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University of Colorado Denver

School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Julie A. Rodriguez
Advisor, Pre-Pharmacy and Recruitment
University of Colorado, School of Pharmacy
Academic Office 1, Room L15–1201
12631 E. 17th Avenue
Mail Stop C238-L15
Aurora, CO
80045
Phone: 303–724–2634

Email: Julie.Rodriguez@ucdenver.edu
Website: www.ucdenver.edu/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: N/A
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
354
• Estimated number accepted:
160
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
160
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
12
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
48
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
45
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
55

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
80
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• 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:
90
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
135
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
3
6
2
3
3
6
3
3
1
3
1
6
2
3
1
6
2
3
9
24
90

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/10
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
October 2010
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
October 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
International Applicants
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
No
• 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?
Yes
• 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 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
01/15/2011
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:

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:
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:
10/25 – 03/22
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
All candidates invited for an interview must attend the interview in person. The on-site interview process is designed to assess the applicant's knowledge of the profession, maturity, communication and ability to perform in a positive, professional manner when working with others. In addition to an individual interview, the candidate will write an essay on an assigned topic. In order to further assess interpersonal communication skills, candidates will be observed in a problem-solving group activity. To be considered for admission, applicants must participate in the on-site interview process.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
04/07/2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
two weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
two weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/12/2011 – 08/19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/23/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
For one year only

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Located on the nation's only completely new education, research and patient care facility, the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy is part of the interprofessional learning environment that fosters collaboration of nationally renowned researchers and clinicians. Through expanded experiential training, critical skills development and active learning, we produce quality practitioners. Whether they go on to become community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, teachers, researchers or entrepreneurs, our mission is to make sure our graduates are scientifically knowledgeable, compassionate, ethical and committed to a lifetime of continued learning. Acceptance into the University of Colorado School of Pharmacy (CU SOP) Pharm.D. program is competitive and applicants will be evaluated based on: scholastic ability, communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, desire to contribute to the profession of pharmacy and diversity of professional and other life experiences. The CU School of Pharmacy encourages applications from qualified applicants of both genders and all cultural, racial, religious and ethnic groups. The CU School of Pharmacy does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or age. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to review each application on a case-by-case basis.