lecture. Science courses for non-science majors are NOT acceptable. Physics coursework may be algebra-based and must include mechanics, heat, force and motion.

Human Anatomy – Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology courses are acceptable for completion of this pre-requisite requirement. The total semester hours of instruction must total 8 semester hours. *Acceptance of a 300 or 400 level biology course may be eligible for substitution for anatomy and physiology laboratory only if applicant's home institution does not offer anatomy laboratory and/or physiology lab courses. This is applicable only for anatomy and physiology pre-requisite requirements. Request for this consideration must be submitted in writing using the official Pre-Requisite Course Substitution form found on our website (pharmacy.ucwv.edu).

Economics – The economics requirement may be fulfilled with either a macroeconomic or microeconomic course.

Statistics – Must have a general statistics or biostatistics emphasis.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
You must complete the PharmCAS application along with the official supplemental application for the School of Pharmacy at www.pharmacy.ucwv.edu. The supplemental application is available July 1, 2010.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Select PharmCAS code 104 and 904
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Select code 8246 and 5419
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
After admission specific immunizations and a criminal background check are required.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
Yes
• 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.
Yes: states comprising the Appalachian Region
• 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 coursework. 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
02/01/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Translation by any recognized official transcript evaluation service.

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:
January – April
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Applicants who have completed the PharmCAS application and the School of Pharmacy Supplemental Application will be reviewed. Competitive applicants within our application pool will be invited to the School of Pharmacy for an on-campus interview. The interview panels consist of at least two members, of which one member is a pharmacy faculty/staff member. Each interview is 30 minutes in duration. The interview process is designed to ascertain the applicant's strengths in the non-cognitive areas of interest identified as important measures and potential for success in the school's pharmacy program For additional information regarding the interview process, please go to www.pharmacy.ucwv.edu.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
After January 1, 2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
One (1) week after receipt of admissions offer
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
One (1) week after receipt of admissions offer
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
Second week of August 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Third or fourth week of August 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicant should contact the School of Pharmacy directly.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Enter a description of your program below. Entries must not exceed 2,000 characters including spaces.

The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy educates pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Our primary mission is to:

In order to fulfill our mission, our top priority is the creation of an environment and opportunities that stimulate our faculty, students and practitioners to learn, maintain and expand upon the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to meet the health care needs of the patients they serve.

The University of Charleston is a small private university located in Charleston, West Virginia, a community of approximately 200,000 people located in the south central part of the state. Our 40-acre campus rests amidst magnificent mountains, rivers, and the capital city. The city is alive with fun restaurants, shops, historic sites, a civic center, theaters, malls, a municipal auditorium, and plenty of outdoor recreation. The university has a rich history of learner-centered and outcomes-based education. The School of Pharmacy, which is housed in a new facility, will accept  80 professional students in its class for the 2011-12 academic year. From our beautiful residence halls and spirited campus events to our diverse clubs and championship athletic teams, UC offers one of the most enjoyable educational experiences in the region. Our campus is technology-rich where you will use your computer in the classroom and on the fly in a wireless environment: to chat with professors, seek input from classmates, do research, turn in assignments, access transcripts, track your graduation status and get direction from advisers. In addition to new science labs, residence halls, and on-line lecture halls, there are computerized classrooms and the Schoenbaum Library is completely electronic as well, giving you access to its rich selection of resources from the classroom and your on-campus  graduate housing.

Our Curriculum Our competency-based curriculum will provide knowledge, teach models of care management, and allow students to demonstrate prior knowledge and current understanding through a variety of assessments. Our model of teaching disease-state management will enable students to learn in an applied manner — a process that will help students understand how the complex elements of pharmacy fit together. Experiencing the profession of pharmacy and how the classroom relates to the practice is fundamental to understanding the profession. Therefore, during the first three years of the program, experiential (practice site) opportunities will be threaded throughout the curriculum. The fourth year will be spent almost entirely in practice settings with students returning to campus periodically to participate in specialty training offerings. The profession of pharmacy is one in which the management and use of information is essential to patient care. Our program integrates technology and information utilization throughout the professional program in a technology-rich learning environment.

Admissions Requirements The University of Charleston School of Pharmacy is committed to developing effective pharmacists who have not only the skills and ability to practice pharmacy, but the desire and intent on being a leader in their future practice environment and in the profession of pharmacy. Our admissions process is designed to obtain a global view of the total applicant and their ability in both cognitive and non-cognitive domains. Additionally, the potential for success in the Doctor of Pharmacy program and the aptitude to become a good steward and professional citizen in the profession of pharmacy are very important measures assessed in the admissions process. Each applicant’s academic background and achievement, Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) scores, letters of recommendation, and record of participation in advocacy, leadership, and extra-curricular activities are reviewed to determine the granting of an invitation for an on-campus interview.

In addition to these areas, the Admissions Subcommittee places emphasis on personal merit, leadership, maturity, citizenship, moral reasoning, communication skills, previous pharmacy experience, and dedication to professional goals. Each applicant must complete a minimum of 63 semester hours of coursework prior to entry into the professional curriculum. All pre-professional academic work must be done at an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in pre-pharmacy courses will be considered for admission to the PharmD program. A supplemental application and fee of $50 is required.

Candidates are selected using a modified rolling admissions procedure. Qualified applicants are admitted to the School of Pharmacy on an ongoing basis beginning in January until the class is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all required admissions documents early in the academic year to maximize their admissions/acceptance potential. Please visit our website at pharmacy.ucwv.edu for additional information.