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Purdue University School of Pharmacy

and Pharmaceutical Sciences

CONTACT
T. Patrick George
Director for Professional Program Admissions
Office of Student Services (RHPH)
School of Pharmacy
Purdue University
575 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, Indiana
47907–2091
Phone: 765–494–9395

Email: georgetp@purdue.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.purdue.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2009

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? No
• Special Programs Offered: Pharm.D. / Ph.D. and Pharm.D. / B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Open House Dates: Tours available upon request
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2009 Entering Class:
290
• Estimated number accepted:
160
• Estimated fall 2009 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
160
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program:
N/A
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted:
50
• 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:
3.65
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A – no set quotas
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A – no set quotas
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2010 Entering Class:
N/A – no set quotas
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.3 out-of-state pre-pharmacy, 3.2 in-state pre-pharmacy
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
N/A
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
N/A

PREREQUISITES

Number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:
60
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:
Summer 2010 term

Semester Hours
6
8
8
8
6
4
6
4
3
7
60

Other clarifying information: All science courses should include a laboratory component. International student applicants must complete two semesters each of organic chemistry and anatomy/physiology in the United States to be considered for admission (regardless of whether these courses were previously taken outside the United States). All pre-pharmacy work must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to entry into the program, including the requirement that no more than one pre-pharmacy course would need to be completed in the summer prior to matriculation. Students enrolled on the West Lafayette campus should also take pharmacy orientation (PHPR 100, 1 credit) as part of their pre-pharmacy program.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2010 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
Yes
• Supplemental Deadline:
12/01/2009
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
Postmarked by the deadline
• Supplemental Application fee:
$55
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:
see admissions section at: www.pharmacy.purdue.edu

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
No; PCAT is NOT Required
• Other test details:
N/A
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
N/A
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
Yes
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
Only for non-US citizens
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
Applicants admitted will be required to submit proof of required immunizations and a criminal background check following specified procedures prior to matriculation.
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required but recommended

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency is required?
Yes
• 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 courswork. This does not apply to Study Abroad programs.
Original Foreign Transcript sent directly to institution
• The deadline date for receiving foreign transcripts, if applicable: MM/DD/YYYY
12/01/2009
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
Postmarked by the deadline
• Other clarifying information:
English translation required. Pre-pharmacy course work from other countries is accepted with the exception of organic chemistry and anatomy/physiology.

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:
• If you have selected CR or N/CR for any of the above evaluator types, please post the criteria you use:
Reference letters from politicians are helpful only if the individual can comment on the candidates specific personal strengths and weaknesses.
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 22 – 26, 2010
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
Personal interview with two faculty/staff, writing exercise, video-recorded oral exercise, interaction with upper-class student panel. Optional meeting with student services adviser for off-campus applicants. Date and time of interview is specified in invitation letter.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
03/23–31/2010
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
14 days from date of offer letter
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
N/A
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
$250 is due 14 days from date of offer letter
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
08/20/2010
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
First day for transfer students, orientation continues the following week.
• 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
N/A
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Yes, for one year only. Requires written request

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

The mission of the Purdue School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is to:

  1. educate and train students to become leading pharmacists and scientists,
  2. advocate scientific discovery and development, and
  3. maximize global health outcomes through patient care and public service.

Purdue University was established in 1869 and the School of Pharmacy was established in 1884. Purdue is a land-grant, state-assisted institution of higher learning. The programs offer excellent opportunities to prepare for careers in pharmacy practice, industry, research, or education. Purdue University is primarily a residential campus, located in West Lafayette, 65 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 125 miles southeast of Chicago. There are a large number of residence halls and off-campus apartments as well as University-operated unfurnished apartments for married students. All are within walking distance of the main campus and bus service throughout the greater Lafayette community is free of charge to students.

Diversity and opportunity are characteristics of the University. Over 750 campus organizations cater to the varied interests of students, including 16 professional organizations in the School of Pharmacy and a variety of music, theater, hobby and sports clubs campus-wide. Purdue is a member of the Big Ten athletic conference and participates in a large number of both men's and women's athletics.

The Admissions Committee has established the following attributes for assessment and selection for admissions to the School's Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program:

  1. Evidence of academic readiness for, and commitment to, growth in the learning goals of the professional curriculum.
  2. Evidence of human service orientation and demonstrated leadership experience.
  3. Evidence of quality verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal capabilities.
  4. Evidence of initiatives to learn about pharmacy and career path options.

Sources of information used in assessing applicants in regard to these attributes include: academic performance in all course work taken after high school, with particular emphasis given to grades received in core science and math pre-requisite courses (because of their relationship to assessing analytical problem-solving abilities); applicant-supplied information and statements on the PharmCAS and Purdue supplemental application form; letter of recommendation statements regarding personal strengths and weaknesses.