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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Mrs. Carrie Gomez
Director, Pharmacy Counselor
Pharmacy Admission Office
901 South Flagler Drive
P.O. Box 24708
West Palm Beach, FL
33416–4708
Phone: (561) 803–2750

Email: Pharmacy_Admissions@PBA.edu
Website: http://www.pba.edu/graduatestudies/pharmacy

Application and Transcript Deadline: February 1, 2011

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation
• Public or Private Institution: Private
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D./MBA - Joint Degree Program
• Open House Dates: N/A
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? Yes

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
220
• Estimated number accepted:
150
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
75
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: 10
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: 0
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted:
40
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
60
CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.4
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
N/A
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• 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:
66 – 67
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 2011 term (Preferred)

Semester Hours
6
3
3
3 – 4
8
8
8
8
4
3
3
9
66/67

Other clarifying information: Other clarifying information: Grades below C– cannot be accepted towards completion of these requirements. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 is required for both cumulative and science courses. All science and math courses must be taken within ten years. Exceptions to the above will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
02/01/2011
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Received by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$150.00
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
https://www.pba.edu/admissions/customcf/applyonline.cfm?type=Professional

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
N/A
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
Three (3) years
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Required if first language is not English, or if coursework completed was not in English.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
N/A
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
N/A
• 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.
N/A
• 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?
Received by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
N/A

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: Applicants send references to PharmCAS
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:
September 2010 – April 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted directly by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Interview Day will include: - Overview of PBA and the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy -  Interview with a team of faculty (2) and currtent students (1) - Tour of PBA campus and Gregory Hall - Written essay - Math and Chemistry Quiz.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
Accepted candidates are notified within two weeks of being interviewed.
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• 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
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$500.00 is due two weeks from acceptance date $1,500 registration fee is due in May 2011.
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
N/A
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
One week prior to the beginning of the fall semester
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
Second or third week in August (TBA)
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Considered
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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Founded in 1968, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive, interdenominational Christian university located in West Palm Beach, Florida.  The 25-acre campus is minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful south Florida beaches, and is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway.  

The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy at PBA started in 2001 and graduated its first Pharm.D. class in 2005. Accredited by ACPE, the Gregory School of Pharmacy admits 75 students annually so teaching and learning  are personalized and interactive.  Community service, leadership opportunities, and international and local medical mission trips are just some of the unique experiences pharmacy students at PBA experience.

The Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy exists to develop servant-leaders within the profession of pharmacy by following Christ's example of serving, teaching, and healing those in need. Teaching is geared toward the primary purpose of preparing future pharmacists who excel in patient care and embrace the practice of pharmacy as a calling. No Ph.D. or M.S. graduate science programs are offered in pharmacy; the School exists exclusively to train pharmacists. Its educational programs are based on the simple premise that spiritual growth facilitates personal and professional growth. For that reason, faith is an integral part of the learning process and prayer is a common activity within the School. Students do not have to be Christian to attend the Gregory School of Pharmacy, but they need to be comfortable training in a Christian environment in which faith-based values are openly discussed and promoted. The faculty strives to help all students, regardless of religious background, integrate their own spiritual beliefs into a value system that promotes the highest standards of character, compassion, leadership and service.