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Wayne State University

College of Pharmacy

CONTACT
Richard L Slaughter
Associate Dean - Pharmacy
Office of Student and Alumni Affairs
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack
Detroit, MI
48201
Phone: 313–577–8502

Email: rls@wayne.edu
Website: www.cphs.wayne.edu

Application and Transcript Deadline: December 1, 2010

• ACPE accreditation status: Full Accreditation Status
• Public or Private Institution: Public
• Part of an academic health center? Yes
• Special Programs Offered: PharmD-PhD
• Open House Dates: General information meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00PM at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
• Early Decision Program (EDP)? No

STATISTICS

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2010 Entering Class:
150
• Estimated number accepted:
90
• Estimated fall 2010 entering class size including early assurance & transfer seats:
100
• 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:
15
• Estimated percent of males in 2010 Entering Class:
40
• Estimated percent of females in 2010 Entering Class:
54

CRITERIA

• Estimated average GPA of accepted students:
3.60
• Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
100
• Number of TRANSFER seats available for fall 2011 Entering Class:
0
• Minimum overall GPA considered (if applicable):
3.00
• Minimum prerequisite GPA considered (if applicable):
3.00
• Minimum composite PCAT score considered (enter N/A if not required):
50th percentile on composite

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:
Applicants must successfully complete ALL course prerequisites by the end of:
Spring 2011 term

Semester Hours
4
4
5
3
4
1
4
1
3
2
4
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
 

Other clarifying information: Meeting the published minimum standards does not guarantee an interview for the pharmacy program. The pharmacy admissions committee reserves the right to determine who will be interviewed. Students not having the Wayne State University chemistry sequence must complete two semesters or three quarters of general chemistry with labs and two semesters or three quarters of organic chemistry with labs. For calculus, Wayne State does not accept any applied calculus, survey courses, or calculus for business or science.

All prerequisite courses must be at least a C/2.0 or higher. All science prerequisite courses must be completed by May 10, 2011. All non-science prerequisites must be completed by August 10, 2011.

As a guide, applicants are expected to receive at least the 25th percentile on the verbal and reading portions of the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and at least the 50th percentile on the biology, chemistry, and quantitative portions of the PCAT. The PCAT must be completed by October 31, 2010 if you are applying for the class that enters fall 2011.

If you enter the pharmacy program with a bachelor's degree, you do not need to complete the general education requirements. Students who do not have a bachelor's degree prior to entering the PharmD program will have to complete the general education requirements prior to entering the second professional year. It is strongly recommended that students complete the general education requirements prior to admission into the pharmacy program.

Canadian applicants need to send student copies of their transcripts to Wayne State University, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This is to ensure that their applications are reviewed on a timely basis. This does not mean that Canadian students do not have to submit an ECE/WES transcript evaluation that is required as part of the PharmCAS application.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES PHARM D. PROGRAM: 2011 CLASS

Supplemental Application
• Supplemental Application?
No
• Supplemental Deadline:
• Postmarked or Received by deadline:
• Supplemental Application fee:
• Details to obtain Supplemental Application:

Tests
• Require the PCAT?
Yes; PCAT is Required
• Other test details:
The October 2010 PCAT is the last exam that will be considered for the class that enters Fall 2011. The January 2011 PCAT will not be used in determining admission for the class that enters fall 2011.
• The Oldest PCAT considered:
January 2008
• Is the TOEFL - TSE required?
No
• If TOEFL / TSE is required, please state circumstances for which the test is required.
• Does your institution require other tests or credentials? If so, please list them.
No
• Is pharmacy-related experience required?
Not required

Residency
• Is proof of State Residency required?
No
• Other information required for proof of state residency
• 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 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
• Are foreign transcripts to be received by, or postmarked by, the deadline date?
• Other clarifying information:
Wayne State University recommends either Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or World Educational Services (WES) for foreign transcript evaluations.

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:
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:
January 2011 to March 2011
• Describe your institution's interview process. Limit 100 words. Please add a link for more detailed descriptions:
The interview lasts approximately two hours. A tour of the building is given by current pharmacy students. Applicants are encouraged to ask questions of the students giving the tour. An onsite writing sample is required. Twenty minutes is given for this sample. Applicants are interviewed by two current pharmacy faculty members, one from pharmaceutical sciences and one from pharmacy practice. The applicant then meets with an advisor to review any outstanding prerequisite course work and general education requirements.
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Date MM/DD/YYYY
February 15 – April 15, 2011
• Acceptance Letter mailed to regular applicants: Other Information
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Date MM/DD/YYYY
Two weeks after letter has been mailed
• Acceptee's response to acceptance offer: Other Information
• Deposit to hold place in class: Due Date MM/DD/YYYY
$1,000
• Deposit to hold place in class: Other Information
• Date of new student orientation: Date(s) MM/DD-DD/YYYY
May 12, 2011 and August 23, 2011
• Date of new student orientation: Other Information
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Date MM/DD/YYYY
August 29, 2011
• Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation: Other Information
• Requests for deferred entrance considered: List details
Yes

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

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is an academic unit of Wayne State University. The college recently moved to its new location on the campus of the Detroit Medical Center. The new state of the art facility is located in the midst of the Detroit Medical Centers's seven hospitals and over 100 outpatient clinics. The center boasts a high concentration of health care professionals, including the faculty and students of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the nation's largest medical schools. The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is designed to provide students with the latest tools to prepare them for health careers in the new economy. The college enrolls more than 900 student in 26 degree and certificate programs.
The Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Wayne State University emphasizes the following:

The PharmD program at Wayne State University is designed to produce a graduate who has a strong pharmacy data case with strong practice experiences focusing on identifying and resolving drug-related problems by applying critical thinking skills developed through student problem-based learning.