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Lipscomb University

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Laura Ward
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Student Affairs
1 University Park Dr.
Nashville, TN
37204–3901
Phone: 888–LU–PHARM

Email: pharmapp@lipscomb.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Candidate
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D.
• Open House Dates: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 1 to 4
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
200
• Estimated number accepted:
115
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
75
• 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:
64
• Estimated percent of males in 2009 Entering Class:
40%
• Estimated percent of females in 2009 Entering Class:
60%

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.38
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.5
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
45%

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
66
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
99
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
4
4
4
4
4
8
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
8
66

Other clarifying information: The pre-pharmacy education will require a minimum of two years study. Required pre-pharmacy courses should be completed by the end of the spring semester prior to desired enrollment; however, coursework may be in progress or planned at the time of application without it negatively impacting the application. If an applicant has not completed all required pre-pharmacy coursework prior to submitting the application, a proposed plan for completion is required as part of the application process.

Applicants must achieve of a grade of “C” or higher for each required pre-pharmacy course. A cumulative academic grade point average (GPA) of not less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for all coursework.

To learn more about the prerequisite requirements and see details for preferred courses and course content, please visit the Admissions Requirements page of the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy website at http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
February 1, 2010
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$50.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
A supplemental application is required and is available on the College of Pharmacy website at http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu.

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
Applicants are advised to take the PCAT in June, August or October. However, January PCAT scores will be accepted.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
Five years from the date of intended enrollment
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
The TOEFL is required for all international students and is recommended for any student who has English as a second language regardless of residency status.
• Does your instituton require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
• 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?
Yes
• 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
February 1, 2010
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy only accepts evaluations from WES. Additional details for international student admission are available at http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu.

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:
One letter of recommendation is required from your pre-health committee. In the event that your institution does not have a committee, two academic letters of recommendation will be accepted as a substitution. For details: http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu
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:
November through March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Competitive applicants will be invited to campus for a scheduled interview with members of the Admissions Committee. Interview candidates meet with two to three members of the admissions committee for a personal interview. Members of the committee will not have access to academic transcripts or test scores at the time of the interview. They will be seeking to get to know each interviewee as an individual to learn the motivations, goals and expectations that influence each candidate. A collective decision is made by the admissions committee regarding each interview candidate. Interview days generally begin at 8:00 a.m. and end by 2:00 p.m. Interviewees should expect to participate in the interview, writing assignment and campus tour. Additional activities will be planned to broaden candidates knowledge of the program, faculty and student pharmacists.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Anytime after the interview during the rolling admissions cycle.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
Approximately, 2 weeks from the date of the acceptance letter.
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
Approximately, 2 weeks from the date of the acceptance letter.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
May 21 – 22, 2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
August 11, 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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Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy embraces our mission to provide an educational environment characterized by academic excellence and Christian faith, where students are prepared to optimize patient medication outcomes in an ethical and compassionate practice. The College of Pharmacy is dedicated to educating student pharmacists who demonstrate values consistent with our mission through their compassion, care, trust and research.

The goal of the Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy curriculum supports the College’s mission to provide an educational experience that demands academic excellence in the classroom and the practice setting coupled with an ongoing demonstration of Christian values. Through a combination of educational experiences ranging from basic science coursework to direct patient interactions, these curricular experiences will prepare student pharmacists to:

In supporting the College’s mission, we envision our graduates: