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The University of Iowa

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Office of Academic Affairs
115 S. Grand Ave.
127 Pharmacy Building
Iowa City, IA
52242–1112
Phone: 319–335–8795

Email: pharmacy-admissions@uiowa.edu
Website: http://www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/admissions

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: Pharm.D./M.P.H., Pharm.D./M.B.A.
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
290
• Estimated number accepted:
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
108
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
40
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
35
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
35
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
65

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):

PREREQUISITES

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

Semester Hours
4+
8
6
8
3
4
4
3
4
3 – 4
3
At least 12
 

Other clarifying information:

  1. A minimum of 12 semester hours (s.h.) of general education electives are required prior to entry into the College of Pharmacy in addition to the prerequisite coursework listed above. 20 s.h. of general education are required to graduate; students are encouraged to complete the 20 s.h. prior to entry into the College of Pharmacy. Activity-based courses (P.E., studio art, applied music, acting, etc.), additional math or science courses, and vocational-technical courses do not apply towards the general education requirement.
  2. The Rhetoric requirement is considered to be fulfilled by any applicant holding a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. prior to matriculation. For transfer students without a bachelor’s degree, the Rhetoric requirement is typically fulfilled with English Composition I, English Composition II and a Speech or Public Speaking class.
  3. Microeconomics is required. Macroeconomics and survey of economics courses will be counted as general education electives.
  4. A maximum of one (1) required class may be completed in the summer prior to entry into the College of Pharmacy.
  5. See http://www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/admissions/precourse.htm for more information regarding required coursework.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$100.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
http://www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/admissions/supp.htm

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
The PCAT must be taken prior to the application deadline. We will accept scores from 2009 or 2010. Scores from the January 2011 test will not be considered.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2009
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
International candidates whose first-language is not English are required to take the TOEFL. See http://www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/admissions/international.htm for more information.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Criminal background checks are required of students entering The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Pharmacy students must also meet our technical standards found at http://www.pharmacy.uiowa.edu/doctorof/policies.htm#tech.
• 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
Residents of Iowa will need to show proof of residency to be eligible to receive resident tuition rates.
• 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 coursework. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Neither: Only U.S. credentials are considered
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Transcripts from courses completed at an English-speaking college in Canada that is a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) will be accepted and must be sent directly to the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.

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:
February 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Selected applicants will be invited to interview via email in January or February 2011. Interviews will be held in February 2011. Interview day consists of a 30 minute closed-file interview with 2 – 3 interviewers, a written essay, and a tour of the Pharmacy Building given by current pharmacy students.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants:
March/May 2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer:
Two (2) weeks from receipt of acceptance offer from the College of Pharmacy.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Admitted transfer students are required to pay a $40.00 transfer application fee.
• Deposit to hold place in class:
Two (2) weeks from receipt of acceptance letter from University.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$250.00
• Date of new student orientation:
08/18 – 19/2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation:
08/22/2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Not considered

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

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy is located in Iowa City, a cosmopolitan community of 60,000 and home to the ‘Hawkeyes’. The College of Pharmacy is located west of the scenic Iowa River, and is part of a larger health sciences complex, including the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and colleges of dentistry, medicine, nursing and public health. Iowa City is approximately a four and one half hour drive from Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Kansas City. The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has a long tradition of excellence and leadership in pharmacy education, pharmacy practice and biomedical research. Our program includes a continuously evolving curriculum oriented to student learning and problem solving in order to better prepare students for a changing profession.

We asked our students why they chose Iowa. Their reasons include the following:

Our many student organizations offer students several ways to become involved in the profession locally, statewide and nationally. Pharmacy students attend national conferences, serve on active committees with faculty, educate children and adults, assist with immunizations and organize social events.

The Pharmacy Practice lab is a technologically advanced licensed pharmacy that provides real and simulated practice experiences. The Banker Center Student Activity Center provides quiet individual and small group study environments and houses the offices of student organizations. Other facilities in the college include the Iowa Drug Information Service, a computerized drug information database relative to the clinical use of drugs, and University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals, a Food and Drug Administration-registered pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.