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University of Oklahoma

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Jennifer L. Richardson
Assistant Director
Pharmacy Student Affairs
1110 N. Stonewall Avenue
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Oklahoma City, OK
73117
Phone: 405–271–6598

Email: OUPharmD@ouhsc.edu
Website: http://pharmacy.ouhsc.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: November 2, 2009

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD/MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
165
• Estimated number accepted:
125
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
125
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
50
• 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:
3.40
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
90
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
50
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
2.50
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50th percentile

• Name of satellite campus: OU-Tulsa; List on School Page

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matirculation:
64
Number of college QUARTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
N/A
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2010 term

Semester Hours
3
3
8-10
8-10
12-16
6
24
 

Other clarifying information:
* These are minimum requirements. A preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed a biochemistry course, upper-level sciences, both human anatomy and physiology and/or have received a bachelor’s degree.
**In order to be best prepared for pharmacy school, it is highly recommended that applicants complete zoology or general biology, microbiology, and at least either human anatomy or human physiology.
*Electives can be chosen from these subject areas: Fine Arts (non-performance based), History, Political Science, Anthropology, Humanities, Geography, Philosophy, Literature, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Foreign Language, Communications, English. A maximum of six hours in statistics, business or computer science may be counted in the elective hours. Students are expected to have a computer proficiency level at or above basic word processing skills. Students are encouraged to select a diverse set of courses as preference is given to those with a broad-based educational background that includes a diversity component.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
11/02/2009
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$65.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uok-phar

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
1st attempt must be taken by the deadline
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2007
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Required of all applicants for whom Englis is not the first language.
• 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?
Yes
• Other information required for proof of state residency
http://www.admissions.ouhsc.edu/Residency_Policy.htm
• 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 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
11/02/2009
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked 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: Counts as more than 1 LOR
Composite Letter:
Notes: Counts as more than 1 LOR
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 – March
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The Admissions Committee requires a personal interview to assess an applicant’s communication skills as part of the admission process. Interviews are by invitation only and are based upon the applicant’s completed application. We receive many more applications than we have available seats, therefore, not all applicants will receive an interview. Applicants who have not submitted official transcripts of all completed coursework prior to January 15 of the admission year or who do not meet GPA and/or PCAT criteria established by the Admissions Committee will not be invited to interview. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they are on track to complete the pre-requisite coursework by June 1 of the admission year. It is the applicant’s responsibility to carefully review the pre-requisite course requirements to make sure they are eligible for admission prior to applying. If an applicant has a question about course eligibility then they are encouraged to contact the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs for clarification.

In general, applicants can be considered competitive for an interview if they have at least a 3.0 pre-requisite GPA and a composite PCAT score of the 50th percentile with no subscore lower than the 25th percentile. Applicants not meeting these credentials may contact the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs for more information on application strategies. Additionally, applicants should have no negative letters of recommendation and a compelling interest in the pharmacy profession and the College as a whole.

Interviews are generally scheduled during February and March of the admission cycle and are held on the Oklahoma City campus. An invitation to interview does not imply acceptance for admission, and all expenses incurred during the interview are the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants must interview in person on their assigned day and time. Interviews cannot be conducted via telephone due to the nature of the activities that occur that day. During the interview day, the applicant is asked to complete a written essay covering a general topic chosen by the Admissions Committee. Both the essay and interview scores are used in evaluating an application for admission.

Notifications of an interview are made via e-mail and usually occur throughout January and early February based on receipt of fall grade information. Please make sure that the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs has your correct e-mail address that you check most often.

There is a morning and afternoon session on the day of the interview. Interviews last half a day and include a timed essay, panel interview and tour among other activities.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/15/2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Dates may vary based on when the interview and review process conclude.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/31/2010
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
2 weeks from date of acceptance letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/31/2010
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500 non-refundable
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/18 – 20/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
Subject to change
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
08/23/2010
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
On a case-by-case basis. Request must be due to extenuating circumstances.

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

Pharmacy established the first professional program at The University of Oklahoma in 1893. The College now offers the Pharm.D. degree, and Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, on campuses located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy is committed to the education of professional and graduate students who, upon graduation, can meet the public need for safe and effective pharmaceutical care. Students attend class sessions in Oklahoma City or Tulsa as assigned during the admission process. Class sessions meet concurrently on both campuses, joined by innovative technologies, and live access to faculty. Interactive classrooms feature multiple viewing monitors, personal microphones, and state-of-the-art presentation equipment to provide the student and faculty with the tools necessary to enhance learning.

The curriculum features the integration of basic and applied clinical sciences. First year courses provide a strong foundation of basic science coursework and an orientation to pharmacy practice. Second year courses provide integrated learning opportunities through a series of pharmaceutical care modules organized around organ systems and disease states. The modules are an educational framework offering faculty the opportunity to link complex therapeutic topics in context with a given groups of diseases and apply that knowledge to concepts learned in prior courses.

In addition to the modules, students in the second and third professional years complete courses in areas related to drug information systems, pharmacy and health care management, pharmacy law and ethics, communications, and applications of advanced practice skills. The fourth professional year is devoted to nine one-month experiential rotations, as a precursor to the careers in all professional practice settings in which our graduates are employed.