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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The Eshelman School
of Pharmacy
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Office of Student Services
Campus Box 7360
100M Beard Hall
South Columbia Street
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7360
919-966-9429
E-mail: pharmacy_admissions@unc.edu
Website: www.pharmacy.unc.edu
| PharmCAS 2009
Application and Transcript Deadline:
November 3, 2008 |
Statistics for 2008 Entering
Class Acceptees *
Number interviewed - 250
Number accepted - 155
Estimated entering class size - 155
Estimated male - 34%
Estimated female - 65%
Estimated out-of-state students - 18%
Number of transfer students - 37%
* Data as of April 2008
Application Criteria for 2009 Entering
Class
Estimated average GPA of accepted students -
3.5
Minimum overall GPA considered - 2.8
Minimum composite PCAT score considered - 65%
Total number of new entrants expected - 155
Estimated in-state - 82%
Estimated out-of-state - 18%
Accreditation Status: Full
accreditation status
Type of Institution: Public
Satellite Campus: Elizabeth City State University
Participates in Early Decision Program: No
Special Programs: UNC-Chapel Hill/Elizabeth City State
University Partnership Program. For more information on the Partnership Program please visit our Web site.
Open House Dates: Please visit our Web site
www.pharmacy.unc.edu after May 15th for 2009 information session details.
PREREQUISITES
We require 4 semesters (6 quarters) of college be completed
prior to matriculation. Applicants must successfully complete ALL course
prerequisites by the end of the Summer 2009 term.
| *Chemistry 101/101L (General
Chemistry I with lab) |
4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
*Chemistry 102/102L (General Chemistry
II with lab)
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4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
**Chemistry 241/241L (Separations/Analytical
Char)
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3 sem. hrs. |
5 qtr. hrs. |
*Chemistry 261 (Organic chemistry I with
lab)
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3/4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
*Chemistry 262/262L (Organic chemistry II with
lab)
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4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
| *Biology 101/101L (Principles of Biology) |
4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
| *Biology 252/252L (Human Anatomy/Physiology I) |
4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
| *Microbiology 251 or 255 (Microbiology) |
4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
| * Physics 104/104L (General Physics I with lab) |
4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
*Physics 105/105L (General Physics II with lab)
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4 sem. hrs. |
6 qtr. hrs. |
| *Math 231 (Calculus of One Variable) |
3 sem. hrs. |
5 qtr. hrs. |
| *Statistics 151 or 155 (Statistics) |
3 sem. hrs. |
5 qtr. hrs. |
***For a list of other required prerequisites, please go to:
http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/admissions/pharmd/how-to-apply/prerequisites
and click on the icon that applies. |
Other clarifying comments: Preference will be given to applicants who can complete all math and science prerequisites by the end of Spring 2009.
Students must have successfully completed all math and science prerequisites prior to enrollment in the School of Pharmacy.
*Students with a baccalaureate degree prior to enrolling in the School of Pharmacy must complete the math and science prerequisites only.
All applicants must present a grade of "C-" or better in the math and science prerequisites.
**Students currently matriculating at UNC-Chapel Hill take Chemistry 241/241L (Separations/Analytical Char) and one semester of Physics (Physics 104/104L). Students outside of the UNC-Chapel Hill system take two semester of Physics (Physics 104/104L and 105/105L).
For courses not taken at UNC-Chapel Hill, information regarding transfer equivalency of all courses is available, via our Web site, under the transfer equivalency section (www.pharmacy.unc.edu).
***Students who do not have an undergraduate degree (prior to fall 2009) will be required to meet the General Education Requirements for the University. Please go to the Web site listed above for additional information. There are courses that may meet more than one of the General Education Requirements. Due to this variability, the School of Pharmacy does not offer a listing of suggested courses for meeting the General Education Requirements. For information regarding which courses satisfy categories within the General Education Requirements, please visit this page: http://www.unc.edu/undergrad_ed/general_education_requirements.htm.
Although some perspective coursework can be completed during the professional program, scheduling does not permit extensive outside coursework to be completed. Applicants who have completed ALL prerequisite coursework will be given priority in the admission process.
INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
FOR PharmD DEGREE PROGRAM
2009 ENTERING CLASS
| ALL
APPLICANTS |
REQUIREMENTS
AND DEADLINES
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OTHER
INFORMATION |
| Filing
your PharmCAS application references and transcripts |
November 3, 2008 |
PharmCAS application, letters
of reference, all official transcripts must
be received at PharmCAS by this date.
In addition, an UNC-Chapel Hill supplemental application
must be received by the institution
by November 3, 2008. |
Supplemental
application
|
November 3, 2008 |
All applicants must submit
the required supplemental application materials (online with signature page and application fee in one packet)
to the School of Pharmacy by Nov. 3, 2008. Materials received
individually and post marked after Nov. 3 will not be accepted.
Supplemental application materials will be available August
4th at:
http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu
/admissions |
| Supplemental
application fee |
Due with supplemental application |
$75.00 |
| PCAT |
Required |
Applicants are encouraged to present a composite percentile score of 65% or
above. The higher the score the greater your chance of being
competitive with the pool of applications received. The average
for the incoming class for fall 2008 was 85%. All score reports
should be submitted directly to PharmCAS only, not to the School
of Pharmacy. The highest of all scores submitted will be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to take the exam no later than October
2008. Students taking the exam for the first time in January
2009 will be considered for the waiting list only.
Select PCAT code 104 |
| Oldest
PCAT considered |
No time limit |
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| TOEFL |
Recommended if English
is a second language |
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| Other
required credentials |
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All students must provide documentation that they have completed all health requirements including hepatitis B immunization, varicella immunity and TB skin test, prior to August 1, 2009. Therefore, if you have not previously received the hepatitis B vaccine, begin immediately! The series takes six months to complete; therefore, you must start the series no later than January 15, 2009. The TB skin test must be dated after April 1, 2009.
In addition, students must be able to meet the Technical Standards, uphold the Code of Student Conduct and have health insurance coverage during their entire enrollment in the School of Pharmacy. Students offered admission must undergo and pay for a criminal background check. These requirements are described in detail in the supplemental application.
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| Pharmacy-related
experience |
Not required, but recommended |
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| Proof
of State residency |
Required and preference
is given to State residents |
Students applying for NC residency for tuition purposes must submit a residency application. This information will be available on our Web site after August 1, 2009. |
| Non-U.S.
citizens |
Eligible to apply |
US permanent residents,
Canadian and foreign citizens considered. |
| Foreign
transcripts |
Not accepted |
We cannot evaluate foreign credits in the School of Pharmacy. Please refer to our Web site for more information regarding evaluation of foreign credits. |
Letter(s)
of Reference (recommendations/
evaluations) |
Two (2) letters of reference
should be completed on the Letters of Reference form included
in your PharmCAS application and submitted to PharmCAS by the
institutional deadline of November 3, 2008 |
See the Letters
of Reference page on this Web site for a list of possible
evaluators.
This institution DOES NOT accept
evaluations from the following:
Friends
Family Members
All references must be received at PharmCAS by November 3, 2008
on required form.
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| Interview
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Required of invited applicants
only |
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Dates
during which interviews are generally held |
December - March |
Students selected for interview
will meet with faculty, staff and students currently enrolled
in the program. Since this is a very important part of the admission
process, we ask that you dress professionally. |
| ACCEPTED
CANDIDATES |
REQUIREMENTS
AND DEADLINES |
OTHER
INFORMATION |
| Acceptance
letters for regular applicants |
First letters mailed in mid-January
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Acceptances can continue
until late June. Students placed on the waiting list could be
notified as late as the first day of classes. |
| Acceptee's
response to acceptance offer |
Two (2) weeks from receipt
of acceptance letter |
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| Deposit
to hold place in class |
Two (2) weeks from receipt
of acceptance letter |
All students offered admission
must pay a non-refundable enrollment deposit in the amount of
$200.00. This deposit will be deducted from fall tuition. |
| Date
of new student orientation |
August 2009 |
Students will be notified
in late spring |
| Date
of first day of classes and/or matriculation |
August 2009 |
Students will be notified
in late spring |
| Requests
for deferred entrance |
This is not an option. |
Applicants declining offer
of admission must re-apply to the program |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A legacy of achievement in Teaching, Service, and Discovery
Founded in 1897, the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy is a leading pharmacy program at one of the country's premier research universities. Our mission is to achieve excellence in sponsored research and progressive pharmaceutical care practices. the Eshelman School of Pharmacy graduates are universally recognized for their leadership, their level of preparedness upon entering the field, their skills and abilities, and their desire to serve the profession and contribute to their communities.
Strong academics lie at the core of our program in which internationally recognized faculty and progressive practitioners work with an active student body. Located on a health sciences campus that promotes collaboration with other health disciplines, faculty and students enjoy high quality facilities that create an atmosphere where the highest aspirations can be attained. This outstanding combination of talented faculty, committed students, and quality resources is the reason for the School’s number two rank in the U.S. News and World Report survey. In addition, students gain experience at UNC Hospitals, cited as one of "America's Best Hospitals," in the areas of pulmonology and endocrinology, to name a few.
Students train statewide with other health science students in nine area health education centers (AHEC), the nation's model program in public health service. More than 700 pharmacy preceptors in 500 sites across the state serve students throughout the AHEC network, providing pharmacy students with a unique venue in which to practice their skills.
Our students are very active in community service and professional organizations. They staff two indigent care clinics, host numerous health fairs, and hold office in many local, state and national organizations. The diversity and passionate commitment of our student body is a true strength of our program.
Attending the Eshelman School of Pharmacy means living in one of America’s great college towns. Chapel Hill lies in the Research Triangle, comprised of the cities of Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. The area is home to numerous scientific research centers and corporate headquarters. Long considered “the southern part of heaven,” Chapel Hill is a picturesque community. And of course, is home to the UNC Tar Heels!
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